Jump Ahead To Spring

Begin with a classic suit that can be worn now as well as later.

Film star Gene Marshall updates her smart traveling suit from Diane on Whidbey Island with a hunter green suede tilt topper, leopard suede gauntlet gloves, and her favorite scarf from The Couture Touch.  Train case is from D.A.E. Originals.

As the weather warms, Miss Marshall will turn to a dramatic straw topper inspired by a 1939 Schiaparelli hat.  Hat, scarf, and gloves are from The Couture Touch.  Handbag is from D.A.E. Originals.  Jewels from Ashton Drake.  Click HERE for more on this striking hat.

White Orchid Gene Marshall is from JamieShow.

Fashion Plot Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake.

"A Touch of Pink"

"On the Avenue" Gene Marshall wears my favorite color pairing:  black accented with a touch of pink.  "Le Petit Ensemble Noir" from Robert Tonner's Theatre de la Mode Collection is a recreation of a Marcel Dhorme design.  The black wool cocktail suit with fitted long basque jacket is accented with bands of black sequins and worn with a black wool straight skirt with inverted pleat.  The pink scarf is borrowed from "Moss Rose" Ivy Jordan, purse from "Suited for Fur", fur muff from "Sparkling Sepia"; all from Integrity.  OOAK mink tilt hat and suede gauntlet gloves are from The Couture Touch.

Gene's hat is made from recycled fur and accented with pink "chrysanthemums" from Mattel's BFMC "Lisette" evening gown.  The brooch is from an Integrity Fashion Royalty dress.

"A Touch of Black".  This time black becomes the accent to pink as modeled by Miss Madra Lord.

"Pool Pose" Madra Lord wears a sophisticated pink sheath from Diane on Whidbey Island accented with black accessories.  Dotted ascot and black felt hat are from The Couture Touch, shoes from "Suited for Fur", fur muff from "Dark Desire", jewelry from D.A.E. Originals, and gloves from Ashton Drake.

Diane on Whidbey Island

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I love this suit from Diane on Whidbey Island.  She does a wide range of gorgeous dresses, suits, and gowns for our favorite fashion doll diva inspired by great Hollywood films, iconic fashion designers, and the Theatre de la Mode just to name a few.  Be sure to visit her blog and visit her Gallery of Past Creations to view some of her fabulous fashions.  Diane on Whidbey Island Blog

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Now that Gene Marshall is retired, I find I am drawn to the early Ashton Drake dolls.  Although they are not articulated, they still have a beautiful, graceful quality about them.  At times I am tempted to replace the bodies with the newer articulated Integrity body, but for now I will keep them as is.  And Ashton Drake did the best period hairdos!  Blue Goddess Gene is my model/muse.  I believe Diane designed this suit to coordinate with the hat and purse which are from one of Ashton Drake's hat sets. The necklace is from Ashton Drake, and the bracelet and shoes are from Integrity.