Updating Hats with Flowers & Bows

We asked two famous film stars to select a hat from their personal wardrobe to update.

Gene Marshall

The simple addition of a black felt bow elevates the hat from Integrity's Daily Threads set.  Paired with Robert Tonner's Arrival at Port suit (sans the belt), Miss Marshall is ready to greet her fans.  Handbag is from Madame Alexander.  Gloves, jewels, and styling are from The Couture Touch.  "Symphony in G" Gene Marshall, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.  A braided hairpiece purchased at a local beauty supply house was added to her coiffure.

Madra Lord

The hat from Miss Lord's Top This suit ensemble is reshaped and trimmed with pink tulips and a dramatic spray of feathers, both recycled from other outfits.  Hat, Jacket, and gloves are from Ashton Drake.  Fur and handbag are from furrier PD Root.  Skirt, scarf, jewels, and styling are from The Couture Touch.  Careless Kisses Madra Lord is from Integrity.

The Couture Touch would like to thank our stars for taking time out of their busy schedules for this project.

Creative Hat Designs

The stars from Monolithic Studios display their individual style with fashionable forties hats just in time for the new season.  By reshaping and trimming an old hat or making a new one from an unexpected source, a clever lady can easily have a wardrobe of new hats.

Madra Lord

Miss Lord tops a 40's tailored suit with a sophisticated asymmetric tilt hat fashioned from the 1930's cloche worn by Greta Garbo in Madame Alexander's Grand Hotel costume.  OOAK suit is from The Couture Touch.  Fur from PD Root.  Scarf from Mattel.  Gloves from Ashton Drake.  Cigarette holder from Mystyna.  Black Widow Madra Lord, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.

Gene Marshall

A pillbox from a Robert Tonner Kitty Collier costume gets a repeat performance as the perfect WWII era hat for Miss Marshall's traveling ensemble.  Jacket, scarf, and gloves are from The Couture Touch.  Skirt from Sandra Stillwell.  White Orchid Gene Marshall is from Jamieshow.

Ivy Jordan

A ponytail scrunchie is transformed into a chic turban for Miss Jordan.  The new fabric hats do remarkable things in the way of softening a woman's features, freshening her outlook!  Dress and gloves are from Ashton Drake.  Hat, fur muff, and waist corsage are from The Couture Touch.  The detachable collar was recycled from another doll.  Lady Director Ivy Jordan is from Integrity.

Madra Lord

The original trim from Violet Water's My Sunday Chapeau hat was replaced with new feather detailing to complement Miss Lord's tailored ensemble.  OOAK suit, gloves, and fur muff are from The Couture Touch.  Hat and blouse are from Ashton Drake.  Shoes from Integrity.  Cigarette holder from Mystyna.  Pool Pose Madra Lord is from Integrity.

Happy Memorial Day!

Gene Marshall

Want to know the secret to Miss Marshall's chic straw topper?  Click HERE to see how it was made.