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Buenos Aires, 1941.  Photo courtesy Time

It's The Holidays!

Fashion Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas.

Holiday Dress-Up Glamour

Vintage 1950's party photo courtesy Tiki Lounge Talk

 

What's a gal to wear to her next Holiday party?  

 

Santa Baby Gene Marshall

Film star Miss Gene Marshall updates A Touch of Hospitality cocktail ensemble by adding the "fur" cuffs from her Star Wardrobe Brown Herringbone suit. Fashion and jewels are from Ashton Drake. Cigarette holder is from Mystyna. Shadow Song Gene Marshall is from Integrity. Her re-styled coif is from The Couture Touch.

Fashion...able Holiday Greeting Cards

Who doesn't love receiving and displaying those cherished Holiday cards. Since as early as the Victorian times, sending and receiving greeting cards has become as much a part of the Holiday tradition as the turkey and all the trimmings.

Here are some fashion....able favorites.

Circa 1930's greeting card courtesy Violet's Vintage Vault

Circa 1940's

Norcross greeting card, circa 1950's

Circa 1960

Credits:
Integrity's Buenos Aires Victoire Roux wears The Walking Suit from Mattel's Barbie Fashion Model Collection. Hat and jewelry from The Couture Touch. Handbag from Joshard. Wreath from Robert Tonner's Timy Kitty Collection.

A Quick Holiday Decorating Tip

Want a quick and easy way to dress up your Holiday fashion doll display?  Decorate a doll-sized mannequin with artificial Christmas picks or floral sprays found at craft stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michael's. Versatile floral picks are flexible and can easily be shaped and formed. Shown above: A larger artificial berry spray was cut apart and the stems were shaped to fit around the mannequin's waist. The dress form mannequin is from the Silkstone Barbie Fashion Model Collection Accessory Pack by Mattel.

Don't have  a mannequin?  No problem. A doll will do just fine....

Gene Marshall is decked out in festive Holiday attire achieved by using artificial garland and vintage Christmas picks for her delightful bubble skirt. Paired with the top from Crimson Sun, she makes a whimsical yet chic addition to any tablescape or Holiday display. Midnight Gamble Gene Marshall, top, gloves, and bracelet are from Ashton Drake. Earrings are from The Couture Touch.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo of actress Barbara Kent courtesy IndieWire

Fall For Suits

When the weather turns cool, it's time to fall in love with suits again. Two iconic stars of stage and screen pick their favorites.

Gene Marshall

Miss Marshall punctuates a black wool suit with pops of red accents. Suit ensemble from The Couture Touch. "Beaver fur" from Mattel. Spring in Central Park Gene Marshall, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.

Madra Lord

Miss Lord struts her stuff in a regal taupe and black checked wool suit topped with a silk print, tilt hat with attached snood.  Suit, hat, and gauntlet gloves are from The Couture Touch. Blouse is from Ashton Drake. Fur from miniature furrier PD Root. Shoes from Integrity. Umbrella from Fashion Blvd. Siren in the Night Madra Lord, enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.