Seller Story

Melody Thomas Scott, Beverly Hills, CA


“I recently read an article about how a woman’s passion for shoes can manifest as early as childhood, while observing their mother’s feet from their lower vantage point. High-heels are, allegedly, an early symbol of independence and power. I don’t know how true that is, but I am very passionate about shoes.

While we were preparing for the sale, just for fun, I said, ‘Let’s count how many shoes and boots we have here.’ It was over 600 pairs. Utterly crazy! It was so difficult discerning which ones I could let go of and which I should keep. Maybe a pair didn’t fit me anymore (because your feet grow as you grow older, sorry to be the one to tell you), or maybe they weren’t worn enough, or maybe they were what my daughter and I call, ‘sitting shoes.’ As long as you’re sitting, they are fine and you are fine, but when you stand up to walk you’re in agony – that’s a ‘sitting shoe.’ I knew I would never wear them again, but they were so beautiful to me that I regarded them as works of art. I keep them positioned in my closet on display.

Another issue is that my older daughter Alex is a fashion designer, and while we were sorting some of my fashion pieces she said, ‘Mom, you cannot give this away, this is couture that we’ll never ever see again.’ So in an effort to keep the process moving, I sent her to the rack to take what she felt like she needed to use in her career as inspiration or research, and she did. But I have no doubt that we’ll be having another sale in the near future – you’ll be hearing from me again!” – Melody Thomas Scott, star of the #1 Daytime Television Series, The Young and the Restless

Seller Story: Melody Thomas Scott, Beverly Hills, CA
Seller Story: Melody Thomas Scott, Beverly Hills, CA
1997 "World Without End" Book

1997 "World Without End" Book

Final Bid
$14
Genny Silk Polka Dot Suit

Genny Silk Polka Dot Suit

Final Bid
$365
Manolo Blahnik Two Tone Heels

Manolo Blahnik Two Tone Heels

Final Bid
$75
Melody Scott Directors Chair

Melody Scott Directors Chair

Final Bid
$12
Vintage Roberta di Camerino Handbag

Vintage Roberta di Camerino Handbag

Final Bid
$190
Gucci White Lizard Skin Booties

Gucci White Lizard Skin Booties

Final Bid
$358
Roberto Cavalli Painterly Bodycon Dress

Roberto Cavalli Painterly Bodycon Dress

Final Bid
$110
Women's Luke Randolph Orange Coat

Women's Luke Randolph Orange Coat

Final Bid
$98
Alejandro Ingelmo Avant Garde Black Suede and Patent Leather Peep Toe Heels

Alejandro Ingelmo Avant Garde Black Suede and Patent Leather Peep Toe Heels

Final Bid
$72
Escade Black Sequin Evening Dress

Escade Black Sequin Evening Dress

Final Bid
$351
Renaud Pellegrino Paris Black Evening Bag

Renaud Pellegrino Paris Black Evening Bag

Final Bid
$121
Poster From The Young and the Restless of Melody Thomas Scott

Poster From The Young and the Restless of Melody Thomas Scott

Final Bid
$85
Isabelle Allard Embroidered Evening Gown

Isabelle Allard Embroidered Evening Gown

Final Bid
$108
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings and Geometric Drop Earrings

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings and Geometric Drop Earrings

Final Bid
$152
Vintage Christian Louboutin La Goulue Lace-Up Boots

Vintage Christian Louboutin La Goulue Lace-Up Boots

Final Bid
$1,550
Roberto Cavalli Stretch Floral Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Stretch Floral Print Dress

Final Bid
$225
Alexander McQueen Red Calf Hair Skull Pumps

Alexander McQueen Red Calf Hair Skull Pumps

Final Bid
$326
Vintage Jennifer Bawden Evening Gown

Vintage Jennifer Bawden Evening Gown

Final Bid
$240
Rene Lezard Red Fox Fur Stole

Rene Lezard Red Fox Fur Stole

Final Bid
$1,170
Bottega Venneta Red Canvas Tote with Leather Trim

Bottega Venneta Red Canvas Tote with Leather Trim

Final Bid
$100
Marchesa Red Silk Evening Bag with Crystal Clasp

Marchesa Red Silk Evening Bag with Crystal Clasp

Final Bid
$300
2001 "I Love Lucy: Celebrating Fifty Years of Love and Laughter"

2001 "I Love Lucy: Celebrating Fifty Years of Love and Laughter"

Final Bid
$90
Vintage Robert Berdell Red Evening Gown

Vintage Robert Berdell Red Evening Gown

Final Bid
$210
19K Yellow Gold Citrine and Amethyst Link Bracelet

19K Yellow Gold Citrine and Amethyst Link Bracelet

Final Bid
$1,325
Chanel Magenta Suit Jacket

Chanel Magenta Suit Jacket

Final Bid
$123
David Galan Suede Clutch

David Galan Suede Clutch

Final Bid
$36
Heidi Weisel Cashmere Sweater Coat with Mink Collar

Heidi Weisel Cashmere Sweater Coat with Mink Collar

Final Bid
$210
Pancaldi Red Leather Trimmed Black Satin Heels

Pancaldi Red Leather Trimmed Black Satin Heels

Final Bid
$60
Gucci Magenta Velvet and Leather Ankle Strap Heels

Gucci Magenta Velvet and Leather Ankle Strap Heels

Final Bid
$85
Women's Thierry Mugler Suit

Women's Thierry Mugler Suit

Final Bid
$95
Vintage Chanel 4085 Camelia Flower Sunglasses

Vintage Chanel 4085 Camelia Flower Sunglasses

Final Bid
$130
Nina Ricci Boutique Vibrant Pink Wool Suit

Nina Ricci Boutique Vibrant Pink Wool Suit

Final Bid
$96
Roberto Cavalli Rhinestone Neckline Evening Dress

Roberto Cavalli Rhinestone Neckline Evening Dress

Final Bid
$325
Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bar Brooch

Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bar Brooch

Final Bid
$305
Sergio Rossi Suede Pointed Toe Ankle Boots

Sergio Rossi Suede Pointed Toe Ankle Boots

Final Bid
$117
Hermès Canvas Deauville Pouch

Hermès Canvas Deauville Pouch

Final Bid
$206
Gelatin-Silver Photograph of Melody Thomas Scott

Gelatin-Silver Photograph of Melody Thomas Scott

Final Bid
$35
Louis Vuitton Black Fur Trimmed Patent Leather Heeled Boots

Louis Vuitton Black Fur Trimmed Patent Leather Heeled Boots

Final Bid
$251
Bucherer Diamond and 18K White Gold Wristwatch

Bucherer Diamond and 18K White Gold Wristwatch

Final Bid
$358
Mary Frances of San Francisco Handmade Crossbody Bag

Mary Frances of San Francisco Handmade Crossbody Bag

Final Bid
$110
Manolo Blahnik Black Feather Fringe Stiletto Heeled Boots

Manolo Blahnik Black Feather Fringe Stiletto Heeled Boots

Final Bid
$325
PRIORITY-Beaded Frame Purse

PRIORITY-Beaded Frame Purse

Final Bid
$70
Prada Prescription Sunglasses with Case

Prada Prescription Sunglasses with Case

Final Bid
$110
Charles Romain of Paris Evening Jacket with Fox Fur Trim

Charles Romain of Paris Evening Jacket with Fox Fur Trim

Final Bid
$405
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Seller Story: Melody Thomas Scott, Beverly Hills, CA

Which of these items have some real Hollywood history (or at least a magazine cover) behind them?

There is the red dress I wore on the cover of TV Guide. That was definitely in the ‘80s. I mean, look at our hair. It was unfortunate because before that shot was taken, both Eileen and I had our hair down – long, beautiful, gorgeous. Then at the last minute, the photographer said, “Let’s do one last shot with the girls’ hair up!” Well, I have a lot of hair, and you can’t just put my hair up so easily and have it look good. All of us were unhappy with that setup, and we even said, “Just watch. That’s the photo they’re gonna use for the cover.” And they did! To this day, both Eileen and I still talk about how much we hated our hair in that photo.

In addition to gowns, you have an incredible collection of vintage skirt suits.

I bought the purple Thierry Mugler suit at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. I always loved Thierry Mugler. It’s harder to find these pieces nowadays, but in the 80s it was so chic and I would go to Paris to buy them. I still have some Mugler pieces but gave a lot of them up – they don’t fit me anymore!

The antique sewing machine

Yes. I was raised by my grandmother who taught me how to sew on one of the original 1903 White sewing machines. These obviously didn’t operate it by electricity as they do now, you raised and lowered the needle entirely with your foot.

What about your husband? Are any of his items in this sale?

The model trains in the sale are his. It’s just ridiculous, these boys! One of our directors on the show was a train freak. The train was set up in an entire room, it’s a huge system. Boxes and boxes filled with train parts, and they would play like little boys! I knew he was not ever going to play with the trains again, it’s been many, many years. I don’t even know if he knows they’re in this sale, so we’ll keep that on the down low! See how easy it is for me to give away his things?

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