bellissimacouturefashions

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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This style is always a Bellissima Couture favorite, so I will be offering a few in Valentine’s Day colors in the coming weeks.  The dropped waist, off the shoulder bodice is made of pale pink silk and has a ruched bust embroidered with tiny pearls and pink beads.  The bubble skirt is made of chiffon petals.  A pink silk bow belt defines the waist.

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

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Victoire prepares for an evening of dancing in this Valentine’s Day ensemble.  The coat is a cotton print of a red damask pattern on a rose pink ground.  The coat is fully lined in bright red silk and a white rose brooch adds interest to the shawl collar.  Pale pink pearl buttons decorate the front.  The accompanying strapless cocktail dress is made from bright red silk overlaid with white lace.  A band and bow detail defines the bust.

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

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Barbie is ready for a Valentine’s Day lunch with someone special in this charming coat ensemble.  The coat is made from a cotton print of Valentine patchwork patterns in red and shades of pink.  The coat is fully lined in white silk and pearl buttons decorate the front.  The accompanying sheath dress is made of white cotton with complementary polka dots in pink and red.  A slouchy beret in the polka dotted cotton has a jaunty bow in red and white checked silk.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, FR2 and other 12 inch dolls.

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It is a tradition on New Year’s Day for the Vienna Philharmonic to perform the waltzes of Johann Strauss.  Victoire attends the concert ready for dancing, and perhaps a stolen kiss, in a shining white silk gown with a white silk organza over skirt embroidered with pink blooms.  A wide cummerbund of pale pink silk defines the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and Victoire Roux.  It will also fit taller dolls like FR2 dolls, but will be shorter.

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This coat is made from some of my favorite fabric, a blush pink cotton printed with roses, ribbons, and song birds.  The coat is fully lined in rose pink silk and has rose pink pearl buttons down the front.  A pale pink rose brooch decorates the shawl collar.  The accompanying sheath is made from pale pink silk with  a rose pink band at the waist, matching the lining of the coat.  The neckline of the sheath is embellished with pink chiffon roses embroidered with tiny pearls and silver beads.  An extravagant flower hat is the perfect finishing touch.

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

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