Against All Odds

Monolithic Studios' film star Miss Madra Lord

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.

What Will the Stars Wear...

to those New Year's Eve festivities? Whether celebrating at home or out on the town, you can be sure our favorite stars will be attired in glamorous style!

Claudette Colbert, circa 1939.
Photo courtesy Vintage Everyday

Madra Lord, circa 1940's. The jacket & halter from Ashton Drake's "Song of Spain" ensemble
is layered over the under-dress from Integrity's "Dream Sequence" costume.
 Jewels are from Ashton Drake.

Irene Dunne, circa 1940's. Photo courtesy whosdatedwho.com

Eva Peron, circa 1940's. Photo courtesy cometoverhollywood.com

Rita Hayworth, circa 1940's. 

Susan Hayward, circa 1940's. Photo courtesy film-classics.com

Jane Wyman, circa 1940's. Photo courtesy acertaincinema.com

Let the New Year's Festivities begin!

Deck the Halls with Glamour & Style!

Have a Fabulous Christmas.

The News from Paris & Schiaparelli

The sharply angled silhouette....the spiral flounces wired to flare out....paired with the high severity of black silk jersey....as illustrated by Eric for Vogue, October 1, 1948.

Madra Lord embraces the softer side of the new silhouette by pairing a knit bodysuit from Robert Tonner's Urban Sport fashion set from the Tyler Wentworth Collection with the plaid ruffled skirt from Integrity's Willow Madra Lord. Easy elegance for an evening out or at-home entertaining.

Ashton Drake's Black Widow Madra Lord has been enhanced with an articulated body from Integrity.

I'm Ready for My Close-up

Monolithic Studio's resident jazz artist Miss Violet Waters celebrates the glamour of Hollywood and the Silver Screen in stunning Italian jewels and silk evening gown by Camilli De Bellis of Coverdolls.

Swingtime Serenade Violet Waters is from Ashton Drake.

Black, White & Striped

The striking combination of black, white, and diagonal stripes make this evening gown by D.A.E. Originals a stand-out. A #4 Lingerie Silkstone Barbie doll is ready for her grand entrance in the black and white slim sheath with detachable dramatic tiered, black ruffled train. Dress and jewelry are from "Weekend in New York", an Haute Doll exclusive Vivette gift set, circa 1950's. Floral bouquet is from Ashton Drake.

1930's black & white silk evening gown,
courtesy Mid-Century Love



1940's halter gown from Stylehive

Linda Evangelista in a Valentino rtw evening gown, 1992
Courtesy dailymail.co.uk

Cold Shoulder

Miss Marshall is stunning in the sage green, asymmetric gown designed originally for Madra Lord by Jose Ferrand, circa 1942. The Grecian-styled design was inspired by the illustrations of Salvador Dali, Christian Berard, and Marcel Vertes in the 1930's and 40's. OOAK cigarette holder is from Mystyna. Encore Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.

Salvador Dali illustration for Vogue, 1930's
 

Christian Berard illustration
Marcel Rochas design, c 1930's
 

Marcel Vertes illustration for Henri Bendel, 1936

Fashion Inspiration, 1948

Illustration by Eric for Coty's Emeraude fragrance from Vogue, November 1, 1948.

Oscar Worthy Gowns, 1930's - 1950's

1930's

"Golden Gala" Madra Lord pairs an OOAK black wool crepe gown from The Couture Touch with the green sequin jacket from Integrity's "It's a Wrap" costume for an elegant and sophisticated evening ensemble.  Purse from PD Root, cigarette holder from Mystyna, shoes from Integrity.  Highlighting the plunging neckline is a "diamond" dress clip made from a pair of Facets by Marcia earrings.

1940's

"Sunset Serenade" Violet Waters pairs the top from D.A.E. Originals' "Star Maker" costume with the skirt from Ashton Drake's "Jackpot" evening suit for a drop dead gorgeous costume.  Fur from Dimitha, bird cocktail hat and cigarette holder from The Couture Touch, gloves from PD Root, jewelry and shoes from Integrity.

1950's

"Special Scene" Madra Lord accents the gown from "Dream Sequence" with the pink sash from Ashton Drake's "Moments to Remember".  Embroidered gloves from "Triumph" and jewelry from "Rondelet" complete the stunning evening ensemble.  "Dream Sequence", "Triumph", and "Rondelet" are all from Integrity.

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.

Evening Dresses, Mid-1940's

Nothing to wear to your next Holiday party?  Here are four elegant evening dresses from the mid-1940's to inspire you.

An elegant gown by Emmett Joyce, circa 1947.  Photo by Joffe for Vogue Studio.

Sophie Original dress with fabulous matching gloves.  The pure silk fabric is a Contemporary Artist Print from Onondaga Silk Company.  Circa 1947.  Sophie Original was designed by Sophie Gimbel.  She was a Sak's in-house ready-to-wear designer from 1931 - 1969.  She specialized in formal clothing for day and evening.

Another Sophie Original in yarn-dyed surah silk.  Note the matching gloves again.  Photo by Rawlings for Harper's Bazaar, 1946.

A Vogue Design for Dressmaking pattern # 6012 shown in a gorgeous silk nylon net.  Jewelry from the Petit Musee.  Photo by Horst for Vogue, 1947.