Cognac Evening

Way back in 1999 discovered Gene, I proceeded to buy pretty much every regular line outfit, with the exception of the more 'fancy dress' type ones such as 'Bolero' and 'Song of Spain' etc which are not really my type of thing. Well some have stayed and a lot have gone but I always loved 'Cognac Evening' and for some reason it always went sky-high on ebay and has always been one outfit that I wanted but was never successful in obtaining.

So, almost 10 years down the line I have finally succeeded in adding 'Cognac Evening' to my collection, thanks to a very sweet friend and I was worth the wait! The style and fabric are gorgeous (I think ADs attention to detail and quality slipped during the later years) with it being an earlier outfit. Sadly, the ribbon tie shoes that came with it have faded to an olive green colour (quite nice actually and still usable with something else!) so I've used the shoes from 'Champagne Supper'.

'Cocoa Crisp' Gene is modelling the cocktail dress, hat and beaded clutch from 'Cognac Evening'. The mesh gloves are from 'Blue Fox' and the shoes are from 'Champagne Supper'. Earrings are OOAK by myself. Trent is wearing 'Formal Introduction'.