Dans le Jardin Coat Ensemble

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Another print from Swedish textile company Tilda, this charming fabric depicts rose topiaries on a cream ground scattered with flowers.  The shawl collared coat is fully lined in pale pink silk.  Rose pearl buttons decorate the front and a Swarovski crystal brooch sparkles on the collar.  The coordinating strapless sheath is made from cream silk eyelet, fully lined in pale pink silk.  A wide band and bow in pink silk decorates the top of the bodice.  A large floral picture hat is the finishing touch.

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

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Bluebird of Happiness

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The symbol of a bluebird as the harbinger of happiness is found in many cultures and may date back thousands of years.  This Tilda print from Swedish textile designer Tone Finnanger depicts blue birds perched in stylized trees blooming with pink and blue flowers.  The bodice is off the shoulder with a V neck.  A band at the waist and large bow on the hip are made of aqua silk.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and Poppy Parker.

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Bubble Dress in Liberty of London Lodden

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Lodden, one of the great arts & crafts textile designs of the past, was originally designed by William Morris in 1884, but was made into Liberty’s own design by re-scaling and re-coloring.  This colorway is in shades of orchid, grey, pale pink, rose, and yellow.  The off the shoulder, dropped waist bodice is gathered at the bust and decorated with beads and pearls in pastel shades.  A silk bow belt in orchid silk defines the waist.  The voluminous bubble skirt is as light as a souffle.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, FR2, and Poppy Parker

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Ce Rêve Bleu

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An ethereal ball gown in French blue glazed tulle, inspired by a gown from Paolo Sebastian’s 2015 couture collection.

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  The fabric is very special and very difficult to find.  It is a true couture cotton tulle with tiny hexagonal openings that has been glazed, giving it a pearly finish and an exquisite hand.  The gown has three tiers, each a double layer of tulle that has been distressed on the edges, giving it a shredded appearance.  The bodice is covered in tiny florets of tulle, each with a tiny silver bead in the center.  Navy blue velvet ribbon serves as straps and wraps around the bodice, tying in a bow in the front.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, and FR2 dolls (this model is Poppy Parker on an FR2 body)

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Coat Ensemble in Liberty of London Violas

Muffy models an elegant coat ensemble in shades of purple, bright pink, and black.  The classic swing coat is made from dark purple silk noil, a matte fabric with a subtle nubby texture.  The coat is fully lined in a striking Liberty of London print of purple pansies on a black ground.  Buttons covered in the Liberty fabric decorate the front and a shiny gold bird brooch ornaments the collar.  The accompanying full skirted dress is also in the pansy print.  A neat pill box hat in purple silk noil with a pansy bow in back is the perfect finishing touch.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, Poppy Parker, and FR2

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Bubble Dress in Liberty of London “Saeed”

This beautiful print from the 2015 Liberty collection is an eclectic mixture of hand drawn photo realistic pansies and abstract violas in shades of purple.  The off the shoulder, dropped waist bodice has a ruched bodice embroidered with tiny purple beads.  A silk bow belt in dusky amethyst defines the waist.  The voluminous bubble skirt is as airy and light as a souffle.

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

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Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

By Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.   
His house is in the village though;   
He will not see me stopping here   
To watch his woods fill up with snow.   
My little horse must think it queer   
To stop without a farmhouse near   
Between the woods and frozen lake   
The darkest evening of the year.   
He gives his harness bells a shake   
To ask if there is some mistake.   
The only other sound’s the sweep   
Of easy wind and downy flake.   
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,   
But I have promises to keep,   
And miles to go before I sleep,   
And miles to go before I sleep.
A magical print makes up this coat ensemble for a snowy evening.  The coat is darkest blue printed in metallic silver with scenes of a family of deer in snow laden woods.  The coat is lined in silvery blue silk and crystal buttons sparkle down the front.  A silver snowflake brooch shines on the collar.  The matching strapless sheath dress is made from the same silvery blue silk as the lining, overlaid with silver lace.  A band and bow detail defines the top of the bodice.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, and FR2 dolls.

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A Glamorous Evening

The Holidays provide so many opportunities for elegant ensembles, such as this Chanel inspired sheath and jacket combination.  The strapless black metallic sheath is made from black figured lamé with a pattern of tiny dots.  A black silk belt with Chanel’s iconic double C logo as a buckle defines the waist.  The jacket is boxy in shape and is made from black eyelash bouclé, woven with threads of silver and highlighted with tiny black sequins for shimmer.  A grey diamante Chanel brooch, matching the belt buckle, sparkles on the front of the jacket.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, and FR2 dolls

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Chanel Style Suit in Black and Gold

Poppy models a sleek black sheath with a Chanel style cropped jacket.  The jacket is made from black boucle woven with gold and cream.  The edges are decorated with gold chain and a black and gold Swarovski crystal brooch adds sparkle.  The accompanying strapless sheath is made from black silk crepe with gold chain at the top. A belt of black faceted crystal links and gold chain adds interest to the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, and FR2

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Classic Suit in Silver Bells

Nothing says holiday glamour like an elegant suit such as this, in dove grey with a silver foil damask pattern.  The fitted jacket has a peplum and three quarter sleeves.  Crystal buttons sparkle down the front and a silver snowflake brooch glistens on the collar.  A pale pink silk bow nestles in the small of the back.  A slim pencil skirt completes the ensemble.  A pale pink silk bow band hat is the perfect finishing touch.

This fashion best fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, and Victoire Roux. 

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