Monthly Archives: November 2014

I recently found this favorite fabric of mine in a blue colorway, and so am offering a color variation of the Purse Addict fashion that I made a few weeks ago.  I picked up the two purple shades in the fabric for the lining of the coat and for the accompanying party dress.  The shawl collared coat sports aqua pearl buttons and a lilac silk dupioni lining.  The party dress is in orchid silk taffeta with a French blue tulle underskirt.  A lilac silk dupioni sash and bow defines the waistline.

The fabulous purses are the work of La Boutique and are not for sale.

This fashion fits Victoire Roux, Silkstone Barbie, and FR2 dolls.

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A delicate French damask pattern on cream makes up this elegant coat ensemble.  The coat has a shawl collar, decorated with a Swarovski crystal brooch.  Rose pearl buttons mark the front of the coat, which is fully lined in French blue taffeta.  A rose silk party dress with rose tulle underskirt is the perfect accompaniment.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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A lovely Asian print of white cranes flying against a sky blue background scattered with cherry blossoms makes up this shawl collared coat.  Greenish gold faceted glass buttons decorate the front.  The coat is fully lined in a gorgeous dark jade green silk taffeta.  The party dress is made from the same jade green silk, with a gold tulle underskirt.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2

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I love jewel tones touched with gold for the holidays and this festive print of wrapped gifts is a real treat.  The shawl collared coat is made from the cotton print and fully lined in dark purple silk dupioni.  Gold and crystal buttons decorate the front of the coat.  The accompanying party dress is made from dark green silk woven with red, resulting in a beautiful iridescent sheen.  A cranberry red shimmer tulle underskirt peeks out at the hem.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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A charming print of party dresses on dress forms against a rose damask background makes up this elegant coat.  The coat has a shawl collar and is fully lined in rose pink silk.  Pale pink pearl buttons decorate the front.  The party dress is made from cream and coffee checked silk taffeta.  A rose pink silk sash decorates the waist and a rose tulle underskirt peaks out from the hem.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2

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Who doesn’t love purses?  I love this cotton print of brightly colored vintage handbags on a cream ground.  The shawl collared coat is fully lined in raspberry pink silk.  Rose pearl buttons decorate the front.  The pale pink silk taffeta party dress has a raspberry pink silk band at the waist and raspberry tulle underskirt.

The delicious array of designer handbags is the work of La Boutique and is not for sale.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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One of my favorite prints, this Asian cotton features a sophisticated combination of chocolate brown, kingfisher blue, turquoise, and olive green, touched with gold.  The shawl collared coat is fully lined in kingfisher blue woven with coppery brown, for a delightful iridescent finish.  Copper hued faceted buttons decorate the front.  A full skirted party dress in chocolate brown silk taffeta has a wide band of kingfisher blue silk at the waist.  Turquoise tulle peeks out at the hem.

The gorgeous model is the work of Matt Sutton.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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A lovely print in shades of turquoise and aqua, touched with gold, makes up this coat fashion.  The swing coat is fully lined in Tiffany Blue silk dupioni.  Turquoise pearl buttons decorate the front.  A gold crown brooch (removable) adds sparkle to the collar.  The sheath dress has a Tiffany Blue silk bodice with a ruched bust.  The turquoise print makes up the skirt.  A dark turquoise belt defines the waist.

This fashion fits Poppy Parker and Silkstone Barbie.

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I also submitted a design in the advanced design competition at this year’s Integrity Toys convention.  The challenge was to design a fashion inspired by the early 1960s.  I chose the year 1962.  The silhouette in evening wear at the time was high waisted, with a bell shaped skirt.  Sparkle brocade was popular, as were large bows with fringe.  The boat-necked bodice is made from aqua and silver brocade.  The bell skirt is made from aqua silk woven with silver.  A bow in the same fabric decorates the high waist.  The auction includes the gown and the diamante bow hair ornament.

I am offering this fashion via silent auction.  Please submit your bids to my email before 8 pm West Coast time, Sunday, November 8.  hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

This fashion is being modeled by a Poppy Parker doll on a Monogram body.  It will fit Nu Face, Poppy Parker, Silkstone Barbie, Monograms, and similar dolls.