Did you see the "Barbie Without Makeup" mashup on Huffington Post?
Really, now. How many women have BOTH braces and "old age" circles under her eyes?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
How much is that Happy Meal toy?
Did you get bit by the Happy Meal toy craze of the 1990s?
My daughter was the right age for some of the collections, I remember eating more Happy Meals for lunches than I really wanted to in order pick up the next toy in a series that she liked. I also have some of the Barbie figures from that time frame among my doll collection.
I am glad, however, that I collected the little toys to make us happy rather than for profit.
Love, Elizabethany reports on today's resale value of some of those toys at Old School Happy Meal Toys to Remember.
And well, let's just say those who were trying to provide for a kid's college education are probably disappointed.
My daughter was the right age for some of the collections, I remember eating more Happy Meals for lunches than I really wanted to in order pick up the next toy in a series that she liked. I also have some of the Barbie figures from that time frame among my doll collection.
I am glad, however, that I collected the little toys to make us happy rather than for profit.
Love, Elizabethany reports on today's resale value of some of those toys at Old School Happy Meal Toys to Remember.
And well, let's just say those who were trying to provide for a kid's college education are probably disappointed.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Don't see a doll character you like? Create your own!
Don't fret if you don't find a doll already made with the character you have in mind. Create your own!
Here's my latest "fun with dolls" portrayal: a radio DJ Barbie. It's a redressed Fashionista Barbie, mix and match the latest fashions with pieces I already owned.
One of my radio friends suggested I get a GI Joe headphone set when I couldn't find one that had been made for Barbie. Brilliant!
Here's my latest "fun with dolls" portrayal: a radio DJ Barbie. It's a redressed Fashionista Barbie, mix and match the latest fashions with pieces I already owned.
One of my radio friends suggested I get a GI Joe headphone set when I couldn't find one that had been made for Barbie. Brilliant!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A budget-friendly Barbie Beach House
What would you do if you, or a little girl you know, would like the Barbie Dream House but are dealing with sticker shock?
After all the "sale" price as listed in the Meijer flier this week is $110.
Take a look instead at the Beach House! There is a huge difference in price, but the houses are very similar. The Beach House has staircase instead of elevator, and four rooms instead of six.
Here's the picture of the Target ad this week:
After all the "sale" price as listed in the Meijer flier this week is $110.
Here's the picture of the Target ad this week:
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Most Kenya dolls are cute, but I'll pass on the fashion doll
There's been some buzz about the return of Kenya doll to the market. According to Huffington Post, she was a popular African-American doll in the 1990s and the pictures I've seen of the original and baby dolls are quite cute.
The complaint I have is in the fashion doll cast.
The Fashion Kenya was listed for $20 and Mini Kenya listed for $5 in the Family Dollar ad this week.
I was really surprised at the unappealing look of the fashion doll as compared to the quality and appearance of Barbie. Even the African-American Barbie or the Christie friend of Barbie dolls look better than Kenya.
Furthermore, Barbie's So in Style line is far superior in styling and appearance, and sells for a lower cost, than the Fashion Kenyas.
The complaint I have is in the fashion doll cast.
The Fashion Kenya was listed for $20 and Mini Kenya listed for $5 in the Family Dollar ad this week.
I was really surprised at the unappealing look of the fashion doll as compared to the quality and appearance of Barbie. Even the African-American Barbie or the Christie friend of Barbie dolls look better than Kenya.
Furthermore, Barbie's So in Style line is far superior in styling and appearance, and sells for a lower cost, than the Fashion Kenyas.
Friday, September 28, 2012
How to organize your doll fashions
I have experimented with a couple of different ways to keep my doll accessories and fashions easy to find. This mostly involves see-through plastic tubs and zippy bags.
When I created my craft room with a Barbie theme this year, one of the details I included was purchasing glass jars - specifically Ikea spice jars - to both store all the doll shoes and add some Barbie bling to the decor as the jars are on display on two shelves.
But Christina has a fabulous piece at FashionDollFoto where she explains how she keeps her fashionista attire easy to find and ready to go for the next photograhy shoot.
When I created my craft room with a Barbie theme this year, one of the details I included was purchasing glass jars - specifically Ikea spice jars - to both store all the doll shoes and add some Barbie bling to the decor as the jars are on display on two shelves.
But Christina has a fabulous piece at FashionDollFoto where she explains how she keeps her fashionista attire easy to find and ready to go for the next photograhy shoot.
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