Friday 1 May 2015

Paloma - Tiny Icon


It has been quite a while since I have made one of my tiny icon dolls. Perhaps you remember Audrey, Marilyn and Lady Gaga. What made me think of Paloma Faith (apart from the fact I just think she is brilliant) was when I saw a photo of her in a wonderful cherry hat, which also reminded me of my Cherry Fairies.

So here is tiny Paloma wearing her Piers Atkinson cherry hat. What I love about Paloma's style is that her vintage look is so elegant, but she is also not afraid to wear some really whacky outfits, and completely change her look. 

Unlike the other tiny icons I couldn't pick one outfit that sums her up. I had decided to make a 1950s style dress, but then I found the photo of her below in a beautiful blue (knitted!!) dress. I had to try to make a little version of this dress.

So my little knitted Paloma is a bit of a mix up, but I hope I have captured the essence of her. 








Has Paloma made it in the States? If you don't know who she is check out Youtube.  You are in for a treat.

P.S. I had lots of visitors to my blog this week, mostly from South Africa. To my Tundra Baby Shoe post. I can't quite work out if I have been featured somewhere, so I would be very grateful if anyone could let me know.

26 comments:

  1. She is so very cute with her little cheery hat. I lie all the effort that you've put into this little doll down to every little detail.
    Rosie

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  2. You've captured her perfectly. Lovely details.

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  3. No, she is new to me. Thanks for sharing your work.

    Here's mine.

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  4. Paloma was unknown to me until know. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. She is adorable! Thanks for sharing your delightful icon doll....and here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST

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  6. What fun! I am not familiar with her but looking at your version and the photos of her, I can definitely see the resemblance. Love it!
    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.blogspot.com

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  7. I've never heard of her, but you did a great job!

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  8. I haven't heard of her here in Australia, but my 14 year old son does (and my more up to date husband). That cherry hat is quite something!

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    1. Hello! I must have a doppelganger! Im another Louise also in Australia who has a 14 year old son and hasn't heard of Paloma!!

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  9. Awesome.....LOVE THE DOLL....

    Here is my post

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  10. Paloma's mini me is fittingly fabulous. You should post a picture of it on her Facebook page, I bet she'd love it!

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    1. I've done what you suggested, but now keep thinking I should take it off. It seems a bit pushy. Oh the problems of being a shy blogger.

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  11. She does look incredibly like Paloma, I'm not sure how it's possible in wool, but she's great!

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  12. Too, too cute! She's awesome and you are such a great talent!

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  13. Adorable! Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  14. It is a good likeness. I love her music.

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  15. You've definitely captured her essence! :)

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  16. She's gorgeous! I haven't heard of her here in Australia but then Im a bit out of touch with most modern music (gosh i sound ancient and I'm only 41!)

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  17. You must have the patience of a saint, love the Paloma doll such a good likeness

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  18. She's looking cute, I love that 50's look and you've captured it lovely.

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  19. Oh wow! I love her :) So much attention to detail :)

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  20. So adorable, the little ones love to play with 'little' things. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  21. I really like Paloma and I think you have definitely captured her in knit form!!

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  22. You've definitely captured her, I particularly like the dress she is wearing.

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  23. I've never heard of Paloma, but I think you've made a remarkable likeness. Brilliant, even. :^)

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