March Seasonal Accessorizing

Begin to add a touch of spring with detachable collars and cuffs in bright colors and patterns as well as in white.

Playful dots on a bright green background gives film star Madra Lord's basic black dress a chic way to transition to spring.  Dress [Dark Desire] and belt [Embassy Luncheon] are from Ashton Drake.  Gloves from Sandra Stillwell.  Hat, earrings, and detachable collar and cuffs are from The Couture Touch.

Featured in the February/March 1940 issue of Vogue Pattern Book, a detachable bib-style double collar trimmed with ruffles in fresh white.  Matching narrow cuffs and a delightful white floral accented hat complete the look.

Miss Lord shows her softer side in an alternative variation:

A subtle play of patterns highlight this stylish bib-style collar and matching cuffs.  Dress [Dark Desire], belt [Embassy Luncheon], handbag [Star Wardrobe Collection], and restyled hat [Doing Her Part] are all from Ashton Drake.  Gloves from Sandra Stillwell.  Detachable collar and cuffs are from The Couture Touch.

A yoke-style collar with matching cuffs in a spring floral pattern gives Gene Marshall's "Little Black Dress" a fresh, updated look.  Dress and gloves are from Ashton Drake.  Restyled hat is from Sandra Stillwell.  Purse from Madame Alexander.  Detachable collar and cuffs are from The Couture Touch.


Careless Kisses Madra Lord is from Integrity.

Cocoa Rose Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.