Step into Spring....

with a stylish trio of daytime fashions.

White Orchid Gene Marshall

Monolithic Studios' star Miss Gene Marshall wears a reproduction of a Theatre de la Mode Paquin design by Robert Tonner, circa 1946.  "Portland" is a rich brown linen dress accented with a white collar and banding detailing. A marvelous, matching, off-the-face breton hat highlights Miss Marshall's lovely features. The embroidered gloves, train case, and chair are from Ashton Drake.

Paquin, 1946
Photo by David Seidner.

Caribbean Kiss Gene Marshall

Miss Marshall chooses a sleek dress style, based on a 1945 Vogue sewing pattern, in a delightful abstract print. OOAK dress, hat, and gloves are from The Couture Touch. Shoes are from Robert Tonner's Brenda Starr Collection.  Fur muff and jewels are from PD Root.

Buenos Aires Victoire Roux

Victoire Roux

With a nod to Barbie's original "Career Girl" (1963-64), Joshard creates a smart suit ensemble worn by fashion diva Victoire Roux. Topping the ensemble is a divine hat from The Couture Touch. Poodle is from Randall Craig. Chair is from Retros by Liz Cole.

The Models:
White Orchid Gene Marshall, wearing the Hutton auburn wigcap, is from JamieShow.
Caribbean Kiss Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake. Hair restyled by The Couture Touch.
Buenos Aires Victoire Roux is from Integrity.

"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.

Invitation to Murder

Gene Marshall and Madra Lord are invited to an historic country estate for a week-end filled with mystery and suspense.  But what they find is an invitation to Murder!

"A Lady Knows" Gene Marshall from Ashton Drake wears the Dior inspired ensemble borrowed from Moss Rose Ivy Jordan by Integrity.  Of course I gave it my own Forties spin by replacing the original pink scarf with one made from a vintage men's silk tie, and added a suede tilt topper and oversized fur muff, all from The Couture Touch.  The wonderful oxford shoes are from Integrity, gloves from Robert Tonner's "Feather In Her Hat" costume from the Ann Harper Collection, bracelet from Facets by Marcia, and the earrings and brooch from The Couture Touch.

"Top This" Madra Lord from Ashton Drake wears the black suit from Tonner's Theatre de la Mode "Le Petit Ensemble Noir" Collection.  Accessories include the high crown tilt topper and beaded guantlet gloves from The Couture Touch, and snood from Ashton Drake's "Fascination" Violet Water's costume.  Fur muff and pin from Integrity.

Credits:
Table from CED.
Telephone from Ashton Drake's "A Hot Day in Hollywood" Accessory Set.

Both dolls have been enhanced with an Integrity articulated body.