Shoot: Doll Memories (For Starlight Magazine)

Once again it's time for the a new issue of Starlight Magazine and this time I did a shoot for them to go with the Christmas theme. I decided not to do a very literal interpretation of the theme, but rather just grab elements from the classic fairy tale by H. C. Andersen - "The Steadfast Tin Soldier". Well, basically, I just used the characters. So they're these two dolls in an attic full of forgotten memories and when no people are around, they come to life.

You can read the latest issue of Starlight Magazine here.

Models: 

Lone (Ballerina)

Tenna (Soldier girl)

Doll Memories 

Tenna
Jacket: H&M
Skirt:Homemade
Shirt: Dear Celine
Boots: Unknown
Tights: H&M
Jewelry: Accessorize
Hat: Asos

Lone
Dress: Homemade (two dresses from H&M combined)
Blouse: Asos
Shoes: Chinese Laundry (modified)
Jewelry: Miss Selfridge, Glitter, Homemade
Tights:: H&M
Hairaccessories: Accessorize

This shoot was very different from what I've done before in terms of location. This is up in the attic in my building. It was extremely difficult to light the rooms up there because of the dark wood everywhere and the lack of daylight. There are a few small windows, but the sun sets so early these days, so it was almost gone when we started shooting. It was definitely a challenge, but I tried to work with what I had and I like the result - They look so much like dolls :D

So I bought some stuff and went to a concert :3

Photo: Jacob Dinesen

So I had last week off from work and had a bunch of plans of things I wanted to get done. But of course I had to come down with the flu halfway through the week. Just great. So I didn't get to finish all of my sewing projects which is now stressing me out. A lot. So yeah.
But I did go to a concert before I got ill. I saw Within Temptation for the second time. They were just as amazing as last time I saw them in 2007. They just have so much energy, passion and gratitude. It's beautiful to watch. Sharon pretty much glows on stage. *__*

Triggerfinger was the support act and they rocked too. My friend and I met two of the guys afterwards and got their autographs. Yay :D So it was a super awesome evening altogether and it's been so long since I've been to a decent rock concert, haha. I really missed it. You know those times when the drums and the bass are so loud it feels as if your heartbeat has been replaced by them. That is probably what I love most about concerts =D

Here's a taste:

And on a more lolita related note: These are some of the things that I'm waiting to receive in the mail soon:

A faux fur coat. I'm just so in love with the whole bambi thing. I hope it'll fit me..otherwise I guess I can just use it for photoshoots.

And then:

Scent of Rapunzel JSK and matching headbow.
This print! :O I think it's one of AatP's best. I think the colours are so beautiful and not just in this colourway, but also the other ones in which this print was released. I can't wait for it to arrive. =D

And I'll say goodbye for now with one of my favourite songs from Within Temptation at the moment:

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