Monday, July 4, 2016

Gene's Summer Holiday

Miss Gene Marshall, circa 1954
Film star Gene Marshall takes a well-deserved break from her hectic schedule to enjoy the summer holiday. Here she is relaxing after a stroll wearing a delightfully chic, striped, two-piece summer dress. Accessories include a straw beach-brim hat, scarf, woven straw bag with horsehair braid trim, gloves, and spectator shoes.

Credits:
Gene Marshall Collection by Ashton Drake: Multi-piece outfit, hat and bag are from "It Happened in Monterey". Scarf, gloves, and shoes are from various costumes. Bracelet is from Retros.

6 comments:

  1. Summertime....as the living is easy! And sooo pretty! Beautiful styling and photo, Melissa! Megin

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    1. Thank you Megin! The Ashton Drake Gene is still my all-time favorite sculpt. Melissa

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  2. AD Gene always looks gorgeous in your photos! Which AD gals are your favorites? I'd like to add a few (including Madra) to my collection. I just received Touch of Hospitality Gene on an IT body as a gift and I LOVE her! Megin

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    1. I actually like the early ones with the grey brows! Symphony in G (she's my workhorse), Destiny (for a fabulous face), Blue Fox (love the hairstyle); but I also love Fashion Plot and Queen of Hearts. My all-time fave Madra's are Siren in the Night, Like a Fox, and the Black Widow. Melissa

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  3. Thanks so much for your suggestions! I LOVE Queen of Hearts, Siren in the Night and Black Widow too! I've never paid much attention to Symphony in G because of that off putting gown. But I'll take a close look at the doll now! Of course I had a Destiny long ago, but I think I repainted and sold her. Need to get her back! Megin

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    1. You're very welcome. My Symphony in G gown turned an ugly shade of uneven brown, but the doll is so versatile. Melissa

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