Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Striped Cocktail Suit
Monolithic Studios' diva Miss Madra Lord updates her favorite striped cocktail suit with a luxurious fur collar and matching hat. Her fabulous oxford shoes are from Joe Tai.
The detachable fur "collar" and matching hat are from Ashton Drake's "Lotta Moola" costume created for Madra Lord for the 2005 Annual Gene Marshall Convention. "Bandolier Morado" striped suit was created exclusively for the Golden Gate Glamour event by Sandra Stillwell. I added a rhinestone button to the front of the jacket. OOAK earrings and cigarette holder are from The Couture Touch, purse from Madame Alexander. "Flame" Madra Lord is from Integrity's Stepping High Collection.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Ready for the Red Carpet
News Flash, Hollywood: Miss Gene Marshall, Monolithic Studio's beloved film star, poses for our cameras as she heads out to the Academy Awards. She is a stunning vision in the gown from Integrity's "Triumph". Her personal stylist created a slim column with side fullness in the skirt to enhance the unusual shape of the peplum. "Diamond" clips from Facets by Marcia were added to the corners of the pocket flaps. Accessories include opera-length black gloves, cocktail hat, and "diamond" earrings from Ashton Drake. The gold cuff bracelet from Integrity was enhanced with gemstones. Lucite evening purse is from The Couture Touch. "Cascade in Blue" Gene Marshall has been enhanced with an Integrity articulated body.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Oscar Worthy Gowns, 1930's - 1950's
1930's |
1940's |
1950's |
Credits: Monolithic Studios' stars Miss Madra Lord and Miss Violet Waters are from Integrity. Telephone from Ashton Drake's "A Hot Day in Hollywood" Accessory Set, table from CED.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Leopard Luxury
The leopard print adds an air of exotic glamour and sophistication. It's synonymous with wealth and luxury. Thought to be one of the first materials used for clothing, animal hides have been traced back to the time of the cavemen. Throughout history, animal prints have been considered a sign of status.
Hollywood stars have long embraced the leopard print and helped set the trend for mainstream fashion.
Carol Lombard Photo courtesy talesofamadcapheiress.blogspot.com |
Barbara Stanwyck Photo courtesy magicmonkeyboy.blogspot.com |
Irene Dunne Photo courtesy seraphicpress.com |
Moss Rose Ivy Jordan |
"Fascination" Violet Waters |
Source: Animal Print, The Call of the Classic by Susanne Kathol exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Spring Forecast, 1939
Illustration by RBW for Vogue |
Illustration by RBW for Vogue |
Illustration by Eric for Vogue |
Illustration by Eric for Vogue |
Source: February 15, 1939 issue of Vogue
Labels:
1930's fashion,
1930's hats,
Eric,
fashion drawings,
RBW,
Vogue
Thursday, February 7, 2013
A French Inspired Cocktail Ensemble
Sometimes just combining pieces from a different costume can dramatically refresh the look of an ensemble. The black taffeta cocktail dress from Ashton Drake's "Love After Hours" gets a new look utilizing pieces from the "Little Black Dress" costume. I removed the original flowers from the dress and also the back "bustle" from the checked waist wrap. The chin strap on the matching hat was tucked inside. Underneath is the black slip from "Love, Paris". Long black tricot gloves and black & gold jewelry complete the ensemble. "On the Avenue" Gene Marshall is my model/muse. Note: I found this costume fits better on an Ashton Drake body.
This little fashion drawing of a cocktail dress silhouette from the March 1949 issue of French Elle magazine was my inspiration.
Labels:
1940's dresses,
cocktail ensemble,
Gene Marshall
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Winter Baby
Monolithic Studio's resident songstress, Miss Violet Waters, poses for a wardrobe test for a scene in her new musical "Winter Baby". Violet's hat, skirt, and fur "collar" are all from Madra Lord's costume set, "A Woman for all Seasons". The fur "collar" was removed from the original jacket and is shown here reversed, accented with a floral corsage. The top and shoes are from "A Lady Knows" ensemble, fur trimmed gloves from "Blues in the Night", belt from The Couture Touch, and fur muff from "Sparkling Sepia".
Credits: "Sunset Serenade" Violet Waters is from Integrity. Costumes: "A Woman for all Seasons", "A Lady Knows", and "Blues in the Night" are from Ashton Drake, "Sparkling Sepia" from Integrity. Set: Madra Lord's Director Chair is from Ashton Drake. The Hollywood slate board is from a party store.
Labels:
1950's fashion,
Gene Marshall,
Madra Lord,
Violet Waters
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