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Although there are snowflakes falling outside, most of us are already dreaming of Spring.  This suit is sure to get you in the mood for budding trees and daffodils.

The fabric is a lush silk brocade in lilac with flowers in yellow and periwinkle.  Pearl buttons decorate the front of the jacket and silk taffeta bow in periwinkle nestles in the small of the back.  A vintage crystal brooch and pearl decorates the collar.  A lavish bow hat is the perfect accent.

If you are interested in purchasing this fashion, please email me

hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

$110.00 (edition of 4) SOLD OUT

These two ensembles provide the ultimate in mix and match in shades of white, dove grey and palest pink.  The trim little suit is made of an exquisite silk brocade with a lovely sheen and has a shawl collar.  Pearl buttons and a pale pink bow belt are an elegant finishing touch, as is the pillbox hat trimmed with vintage flowers and pearl accents. 

The second ensemble is a Moulin Rouge top in pale pink silk taffeta with a pale pink tulle ruffle at the hem, ruching at the bust, and a crystal belt buckle at the waist.  A dropped waist full skirt in the same pink taffeta has a pale pink tulle underskirt. 

The pink full skirt looks divine with the brocade jacket, and the suit’s pencil skirt beautifully complements the pink fitted top for a completely different look.  You can choose which pieces you would like to add or include them all.

Dove Grey Suit: $110.00 SOLD OUT (edition of 5)

Moulin Rouge Top: $40.00

Full Skirt: $40.00

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Many of us dream of receiving a little blue box with white satin ribbon, the iconic colors of Tiffany & Co.

As soon as I saw this striking blue silk, I was reminded of Tiffany & Co and was inspired to make this elegant party dress.  The dress is strapless blue silk with a full skirt and sweetheart neckline. 

A sparkle white tulle peeks out from the hemline.  A white lace over blouse is trimmed with a blue silk band and bow. 

A band hat with flowers is the perfect accent.

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hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

$80.00 (Edition of 6) SOLD OUT

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Red, green and gold are traditional Christmas colors, but I also love blush pink and silver for the holidays.  I have made two fashions using the softer colors of the season; pale pink, silver and cream. 

The first fashion is a suit made from cream silk tussah with silver threads woven throughout.  Sparkling Swarovski crystal buttons pick up the silver thread and a breath of pink adds color with the bow belt. 

The sparkling sugar sheath dress is blush pink silk taffeta overlaid with champagne lace shot with silver.  A large pink silk bow and Swarovski crystal brooch add bling to the shoulder.

If you are interested in purchasing these fashions, please email me at

hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

Pink Sparkle Sugar Suit (edition of 5): $110.00 SOLD OUT

Pink Sparkle Sugar Sheath (edition of 8): $70.00 SOLD OUT

Few printed fabrics are more whimsical than those made in Japan.  This one is particularly charming and is the highlight of this coat ensemble modeled by Victoire.  Small woodland creatures decorate for Christmas, bearing gifts, lighting candles and catching golden snowflakes, creating a fantasy scene that is sure to capture your imagination and warm your heart.

The classic swing coat is fully lined in cherry red silk dupioni and sports a white (faux) fur collar.  Sparkling Swarovski crystal buttons glitter like snow.  The black silk sheath has a patterned skirt and red sash with large bow detail.

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$120.00 SOLD

Two new holiday cocktail dresses in sparkling metallic brocade.  Peppermint is in a red and silvery white brocade with a red sparkle net overskirt and red beads at the shoulders.  Wintergreen is a sophisticated dark green brocade with dark red and silver accents.  Red beads decorate the shoulders and a pleated silk cummerbund with bow detail highlights the waist.

If you are interested in purchasing these fashions, please email me at

hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

Peppermint: $75.00 SOLD OUT

Wintergreen: $65.00 SOLD OUT

One of the most iconic photos known to lovers of vintage fashion is this one, taken by Cecil Beaton, of the Dior house models wearing Dior’s 1957 Spring/Summer collection.  Silkstone Barbie fans will recognize the style of the green bubble dress in the foreground as the inspiration for the Mattel fashion “Blush Becomes Her.”

Upon seeing the fashion in green, I knew that this would be a perfect dress to add to my holiday collection.  Here, the Roux sisters model the gown in dark red silk taffeta and dark green iridescent silk dupioni.  I have made the gown slightly shorter to give it a youthful and modern edge, but otherwise all details are the same.  The voluminous balloon skirt is gathered up the front and trimmed with a silk band and bow at the waistline.  The off-the-shoulder sleeves are delicately tucked. 

A large black flower hat and ruby Swarovski crystal cocktail ring complete this classic holiday look.

If you are interested in purchasing these fashions, please email me at

hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

$85.00 each (edition of 2 each) SOLD OUT

Victoire models a new holiday coat ensemble from Bellissima Couture Fashions. 

The subtle play of shiny and matte tones of silver in the fabric of the coat and sheath results in a supremely elegant and sophisticated look for this festive time of year.  The swing coat is fully lined in silver silk dupioni and features a black (faux) fur collar and Swarovski crystal buttons. 

The sheath dress sports a ruched silk cummerbund and bow detail.  Accessories include a black (faux) fur muff, fully lined in silver silk dupioni, a pillbox hat in silver brocade with bow and black net veil, and black Swarovski crystal earrings.

If you are interested in purchasing this fashion, please email me

hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

SOLD

Victoire sparkles in this cocktail dress for the holiday season called “Snowflake.”  The slim, boat-necked sheath dress is made of white silk brocade, richly hand beaded with silver beads and pearls.  A sparkle silver tulle overskirt invites twirling.

If you are interested in purchasing “Snowflake,” please email me at

hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

$80.00 (edition of 6)  Sold Out