American Spring Hats, 1942

Photo by Horst

Spring Hats by Lilly Dache and Hattie Carnegie.  American Vogue, Spring 1942.

1940's Bathing Beauty

Jazz Singer Miss Violet Waters is spotted relaxing on the Riviera looking glamorous as always in Ashton Drake's "Crimson Sun" bathing suit with hat and matching purse.  The gold snood is from "Song of Spain", cigarette holder from Mystyna, and sunglasses from Horsman. Scripts, fan, and telephone are from "A Hot Day in Hollywood" Accessory Set, hors d'oeuvre platter from Tonner, drink from Mattel, and side table from Retros by Liz Cole.  A restyled Heat Wave Violet Waters is from Integrity.

Piguet Suit, 1941

Robert Piguet suit ensemble
L'Officiel Summer 1941

1940's Pin Up Style

Gene Marshall
Circa 1940

Film star Gene Marshall poses pin up style in a fabulous costume borrowed from Heat Wave Violet Waters.  To Have and To Hold Gene Marshall from Ashton Drake visited the salon at The Couture Touch for a new do and a new body, courtesy of Integrity.

The 1940's were probably the most popular pin up era.  They played a key role during WWII by keeping soldier's morale up, instilled hope, and provided a brief distraction from the war they were fighting.  Many Hollywood stars including Betty Grable, Ava Gardner, Jane Russell, and Carole Landis helped contribute to the war effort and became highly sought after pin ups.

Carole Landis
Photo courtesy anthropoetics.ucla.edu

Pin up art was also an important part of the period.  These colorful illustrations were usually highlighted with scantily clad girls in fun and playful poses.

"Pay Off" by Art Frahm,
1940

"Day Off"
Circa 1940

Zita Charles poses in delightful pin up style wearing a top and shorts from Integrity's Stepping High Collection.  Shoes from Ashton Drake's "Pinque Passion", bracelet from Facets by Marcia, and Scotty dog from PD Root.  Parfait Zita Charles is from Integrity.

Spring Hats by Suzy, 1936

Illustration by Rene Bouet-Willaumez (RBW) for Vogue, 1936

Do Your Part

The stars of Monolithic Studios are doing their part for the war effort.  Whether it's entertaining the troops or volunteering for Civil Defense, Miss Gene Marshall and Miss Madra Lord do their part in style.

For the Boys.......

Gene Marshall delights the troops in "Pinque Passion", a daring evening gown from Ashton Drake.  A rose hair comb accents the waist.  Accessories include the long, blue gloves from "Gold Sensation", shoes from "Jazz Note", and jewelry from The Couture Touch.

A stunning "Destiny" Gene Marshall from Ashton Drake rolls her hair for Victory for this iconic 1940's hairstyle.

On the Home Front......

Madra Lord makes her rounds as a Civil Defense warden in a smart suit ensemble.  Jacket and Civil Defense armband from "Doing Her Part", skirt from "Daily Threads", blouse from "Hello Hollywood Hello", and fur from PD Root.  The gloves and restyled handbag are from Robert Tonner, shoes from Jennifer Sue.  OOAK hat from The Couture Touch.

1942 Civil Defense poster

Did you know......Gene Marshall was the first Civil Defense warden and posed for their recruitment poster.  Miniature poster from Ashton Drake's "Doing Her Part" suit ensemble.

Miss Lord is a repainted "First Encounter" Madra Lord from Ashton Drake (artist unknown).

Remembering all those who proudly serve our country.  

Happy Memorial Day!

Four Star Hairdo

Monolithic Studio's iconic star Miss Gene Marshall is newly coiffed in a chic and sophisticated wig from the Monique Collection.  The Brittany wig is a short curly style available in several shades.  Miss Marshall chose Dark Brown, and softened and shaped the curls with a Barbie brush.  To complement her new hairstyle, Gene selects the navy satin dress from Madame Alexander's Grand Hotel topped with a luxurious fur cape from Affordable Designs.  OOAK hat and cigarette holder from The Couture Touch.  Jewelry and wig from Facets by Marcia.

Short curly/wavy hairstyles were all the rage in the 1930's.  And there were no shortage (excuse the pun) of Hollywood Stars that embraced the look.

Norma Shearer

Myrna Loy
Photo courtesy spectrumculture.com

Marsha Hunt

During the 1940's short curly hairstyles were in vogue particularly during the war years.  They were simple yet sophisticated and could easily go from wartime work to evening glamour.

Miss Marshall borrows Violet Water's fabulous 1940's style navy and white suit ensemble called "Mood Indigo" from the 2002 Ashton Drake Gene Marshall Collection.  Shoes are from Integrity.

Credits: 

Miss Marshall is "Phoenix" Gene Marshall by JAMIEshow.

Gene's Patio Set is from Ashton Drake.