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Monthly Archives: May 2016

Cherry Season Party Dress

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It is cherry season here in the Pacific Northwest, which always makes me want to work with this stunning embroidered silk.  The fabric is a black and white checked silk embroidered with bright red cherries and leaves.  The voluminous skirt has layers of red tulle to give it fullness.  A dark red silk sash and bow define the waist.

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

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Candy Pink Sweetheart

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A slim fitting wiggle dress in a vibrant pink fabric from Japan.  The main color is candy pink with a tracery of gold leaves and tiny rose pink flowers.  The broad neckline is beaded with gold bugle beads alternating with pink seed beads.

This fashion fits Silkstone (Classic and Articulated), and other 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Jewel Tone Plaid Silk Taffeta Party Dress

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A gorgeous, lighter than air, plaid silk taffeta makes up this stunning party dress.  The colors are turquoise, olive green, and plum on an ecru ground.  A turquoise silk sash and bow decorate the waist.  The voluminous skirt is made fuller with layers of turquoise tulle.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Remembrance Day Poppies

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The poppy has been used since 1921 to commemorate military personnel who have died in war, and represents a common or field poppy, Papaver rhoeas. Use of the poppy for remembrance was inspired by the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae.

This classic wiggle dress is in a striking, impressionistic print of poppies in reddish orange and coral pink with black centers.  The black is picked up in the beaded neckline where black bugle beads alternate with tiny beads made from coral.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux, Vintage Barbie and other 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Hostess Gown in Liberty of London Hera

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Named after the Greek goddess whose sacred animal was the peacock, Hera was designed in 1887 and features a peacock feather pattern. It is now part of the Classic Tana Lawn collection and has become one of Liberty’s most iconic prints.  This colorway is all in shades of pink, ranging from rose to raspberry.  The boat necked bodice is richly beaded with seed beads in shades of pink.  The floor length skirt is split in front, revealing raspberry silk capri pants.  A hand fringed sash in raspberry pink silk is double wrapped and knotted in front.  A raspberry pink headband keeps every hair in place.  A very elegant ensemble for entertaining at home.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux.  For other sized dolls, please inquire.

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Rockabilly Dress in Summer Fun

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A classic Rockabilly dress in an adorable retro print of vibrant hibiscus flowers, colorful beach umbrellas, and bathing beauties.  The sweetheart bodice has a pleated band that stretches under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  The full skirt invites twirling.

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

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Tunic and Trouser Set in Wasabi Bamboo Garden

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Poppy is relaxing at home in this stylish set of a flare, sleeveless tunic and capri pants.  The fabric of the tunic is an Asian print cotton in wasabi green with rose and coral pink flowers.  The neckline is richly beaded with bright green bugle beads alternating with coral pink seed beads.  The pants are made of rosy coral pink silk.  A perfect outfit for summer!

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

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Rockabilly Dress in Cat Lady

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This whimsical Rockabilly dress is in a Cotton and Steel print called “Cat Lady,” a fabric printed with lazy, lovable felines doing what they do best, in shades of teal, dark green, and persimmon.  The sweetheart bodice has a pleated band that stretches under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  A full skirt invites twirling.

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

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En Vacances in Liberty of London Thorpe

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The print Thorpe was drawn up by the Hayward studio in 1968. The dense small floral design is reminiscent of Liberty’s 1930s floral prints and a mixture of these will have provided the inspiration for Thorpe. Thorpe has been a part of the classic Tana Lawn line since 1979 and comes in a wide variety of colorways.  This particular colorway is predominantly red, white, and blue with touches of grey and green.  Now that summer is almost upon us, I wanted to introduce some fashions with a patriotic flair.

The fashion features a sundress with a split skirt revealing dark red silk pants.  The red silk is also used in the bow belt at the waist.  A knotted headscarf keeps every hair in place while enjoying fun in the sun.

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

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Aqua and Lavender Medallions

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A slim fitting wiggle dress will always show off the figure to its best advantage.  This lovely Asian print is predominantly shades of lavender and aqua with touches of celadon and pale yellow and consists of decorative medallions.  A beaded collar of purple and aqua bugle beads alternate with pale aqua seed beads, adding sparkle near the face.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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