Mam'selle A Sindy Doll Magazine Issue 09 | May 2022

Sindy Doll Magazine ISSUE 09 | May 2022 | £5.95

The Wedding Issue SINDY'S BLIND DATE

WEDDING DRESSES FROM 1974

REVAMP YOUR DRESSING TABLE

BRIDAL SHOPPING SORTED

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY @thesindyballetgirl

Hello Dolls!

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Welcome to the May issue of Mam'selle! A mini magazine for Sindy doll lovers, fans and collectors.

We've dedicated this issue to all things wedding.

From bridal gowns to wedding gifts and dressing table makeovers to bridesmaid gowns. Don't miss our special 'Sindy's Blind Date' photo story either - it's a good one!

Enjoy the issue and see you next month.

editor x

Mam'selle I S S U E

09 Sindy Doll Magazine: Contents 05 Sindy Social Scene 06 Sindy's Blind Date 29 Living with Sindy 40 Shopping with Sindy 42 Dear Sindy...

44 Travel with Sindy 46 #VintageSindy

Please do contact us with any submissions, ad's, or to be featured dresslikeasindy@gmail.com

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SINDY SOCIAL SCENE Top Nine: our favourite Sindy Snaps...

Wedding Special

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BY KEVIN HOUSE @FASHIONDOLL_LOVER

Sindy's Blind Date Good evening everybody. I'm Cilla Sindy and welcome to Blind Date, how are ya all? We have another fantastic show for you tonight and behind this screen I will shortly be introducing you to three lovely ladies that are looking for lurve!

I'm ready to meet them! So, without further ado let's bring on the girls...

Wild clapping in the audience...

Hello number one!

What's your name and where d'ya come from?

Oh.. I luv your 'her!

My name is Starlight and I'm from 1985!

Thank you Sindy.

I'm a hairstylist and in my spare time I disco dance.

What? well I do luv your 'her!!!

Audience laughs...

Oh how fabulous!

Well I wish you a lorra lorra luck on tonight's show. I really do...

Hello number two!

What's ya name and where d'ya come from?

Hi Cilla Sindy! I am Funtime and I come from 1976

So what do you like to do in your 'spur time Funtime?

Applause in the audience

I'm a party girl Cilla Sindy and I go on all night!

Oh you're a girl after my own heart number two.

You are... well, all the best I hope you get picked tonight Funtime!

Applause in the audience

And, finally but by no means least! It's number three. Tell us ya name and where d'ya come from chuck?

Well you look stunning number three. I lurve that frock!

Good evening Cilla Sindy. My name is Dream Date and I'm from 2020.

Well good luck chuck and I hope you meet the man of your dreams tonight!

Oh thank you Cilla Sindy.

My friend City Chic picked it out for me to wear!

Loud audience applause

Well it's time to meet our lucky fella! Who's going to be the lucky man to take out one of our three stunning girls? His name is Paul and he's from Pedigree.

Good evening Cilla Sindy.

Oh 'a up you aren't 'alf handsome! Isn't he ladies and gentlemen?

So what do 'ya do for a living Paul?

I work in plastics Sindy and I'm plastic fantastic!

Wild applause from the audience

Hi ladies. I have been referred to as a bit of a dish. What dish would you most say you were like and why?

Paul you have one question that you'd like to ask our girrrrllls tonight to help you decide who you would like to take out on a date. Is that right Paul?

Go on then chuck, fire away.

That question first goes to number two.

Well Paul... I would say I'm most like a turkey dinner! If you pick me it would be like Christmas every day for you. I'd make sure we have a 'funtime' together!

Sounds great number two. Now the same question to number three please.

Hi Paul. Well, I would be a pink Blancmange! I have gorgeous pink hair, pouty pink lips and my name is Dream Date. That just about says it all really...

She laughs along with the audience and Cilla Sindy.

Thank you number three.

I'm excited...

Well Paul luv, don't make your mind up yet! You still have number one to go

Paul I would be a hot plate of spicy nachos! I would teach you to salsa and dance my way into your heart! One, two, three and a five, six, seven. KISS!

I'm getting all hot under the collar this side of the screen number one!

Before you make your mind up Paul.

Here's our Graham with a quick reminder...

So Paul, will it be date number one. She's a red hot latino that could get you in a quick pickle!

Or, date number two who's out for a Funtime, as her name suggests, but will she have worn you out by the end of the evening?

The voiceover of our Graham..

Or, will it be date number three? Little Miss Pink that gives you a wink across the table on your Dream Date.

THE DECISION IS DOWN TO YOU!

Well you've heard from all three girrrls looking for lurveeee.

So, Paul, who's it going to be?

I'm going to pick.... number three please Cilla Sindy!

That's our 'goorrgeous Pink Bombshell Dream Date from 2020! Come in Dreamy...

Will you both come back next week and tell us how you got on on your date? Well that's it for tonight's show. Wonder if I need to buy a hat?

Until next time TA-RA!

@THESINDYDOLLFLORIST

The Sindy Doll Florist MAKER OF MINIATURE FLORALS FOR SINDY BY JANE CLARK

Wedding Party: The 16 most important people...

wedding planner

caterer

cake designer

beauty therapist

personal trainer

photographer

mixologist

dress designer

stylist

... besides the happy couple that is! These are the essential non-guests that will ensure your big day goes off without a hitch.

dance teacher

make-up artist

dj

nail technician

hair stylist

florist

seamstress

venue stylist

videographer

Pictures @dresslikeasindy #mydollcareer

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e l a t y r i a f ng i d n e

1974

Sindy the Bride SINDY WEDDING ALBUM FROM 1974 -2001

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1974 1976

1978 1977

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1980 1982

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1985 1984

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1986 1987

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1997/8 2001 1999

Sindy the Bride SINDY WEDDING DIRECTORY FROM 1974 - 2001

1974: Bride (ref S213) 1975: Bride (ref 44213) Boutique Fashions 1976: Wedding Bells (ref 44288) 1977: Beautiful Bride (ref 44308) 1978: Blushing Bride (ref 44318) 1979: White Wedding (ref 44298) 1980: White Wedding (ref 44370) 1981: Bride (ref 44372) Superfashions Collection 1982: Wedding Day (ref 44378) Superfashions Collection 1983: Beautiful Bride (ref 44143) 1984: Wedding Bells (ref 44027) 1985: Here Comes The Bride (ref 43095) 1986: Classic Collection (ref 43169) 1986: His 'N' Hers (ref 43175) Sindy & Mark Collection 1986: Romance 'N' Roses (ref 44047) Designed by Emanuel 1987: Romance 'N' Roses (ref 8130) Designed by Amanda Walker 1987: White Wedding Day (ref 8100) 1988: Romance 'N' Roses (ref 8130) 1989: Wedding Day Sindy (ref 8430) 1990: Wedding Day Sindy (ref 8430) 1991: Three Wishes Sindy (ref 8005) 1992: Wedding Day Sindy (ref 8430) 1993: Wedding Day Sindy (ref 8430) 1994: Dream Bride (ref 18396) 1995: Wedding Collection (ref 18442) Two dresses and one groom outfit 1997/8: Bride Collection (ref 25142) Set of six bride fashions 1997/8: Wedding Fashions (ref 18616/18615) Set of three bride fashions 1999: Three Wishes Sindy (ref 26090) 2001: Beautiful Bride Sindy & Bridesmaid (ref 26870)

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LIVING WITH.

SINDY.

PICTURE BY @THESINDYBALLETGIRL

THE DOLL YOU LOVE TO DRESS

FASHION. INTERIORS. BEAUTY. SHOPPING. TRAVEL.

ABIG DAY

WE CHAT TO BRIDAL DESIGNER JO FROM THE SINDY BALLET GIRL

GETTING READY FOR THE BIG DAY WITH SINDY

For almost three decades I have worked closely with brides, guiding them through the magical dress design process. Gathering wonderful and fulfilling memories whilst assisting them and preparing them for their big day. Although, I have to say, I've never had as much fun or been as equally devoted to a wedding than that of 'Sindy Fashion Blogger'.

BY @THESINDYBALLETGIRL

Like all brides, Sindy dreams of looking and feeling her very best on this momentous day.

Being a natural beauty, Sindy needs very little make-up but the importance of a little expert advice and help on the day should never be underestimated. If only we all were fortunate enough to have Salon Stylist, as a dear and close friend to be at our side on the day of all days!

BY @THESINDYBALLETGIRL

SINDY'S WEDDING DAY

THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE One small detail I've noticed in the dressing rooms of many brides, is the presence of a perfume bottle.

The scent, carefully chosen to complement the personality of the bride and quite often by the groom - the one who knows her more intimately than any other.

A very wise man once said....

"Perfume is the indispensable complement to the personality of women, the finishing touch on a dress" Christian Dior

ALL ABOUT THE DRESS

Any bridal gown couturier will agree, it is 'all about the dress' and how it represents the bride's beauty and personality. It is the most important garment she will ever wear and, in time, will evoke the most memorable and romantic memories to treasure.

LOVE "For many brides, the love affair with their bridal gown starts at an early age. It did with mine.

Through imaginative Sindy play, filled with remnants of luxurious and dreamy fabrics which dressed and adorned my Sindy Ballerina and childhood friend. I now recognise the young designer in the making and can only hope that the legacy of my bridal designs will withstand the test of time and endure timeless beauty ... like our beloved and cherished Sindy." Jo xxx

BRIDESMAID P H O T O

S E S S I O N

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1964

1966

1971

1992

Bridesmaid Directory: 1964: Bridesmaid (ref 12S09) 1966: Bridesmaid (ref 12S09) 1969: Bridesmaid's Dress (ref 12S09) 1971: Bridesmaid (ref 12S40) 1976: Beautiful Bridesmaid (ref 44285) 1992: Bridesmaid Collection (ref 8374) 4 x Dress Collection 1997: Bridesmaid Fashion (ref 18621/18619) 3 x Dress Collection

1997

JOANNA CHAFER

THE SINDY BALLET GIRL Unique, intricately designed & handcrafted designs by Joanna

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WEDDING

STYLE

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MAY FINDS:

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WEDDING BELLES 1.Bouquet, from a selection, ETSY.COM/SHOP/DOLLSFLOWERS 2. Wedding Cake, part of set, VINTAGE BARBIE 3. Garter in Box, from selection ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/ODINSMINIATURES 4. Ring in box, from £10, ZURU.COM/BRANDS 5. Wedding Photo, £2.99, EBAY.CO.UK 6. Heeled Shoes, VINTAGE SINDY 7. Cards, from a selection, ETSY.COM 8. Mr. & Mrs. Mugs, from £2.80, ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/MINIFUNTIMES 9. Floral Headband, £3, DIVACRAFTS.CO.UK 10. Lucky Horseshoe, VINTAGE SINDY

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11. Sewing Patterns, £2.86, ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/LITTLEMAGGIESHOP 12. GuestBook , £5.50, ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/ZENASMINIATURES

BY @STYLEMYSINDY

DEAR SINDY...

Our resident crafter Jane from @stylemysindy shows us how to up-cycle the classic 1976 dressing table into a glamorous and gilded scenesetter perfect for any bride-to-be, bridal showroom or bedroom.

Step-by-Step: Clean dresser to remove any surface dirt and dust.

Mask the mirror with tape and spray paint all over with white primer.

Paint or spray the resin mouldings. Once dry apply into place with Gorilla superglue.

Use a tiny bit of gold acrylic paint or Treasure gold paste applied with your finger to pick out any raised details on furniture such as handles.

Repeat the process for the stool.

Remove fabric stool cover and use as a template to cut a new piece of fabric, secure with double sided tape and replace seat.

...help me glam-up my dressing table!

YOU WILL NEED: Matte White Primer Gold Spray or Acrylic paint Mini Mouldings Glue Masking Tape Scrap of fabric .

Mouldings from selection at www.foreverchicfurnituremouldings.co.uk .

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T R A V E L w i t h

S i n d y

VALENCIA, SPAIN

@SINDYLIFE2021 Valencia is Spain’s third largest metropolitan area (after Madrid and Barcelona). For visitors it has a fantastic mix of historical and modern tourist sites as well as the many beaches! Sindy visited the City of Arts and Science, which is a cultural and architectural complex in the city. If you go, don’t forget to try a traditional Valencian paella. You should also aim to wash it down with an Agua de Valencia – a mix of vodka, gin, orange juice and Cava!

SLEEP: Caro Hotel on Carrer de l'Almirall, 14 EAT: El Portet del Marina (Marina Beach Club Valencia) at La Marina de Valencia DRINK: Mayan Coffees at Carrer de Murillo 54 VISIT: City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) VISIT: La Lonja - The Silk Exchange (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

SHOP: Mercado de Tapinería (Tapinería Market) in the El Carmen area near the Cathedral

S P E C I A L

The City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the largest oceanographic aquarium in Europe with 110,000 square metres and 42 million litres of water. It was built in the shape of a water lily and is the work of architect Félix Candela.

a stylish honeymoon destination

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#VINTAGESINDY

1986 WHITE WEDDING 'Now Sindy can really enjoy that special day with this complete wedding set. The reception will be fun for everyone with the wedding arch framing the happy couple and the wedding table with such a beautiful cake and accessories. Look at all those presents - Sindy is so popular and those photos will enable everyone to remember such a wonderful day.' As described in the 1986 Pedigree catalogue, White Wedding (44262)

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