Photoplay, Circa 1957

Dolldom's editors recently discovered this never published Photoplay story featuring Gene Marshall and her pal Violet Waters modeling shoes for an upcoming film. The beautiful pumps, manufactured by LizRetros (who also designed the wardrobe) as an exclusive for Monolithic Studios, featured a low vamp and a virtuoso stiletto heel. Both actresses enjoyed modeling and taking home a pair!















The film was a hit!

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Mood Violet

A golden voice in an imperfect world born.  Violet Waters, the famous jazz star, was celebrated as such in her country, yet much more revered in Europe. Her story is not unlike the lives of many of other talented artists such as Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Lena Horne who faced great challenges and triumphed by the sheer force of their artistic gifts and resolve.
Violet Waters joins Gene Marshall and Madra Lord once again as the reigning beauties of Monolithic Studios thanks to the collaboration of artist Mel Odom and JAMIEshow Dolls. In her "Satin Doll" iteration, Violet is perhaps at her most gloriously exquisite.

For this Dolldom exclusive feature Miss Waters, in all their "Smooth-J" resin gorgeousness and non-toxicity, poses wearing some irrefutably memorable fashions and hair designs. The past and the present meld to offer dollectors a gift of beauty, unadulterated and enjoyable playtime, and of course, music.


Special Appearance. Violet Waters wears her very first gown and her trademark orchid.


The gown, designed by José D'Saenz, is delicately beaded in iridescent sequins and pearls.


At Radio City Music Hall, Violet enchants in "Evening Sunrise" designed by Tim Kennedy. Violet's wig is by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll.


Spring Offering. Violet wears "Jonquille" and desgin by Integrity Toys first issued for Madra Lord. Dolldom believes that on Miss Waters, the look evokes a more exquisite flower. "Phoenix" wig cap by JAMIEshow Dolls.


Chanson d'automne.


Violet wears the classic "Autumn Lace", one of many gowns produced by Ashton-Drake for the famed singer.


Mystère. Violet appeared in the Jean Cocteau film Les passe-temps terribles along with Trent Osborn. Her wardrobe was designed by DAE Originals. In this still from the film, Miss Waters models "Simply Smart" in rich chocolate brown.


What A Swell Party! Monolithic Studios' stars unite to wish studio chief Reuben Lilienthal a happy birthday. Miss Waters intones the customary song in "Twilight Rumba" designed by Doug James.


Transatlantic Voyage. In "Mood Indigo" designed by José Ferrand, Miss Waters boards the Queen Mary with her band. First stop: Paris, City of Lights!


Once in Paris, a wonderful new look: :"Undulation Marcel!" Rooted wig cap by JAMIEshow Dolls.


At sunset. A serenade.

In "Sunset Serenade" created by Integrity Toys, Violet sings of golden love.


Bloom Boom! Violet Waters was asked to model "Garden Party", a Deborah Silva design inspired by Jacques Fath, at a fundraising luncheon benefiting Central State College's scholarship fund, where her father was a literature professor.


Freshwater pearls by VJT Designs.


Danseuse. Miss Waters poses for a publicity still wearing "Dance with me" designed by Lynne Day and produced by Ashton-Drake. Her wig is by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll.


Living Sculpture. Miss Water's elegance and poise make Integrity's "Main Feature" gown a real main feature. Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll.


Les cocktails. Violet dons designer Timothy Alberts' sensational "Crème de Cassis" at a press conference to announce her singing engagement at Café Carlysle.


Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll.
 

At home. For an intimate soirée with friends, Violet celebrates in Retros' golden wonder, designed by Liz Cole. Retros also designed the cocktail hat. Miss Waters' golden peacock necklace by Joy Jarred. Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll.


Heading Home. Violet visits her home town in a design by Studio Commissary host  Michael Basala. Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni for Time of Doll.

Noir et Blanc

Noire et blanc. 

This classic combination of light and shadows shows that opposites indeed attract. Inspiration for our new entry: the black and white organdy blouses created by Lori Lyon for JAMIEshow's  Ready-to-Wear line, currently available from their boutique. Paired with skirts and a gown from other sources, the looks evoke a bit of Karl Lagerfeld's sensibility for Chanel.

 

Who better to model such dramatic couture than the top gals of Monolithic Studios? Mel Odom's dames, produced in BJD form in soft and silky resin by JAMIEshow.

Enjoy the show!


Violet Waters enchants in JAMIEshow Ready to Wear Demure Blouse. 
Black mermaid skirt by Tyler Wentworth. Necklace and bracelet by Joy Jarred. Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni.
 

Miss Madra Lord is a woman torn between two worlds: one evoked by the wild magnetism of the leopard print skirt by Byanca Evans, the other by JAMIEshow's  Ready to Wear Provocateur Body Suit. 
Short lace gloves also by Miss Evans. Pin from The Barbie Fashion Model Collection. Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni. 


A sensational look for a premiere: JAMIEshow Ready to Wear Provocateur Body Suit is worn under a sequin strapless dress by Liz Cole. Wig by Ilaria Mazzoni.


Scintillating!


Seductive!


Sensational!