Gene Marshall: Ready for Her Close-up

Gene Marshall

Wearing a gown by Lynne Day and coiffed by the wig maker to the stars Ilaria Mazzoni, Monolithic Studios' darling Miss Gene Marshall is ready for Hollywood's big night.

Credits:

Gloves and gown, with the bow removed, are from the 2000 Retailer Exclusive Doll "Encore" designed by Lynne Day, circa 1947. Corsage is from "Love After Hours". Fur muff is from "Stolen Moments". All from Ashton Drake. Earrings are from The Couture Touch.

White Orchid Gene Marshall is from JamieShow.

Wig is from Time of Doll.

Gene is Mad for Poodles

Gene Marshall 

While on holiday, Miss M is happy to rescue Madra Lord from dog walking as she adores the precocious poodles Mitzi and Fifi. Gene wears the form-fitting sheath from Madra's "Mad About Mitzi" costume designed by Vince Nowell, circa 1955. Accessories include the corsage from "Love After Hours" and handbag from "Moments to Remember". All from Ashton Drake. White leather gloves are from Integrity. Earrings are from Robert Tonner. Hat is from Sandra Stillwell.

Love at First Sight Gene Marshall

Miss Marshall's hairstyle is updated with poodle bangs courtesy of a "transplant" from a damaged reproduction Barbie doll. OK...this might be my strangest recycling effort yet. But Gene approves of her new coif. The poodle was a popular hairstyle of the 1940's and 50's. The hallmark of this hairstyle was the tightly curled bangs. The remainder of the hair could be styled into an up do or left long with the ends curled (my personal favorite).

Frances Langford, circa 1940's
Courtesy of Butterfly Loves Snapdragons' half poodle hairstyle tutorial

Gene Marshall

Happy Valentine's Day!

Toby Wing, circa 1934
Photo courtesy Vintage Everyday

A Red and Black Valentine's Day

Two completely different looks for that special day modeled by the stars of Monolithic Studios. Miss Gene Marshall opts for whimsy in a distinctive daytime ensemble, while Miss Madra Lord chooses a glorious cocktail dress perfect for a romantic dinner for two.

Star Entrance Gene Marshall

A delightfully playful hat tops a uniquely shaped black gabardine suit guaranteed to turn heads. Suit, gloves, and earrings are from Ashton Drake. Hat and waist corsage are from The Couture Touch.

Spotted in Manhattan Madra Lord

A chic 1950's bubble dress gets the couture treatment with the addition of a black satin band at the hemline. Dress is from Ashton Drake. Gloves and jewels are from Integrity. Cigarette holder is from Mystyna. Hat is from The Couture Touch.

Christian Dior, 1959

Credits:
Star Entrance Gene Marshall is from Integrity.
Spotted in Manhattan Madra Lord is from JamieShow.

Queen of the Dance

From 50's Rumba to 40's Swing

Gene Marshall

The Couture Touch pays homage to Tim Kennedy's Madra Lord costume "Rio Rumba", circa 1956. Keeping the chevron stripes and those marvelous cap sleeves, the original dress is re-interpreted as a 1940's swing-style ensemble. Ashton Drake's Queen of Hearts Gene Marshall, enhanced with an articulated body from Integrity, is ready to dance the night away. Shoes and handbag are from Robert Tonner's Brenda Starr Collection. 

Rio Rumba
Photo courtesy Gene Marshall Wiki

Photo courtesy Hemline Quarterly

Not only is Miss Marshall revered as the Queen of Hearts, but also Queen of the Dance.

Gene Marshall