Vita's back from her exciting appearance at the recent Modern Doll Collectors Convention in Albuquerque! The luncheon was a smashing success. All in attendance were wowed by the three dolls released for the event and now that the secret's out, Vita would love to share!

First, the souvenir doll, limited to fifty, the heavenly Vita Divinity





The centerpiece doll, limited to twenty-five, sweet confection Vita Cotton Candy





And the oh so dramatic companion doll, limited to one hundred - Vita Licorice





There are a very few of these special ladies left for purchase. Get them here, before they're disappear!

http://www.moderndollcollectors.com/shopping.html

Summer is drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean that Vita is ready to hibernate. In just a few short weeks, Vita will be hosting her first event at The Modern Doll Collectors Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event will be held October 14th through 17th. The Horsman, Ltd. Urban Sweets Luncheon is the place to be on Friday, October 16!

Of course Vita will be there in her sweetest incarnation yet, accompanied by principal designer, Dorinda Balanecki, who will present an inside view into Vita's creation and a sneak peak at Vita's future!

Three irresistible, exclusive, new dolls will be presented at the luncheon as well. Details can be found on the Modern Doll Collectors website here:

http://www.moderndollcollectors.com/

Would you like a teaser? Vita knows you would and is thrilled to provide!






See you there!!!

For all of my faithful readers, I have the happiest news imaginable today! The first releases of the Vita doll are winging their way to happy homes! All of the first wave of dolls are leaving the warehouse today and should be in owners' hands some time next week.

All of my friends at Horsman thank you for your excitement about this exceptional doll and hope that you will love Vita as much as the Urban team does!

A San Francisco adventure is the perfect vacation for a girl like Vita! So it was off to the west coast for a week of urban exploration.

Chinatown is a great place to begin exploring, so it's off through this famous gateway we go!




Nestled between Chinatown and North Beach is Jack Kerouac alley, a historic and scenic location, and a quiet place to duck away from the crowds.





Vita's favorite North Beach hangout is the Cafe Trieste, where the perfect cappuccino is always only moments away.





No visit to the City by the Bay would be complete without a visit to Pier 39's most famous and beloved residents.





The Japanese tea garden in Golden Gate Park is a beautiful oasis of tranquility.





For locals and tourists alike, the cable cars are THE stylish way to travel!






But vacations, sadly, do have to end, and Vita will be flying home tomorrow. Watch this place in the near future for an update on Vita's appearance at the Modern Doll Convention!

I know a secret! Should I tell? Because we're such good friends, I'll let you in on the news. Vita's working on four new looks based on the most elemental properties in the universe, Earth, Wind, Fire and Water, and to do this she's asked the Vita Design Team to mine all of the artistic gold they possess.

For the Vita Elements series, Vita will be re-imagined in the fantasy role of each of these Elements:

Earth designed by Dorinda Balanecki

Wind designed by Kurt VanBuskirk

Fire designed by Melissa Windham

Water designed by Steve Skutka

You want a sneak peek, don't you? Here's a look at Melissa Windham's concept drawing of Vita as Fire!




The Vita Elements are expected to be available some time this autumn!

Every fashionable girl would love to have a personal coterie of designers and Vita is a very lucky girl. The newest designer to enter Vita's circle of friends is Kurt Van Buskirk, who's created the Urban® - Weekend Collection. This wonderful collection should be available this summer.

Vita can not wait!

You want to see the outfits, don't you?

Well, you know how it is with new designs - they're top TOP secret until just the perfect moment.

However, I can offer you a peek at this talented artiste, shown here with Vita's best gal-pal and creator Dorinda Balanecki.

Smart girls know it's important to be versatile, and Vita is a very smart girl, moving easily from a fresh daytime look to evening glamour and even after hours, club-kid edge!

Daytime can be dynamite in blonde, brunette or redhead! Gal-pal Melissa Windham designed the perfect palette for each hue!







Whether it's a Night at the Opera or cocktails with the In Crowd, Vita is ready in glamourous signature looks!

Tosca Diva by Melissa Windham



Hot Hot Hot! by Steve Skutka



I think the one I like best is the fun, funky look my best friend Dorinda designed just for me - Edge - isn't it perfect?

It's a new year and everyone seems to be forming their resolutions.   I've given it some thought and I've settled on a few.  So here are my commitments for 2009!

No more bottled water for this girl!   Instead, I promise to fill my own reusable container from the filtered tap in my apartment.   It's just seems the ecologically responsible thing to do.

Shop smarter!  Buy those quality garments and shoes and even the little luxury items, but pass up on deals that seem too good to pass up, but that I don't really need.

Read more novels.   Take the time to read everything from serious literature to chick lit, if the story is well-crafted and the writing is solid.  

They're simple resolutions, but they're ones I can live with and that I think will improve the quality of my life.

In other news, I just booked a vacation to sunny Florida.   I'll be attending IDEX in Orlando this month!   Stop by and see me if you're attending as well! 

 Oh!  And this is delicious too -- I have INK!   The new issue of Fashion Doll Quarterly is just hitting the stands and in its glorious, glossy pages is a feature on moi!  Be sure to check it out online and pick it up on the stands!

I really love Christmas time.  Say what you will about Christmas in New England, but for me, the best place in the world to spend this season is in this crazy city.  The shopping is without equal, the mood is buoyant and excited and alive.  The city is decorated so beautifully.   I think I'll always be just a little bit star-struck by New York, and that feeling is never more potent than during the Christmas season.

Most of my shopping is done.  All of my out of town packages have been mailed. My mountain of Christmas cards are in the post.   It feels good.  Accomplished.  I decided to reward myself with a little Me Time today.   I treated myself to a guilty pleasure of a lunch from one of my favorite hot dog carts, then did just a little bit of window shopping today - never mind the cold and the snow.  That's what cocoa is for!   

Oh and this was the best part of the day.  As long as I've been here, I never took a carriage ride in Central Park.   Sure, I know it's usually an activity for tourists, but the horse was as beautiful and snowy white as the fluffy mounds on the ground and the carriage was decorated with holly.  I just couldn't resist!  My driver, Mario, settled me under a thick, woolen blanket and toured me around the park, telling stories about the city while I sipped cocoa in the early evening dark.   

I feel like a princess today and it's wonderful!

I went home to the Midwest to visit family for Thanksgiving and imagine my surprise at waking up to a winter wonderland!



It's been nothing but pampering, food, family fun and more food and I'm loving every minute of it! I think I can take a few more days of this before heading back to the city.

Tomorrow ... 4am shopping with Mom and Grandma! I wonder if I can get it all done by noon.

This weekend I jaunted down to St. Petersburg, Florida to make my big debut at the Modern Doll Collector's Convention. It's been an exciting journey, and even more great things are still to come, but for now, here I am, decked out in fine style and ready to meet the world!

Special thanks to my pal, Melissa Windham for the glorious make-up!

 

And to Doug James for the dreamiest ensemble a girl could have!

 

And of course, to Dorinda, for bringing me to life! You did it, darling!