Two for the Road

Begin with a classic "winter" white crepe coat dress, a must for south bound wardrobes, and accessorize for maximum mileage.

Actress Gene Marshall shows two more ways to accessorize the versatile coat dress from "White Hyacinth".  First....a touch of pink lends this spring confection a soft yet sophisticated look.  Details include detachable bows that give the illusion of dramatic pockets.  A striking black suede hat completes the ensemble.  Hat, bows, and corsage are from The Couture Touch.  Gloves and jewels are from Ashton Drake.  Hat box is from Robert Tonner.

A fabulous straw tilt anchored with black jersey and a colorful chiffon print sash; add drama to this ultra-chic ensemble.  Hat, handbag, and brooch are from The Couture Touch.  Gloves are from Ashton Drake.  Earrings are from D.A.E. Originals.  Sash is from an OOAK Barbie outfit (designer unknown).  TIP:  An easy way to refresh the look of a ready-made garment is to change the buttons.

Credits:

Cocoa Crisp Gene Marshall is from Integrity.
White Hyacinth is from Ashton Drake.

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A Versatile Coat Dress

Add some elegance to your Spring wardrobe with "White Hyacinth".  By simply removing the original sash, this smartly tailored coat dress becomes a canvas for a palette of versatile accessorizing.

There is nothing more chic than black paired with white.  Hat and bow are from The Couture Touch.  Gloves and bracelet are from Ashton Drake.  Handbag from Mattel.

A mix of luscious colors, anchored with a touch of black, add sophistication to this distinctive look.  Hat, gloves, scarf, and corsage are from The Couture Touch.  Belt from JamieShow.  Hat box is from Robert Tonner, embellished with trim from the original White Hyacinth hat.

White Hyacinth was designed by Doug James for Ashton Drake's 1997 Gene Marshall Collection.  Circa 1946.  Photo courtesy Gene Marshall Wiki.

The Models:

Ooh La La Gene Marshall (Integrity)

Willow Madra Lord (Integrity)

A Deluxe Birthday Celebration

Monolithic Studios' star Gene Marshall wears a chic cocktail ensemble guaranteed to turn heads on her special day. Miss Marshall's "Deluxe" long, evening gown is dramatically transformed with very little sewing. Well, maybe just a smidge. The original pink bow has been replaced with a gold silk sash, fringed to reveal the same color as the dress. The two-tiered peplum becomes single by tucking the lower flounce under the upper tier. The hemline was also just folded under to the desired length.

Accessories include jewels from Michael Scott, dramatic fur from D.A.E. Originals, and gloves from Ashton Drake. The original "Deluxe" fashion, shoes, and the re-coiffed Shadow Song Gene Marshall are all from Integrity.

Happy Birthday

Miss Marshall!

A Season For Color

Anticipating warmer days ahead, Monolithic Studios' lady director Miss Ivy Jordan heads to her favorite dress shop to check out the new arrivals for Spring/Summer 1946.

Black and white accent a delightful floral print cotton dress, perfect for a day of shopping or lunch with the girls. Dress and hat are from The Couture Touch. Gloves, corsage, and bracelet are from Ashton Drake. Hatbox, shoes, and earrings are from Robert Tonner. Handbag is from Randall Craig.

Miss Jordan, newly coiffed, is from Integrity.

Happy Easter!

The Little Black Dress Styled for 1939

The late 1930's style was smart, chic, and swank.  As hemlines inched shorter, accessories took on a stylish modernism....think Chanel and Schiaparelli.

Demonstrating her style panache, Miss Gene Marshall updates her "Little Black Dress" from Ashton Drake with striking accessories for the look of the moment.  A delightful wool boucle tweed tilt hat and matching oversized muff, accented with her monogram, play the starring role.

OOAK hat, muff, gloves, and jewels are from The Couture Touch.  The monogram brooch was borrowed from J'Adore's suit ensemble.  Miss M deftly arranged the scarf from Sandra Stillwell's "Lunch with Luciano" as a waist sash.  White Orchid and J'Adore Gene Marshall are from Mel Odom and JamieShow.

A Walk in the Park

Gene Marshall

Smart accessorizing gives the fabulous suit from JamieShow's Palm Springs Convention Collection a decidedly early Forties look. Hat, gloves, and jewels are from The Couture Touch. Scarf is from Sandra Stillwell, "beaver" fur is from Mattel, and purse is from Madame Alexander. Shanghai Siren Gene Marshall, enhanced with an articulated body from Integrity, is from Ashton Drake.