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Hydrangeas grow beautifully here in the Pacific Northwest and they come in gorgeous colors.

This dress, with its full bubble skirt and blue color, reminds me of the voluminous blooms of the hydrangea.  The bodice is made from iridescent blue silk dupioni and has a ruched and beaded bust.  The full skirt is made of chiffon rosettes in a gorgeous coordinating blue color.  A blue silk bow belt defines the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and similar dolls.

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A vibrant sheath dress for the office in bright green silk noil.  The sheath has cap sleeves and a square neckline.  A dark purple silk noil belt with buckle sits under the bust and a green enamel daisy brooch (removable) decorates the shoulder.

This fashion fits most 12″ fashion dolls.

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The Felix Supreme peony is a favorite for its rich dark pink petals and sweet scent.

This dress has a pale pink dupioni bodice with a ruched bust, embellished with beads and pearls.  A pink silk bow belt decorates the waist.  The skirt is an exuberant array of deep pink chiffon petals.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and similar dolls.

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The yellow peony Goldilocks is rare and very beautiful.

This dress is made of hand dyed chiffon rosette fabric in pale yellow. The butter yellow silk taffeta bodice has a ruched bust embroidered with tiny yellow beads and pearls. A yellow bow belt accentuates the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and other similar dolls.

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The snowy white petals of the Festivus Maximus peony are touched with raspberry pink.

This dress has a white silk bodice with a ruched bust decorated with beads and pearls in shades of dark pink.  A raspberry silk bow belt defines the waist.  The full bubble skirt is made up of white chiffon petals.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and other dolls of similar body type.

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Like a stunning peony flower, the skirt of this exuberant party dress is made up of numerous petals in pale pink chiffon.  The blush pink, dropped waist bodice is made of silk and has a ruched bust with tiny beads and pearls.  A bow belt in the same silk defines the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and similar dolls.

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A lovely party dress for summer.  The dropped waist bodice is made of iridescent violet silk dupioni, with a ruched and beaded bust.  The skirt is made of numerous layers of pale violet tulle, overlaid with a white tulle lace embroidered with violets and green leaves.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie.

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A vibrant pattern in shades of blue and brown, with pops of chartreuse.  The sheath has a square neckline and cap sleeves.  A grey enamel daisy pin (removable) decorates the shoulder.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and similar dolls.

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A simple boat necked sheath in an especially lovely gilded eyelet.  Not only is the stitching done in delicate gold thread, but the fabric itself has a subtle wash of gold.  A pale blue silk bow is nestled under the bust, and a gold and blue Swarovski crystal brooch decorates the shoulder.

The fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and other similar dolls.

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A lovely cap sleeved day dress in printed cotton in shades of cream, coral, rose and yellow. The square neckline has a large bow in golden pink silk.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie and other similar dolls.

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