Sparkling Angel

I got this outfit just yesterday from a friend who is selling off her Gene collection. She has a lot of very rare items and convention pieces from the AD days and I have to say that a lot of it is very tempting indeed, but I need to focus on saving for the Paris Fashion Doll Festival 2010 so I was quite 'good' but I could NOT resist this gorgeous ensemble!

'Sparking Angel' was an Exclusive for Haute Doll magazine in 2005 (I think?!) and was a dressed doll. I cannot remember the initial cost but I think she was quite pricey and then there would have been the customs fee and shipping on top.

I always liked this outfit but never actually thought I'd ever get it, so I was really thrilled and dressed 'Green Eyes' Gene in it immediately - I think she does look angelic!

It is nicely made and is trimmed with real Swarovski crystals. The hat and mules are gorgeous and the fur on the cuffs is very nice quality too which is important to me (I hated the fur used on 'Goodbye New York!). My only 'complaint' is that it should have had a bag with it.

'Green Eyes' Gene is modelling the complete 'Sparkling Angel' outfit. This is the text from the Storycard

'Sparkling Angel' is a luscious two-piece suit, circa 1945. Gene sparkles in a champagne satin suit, studded with iridescent Swarovski crystals on the jacket's lapels and, as a final touch, fabulous fur trims the sleeves. Iridescent Swarovski crystals also cover Gene's charming matching feathered hat. Gene's drop earrings also feature Swarovski crystal and her clear mules have 'Swarovski crystals on their champagne-coloured heels. Also comes with a creme chiffon scarf and light beige long gloves.

Sweet as Cherry Pie

This is one of the first Gene outfits that I bought in 1999 and one I have never sold (obviously!). I think it is the shoes that have swayed me to keep it - they are just too cute; red gingham with ankle straps. I've seen it with the skirt and top split and the top looks great with turned-up jeans; must do this sometime.

'Green Eyes' Gene is wearing the 'Picnic in the Country' outfit by AD. Rhinestone apple pin by Facets, and chair from the Gene Patio Set. The basket is a vintage one - the bunch of fruit on the front is an old vintage earring.

Leopard Lounge

I am really finding it a challenge to pose Gene after the Sybarites! This is about as 'bendy' as she can get but I think she doesn't look too wooden here, choosing her tunes!

'Green Eyes' Gene is wearing the 'Hi-Fi' capris, shell top and cardigan. Leopard-print scarf is from 'Safari' and the leopard-print shoes are by Tonner (can't remember the name!). Her fab gold charm bracelet is by Fil Baldowski as are the records - with the exception of the 'Blue Evening' album which is also from 'Hi-Fi' . The chair is the Tonner Bordeaux chair that I re-upholstered in leopard-print velvet and the 'Panther' lamp is Gene's own.

Golden Goddess

This is the first Integrity Gene that I bought from a Dealer - I had not bought a Gene for a good six years but 'Green Eyes' just spoke to me!

This is the first ever Gene with green eyes and I think she is so beautiful - very Rita Hayworth looking with her dark red hair. Actually, the hair was a complete nightmare to style and I spent quite a while trying to get it sleek like the official promo pic. When I was happy with it it got sprayed to some tune and should not budge very easily now!

'Green Eyes' Gene is wearing a Marilyn Monroe/Franklin Mint gown called 'Happy Birthday Mr President' (obviously a copy of the gown she wore during the world famous moment where she sang for JFK). The gown is really nicely made and is adorned with 100s of tiny crystals. The necklace and bracelets are also by Frankin Mint and from a jewellery set called 'Diamonds are a Doll's Best Friend' ... FM does fabulous doll jewellery.