Monthly Archives: April 2016

Classic Wiggle Dress in Coral Floral

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A lovely summer print in shades of coral and white paired with a classic, slim sheath is the perfect combination for summer.  The sheath is high necked with dropped shoulders, hugging every curve.  A gold and diamond flower brooch sparkles on the shoulder.

This fashion fits Silkstones (Classic and Articulated), Poppy Parker, Nu Face, and FR2

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Graphic

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 A stunning graphic print gives this simple silhouette a punch of color.  The fabric is a textured silk with an abstract white floral on a black ground, with pops of bright yellow.  The sheath has a high neck and slightly dropped shoulder.  A charming owl pin sits on one shoulder.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Poppy Parker, Nu Face, and FR2

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Vintage Floral

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Sometimes a simple classic is best.  This high necked sheath dress is made from a lovely polished stretch cotton, resulting in a fit that hugs every curve.  The impressionistic floral is in a vintage palette of burnt orange, pale green, and turquoise blue.  A gold and turquoise floral brooch adds the final Mid Century Modern touch.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Original), Vintage Barbie, and FR2 (but short for the taller dolls)

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Moulin Rouge

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I like to bring back Bellissima Couture favorites from time to time, and this has been a special design in my repertoire over the years. This manifestation is made from embroidered cream silk. The off the shoulder top has a peplum and a ruched bust highlighted with silver beads and pearls. A ruffle of pale pink tulle finishes the hem of the top. A pale pink silk bow belt defines the waist. A slim pencil skirt completes the ensemble.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Poppy Parker, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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Bubble Dress in Liberty of London Ros

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A delightful confection of a print, featuring pink violas touched with purple and pale green stems on a pale pink ground.  The strapless, dropped waist bodice balloons into a voluminous bubble skirt.  A band and bow detail of raspberry pink silk decorates the top of the bodice.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux, Poppy Parker, and FR2

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En Vacances in Liberty of London Dark Wildflower

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Wildflower was initially inspired by illustrations from an early 19th Century book, “Field Guide to Wild Flowers in Britain.”  It comes in a number of beautiful colorways, and this one is dark with bright pops of red, yellow, and rose pink.  Tiny wild strawberries peak out from among the flowers.

The boat necked sundress has a full skirt that is split in front to reveal the rose pink silk capri pants underneath.  The rose pink silk is also seen in the silk bow belt at the waist.  A knotted head scarf keeps every hair and place.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Poppy Parker, and Victoire Roux

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One Shouldered Party Dress in Liberty of London Joy and Sorrow

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London tattoo artist Mo Coppoletta, who has an international reputation for unique and exquisite tattoos, was the inspiration this beautiful print.  Joy and Sorrow is a blend of Mo’s fascination with nursery rhymes and their dark magic. He wanted to symbolize the Liberty peacock by using different kinds of birds. Mo adorned them with strings of pearls and deco brooches, and surrounded them with dragonflies —  creating a surrealist design with deep dark grounds. 

This party dress has an elegant one shouldered bodice that sparkles with a cluster of glass beads in shades of blue.  The skirt is extra full, with layers of turquoise tulle beneath.  A hand fringed sash in iridescent turquoise silk picks up the deep turquoise in the print.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux, FR2

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One Shouldered Party Dress in Liberty of London Ianthe

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Created by well known French Art Nouveau designer, R. Beauclair, in approximately 1900, the Ianthe design was redrawn by David Haward’s Studio and is a timeless and a true reflection of Liberty’s heritage. Ianthe is Greek for purple or violet flowers, suggesting that the flowers in the design may have originally been drawn from violets.

This colorway is bright, with shades of red, navy, royal blue and olive green.  The bodice is one shouldered with a cluster of dark red beads to add sparkle.  The voluminous skirt is given added fullness with the addition of dark red tulle.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (classic and articulated), Victoire, Poppy, FR2

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Under the Sea Rockabilly Dress

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An adorable print is the star of this classic rockabilly dress.  Mermaids and Mermen cavort in an underwater world in shades of aqua, yellow, and pink.  The dress has a sweetheart bodice and a pleated band that stretches under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.   The full skirt invites dancing by the sea.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (classic and articulated), Victoire Roux

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Tunic and Trouser Set in Taste of the Sea

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A breezy summer ensemble with printed cotton capri pants and an eyelet tunic.  The print of the pants depicts various forms of sea life like shells, sea urchins, and star fish in turquoise on white.  The tunic is made of turquoise eyelet.  A knotted head scarf in the print keeps every hair in place.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux, and Poppy Parker.

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