Monthly Archives: January 2015

Brilliant iridescent magenta silk overlaid with fine black tulle lace makes up this chic little cocktail sheath.  The strapless sweetheart bodice has black tulle ruffle trim.  An over sized bow in magenta silk with a rhinestone buckle decorates the hip.

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

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Poppy models a dreamy party dress, perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner with her latest beau.  I found this heavenly lace today, with chiffon roses and embroidered blossoms.  The dropped waist bodice is made of pale pink silk and has a band and bow detail at the bodice. Many layers of pale pink tulle gives the skirt volume, perfect for dancing the night away.

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

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It all started with the blue and pink coat.  I associate these colors with Rococo Paris and Marie   Antoinette, two of my favorite inspirations.  As I was working on that coat ensemble, I started wondering what Marie Antoinette would wear if she were alive in 1954 and what she might buy on a shopping trip to Paris.  This developed into a little mini collection of 4 fashions, all inspired by Marie Antoinette.  My model is my most treasured repaint by Matt Sutton.  I have a feeling that this inspiration might carry on for a while longer, so be on the lookout for more fashions in this vein.

All fashions fit Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2 doll.

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Duck Egg Blue Coat with Roses

A gorgeous cotton fabric imported from Norway, the duck egg blue color with rose medallions is classically French Rococo. The coat is fully lined in pale pink silk.  Rose pink buttons decorate the front and a rose pink brooch adds a feminine touch to the shawl collar.  The accompanying strapless sheath is also made from pale pink silk.  The sweetheart neckline is trimmed with pink chiffon roses and tiny pink beads and pearls.

Rose Damask Suit

A lovely rose pink polished cotton is printed with cream colored roses and damask patterns.  Pale pink pearls act as buttons.  A large champagne silk satin bow is nestled into the small of the back.  An extravagant cream flower hat is the perfect accompaniment.

Juliette Coat Ensemble

This aqua fabric has a beautiful shimmer from the foil pattern of birds and flowers.  The coat is fully lined in a shimmering silk organza in aqua.  Deep aqua pearl buttons decorate the front, and a silver flower brooch sparkles on the collar.  The accompanying party dress is made from aqua metallic silk organza, with a pale blue tulle underskirt for fullness.

Dior’s Pink Rose

A classic Dior style, this extravagant bubble dress is made of shimmering pale pink silk.  The strapless bodice is defined by a bow and band under the bust.  The full bubble skirt is decorated with an enormous handmade silk rose detail on the back of the skirt, making this dress equally beguiling from the front or the back.

During the 1920s, scores of nightclubs opened in London’s West End, offering socialites of the day a place to be seen while dancing to the new Jazz from America.  Dancing dresses at the time were simply cut, but heavily embellished and made from luxurious silks and velvets.  This sleeveless dancing dress is made from silk chiffon over a silk organza under dress.  The slim sheath beneath is made from peach silk organza.  The over dress is made from cream colored silk chiffon with Art Nouveau floral pattern in peach, mint green, and red.  The neckline is richly beaded with frosted blush beads.  A pleated cummerbund sits low on the hips and is beaded on the sides.  Bias panels sewn into the side seams add extra flounce for dancing.  A snake bracelet in pink beads and a headband in pink beads and pearls complete the ensemble.

This fashion is a complete one of a kind and is largely hand sewn.  Because of its loose shape, it will fit most 12″ dolls.

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A classic suit in taupe silk brocade woven with olive green.  Faceted green-gold beads serve as buttons and a vintage citrine brooch sparkles on the collar.  An olive green silk band and bow defines the waist.  A pleated organza flower hat is the perfect complement.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, FR2 dolls, and Poppy Parker.

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Victoire models a striking gown in black and silver silk and French lace.  The dropped waist, strapless bodice is made from black silk.  The full skirt is multiple layers of black and silver sparkle tulle overlaid with black and silver French lace.  The bust is defined by a black silk band and bow and lace detail.

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

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A simple but elegant strapless cocktail dress in rich peacock blue silk overlaid with black and gold lace.  A peacock silk bow with a gold Swarovski crystal brooch decorates the hip.

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

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I have been so taken with the costumes in the latest seasons of Downton Abbey, that I had to try one for myself.  I didn’t have a pattern, but this style of fashion is so much more about the fabrics than the silhouette, which is pretty straight up and down.  I found this heavenly jade green and gold French lace embroidered with tiny tiny green and gold sequins and knew that this would be a good place to start.  The dress is a simple sheath in celadon silk, overlaid with the green and gold lace.  The hem is sheer from the knees down and the transition is marked by a band of celadon silk and a bow with antique crystal brooch.  A headband sits fashionably low on the forehead, made of celadon silk and beaded lace.

Note: I used flash for the first two photos because it shows the true color of the fashion, but I also included some close ups, which came out better without flash. This fabric is so sparkly and gorgeous in person.

This fashion fits most 12 inch fashion dolls.

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A striking silhouette in beautiful red silk taffeta, this fashion is inspired by a gown designed by Christian Dior in the 1950s.  The strapless, dropped-waist bodice blossoms into an extravagant bubble skirt.  On the back of the skirt is an enormous handmade Dior rose.  The bustline is defined by a band and flat bow.

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

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Victoire  models an elegant cocktail dress in raspberry pink silk overlaid with white lace, perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner.  A raspberry pink silk band and bow define the bust.  A white rabbit fur shrug keeps off the chill.  The shrug is made from recycled vintage fur and ties in the back with raspberry silk ribbons.

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

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