Oh la la! I stumbled upon a treasure trove of Gene Marshall postcards I had totally forgotten about… until one special card jogged my memory.
Could this be my cue to strut down memory lane, where I was the dazzling star of my own fashion show? Each card is a snapshot of me flaunting fabulous outfits that eventually became mine.
Like this gem, which has Fergie’s “Glamorous” playing in my head.
Picture this: Circa 1954, draped in a marabou-trimmed pink satin peignoir lined with shimmering silver lamé. Add a matching gown, diamonds, and high-heeled mules, and voilà! I was channeling Marilyn Monroe herself.
Ah, those were the days when the right outfit could zap you with a jolt of feel-good energy.
A month after debuting this look, women were flocking to me with compliments.
On my way out one day, a young admirer confessed she dreamed of owning my collection but couldn’t afford it. Her earnestness moved me, so I invited her for coffee, my treat.
We met up, and she poured out her story—trying to make ends meet by promoting brands online, without much luck. So, I handed her a helpful link.
Five months later, she called me, bubbling with gratitude. Not only did she snag one of my wardrobe pieces from the retail stores, but she now owned three sets from the Gene Marshall collection!
I congratulated her, feeling proud of her success. That was the last I heard from her, but what a fabulous finale!