Hollywood Dolls

Two icons of Southern women.   The blurbs have been adjusted to see Gone with the Wind from a fashion magazine's perspective. I had fun doing these and hope you enjoy viewing them too.

The biggest party that Spring. The newest face in town, Melanie. The indulgence with fashion, looks, catching a beau. In the center of it all, Scarlett O' Hara, prized daughter of Gerald and Ellen O' Hara of Tara. Several years in the magazine world should at least rub off on a hobby such as this. This is Tonner's Drapery Scarlett (doll) wearing "What's my lamb gonna wear?" I like the loose curls and the black hair that frames the face better than a brown-haired Scarlett. Who's next on the cover? Why not?
The county's newest darling, Melanie Hamilton.

After watching "That Hamilton Woman" for the nth time. I thought of doing a portrait of the Tonner Scarlett in a dress close to this still you see here.  I have to apologize for the limited number of clothing these dolls have. I am trying to limit my purchases to GWTW only, because they are really price-y items. And the clothings are not really as many as what you see with other collectors. So pardon if they may seem reduntant. I try to be imaginative as possible, when the mind allows.

The gown this doll wears comes from two sources. The top is an Ashton Drake creation for Gene. The skirt is a creation of Alana Bennett.

Easter is always about rising from the darkness, very much like coming out of the mist.  Appropriately, Scarlett O' Hara comes to mind in her last scene where the "misty" backdrop contrasts with the "enlightenment" she finds about her one true love.  The little girl finally grows up. Too late. No, she refuses defeat, chooses to think about it when the wave of emotions are gone. And soon too what is gone can be found, can be secured with a renewed spirit. Happy Easter to one and all! May we all find the spirit to find what is lost, what has left us, what is our source of strength because like Scarlett, as long as we live -- "tomorrow is another day!"