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From the creative minds of Hilda Westervelt and Maryann Roy comes an exciting new offering, Mannequin Mavens! Hand painted and restyled by Maryann and outfitted by Hilda, these spectacular one of a kind beauties will make their debut at the NBDCC 2015. One will be in the raffle room, one in the silent auction and 6 will be available for purchase at our special selling event held on Tuesday, July 28 at 12 noon. Stay tuned for the room number. We are so excited to introduce you to the Mannequin Mavens that we couldn’t wait, so here are a few enticing sneak peeks!

An adorable print of French patisserie treats on a pale pink ground, this Japanese fabric is like taking a trip to Paris.  The rockabilly style has a strapless sweetheart bodice and a full skirt for twirling.  A pleated band of rose checked silk goes under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  A flirty little bow is a sweet accent.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR 2

Now on Etsy!

This delicately tinted party dress is evocative of sea glass glinting through the white foam of the incoming tide.  The dropped waist strapless bodice is made from aqua silk taffeta.  A band and bow in white silk decorate the top of the bodice, echoed by a bow belt at the waist.  The full skirt is made from foamy embroidered white tulle.  Layers of aqua sparkle tulle give color and fullness to the skirt.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR2

Now on Etsy!

Nothing says summer like the fresh combination of white and blue.  The dropped waist strapless bodice is made from deep turquoise silk, highlighted with a band and bow in contrasting white silk at the top, and echoed by the matching bow belt at the waist.  The full skirt is made from white tulle embroidered with turquoise blue and white. Alternating layers of turquoise and aqua tulle give subtle color and volume to the skirt.

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

Now on Etsy!

Black and white is such an elegant  combination.  The strapless, dropped waist bodice is made from white silk.  A black silk band and bow defines the top of the bodice, echoed by the black silk bow belt at the waist.  The full skirt is white tulle embroidered with black.  Layers of stiff white tulle give volume to the skirt.

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

Now on Etsy!

A sweet but slightly sassy print of black lace sprinkled with coral red roses.  The sweetheart bodice has a pleated band that goes under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  A full skirt is suitable for dancing under the stars.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, FR2, and Poppy Parker

Now on Etsy!

Like a fabric that has been bleached by the sun, this faded red is a perfect shade of Nantucket red, printed with lavish roses.  The sweetheart bodice is defined by a pleated band that goes under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  The skirt is full and perfect for a breezy day on the beach.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and FR 2 dolls.

Now on Etsy!

An adorable cotton print of vintage shoes on a black ground makes up this charming Rockabilly dress.  The sweetheart bodice is defined by a pleated band of aqua blue silk that goes under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  The skirt is full and perfect for twirling.

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

Now on Etsy!

If you wish to add this one of a kind gown to your collection, submit a bid now!  Less than 2 1/2 hours left until the auction is over.  The gown fits Poppy, Victoire, and Silkstones.

Submit a bid via email at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

This special offering from Bellissima Couture combines my love of Liberty of London botanical prints with haute couture.  Florals are all the rage on the runway this year.  This two piece gown features a dramatic mermaid skirt with an extravagant bow in raspberry pink silk.  The strapless bustier top has a flared peplum hem and silk bow and band detail under the bust.  The gown is fully lined in white silk.

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

I am offering this gown via Silent Auction with a starting bid of $125.00  If you would like to place a bid, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com before 7 pm (Pacific time) on Sunday, June 14.  I will notify all bidders at the end of the auction.