Dangerous Curves

Miss Gene Marshall

What every 1940's femme fatale needs in her wardrobe is a little black dress with fabulous black and white striped sleeves.  An optional purchase outfit from the 2007 Gene Marshall Rare Deal convention, Dangerous Curves is a surprisingly versatile fashion.  With just a simple change in accessories, this stylish dress can go from a film noir look to chic sophistication.

Ivy Jordan

Miss Jordan shows a delightfully flirty side of Dangerous Curves punctuated with pops of color.  Accessories include the belt from Embassy Luncheon [Ashton Drake] and lace gauntlet gloves [Integrity].  Hat, cigarette holder, and styling are from The Couture Touch.  Color Deal Ivy Jordan is from Integrity.  

Gene Marshall

From the Monolithic Studios' costume vault, a still from a 1940's film noir starring Gene Marshall.  For her femme fatale look, the dress is accessorized with sumptuous fur and a pearl brooch [both from Integrity].  Shoes and handbag are from Robert Tonner.  Tilt topper, gauntlet gloves, and styling are from The Couture Touch.  Spring in Central Park, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.


Header Photo Credits:  A Lady Knows Gene Marshall, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.  Her original bangs have been removed.  Dress and fur from Integrity.  Hat from Greene & Lam.  Jewels, gloves, cigarette holder, and styling are from The Couture Touch.

A Bright Forecast

The Fashion News for 1941:  Bright, stimulating colors to lift the spirit.  

You can easily boost the morale of a plain dress by simply introducing accessories in vivid colors.

Monolithic Studios' film star Gene Marshall revitalizes a basic black dress with bold color accents.  The multi-colored, wool boucle, belted plastron accented with a silk bow at the neckline is paired with a dramatic suede topper, color-blocked purse, and embroidered suede gauntlet gloves.  All from The Couture Touch.  Dress is from Ashton Drake.  Custom cigarette holder is from Mystyna.  "Symphony in G" Gene Marshall, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.

From the 1941 issue of British Vogue, this Wolsey fashion ad highlights the bold color trend for apparel as well as accessories.

Miss Marshall makes a bold fashion statement with a royal blue jersey turban and matching suede gauntlet gloves.  Her own Little Black Dress is punctuated with felt confetti dots.  The 1/4" and 1/8" circles were cut from wool felt scraps using a classic 1-hole punch available in a variety of sizes.  The circles were then just finger pressed to the bodice in a random fashion.  Dress, necklace, and purse are from Ashton Drake.  Hat, gloves, and belt are from The Couture Touch.  Scottie is from PD Root.  Love, Paris Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.

Happy Birthday Miss M!

Gene Marshall

On her way to meet friends for her birthday celebration, Miss Marshall graciously poses for a photo wearing a chic 1940's ensemble.  The top from D.A.E. Originals' Starmaker costume is paired with a wine velveteen skirt.  Additional accessories include a luscious fur drape and gloves from furrier to the stars PD Root.  Shoes are from Integrity.  Handbag from Ashton Drake.  Hat and styling are from The Couture Touch.

Have a Wonderful Time 

and a 

Very Happy Birthday Miss M!

Happy Easter!

Miss Violet Waters

May this day bring you an abundance of hope, courage, and faith.
God Bless You!

Photo Credits: Dress from Sandra Stillwell. Gloves from Ashton Drake. Belt from Integrity. Earrings from D.A.E. Originals. Hat, handbag, brooch, and styling are from The Couture Touch. Sunset Serenade Violet Waters [Integrity] appears courtesy Monolithic Studios.

A Parade of Spring Hats

Monolithic Studios' iconic film star Gene Marshall selects a few of her favorite hats from the  costume archives.  Enjoy!

Jacket/dress from Ashton Drake. Handbag from Robert Tonner. Hat, earrings, and styling are from The Couture Touch. Blue Fox Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.

Jacket/dress from Ashton Drake. Hat and styling are from The Couture Touch. J'Adore Gene Marshall is from Jamieshow.  

Suit ensemble from Ashton Drake. Phoenix Gene Marshall is from Jamieshow.

Suit from Integrity. Hat from Buenos Aires Victoire Roux [Integrity]. J'Adore Gene Marshall is from Jamieshow.

Suit and muff from Sandra Stillwell. Gloves and styling are from The Couture Touch. Restyled hat is from Ashton Drake's Song of Spain. Symphony in G Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.

April Seasonal Accessorizing

Bring back a corsage with spring flowers for a jacket as well as a hat.  Repeat the color of the flowers in your outfit.

A single bloom is all that is needed to refresh film star Gene Marshall's smart suit ensemble.  Jacket is from Robert Tonner's Brenda Starr Collection.  Top and handbag are from Ashton Drake.  Hinged bracelet is from Facet's by Marcia.  Hat, gloves, skirt, and styling are from The Couture Touch.  Cocoa Crisp Gene Marshall is from Integrity.

This marvelous hat by Legroux Soeurs was the inspiration for Miss Marshall's topper.  Illustration is by Rene Gruau for the 1939 cover of Chapeaux mode.  Courtesy HPRINTS.