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A new style for Bellissima Couture, this set is comprised of a sundress that is open in the front, revealing slim fitting capri pants beneath.  The dress has a boat neck and full skirt, made from Liberty of London Tana Lawn in a print called “Ellie Ruth.”  The capri pants are made of red silk.  A red silk bow belt defines the waist.

This outfit is best suited to smaller busted dolls like Poppy Parker, Silkstone Barbie, and Model Muse Barbie.  It will also fit NuFace and Monogram dolls, but will be substantially shorter.

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This is an especially lovely silk brocade from India.  Pale yellow and hyacinth purple flowers are woven against a ground of pale silvery grey.  The slim sheath has a band and bow at the waist in hyacinth purple silk.  The stylish, boxy jacket has bracelet length sleeves, tiny pearl buttons, and a vintage crystal brooch on the collar.  The jacket it fully lined in pale yellow silk.

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

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A friend suggested I give this Mid Century Modern style a try and I think it is a perfect addition to the Bellissima Couture repertoire.  An elegant but casual ensemble, the tunic top is sleeveless, with a boat neck.  The fabric is a vintage metallic brocade in shades of gold and silver.  A hand beaded collar in metallic beads adds interest to the neckline.  Slim fitting trousers in olive gold silk complete the ensemble.

This fashion will fit Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, FR2 dolls.

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Poppy models a whimsical coat ensemble.  The classic swing coat is made from aqua cotton printed with colorful tubes of lipstick.  The coat is fully lined in cherry red silk.  Aqua pearl buttons decorate the front and a tiny lipstick brooch sparkles on the collar.  The matching party dress is made from cherry silk, with an aqua tulle underskirt.

This fashion fits smaller busted dolls, such as Poppy Parker, NuFace, Monogram, Model Muse Barbie and Silkstone Barbie

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Perfect for Spring, this lovely floral in shades of pink, yellow and lilac makes up this extravagant bubble dress.  The off the shoulder, dropped waist bodice has a ruched bust and a lilac silk bow belt at the waist.

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

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This beautiful Liberty of London print is another in the series of watercolors of wild flowers.

“Talented artist, Josephine Gomersall, collaborated with the Liberty Design Team to create Theodora. Hand-drawn and finished with watercolour, Josephine’s wild and delicate floral landscape is represents the Liberty Print Room on the Third Floor.  Theodora is part of Liberty’s SS14, Gallery of Prints collection.”

Blue bells, Penstemon, and other common English wildflowers are sprinkled on a white ground, like pressed flowers.

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

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A classic ensemble from Bellissima Couture, Moulin Rouge consists of an off the shoulder peplum top in embroidered cream silk with a ruched bust embroidered with silver beads and pearls.  A ruffle of Tiffany blue tulle decorates the hem.  A silk bow belt in Tiffany blue silk defines the waist.  A matching pencil skirt in embroidered cream silk completes the ensemble.

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

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These floral sets consist of an off the shoulder peplum top with a ruched bust and a pencil skirt.  Tropical has all the bright colors of a sun drenched isle, with a bright pink silk noil skirt.  A band of the floral fabric at the hem hints at the secret of this skirt; it is reversible!  So you get two looks in one.  A magenta purple silk bow belt defines the waist.  Pear and Turquoise set has a turquoise silk noil skirt with a floral band at the bottom.  A pear green silk bow belt adds interest.

These fashions fit Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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A flirty skirt set in Liberty of London and silk noil.  The top is off the shoulder with a ruched bust, nipped in waist and peplum, made from Liberty of London cotton covered in buttercups, clover, and chamomile flowers. The slim skirt is made from spring green silk noil, which has a nubby texture similar to linen.  A bow belt of yellow silk defines the waist.

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

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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, Victoire Roux, and FR2 dolls.

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