From around the intertubes, WPWD recommends:

Number 1: The official National Blythe Meet 2011 blog.

A site for news concerning the National Blythe Meet 2011. Also the traveling Blythe, Miss Sydney, will be blogging her adventures here.

Number 2: blythelife.com

A fab new blog from a Canadian Blyther. Although it only began this month, it already includes an in-depth designer interview and a giveaway. We all love giveaways!

Number 3: lollitams

Two of my favourite Aussie Blythers have teamed up for blogging fun. The blog has a great look. I can’t wait to see what they come up with.

On first hearing that there was going to be a Blythe collaboration doll for Hello Kitty’s birthday celebrations, many of us were buzzing with excitement. Then came the news that there was to be no lottery for international collectors - and not even any sales outside Japan. Wailing was heard across Australia (my part of it, at least).

Then we saw the first out-of-box pics. Jeepers. Many of us have become used to trimming uneven fringes, but on a limited edition doll, this kind of crazy wonky cut seems outrageous.

Her make up is nice enough, but as pastel and predictably bland as many of the new releases. And, is it me, or is her outfit as shiny as a supermarket Barbie’s? I guess the shoes are quite nice, but, overall, I find Ribonetta Wish a big disappointment. I suppose I have been saved me from the temptation to pay inflated ebay prices, but it’s always sad to see a disappointing new release Blythe.

I think I’m off to buy a Hello Kitty Barbie.

It’s always entertaining when dolly fans pay tribute to their heroes by dressing their dolls in celebrity-inspired outfits.

Check out this dolly styling. I’m particularly taken with the miniature version of Gaga’s Kermit the frog dress.

The original:

Which celebrities influence your dolly fashion choices, WPWD?