tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65282616076164999342024-03-05T21:26:41.224-08:00barbiezAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-48522225663058453902014-08-15T07:30:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.223-07:00Happily Ever After Part 11<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And friends. The time has come. For my last and final Ever After High doll in the first wave. Can you believe I now have them all? It's awesome and I love them ALL! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here she is. The last and final of my collection. (Well, I should say final...for now!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple White!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9840.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple was another one that was not a "have to have." Now that I have her and she's out of the box, I'm glad I have her. She is not one that will disappoint! She really is a beautiful doll. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her dress is red (like apples) and gold (because she's the next queen). Her little bolero top is separate from her dress. The dress is stiff and holds it's shape well. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9841.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I kind of liked the way her purse was attached so I left it with the rubber band. This purse is CUTE! And I just tried it. It is a FUNCTIONAL purse! You can put things in it! She also wears a cuff bracelet. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9843.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple has a gold two-finger ring. It's super cute but after I took the band off, it slid right off her finger. I reattached it with rubber bands. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9844.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will say that Apple has some interesting eye makeup. If you watch the webisodes she wears a light black eyeshadow. In the makeup world, those with blond hair should wear cool colors (pinks, blues, and shimmers) and brown eyeliner and mascara. It is strange to see Apple with dark grey or light black eyeshadow. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm glad they toned it down a little in her doll form. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9842.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple's earrings also have a bow with a little dangly ball on them. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9849.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She wears a red bow headband with a crown on top. I would have preferred instead of the crown being one solid gold piece, have a little more open detail like her picture. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130602155260/everafterhigh/images/8/84/Website_-_Apple_White_card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130602155260/everafterhigh/images/8/84/Website_-_Apple_White_card.jpg" height="640" width="432" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.everafterhigh.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9848.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like Apples hair. It's got nice curl and the box didn't seem to mess it up too bad. It does look longer on one side but that's how it's supposed to be. They have part of her left side up in a rubber band because the right side is supposed to be down around the side of her face. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9847.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The SHOES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple comes to us with none other than apple inspired shoes. The toes are rounded like apples and the heel contains a leaf and a curly-cue that can sometimes form around an apple stem (and pumpkins too!). These platform heels are super cute. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9845.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And to continue with the theme of bows, the shoes have them too. So cute.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9846.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I honestly love Apple more than I thought I would. She is a really pretty doll. But I am like some and wonder what she would have looked like with dark hair. I guess we'll never know unless someone wants to try their hand at a reroot. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know what you think of Apple White! Love her, don't like her, let me know in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-12787601779055177992014-08-12T07:30:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.277-07:00Happily Ever After part 10<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I mentioned in my last post with Cupid that I got my package with my new purchaseS. As in plural! There are more Ever After High Dolls to post about! What can I say, i'm obsessed!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Presenting to you...Blondie Lockes!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9832.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blondie wasn't a doll that struck me as being one of my "have to haves." But I wanted all the first wave of Ever After High and after getting her, she kind of grew on me. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the other hand, her Thronecoming doll is WOW!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's get to it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has a cute little dress that is reminiscent of Goldielocks. And it has pictures of the three bears on it! I take that back. If you look around the entire skirt it has pictures of 5 bears on it. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her top has pictures of keys on it. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9833.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blondie has a cute charm bracelet with pictures of hearts, a key, and bears on it. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9834.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has a heart purse with a keyhole on it and a ring that bears the same heart pattern. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9836.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her dangly earrings are a key and a bear. It's hard to see in these pictures. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9835.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The SHOES!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blondie has short boots with fir at the top and the heel is a key. Really cool!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9837.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blondie has cute bangs with a bow at the top of her hair. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9839.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has wavy hair but unfortunately the box left a bald spot that I've been trying to cover up (don't you hate that!) What's neat though is that you can see that there are streaks of darker golden hair mixed in with her blonde. Overall, I'm pleased with Blondie's hair.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9838.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blondie falls into the ranks of the Ever After Royals. However Goldilocks was not a princess. It's actually kind of funny in the webisodes she tries to prove that she comes from a history of ancient kings and queens and she'll tell anyone who wants to listen. :) She can also open any locked door which proves helpful for the other girls who may have locked themselves out of their dorm room. :) I think that's a cute feature. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly Blondie is not a real exciting character, I like her doll and I think she's a good addition but I don't LOVE her. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think of Blondie Lockes? Let me know in the comments! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-83489013306614129072014-08-09T12:46:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.340-07:00Happily Ever After Part 9<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Friends!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sorry for the short hiatus. There have been a few things that have popped up that prevented me from posting. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. My latest package arrived late. What is with the post office these days? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. I found out i'm pregnant! No definitive sickiness/icky-ness yet but just kind of "blah"</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Our house DESPERATELY needed a deep clean..... you know you just gotta do it when the time comes!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now that my package arrived safely with my new purchases *squee* I can present to you, the last and final (so far) of the Ever After Rebels.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">C.A. Cupid! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9822.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to the Ever After High Wiki, C.A. stands for </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Chariclo Arganthone. </b>I'm not really sure how to pronounce that but okay! We'll go with C.A. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cupid actually comes to us from Monster High! It's hard to tell that from her story bookmark she comes with (although she does use a lot of "Monster High" isims) but you can easily tell from her webisode titled "Here Comes Cupid." They specifically tell you that she comes from Monster High to help Ever After High students follow their true hearts desire. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/Capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/Capture.png" height="227" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my photo via everafterhigh.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cupid is the adopted daughter of Eros, the Greek God of Love. She fits into the rebel side of Ever After High because she feels that a pre-written destiny gets in the way of true hearts desire. She does not have a pre-written destiny but was brought over from Monster High for that one purpose. However, she also thinks she can write her own happily ever after like some of the other students (Raven Queen.) </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it's neat that they have this link because Ever After High is the spinoff of Monster High. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Onto the doll!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like CA and she is well designed...in most aspects. However the pros definitely outweigh the cons.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cupid has just a genuinely sweet face (I think that Ashlynn is another that has a true sweet face)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9823.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her features are awesome, they gave her the cupid lips and her pupils have heart reflections. So cute! Her makeup is all done in pink hues.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9850.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She comes with a bow and arrow (naturally) and I chose to keep it banded to her hand. I think this is a prop that would not stay on her hand well even though there is a little hand hold for it. (if someone else had success with her holding the bow without the bands, please let me know. I'd love to get rid of them!)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She also has the standard two-finger ring. Her's looks like an arrow bent around into a ring. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9824.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her dress is very well designed and very reminiscent of ancient Greek mythology. From the petal type shoulders, to the wrap around front, to the cloud and arrow design on the skirt. It's cute! Cupid also wears a belt that has a design of a leaf pattern and ribbons on the side. It's cute and goes with her outfit well. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9825.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has a headband that bears a heart and arrow design and she wears simple black stud heart earrings. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9828.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her wings are attached at the neck and again we have that arrow bent into a ring theme. This is a great way to do wings as it allows you to change her outfit without compromising the functionality of the wings. Just remember how many times you couldn't change the clothes on your fairy Barbies because they would no longer have wings? No holes in the clothes for them? So this is a great move by Mattel. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9829.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had to redo Cupid's hair a little. In the box they push her hair out to the sides and it's slightly curled...and slightly gelled. I brushed it out because it looked funny the way it came out of the box. It's still got a wave and I'm okay with that! I'm okay with it because it's pink! You know me and dolls with pink hair!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9830.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The SHOES!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, Mattel outdid themselves again with these shoes. Along with Ashlynn, Holly, and Maddy, we have another pair of super detailed shoes that are just plain cool. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her shoes are detailed with a filigree pattern on the toes, a heart where the heel and the sole meet, and an arrow for the heel. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I love the wings on them too! Winged shoes make me think of track shoes. (or in the video game Zelda OoT, the Hover Boots have wings on the back). In this case, they fit her theme well. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9826.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I need to find the designer of the shoes and find out how to get these in human form. LOVE!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9827.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lastly, Cupid comes with a little quiver to hold her love arrows :) So cute. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9831.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are the cons I have with the doll. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, you cannot sling her quiver over her shoulder with the wings on. Having the quiver hang on her arm looks funny. So this prop has to sit by her feet. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Second, my Cupid's joints seem to be super loose. One reason why I wanted to keep the bow attached to her hand/wrist. I tried to sit her down just now and there was such a loud popping sound I was sure I just broke her in half. Tight hip joints, loose everything else. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Third, the stand needed to be a different design for a doll that has wings. It is impossible for her to wear the wings while on the stand. I finagled it enough that I could get the wings to look halfway decent but it's tough. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I already know a couple of you who love Cupid! Do you love her Monster High counterpart better than her Ever After High counterpart? I think with the face styling and the cupid lips it makes the Monster High look like she's sucking in her cheeks. The MH doll is also going for high high dollars so I don't think I'll be getting her anytime soon. I'd like to have both someday though. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shadowbinders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cupid-ever-after-high-vs-monster-high.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://shadowbinders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cupid-ever-after-high-vs-monster-high.jpg" height="640" width="572" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.shadowbinders.net</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you like C.A. Cupid? Think she was a good link from Monster High to Ever After High? Think Mattel could have done something differently? Let me know in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, do you have the Monster High Cupid? Let me know as well!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next post coming in a couple of days. Stay tuned!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-91256671123765569242014-07-26T13:50:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.353-07:00Happily Ever After Part 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friends.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FRIENDS.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I caved. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See what happens when the hubby is gone for an evening? I go shopping..... :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meet the latest addition to my Ever After High collection.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar Wood!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9818.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been waiting to get Cedar for a while because her price never really dropped that much. I read online that there are quite a few people who still can't find her in stores. Online she is priced at $21.99 but at Target they have all their Ever After High dolls for $19.99 so I picked her up. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar is really one of the cutest. She has the cupid lip design, earrings that look like tree rings and a little green grasshopper in her hair. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9810.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her outfit is a great take on her fathers. A collar and ruffled sleeves add to the cuteness of it. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9812.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar also has a butterfly ring and a charm bracelet that has animal charms separated by leaves. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9811.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think what makes Cedar truly unique is her skin. They really designed it to look like wood and Mattel did a fabulous job. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9813.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has detail from her head to toes. Even her face has some of that detail too!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9814.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love her knee high socks with the ribbons on the side. I've heard of some Cedar dolls that have mismatched height on the socks. This was the last Cedar that Target had and I am glad to say that hers were the same length!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9816.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The SHOES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar wears some adorable sandals with a chunky heel that looks like a forest floor. So perfect for her. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9815.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She also comes with a purse that does open and close (however there is not enough room inside to store any goodies. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9817.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was surprised to find out her hair is lightly gelled (most likely to keep the curls intact). I had to do a little fluffing up since the hair tends to get smashed in the back. But I think her hair is just beautiful. I love the curls!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9819.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friends, what do you think of Cedar? Do you think she makes a nice addition to the Ever After High collection? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A couple of things I also found at my local Target.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I saw C.A. Cupid and Blondie Lockes of the Thronecoming collection. TO. DIE. FOR. They are very beautiful dolls and I think I will have to have them. ;) I think Cupid is the prettiest one though. With her whisps of hair in front and her gladiator sandals? LOVE!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And answer me this. I saw Apple's Fainting Couch and Ravens Destiny Vanity on clearance for about $11 each. Worth it or not? I'm not really sure if I want any furniture which really makes me wish that Thronecoming Briar didn't come with the playset. Oh well!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-28436298001349616942014-07-23T17:53:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.410-07:00Decisions....Decisions....<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am in a dilemma of what to post. Should I purchase more Ever After High and blog about those, or a couple of Barbies in my collection that I've been wanting to feature for a while? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay tuned to see what I figure out!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until then, watch this super fabulous review from My Froggy Stuff about the Thronecoming dolls! I am falling...falling...falling for these beautiful dolls! Must...resist...the urge to buy..... ;) Watch the movie all the way to the end for a hilariously cute playtime with the dolls!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/45H2SGcwgoU" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-88663339458080366762014-07-13T17:26:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.435-07:00Happily Ever After Part 7<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Friends!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my last post, I mentioned that I had to purchase another doll with Dexter to receive free shipping on Amazon. Well, UPS took a little detour from my house and it arrived two days later than expected. But, I have her now! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I present...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Briar Beauty!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1272.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And she is a beauty isn't she? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it's cute that they named her after her mom's alias. Remember the good fairies hid her in the forest growing up and named her Briar Rose so people wouldn't know she was a princess? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And that's also the reason that Briar has a rose theme going on. Let me just tell you, of all the Ever After High dolls that I have so far, this is the one that best fits their "theme." All the details they put into making this outfit look like "roses" is perfect! And, well, she has pink streaked hair. And you know I love pink hair!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her skirt is designed to look like rosebud petals and her shoulder pads are bouquets of roses. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1266.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her purse and bracelet have roses on them. I love the bracelet!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1268.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And her ring carries the same theme. :)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9807.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has chandelier earrings and pink sunglasses on her head. I don't like to cut the rubber bands that hold the headpiece on these dolls however, the sunglasses were on the top of her head so you couldn't see them so I had to adjust. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1270.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And...the SHOES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Briar keeps with the rose them by wearing thorn patterned tights. She loves high high heels so her shoes are strappy stilettos with roses on the side. Cute!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1269.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Briar is so cute. Her character in the webisodes is funny. Since her mom was asleep for 100 years, Briar has narcolepsy, she can fall asleep at the most inopportune times (one reason she has sunglasses so she can disguise that she's sleeping in class.) Her mantra is "If I'm going to be asleep for 100 years, I'm going to live it up now!" Her box states that she's not in a hurry to "kiss any frogs" (find her Prince) but could that lead to another character that could be her prince in the future?</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://37.media.tumblr.com/346a16ceb07e02910af2f8c2d98e77bc/tumblr_mv4w95STog1skkl7ro1_1280.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/346a16ceb07e02910af2f8c2d98e77bc/tumblr_mv4w95STog1skkl7ro1_1280.png" height="640" width="532" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">clumsyzombiecorn.tumblr.com</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hopper Croakington II. I hope they make him into a doll soon. :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think of Briar? Do you have her, love her, think they could have done better? Let me know in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am done posting about the EAH dolls that I have so far. I still need:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple White</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar Wood</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">C.A. Cupid</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blondie Lockes</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar, Cupid and Blondie are still running about $20 so I might hold off for now. Apple seems to be coming down and especially with the Hat-Tastic and Thronecoming dolls coming out I might get them on super sale at Amazon. I'll have to check it out. :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, if you are curious about what happens to Briar the day before she goes back to Ever After High, you can read about it in this short story, free for your Kindle!</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130903094422/everafterhigh/images/5/5b/Book_-_Briar_Beauty%27s_Story_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130903094422/everafterhigh/images/5/5b/Book_-_Briar_Beauty's_Story_cover.jpg" height="640" width="412" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ever-After-High-Briar-Beautys-ebook/dp/B00ECE9NO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405297497&sr=8-1&keywords=Briar+Beauty%27s+story">http://www.amazon.com/Ever-After-High-Briar-Beautys-ebook/dp/B00ECE9NO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405297497&sr=8-1&keywords=Briar+Beauty%27s+story</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-5158024338709876932014-07-06T19:00:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.510-07:00Happily Ever After part 6<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Friends!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Independence Day weekend! I really needed a three day weekend. Work has been so busy that I needed a long break to relax and unwind. The hubby and I went to a concert, watched the city fireworks display and went to a beautiful place in my homestate called "Crater Lake." It's one of my most favorite places of all time with some of the bluest water you will find anywhere in the world. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENVNHy72C-kmMescoqMSCw4d8CinrzSVfHcXCclrYY1s9j2PICGsBlVV9prm5R45M0i4nuG3VpDiVOjaxMnc8Bc44uS3WTqJSV6UtrPC5nPAIoQjej8YXWVw8M7ondb3b3jNRm9Mme5g/w593-h802-no/IMG_20140705_140805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENVNHy72C-kmMescoqMSCw4d8CinrzSVfHcXCclrYY1s9j2PICGsBlVV9prm5R45M0i4nuG3VpDiVOjaxMnc8Bc44uS3WTqJSV6UtrPC5nPAIoQjej8YXWVw8M7ondb3b3jNRm9Mme5g/w593-h802-no/IMG_20140705_140805.jpg" height="640" width="472" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You know what else is this color of blue? A piece of clothing on my newest Ever After High doll. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I present to you...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dexter Charming!! (with the Crater Lake blue jacket!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now how I got him was completely too good to be true. He is not in stores yet in my area but you heard before in my Raven post how I desperately wanted him! I went to Mattel.com where he was listed for $21.99. A little more than I like to spend but for the newest of the new dolls, I wasn't going to complain. (I don't like paying around $7 for shipping though. Ugh, hate shipping fees!) However after one day, he sold out. Then I looked on Amazon.com where he was listed for as high as $80! Nooooo thank you! I can wait.... </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went onto Amazon the next day just for kicks and grins. Amazon had him for $21.99! And if you spend $35, you get free shipping. So I threw in another EAH doll and in two days, I had my hands on Dexter. Squee!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, onto this cutie-pie!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some pictures I've seen of Dexter show him in the box wearing his glasses and without. Mine is without. He's holding his glasses which I think is so cute!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1230.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inside the box it says "Charmed at first sight." He is simply charming! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, I have a couple "irks" about him.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dexter is another doll that has gelled hair. Not "Holiday Barbie hard" like Hunter and Poppy, but still gelled. He has PERFECT hair. Take a look at him from the webisodes. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140429184150/everafterhigh/images/5/50/Website_-_Dexter_Charming_card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140429184150/everafterhigh/images/5/50/Website_-_Dexter_Charming_card.jpg" height="640" width="432" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">everafterhigh.wikia.com</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">NOT</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">perfect hair. So there's that. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And his hair is so gelled you can't get his glasses to stay on!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1243.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So for review purposes, he will have crooked glasses.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1235.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He does not come with a comb (probably because his crown is tagged to his head) so his only accessory is his Ever After High backpack.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1237.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His outfit is very true to the webisode character and has a little crest on the lapel of his jacket.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1239.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is also a wallet chain hanging from the top of his pants. Marked with a "C" for Charming!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1240.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And his under shirt is marked with the same logo! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1255.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His jacket is longer in the back which gives an aura of royalty while jeans and sneakers still remark that he's a high school kid. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1241.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shoes!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dexter wears simple Converse Chuck Taylor-esque sneakers. And it's cute to have his jeans sitting on top of the shoe rather than being pushed down inside. (Unfortunately for this photo, it appears to be pushed inside...)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1238.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With glasses off he makes girls swoon (Especially Cupid.) It's funny to watch it in the webisodes!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1244.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, I had WAY too much fun with Dexter after I removed him from the box. Of course, if you're a Dexter/Raven fan, you'll appreciate these pics!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">awww.....</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1245.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1246.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1248.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This one is my fav.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1249.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because of their angle (and the way I had to get them to stand) it appears that Raven has to stand on her tip-toes to reach to hug him.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1250.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you like the Dexter/Raven story you will LOVE the story in his bookmark. It's so sweet. I had to read it twice and many times I was "Aww, so cute!" :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But I wasn't ready to put Dexter on the shelf just yet. SOMETHING had to be done about his hair!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I washed it. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At first I just brushed through it thinking the residual gel would allow his hair to stand up and be messy but no dice. The part kept pushing it down to the side. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I washed it and then while wet, held a pen around it to give it some kind of a curl. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1253.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*GASP!* Scissors???</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1258.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Introducing...the new and improved....Dexter Charming!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1264.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, I took some gel and twirled his top hair in fast short twists between my fingers to get it to texture. It worked but it was way too long. So I cut it. Friends, I have never EVER cut a dolls hair before. Well, I did once and that was so a bad haircut would fit under a wig. But never to just leave the doll out in the open! And I did it with a brand new EAH doll! I feel proud. :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also wrapped his scarf around a third time to get it more like Dexters picture that I showed above. And I can get the arms of his glasses in his hair so they are on straight.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/DSC_1263.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, what do you think of Dexter Charming? Planning on getting him as soon as you can like I did? :) Do you approve of his new hair-do? Anything I could have done better to achieve the look I wanted? Let me know in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I mentioned above, I had to buy another doll to get free shipping at Amazon. Who will she be? I'll post her up as soon as I get her, should be in a few days!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-78203815155624346512014-06-27T20:06:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.523-07:00Happily Ever After part 5<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, this could really be Happily Ever After parts 5 & 6!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I begged the hubby to let me dip into my July spending early because these dolls were just released and they were selling fast! Now they are not selling as well anymore and I could have received free shipping! :(</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, they are in my possession and I only paid $20.50 for each doll. Other dolls are priced at $21.99 or I can get them on sale at Target for $19.99. So I didn't do too bad. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I present to you in my latest Ever After High doll collection.....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sweet Sisters Holly O'Hair and Poppy O'Hair</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9802.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aren't they adorable? I love how they posed them. They really are the sweetest sisters. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However Mattel made a HUGE flub on the box. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take out one of your Ever After High Boxes and look at the back. On the lower left hand corner they always show two royals and list them with a crown. Then two Rebels and list them with a heart. Notice anything strange about this view of Royals and Rebels?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/forestminuet/IMG_9803.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Raven Queen? Royal? oops!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anywho....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love these girls.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1213_zps8c7c9c32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1213_zps8c7c9c32.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lets start with Holly. She is the first twin, older by a "hair" so she took on the role of being the next Rapunzel. And she is perfectly happy and excited to take on the role so she fits in the royals side.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't even get over the hairbrush earrings. How adorable.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1214_zpsf78aa55d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1214_zpsf78aa55d.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She wears a beautiful outfit befitting for a princess.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1215_zps0dce6dbf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1215_zps0dce6dbf.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She comes with the standard two-finger ring. Anyone tell what it is? I can't...</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1216_zps2149819b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1216_zps2149819b.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Holly has the longest hair yet in an Ever After High doll. However, I personally would have loved to see hair that touched the floor. I will say that her hair took a bit of a brush to get some of the snarls out of it. It was caught under some of the bands and tags that held her in the box. But you can't argue with the beautiful red color. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1219_zps0ebc1e26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1219_zps0ebc1e26.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">THE SHOES! Both sisters have wonderful taste in shoes!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since Holly has spent her entire life in the tower (practicing) she has to have shoes that show where she loves to spend her time.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1217_zpsc4bf0143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1217_zpsc4bf0143.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OMG! The detail is fabulous in these!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1218_zpsad00c20c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1218_zpsad00c20c.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now for her twin sister Poppy. Poppy was born just seconds after Holly (or was she?) Anyway.... :) Since she is the <strike>older </strike>younger sister, she gets to choose her own happily ever after and fits in with the rebels.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1220_zps39687e71.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1220_zps39687e71.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Poppy is a fabulous hairdresser and where as her sister has to keep her hair long, she likes to cut and experiment with new styles and colors as shown by her hair. But I do have wonder what is Mattel's reasoning for making Poppy's hair "Holiday Barbie Hard." Second doll with this hair and I almost wonder if it really doesn't keep that shape with soft hair. I also had to do a little fixing up to her hair. I had to cut some straggly ends and pick out some gel clumps. While Poppy does everyone elses hair, I will fit the role of being HER hairdresser. :) But it's an awful cute color scheme though!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1226_zpsdb3b2ea5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1226_zpsdb3b2ea5.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She loves everything about hairstyling. Right down to her dress with scissors on it. She also has a profound love for scarves. She is wearing a plastic one with three snaps on the back. It took a little adjusting when I got her out of the box. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1221_zps22f08cad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1221_zps22f08cad.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a> </div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She carries a bag full of styling tools. She will be ready at the right moment whenever anyone is having a bad hair day!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1222_zpscdabc71b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1222_zpscdabc71b.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AND...I did not know that they come out. Yay for tiny accessories!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1223_zpsb3a2cab7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1223_zpsb3a2cab7.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">THE SHOES! Her love for hairsyling shows through in her footwear. A pair of scissors on the heel!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1224_zpse0bf5f3e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1224_zpse0bf5f3e.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has leggings that match well with her hot pink boots. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1225_zps49d2fc73.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1225_zps49d2fc73.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mattel? I wear a size 9. K thanks. ;)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, here is the Ever After High Shelf! (Shared with some of my fav Barbies too.) And I admit, I love Ashlynn's shoes the best. Again, Mattel? Size 9 :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1229_zps396cf9a6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1229_zps396cf9a6.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes....I do have more coming! I can't help it! :) Stay tuned for the newest additions!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until then....</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-45696194838685780122014-06-25T07:30:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.608-07:00Happily Ever After Part 4<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greetings!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I forgot to put this on the last post. If you want to read a little story about Raven Queen before she starts her Legacy Year at Ever After High, this short story is free for your Kindle!</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130902055603/everafterhigh/images/d/d7/Book_-_Raven_Queen%27s_Story_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130902055603/everafterhigh/images/d/d7/Book_-_Raven_Queen's_Story_cover.jpg" height="640" width="412" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.amazon.com</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, on to the next rebel.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, it is my pleasure to present to you, the last rebel from my three pack...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cerise Hood!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1204_zps9b0f1106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1204_zps9b0f1106.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A lot of people say they don't like her name. I don't mind the name Cerise. I think it's pretty. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because she IS pretty! Don't you love the bangs and the white streak in the hair?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1205_zps1512b795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1205_zps1512b795.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cerise is the daughter of Little Red Riding Hood. I opted to leave her hood up because she really is trying to hide a "Big Bad" secret. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't this picnic basket purse just the greatest? It's like Maddie and her teapot purse.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1206_zps7743f31f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1206_zps7743f31f.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And she has a great ring and cuff bracelet. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1209_zpsbb291a49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1209_zpsbb291a49.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But we've got to check this outfit. How cute is this! The plaid totally fits her rebel style and personality without having an outdated or boy-ish look. They did well fitting this into a funky style for Cerise. Love!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1210_zpsf0dcf72f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1210_zpsf0dcf72f.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her cloak has an awesome design on it and her hair hangs long down the back. I don't like how the hood has some glue spots on it. Kind of strange since her hood wasn't glued in the box. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1211_zpsc7a96790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1211_zpsc7a96790.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And time for THE SHOES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now tell me how cool these boots are. Can you just imagine these for humans? I think they would sell like hotcakes!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1207_zps3d8a2b47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1207_zps3d8a2b47.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just so great. They are perfect for her.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1208_zps590c68f9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1208_zps590c68f9.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In kind of a weird scenario, Red Riding Hood married the villain from her story. Cerise's "Big Bad" secret? Having ears larger than normal and being able to out run anyone at Ever After High. However, what happens when you change Cerise Hood to Cerise Wolf?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://37.media.tumblr.com/0d06f0e4a28d71091279ac9f166f898d/tumblr_n6no8gV0bP1szirvqo1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/0d06f0e4a28d71091279ac9f166f898d/tumblr_n6no8gV0bP1szirvqo1_1280.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is an exclusive doll sold to those who preorder it and are going to San Diego Comic-Con. I WANT!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rayedelsol.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10440737_487283368070206_3306663433697985308_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://rayedelsol.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10440737_487283368070206_3306663433697985308_n.jpg" height="640" width="483" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But since those won't be selling on the second hand market anytime soon, I will live with Cerise Hood and her adorable outfit. Not disappointed at all!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1212_zpsaeb7b198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1212_zpsaeb7b198.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll have another post with some new additions in a few days! Until then! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-80852673069677790712014-06-22T21:05:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.619-07:00Happily Ever After Part 3<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last time I brought you the fabulous Madeline Hatter, daughter of the Mad Hatter. I also mentioned that I purchased a "Rebel Three Pack" off Mattel.com. I am please to present to you the second of the three and Maddies best friend forever after...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Raven Queen.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1191_zps516b6ed3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1191_zps516b6ed3.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And obviously her favourite color is purple. :) But it fits her very well!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Raven Queen is the daughter of the Evil Queen, the queen who poisons Snow White with the apple. But she doesn't have a sinister look about her at all.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1193_zps0a1d9920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1193_zps0a1d9920.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her simple look greatly dismays her mother who wants her to be the most evil queen ever. Except there is one small problem. Raven does not want to be evil. She wants to rewrite the book of legacy and create her own happily ever after. Hence, why she is an Ever After Rebel. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lets check out this girls outfit!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She comes with a very unique bracelet/ring which is super cool.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1194_zps2650ac09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1194_zps2650ac09.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And her purse features a mirror and the handle has birds on it. So fitting for the daughter of the evil queen. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1197_zps4d0fe48d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1197_zps4d0fe48d.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now check out this outfit! So cute. I love how the ruffles are longer in back than in front, and the bodice comes to a point in the front. I love the "chain" belt and the large collar. They could not have created a better outfit for her.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1198_zps5c676c88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1198_zps5c676c88.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just love the black and purple hair.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1199_zpsef7bed85.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1199_zpsef7bed85.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, the moment you've all been waiting for....THE SHOES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These shoes are wicked cool. They are chain wedges.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1200_zps5542ae13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1200_zps5542ae13.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They go perfect with her fishnet tights.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1202_zpsfe13dd33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1202_zpsfe13dd33.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my Ashlynn/Hunter girlfriend/boyfriend combo, I think I need another combo. Guess who has a crush on Raven Queen?</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.everafter-high.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dexter-charming-outfit-doll-750x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.everafter-high.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dexter-charming-outfit-doll-750x1024.jpg" height="400" width="292" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.everafter-high.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I confess. I CAN. NOT. WAIT. for Dexter Charming to hit the shelves. I may not wait for the price to drop on him. I might have to just buy him outright at the standard $25 price tag. I think he would be the best mate for Raven Queen. What do you think?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know how some of you feel about Raven Queen. :) I'm the same way. I love her so much!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friends, is Raven Queen one of your favourites? Love her or hate her? Anyone else anticipating Dexter Charming as much as I am?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, take a guess at who the last Rebel of the three pack will be! The ones left are:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">C.A. Cupid</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cedar Wood</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">or</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cerise Hood.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll have the last rebel in a couple of days. Until then!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-10965622884930352602014-06-18T12:41:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.676-07:00Happily Ever After Part 2<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greetings!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last time I brought you my two newest Ever After High pieces: Ashlynn Ella and Hunter Huntsman. I had to buy because I could not resist the cuteness that is Ashlynn. I have them displayed on my shelf in such a cute pose because they are SOOOO in love..... ahhh :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After I purchased Ashlynn and Hunter, I started looking for deals on the other dolls. I got a killer price at Target for Hunter and Ashlynn, I figured there were other deals to be had, especially since these dolls have been out for a bit. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I actually found one of the better prices at Mattel.com for "The Rebels" three pack. :) Bet you can easily guess which ones they are. I will feature one here for you today.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I promised my mom that I would show you her first because, after all, the shoes steal the show!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Madeline Hatter.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9797_zpsb41d8e2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9797_zpsb41d8e2a.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Madeline is the daughter of the Mad Hatter and she is just so precious isn't she? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From what I've gathered from other blogs, Maddie tends to be a favorite among collectors. And why not? She's adorable!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9790_zps0fe2c619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9790_zps0fe2c619.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you've watched the Ever After High webisodes, you'll know that Maddie loves everything about Wonderland, riddles, and of course, tea. That's why they gave her cute teaspoon earrings and a teacup hat. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9791_zpsff238d4f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9791_zpsff238d4f.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And the purse! A teapot! So perfect for Maddie. I kept the rubber band on because I believe the top comes off. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9792_zpsa440de4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9792_zpsa440de4a.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beautiful purple and seafoam curly hair. LOVE!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9799_zps7a2f4679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9799_zps7a2f4679.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And you can't argue with this adorbs outfit. It just fits her "Wonderland" theme.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9795_zps4b950c07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9795_zps4b950c07.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, what steals the show for me, is the tights and shoes. The blue polka dots and the China/teacup inspired shoes are....just....just.....I can't even describe them. Cute seems too mild. They are fabulous! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9793_zpsb0ccb770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9793_zpsb0ccb770.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can I get some in a size 9? Please?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9794_zps821d14cb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9794_zps821d14cb.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maddie is precious in every sense of the word. I posed her in this silly pose because it fits her personality. :) </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9798_zps5f9f4652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9798_zps5f9f4652.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now don't get me wrong. I love Maddie but I kind of wished they would have given her an open mouth smile. In the webisodes she is happy and giddy ALL the time and the closed mouth seems way too serious for her. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want a fun little read, pick up Madeline Hatters Story for FREE for your Kindle! It details events that happen before they get to Ever After High for their second year. A short read, takes about 10 minutes but it's a fun read. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91eAje1LV5L._SL1500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91eAje1LV5L._SL1500_.jpg" height="640" width="412" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.amazon.com</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a few days I'll have another post for you from another doll from "The Rebel" three pack. See you then!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-62950972716149628232014-06-04T16:46:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.744-07:00Barbie in Space!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey Friends!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sorry for the lack of posting. It's been hard these last few weeks. So much going on. I want to thank you all for sticking with me and following my blog. I love my dolly friends! I do reply to every comment even though they may not be right away. I'm here, I really am!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before I get to my new little friend, I want to tell you a short story. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everyone has dream jobs when they are growing up. When I was little I wanted to be a teacher. Then for many many years I wanted to work at NASA ground control Houston. In the movie Apollo 13, the team that did all the work to bring the astronauts home? I wanted to do that. Coolest. Job. EVER!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In high school I was dreadfully bad at math and sciences. I love those subjects, but I don't have the analytical brain. (I have the creative brain, I played the clarinet and saxophone in the band!) So I regretfully abandoned my dream of working at NASA to be an accountant. Not quite sure where the idea came from. It was like a revelation I had overnight. "I want to be an accountant." ha!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But my love of space and stars and planets never ceased. I had the stick on stars on my ceiling in the different zodiac constellations, static clings of the planets on my windows, the whole bit. My brother even found a clip art of a cartoon astronaut stuck in an asteroid and added the caption "My sister in space." Nice that he would think so highly of me that I would happen to get stuck in an asteroid if I went into outer space. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was at a baby shower once and as a tiebreaker game, the person who could name the planet closest to the sun was the winner. The three of them couldn't do it. I was like "WHAT??" </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I realized that there are a lot of us who can't name the planet closest to the sun, can you? :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So a few weeks ago my husband took his middle school class to a place called OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. This is a childs dream place (and adults dream too!) It's a fun place to go and try new things and explore the world around us. And the planetarium with their laser light shows are intense. I bugged my husband all morning about buying me a souvenir. Later in the day he sent me this picture.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/download_20140603_194309_zpsb47ab663.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/download_20140603_194309_zpsb47ab663.jpeg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had to ask him what it was...</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a brain teaser game where you have to get the ball through all the tracks. That's the "100 Challenging Barriers" it mentions at the top. However at $30 USD, I was thinking of something a little cheaper. He said there wasn't anything good. So I looked at the Space Store online for something smaller and a little cheaper. I decided on this little guy. And at $10 USD, that's a bargain!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9748_zpsde4556a0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9748_zpsde4556a0.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is AstroNeil and he is SOOO cute!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He has his own little jet pack!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9749_zps313f67d8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9749_zps313f67d8.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He is part of a group of dolls called "The String Doll Gang." </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9750_zps34e8ccd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9750_zps34e8ccd2.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each doll boasts it's own positive and helpful special power. AstroNeil encourages everyone to take the first step no matter how big or small. Love it!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9751_zps3647e9e3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9751_zps3647e9e3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9752_zps24bbc8a9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9752_zps24bbc8a9.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so in love with AstroNeil. He's so miniature and cute! He will fit well with my other small collection of astronaut toys. An astronaut troll and a Mary Meyer finger puppet. :) They make me happy :)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9754_zps24ace21b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9754_zps24ace21b.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So guess what else you get to see? My collection of space Barbies! Two have been featured on this blog! To recap, we have the fabulous <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Barbie I can be...astronaut outfit set.</i></u></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9261_zps05c34688.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9261_zps05c34688.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And this one which I LOVE LOVE LOVE. <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>The 1965 reproduction of the Barbie My Favorite Careers "Rocket Scientist"</i></u></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_8240_zpsf491051c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_8240_zpsf491051c.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The moon boots! The space mittens! YES!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Other Space Barbie's have been made that I do not have. I've seen a lot of this Barbie all over the internet. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dollsbyaltona.com/AstronautBarbie1985/AstronautBarbieSpaceWalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.dollsbyaltona.com/AstronautBarbie1985/AstronautBarbieSpaceWalk.jpg" height="640" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.dollsbyaltonia.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You gotta love the high heeled boots and the purse in outer space! This is the 1985 Astronaut Barbie. She even comes with a sparkly skirt and tights! You just GOTTA be fashionable in outer space!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Or this other version in the Barbie I can be..line. The Barbie I can be..Mars Explorer. I think I might pick this one up if I see her on the shelves again.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.space.com/images/i/000/031/451/original/mattel-astronaut-barbie.jpg?1375722244" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i.space.com/images/i/000/031/451/original/mattel-astronaut-barbie.jpg?1375722244" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.space.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But I have one we don't see TOO often.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9758_zpsf48af798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9758_zpsf48af798.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the most beautiful <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>1994 Astronaut Barbie</i></u></span> from The Career Collection. The best part about her? This cute hairstyle. Curls on each side. I didn't even train it to do that. It kind of did it on it's own from being held up with the plastic strips in the box. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9759_zpsa2f86bd3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9759_zpsa2f86bd3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her astronaut uniform is said to be designed like a real space suit having her name and flight wings on the front, the United States flag on the left arm...</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9760_zps12ee8ab3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9760_zps12ee8ab3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">...and NASA on the right. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9761_zps0fe0d3a6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9761_zps0fe0d3a6.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She even has a pocket on the lower left leg of the suit as well as silver space boots. (Which as we know are the same as the ski boots of Barbie's past.)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9762_zps3c90e804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9762_zps3c90e804.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Astronaut Barbie comes with some cool accessories! Yay accessories! She has her own bag of glow in the dark moon rocks!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9763_zps9bd8bf54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9763_zps9bd8bf54.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her helmet was kind of a chore to put together. You had to fit the two plastic pieces of the shell into the neckband first, then snap the sides of the helmet on which were tough. It would be difficult for a little girl to try to get this on. And then Barbie's hair getting in the way? I figured I would just leave it off. Besides, who want's to cram the cute hair in a helmet anyway? Not me!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kind of looks like the 1985 Barbie helmet huh? :) </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9764_zpsc08a1733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9764_zpsc08a1733.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Side view.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9765_zps39fe8aeb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9765_zps39fe8aeb.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is even a jet pack to connect to the helmet. To make it more authentic!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9766_zps7f4eaf21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9766_zps7f4eaf21.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also included is a commemorative disc that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Apollo 11 which held the team that first walked on the moon. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9767_zps0db46b9a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9767_zps0db46b9a.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And you just gotta have the Barbie flag!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9769_zpsf3c41776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9769_zpsf3c41776.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbie also give you some fun space facts as well as a diagram of our solar system. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9770_zps5a11e167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9770_zps5a11e167.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The back of Barbie's box is asking you to celebrate space week, '94! It reads: </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moonwalk. Events will be held all around the United States to commemorate both the moonwalk and the United States space program. Space Week occurs from July 16 through July 24, this year and ever year as NASA encourages children of all ages to discover the past and future of the exploration of space."</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9774_zpsbcc30406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9774_zpsbcc30406.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The front of the box. I had opened her when I was little and she was held in by just one twist tie. Time to take her out and display on my shelf for a while!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9775_zpsde9554f2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9775_zpsde9554f2.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are the Barbie astronaut friends...and AstroNeil!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9777_zps12f9316b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9777_zps12f9316b.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friends, what do you think of AstroNeil? Have any space dolls of your own? Share with me in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll have another post for you soon (and much sooner this time for sure!)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until then!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-1194685792504038272014-05-23T19:09:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.770-07:00New to the Party - Unboxed Version #2<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hooray! The moment you (and I) have been waiting for! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The unveiling of the unboxed new additions 2! Three wonderful dolls who got removed from their boxes letting their true beauty shine through without plastic and cardboard! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's get to it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last post we featured a tropical doll and one with a foofy dress. Don't we all love the foofy dresses? All three dolls have just that!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mom told me that I for sure had this one. I do, but in a different color dress from a different year. I bring you <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Happy Birthday Barbie!</i></u></span> Anyone know what year she is from?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0966_zpse938f379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0966_zpse938f379.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now she had not been previously removed from the box. And the box was in really good shape. Those are my requirements for leaving a doll IN the box. However, her head turned to the side really bugged me. So she had to come out. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh that is so much better isn't it? </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0967_zps01599f87.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0967_zps01599f87.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I honestly thought about leaving her in after I removed her outer surroundings. However because she had been stored (I think in extreme heat like an attic) the decals on her skirt were sticking together. The picture above was after I had fixed it some. But if you looked behind her, her skirt was unfastened and there was no way to snap it back shut unless you took her out. I went back and forth and the decision was solid when I saw this. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0970_zps9890957f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0970_zps9890957f.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nice!!! A complete set of accessories including the doll stand. Now she has a way to stand all on her own. Here she comes out!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0971_zpse8f48d04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0971_zpse8f48d04.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A close up. How can you not love the sweet face and the ribbons in her hair?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0968_zps27bbee6c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0968_zps27bbee6c.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And a picture from the back of the box. Did any of you want all the Barbie party goods for your birthdays?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0969_zps22fa9532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0969_zps22fa9532.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And here she is! Fastened and fluffed skirt, shoes on and situated nicely on her doll stand. Love!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0972_zps7f8db6b3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0972_zps7f8db6b3.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I think what I love most is the glittery strands in her hair. Perfect for a party!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0973_zpsdb1c280e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0973_zpsdb1c280e.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You are going to looooove this next one!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I was little I took my Happy Holidays Barbies out of the box and played with them. They always wore their same dresses because, why would you ever want to change out of those beautiful gowns!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Christmas, the same year I got my 1990 Happy Holidays Barbie, I also got Wedding Fantasy Barbie. She changed her clothes some because she obviously isn't going to wear the dress to the honeymoon with Ken right? :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After I fell out of collecting Barbie I patched up the Happy Holiday boxes as much as I could and because she was a collector and had a box that was impossible to put back together, she was housed and GLUED shut with the other doll. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8218237229_db12cf9d44_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8218237229_db12cf9d44_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well looky what I now have!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0974_zps21ea03f2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0974_zps21ea03f2.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Wedding Fantasy Barbie</i></u></span> looks like a fallen angel so naturally we had to take her out and fix her up!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There, all out and ready to be fixed up for the wedding day. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0975_zps690cd961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0975_zps690cd961.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her veil was attached to her head. So like the fan with Dance Magic Barbie, it needed to be cut from her hair. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0976_zpsb4dfcfe9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0976_zpsb4dfcfe9.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh. My. Goodness!!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0978_zpsc4860247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0978_zpsc4860247.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is breathtaking!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0979_zps4c2b2885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0979_zps4c2b2885.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She had her stand and her adorable little garter. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0980_zps7bcbf4b5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0980_zps7bcbf4b5.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It took a little fanagling to get the veil to cooperate but I finally got it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0981_zpsda746510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0981_zpsda746510.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It even had all the wedding party decorations still attached to the cardboard.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0982_zps952a142e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0982_zps952a142e.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And the excerpt from the back of the cardboard part of the box."Barbie is dreaming of her wedding day, and what a beautiful day it will be! There are flowers everywhere. Soft music fills the air. And Ken looks so handsome in his tux. As Barbie moves down the aisle, everyone turns. She is the most glamorous bride they've ever seen! Her spectacular gown covered with iridescent lacy roses in full bloom, sparkles in the candlelight. Her veil floats like a cloud around her. She is so happy. She knows that someday her dream really will come true."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It also shows that she comes with a "lingerie trousseau." I had forgotten but this is the center overlay of her dress. I didn't take it off as it proved to be a little tough so I just left it on. But you can believe that I did have her wearing that when I played with her as a child!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0977_zps237b17db.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0977_zps237b17db.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So so so happy to have a Wedding Fantasy Barbie out of the box again. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And last but certainly not least!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The fabulous <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Dance 'n Twirl Barbie!</i></u></span> (with another box in sad shape.)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0984_zps277f2cab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0984_zps277f2cab.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And let's take a look at what the box says:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0985_zps38f56a30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0985_zps38f56a30.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"The first Barbie doll ever to dance by radio control." How have I never heard of her?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was so excited to try this out. She came complete with the remote and base!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0987_zps9812cbf7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0987_zps9812cbf7.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0988_zpsa60ea868.jpg?t=1400895375" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0988_zpsa60ea868.jpg?t=1400895375" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately she has those clear straps that tend to deteriorate over time. Because they were not serving any purpose anymore, they went. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0989_zpsa8731ca4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0989_zpsa8731ca4.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But she has a beautiful twirly skirt and I combed out the fringe so it looks nice. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0990_zps3c873a15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0990_zps3c873a15.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the straight hair. The only thing I don't like is the earrings. Because of the way they are strung, the bottom jewel doesn't hang straight down. But I can overlook that for sure. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has a starburst pattern on her skirt that I thought might glow in the dark. No such luck. Don't you love the pink?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0992_zps2b2e0df8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0992_zps2b2e0df8.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The funny thing about this is it came with the instructions! (The instructions are something I totally kept when they came with my dolls.) The instructions said that the radio control might not work if a CB or other radio waved instrument was in range. So I wasn't surprised when this didn't work. This was made before the days of wi-fi so I'm sure that causes some interference somehow. However I have another stand for a doll! And the cool thing is there is a place for Ken's feet so he can dance with her. I think I might add the My First Ken to be her dancing partner!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The excerpt on the back of the box. "The music begins. Barbie twirls across the dance floor in her sparkling gown. She's absolutely breathtaking! Everything about her flows like music. She spins in one direction, then the other. She glides across the floor and twirls round and round, her long hair and gown flowing around her. For her grand finale, Barbie dances romantically with her favorite partner, Ken! Together they make dancing truly magical!"</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't you love the write ups? :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0986_zps55e9f8a7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0986_zps55e9f8a7.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Three beautiful dolls and three stands! I'm so excited about the doll stands, could you tell? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now what do I do with these boxes? Keep them? Collapse them down and keep or toss them? I don't know what to do. What do you all do with your boxes?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have any of these beautiful dolls? Be sure and let me know in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next time I have a very fun post with some Barbies and a new "little" doll I just received. Stay tuned!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-41246337420501832152014-05-13T19:18:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.827-07:00New to the Party - Unboxed Version #1<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yay, a new post! I know you all are super excited. I know I am because I get to share some more awesome dolls with you!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First I have to show you this Barbie. After I was finished with the hair dye experiment, I let the Barbie dry and then I put her in my Barbie Room, sans clothes. My hubby went in there the other day and he has this "thing" about seeing nude dolls. He hates it! And I hate it too because with so many cute outfits, you've just got to show them off!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I picked out this Fashionista Closet "Cutie" outfit with some pink fashionista shoes. This is just too cute. What do you think?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140513_164805_zpsc09ede87.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140513_164805_zpsc09ede87.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, to the deboxed dolls from the big box I showed you last week!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mom thought that I had this one but I assured her that I did not. This is the most beautiful <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Island Fun Barbie</i></u></span> and you can definitely see that she is a great candidate for deboxing. She had been removed before but the box is severely damaged.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0949_zps2c1196ed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0949_zps2c1196ed.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can wear the skirt 14 different ways! That's always the fun of a sarong, all the different ways you can wear it. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0951_zpsec198862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0951_zpsec198862.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She has a very pretty face.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0952_zpsea06fea6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0952_zpsea06fea6.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her hair has been put into 3 sections and it's still very curly. Awesome!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0953_zps499d69d5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0953_zps499d69d5.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Uh oh! Looks like Island Fun Barbie had a little too much Island Fun Sun!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0955_zps1814718f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0955_zps1814718f.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The back of the legs are "burnt" too!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0956_zps8d6a35d8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0956_zps8d6a35d8.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, this doll has a case of the "sticky vinyl doll legs." The white spots was where the vinyl was touching the box. So friends, HELP! How do you get rid of the sticky legs? I would love to fix her up because it's starting to ooze onto her skirt and make it sticky too. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is the back of the box showing the rest of the dolls from this line. And only in the islands, a seahorse comb! Do you have any other dolls that came with a seahorse comb? For me the only other one I have came with Mermaid Barbie. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And....I SO want the Skipper. I have never seen another one with a smile like that. Cute!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0950_zpsdaa1fda0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0950_zpsdaa1fda0.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Onto the next fabulous doll. This is <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Dance Magic Barbie.</i></u></span> The cool thing is I have her!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0960_zpsd5b755f1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0960_zpsd5b755f1.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I believe that she has been taken out of the box but not played with all. All the accessories are still attached to the cardboard and her hair is still rather curly!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's a very peculiar place for the fan.....</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0961_zpsa449b340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0961_zpsa449b340.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At first I thought it was attached to her dress. But no, it is attached to her HAIR. Now I know she really hasn't been played with!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0962_zps927da6d0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0962_zps927da6d0.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now if any of you have Dance Magic Barbie (and has ended up storing her for years like this person and myself have) then you know that the fabric of this dress gets molded to the position the dress is in. So here is another question, do any of you have any ideas of how to get this fabric to lay down? I just can't get it to cooperate!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I love the curly hair. My Dance Magic Barbie's hair has been brushed...and brushed...and brushed...</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0963_zps25b1ed9b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0963_zps25b1ed9b.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here she is with what is called the "Hot Disco" outfit.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0964_zps1b5810fa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0964_zps1b5810fa.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her hair will take some more work. I might pick through it to get it to lay down better. I have this fear that I will brush out all the curls. It looks okay from the front, I might just leave it ;)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0965_zps5a69725d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0965_zps5a69725d.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to leave all her accessories attached to the cardboard backing for right now. Since I have all of her accessories deboxed already with my other doll. :) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So that is it for post 1 of the deboxed dolls. Next time I will have THREE dolls to post that I deboxed! They are the most fun of all!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you can, please let me know if you have any remedies for the questions I posted. Thanks friends!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-80746174417179309882014-05-04T17:07:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.853-07:00New to the Party - boxed version<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Barbie Friends!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A couple of weekends ago, I received this box from my parents. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0940_zpsbe07bb96.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0940_zpsbe07bb96.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbie goodies!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After I brought the box home I went through all the dolls in this box. Some had been deboxed then put back in the box and some had not been taken out at all. Of the ones that were still fresh in the box, some had boxes that were horribly destroyed so that played a part in which ones I fully deboxed and which ones I didn't. So one Saturday I grabbed the box, went to the living room, found a nice backdrop and went to town taking pictures. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the post of the ones I kept in the box. :) Let's get to it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First we have the most lovely <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Toothfairy Barbie.</i></u></span> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0942_zps7b10d0ed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0942_zps7b10d0ed.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I believe she is from 1994 (someone correct me if I'm wrong) and she is a Wal-Mart Special Edition. The style and color of her dress reminds me of another doll from my childhood.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/e9/50/67/e95067e7d4d10d2f8b3ae3346c308cb8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/e9/50/67/e95067e7d4d10d2f8b3ae3346c308cb8.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.pinterest.com</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The cutest thing about this doll is she has a little bag to put your tooth in. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0944_zps3b4bc2c8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0944_zps3b4bc2c8.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And she has that classic pretty Barbie face.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0943_zps04b4897a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0943_zps04b4897a.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This doll has solid white legs and wears molded on ballet slippers. She also comes with a comb. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next two dolls that are being kept in the box are not Barbie's at all but Barbie friends!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look at who is next!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0945_zpseaacff44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0945_zpseaacff44.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Ken as the Cowardly Lion</i></u></span> from the 1999 Wizard of Oz doll set. LOVE! I love the Wizard of Oz and have longed for the Dorothy and Glenda the Good Witch dolls. But now I have the Cowardly Lion Ken for when I do get Dorothy and Glenda!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ken's box was not bad however it was friendly so I could take deboxed pictures!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would have liked to adjust the curls a little bit however they are sewn into his mane so there is no moving them. They are also very stiff like holiday Barbie up-do's. He has his courage badge and the bow in his hair. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0946_zps02ab963e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0946_zps02ab963e.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The costume Ken wears has the paws sewn in. Cute!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0947_zps885ce452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0947_zps885ce452.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He is holding his tail and has a green crown. He also comes with a green comb. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0948_zpscbe915d3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0948_zpscbe915d3.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This doll is in really great condition and I'm lucky to have it! What a treat. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The last doll we have for today is one I have seen before but did not know too much about. We have the <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>United Colors of Benetton Kira doll.</i></u></span> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0957_zps4494d862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0957_zps4494d862.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her box is semi-distressed and has been opened but she is still connected to her cardboard so I opted to not take her out. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I didn't know too much about the United Colors of Benetton so I did a quick Wikipedia search and saw that this was a fashion label from I believe Italy. The page wasn't very informative but at least I know what it is now!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Loving Kira's yellow fuzzy jacket. And this is the Kira face that I grew up with. Love it. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0958_zpsf3375648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0958_zpsf3375648.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also took a picture of the back of the box to show the other dolls. You can't tell me that you don't love Barbie's tights! Ken has the western theme going on!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0959_zpsa3c69cce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0959_zpsa3c69cce.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Does anyone have anymore information on the United Colors of Benetton dolls? Are they super collectible? I thought I saw somewhere that they were sought after but I could be wrong. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That is all for today. The next two posts will be dedicated to the dolls that I took out of the box. And what fun it was!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So friends, do you have any of these dolls? Maybe you have the collection of the Wizard of Oz or United Colors of Benetton dolls. Let me know in the comments!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-35791451666147494922014-04-27T17:27:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.910-07:00The Barbie Hair Dye Project<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hello!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am glad to say that I am back to blogging! Been kind of crazy. I got a new PC and I had to figure out how to use it (Windows 8 is kind of difficult at first!) and then after being sick for 4 days, i'm back! *finally!*</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know last time I posted I said I would have some new dollies to show you all. I'm going to postpone that till the next post. I'm going to share with you a project that I tried today.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dying Barbie's hair. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbielea over at <a href="http://barbiebeauties.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Barbie Beauties</a> was talking about making a dolls hair brown. However a reroot would be problematic with the particular doll. She thought about dying the hair instead and I thought it would be fun to try with real hair color. So before you run out and buy a box of color, read this. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started with a cheap box of hair color. Since it was an experiment this particular color cost a whole $2.95. It did not contain ammonia so that also factored in. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0994_zps626e369c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0994_zps626e369c.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deep Rich Brown. Perfect!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I picked a doll I really didn't care much for. The one arm bent/one arm straight new body type. She will be our subject. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0993_zps73df6f24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0993_zps73df6f24.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To protect her face. I am SO sorry Barbie but it's for your own good! I also gave her hair a good brushing before the project started. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0995_zps86af96f0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0995_zps86af96f0.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then I had to BEG the hubby to take pictures for me. He wasn't happy about photographing this project but I gave him "the look". HA!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dye begins.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0996_zps9639cadc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0996_zps9639cadc.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brown color showing up. The liquid coming out of the bottle isn't brown but it doesn't take long for the color to show through. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0997_zps0a138f23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0997_zps0a138f23.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What a beautiful color!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0998_zps35c5d420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0998_zps35c5d420.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can't wait to see what it looks like finished. If it looks like this, I'm going to be happy. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0999_zps84dc1e7d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0999_zps84dc1e7d.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started at the top roots and then added more product here and there to turn every strand brown. It was a little difficult to get all the roots but it's not like I had a shortage of hair color. :) I went sparingly though and the entire dye process took about 30 minutes. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1000_zps23a6a220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1000_zps23a6a220.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I let Barbie sit in the sink only 10-12 minutes. The box said to leave color on 25 minutes. I felt with synthetic it didn't really matter but didn't want to leave it on too long. So total with the color process, dye was left on about 40 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next it said to add a little warm water to mix in the color. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1001_zps5829303c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1001_zps5829303c.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then rinse till the water runs clear. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And how did that work out? Beautiful rich brown color? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1002_zps3b65a148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_1002_zps3b65a148.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NOT. A. THING.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Color washed right out. Not even a little streak of brown color. Boo! However I did not have any trouble with the hair dye staining the vinyl of the doll. Everything washed right off with ease. Barbie does have some nice soft hair from the conditioner from the box! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So human hair dye does not work on synthetic. I'm not sure if letting it sit for hours would help but the house was starting to smell so I figured just throwing the bottle out would be a good idea. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barbielea read that RIT dye or even acrylic paint works with doll hair. I do have tan acrylic paint but not sure how that would work! Wouldn't it make the hair hard when it dries?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So friends, anyone try the dye experience? Let me know in the comments! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I promise, the next post will be my newcomers!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until then!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-3556597221940542512014-04-15T17:07:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.922-07:00Barbie Shelf Woes and Collection ShowcaseSo last week I walked in and found a rather unusual sight.<br /><br />My Barbie shelf is in my office and sits about about a foot from the door jamb. It's really hard to run into it actually because it's not that deep and doesn't stick out in the room too much. But I'm telling you. There is NO way all this could have happened without someone running into it. I'm thinking either the hubby or I were sleepwalking (which I have been known to do in the past) or an earthquake.<br /><br />Total Barbie dogpile!<br /><br />At the edge of the shelf on the very end I have Splash n' Color Kira. Next to her (moving toward the inside of the shelf) is my Really Rosy Kayla. The only thing I can think of is that Kayla fell over knocking down Kira then tumbling to the bottom below where I have Stacy, and my Easter Bunny Fun Barbie. Stacy must have been knocked off balance at the very end. I have had the Kayla in the same spot for over 2 years. Wonder why she just NOW decided to fall over!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_101847_zps2a1202bc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_101847_zps2a1202bc.jpg" height="295" width="400" /></a></div><br />Leaning Tower of Barbies. This however is nothing new but for some reason ALL of them seemed to be tipped over rather than just one or two. I have no idea how to get them to keep upright. They don't have shoes on, you'd think their vinyl feet would be just "sticky" enough to keep them planted. Guess not!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102107_zps0bc41980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102107_zps0bc41980.jpg" height="640" width="472" /></a></div><br />Then when I thought it couldn't get any worse, I look up to the top shelf to see Superstar Ken has taken a tumble backwards. Good thing Barbie was holding onto him!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102220_zpsfbf94207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102220_zpsfbf94207.jpg" height="640" width="472" /></a></div><br />Luckily all Barbies came away without a scratch. What a sight though! See what I mean? Someone must have bumped into it in the night (or an earthquake.)<br /><br />All are back in their spots and upright now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102309_zps76e0ba76.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102309_zps76e0ba76.jpg" height="640" width="472" /></a></div><br />And I did have to share this display as well. To the left of the shelf is a TV stand where I have the most beautiful Fashion Photo PJ with my collection of vintage Barbie Hallmark ornaments. LOVE.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102633_zpsfae55212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_20140405_102633_zpsfae55212.jpg" height="295" width="400" /></a></div><br />The little white box to PJ's left is a Barbie and Ken wedding day ornament set. I have the single blonde ponytail doll ornament in front and in the box is a beautiful brunette ponytail ornament along with Ken.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3MjQ=/z/JD0AAOxyLm9TCUxy/$_57.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3MjQ=/z/JD0AAOxyLm9TCUxy/$_57.JPG" height="400" width="282" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.ebay.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So readers, show me your awesome dolly displays! I would love to see them. Mine is by no means the best or most organized that's for sure. But it was the only shelf I had at the time so I will make do. But when I build my new house I will have an entire office dedicated to my awesome collection! Can't wait! But yes, post pics in the comments!<br /><br />Now the collection showcase. There was one more doll featured in my Barbie vacation photo shoot that has not been featured on the blog. She is...<br /><br />The <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>2005 Beach Fun Barbie!</i></u></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0909_zpsb8ef0f25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0909_zpsb8ef0f25.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Not really a whole lot to this doll. I got her about the time I started this blog. She was in nice condition so I kept her on my shelf. The perfect braid in her hair and the still "on" toenail polish tells me she was not played with a whole lot.<br /><br />And loving the cute little tankini! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0910_zpsc36cd45b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0910_zpsc36cd45b.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />This doll does not come with a whole lot of accessories. A pair of sunglasses, a lace cover-up and a bottle of suntan lotion (all pieces I do not have.)<br /><br />In addition to Barbie there were Summer, Lea, and Christie. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yrPh4D4vJZ0/TxVmfN_NQQI/AAAAAAAAASg/d0QedTX4KY0/s1600/Summer%252C+Lea%252C+Barbie%252C+Christie+Beach+Fun+2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yrPh4D4vJZ0/TxVmfN_NQQI/AAAAAAAAASg/d0QedTX4KY0/s1600/Summer%252C+Lea%252C+Barbie%252C+Christie+Beach+Fun+2005.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kensuperstar.blogspot.com</td></tr></tbody></table>And dudes Steven, Blaine, and Ken.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7XP9t_Htt8M/TxVm4v3dIhI/AAAAAAAAASo/9MUx3nRVmyc/s1600/Steven%252C+Blaine%252C+Ken+Beach+Fun+2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7XP9t_Htt8M/TxVm4v3dIhI/AAAAAAAAASo/9MUx3nRVmyc/s1600/Steven%252C+Blaine%252C+Ken+Beach+Fun+2005.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kensuperstar.blogspot.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Do you have any of the Beach Fun collection? Let me know!<br /><br />I am ashamed to say that I have NOT been working on the Benny doll project. I guess i'm feeling a little uninspired right now! But I have been working on knitting a scarf that I started 9 years ago. (Yeah, I know...... I just get inspired NOW to finish it??) So needless to say if I continue to be inspired to knit I will have it done just in time to look at it for a few months until winter rolls around again. ha!<br /><br />Next time I post I will be featuring some fun dollies I hope you will all enjoy. Until then!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-55563213150722567572014-04-09T17:35:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.979-07:00A Little Prelude to Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Greetings friends!<br /><br />I'm glad you all enjoyed Barbie's Vacation Pictures. You were right about Glitter Hair Barbie being the one not featured on my blog yet. There is one more doll that I will feature but that will be my next post. I have a very special post for you today.<br /><br />I love Easter. Do you? I love that spring is in the air, I'm a Christian so I am blessed that we have a God who loves us and I can't resist Cadbury mini eggs and jelly beans. Any one else obsessed with those two candies as much as I am? :)<br /><br />But keeping in the theme of Easter, Avon put out two Barbie "eggs" which I have treasured over the years. I present to you the Countess of Rubies and the Empress of Emeralds.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0892_zps29e26701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0892_zps29e26701.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Barbie Resin Eggs. I know, you're dying to know what they look like. But first, a little history.<br /><br />You know my mom sold Avon (still does!) and she picked up these special treasures that Avon sold relating to Barbie. These are so so cool. Unfortunately these were the only two of the set. How cool would it have been to have, oh, the Dutchess of Diamonds or the Princess of Pearls?<br /><br />But I am lucky to have these two.<br /><br />We start with the first in the series, the Empress of Emeralds.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0900_zps8f92fe3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0900_zps8f92fe3b.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />That's a very pretty egg. Lots of detail.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0901_zps0e62de7b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0901_zps0e62de7b.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Top down.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0902_zpsf386a6a6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0902_zpsf386a6a6.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />And our little egg opens up to show Barbie!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0903_zps637301ae.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0903_zps637301ae.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Love that gown! Don't you just love this?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0904_zps6664b078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0904_zps6664b078.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />And of course, the back is awesome too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0905_zps6674f251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0905_zps6674f251.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />So much detail and it looks perfect! Did anyone notice a little key on the bottom of the egg? Yes, these eggs are also little music boxes. Barbie spins around as the music plays.<br /><br />Here is the excerpt from the back of the box.<br /><br />"I am the Empress of Emeralds and the gift I bestow is the splendor inside the emerald's glow."<br /><br />"From this shimmering egg of resin, set upon a golden stand, beautiful Empress of Emeralds Barbie proclaims her royal heritage. Bejeweled with exquisitely sculpted tiara, necklace and earrings, and wearing a long fitted emerald evening gown and matching floor length wrap, her beauty and regal bearing captivate all who see her. Gently wind the key at the egg's bottom and she will twirl round and round as 'Minuet by Mozart' plays."<br /><br />Now I present the Countess of Rubies.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0893_zps268c89d6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0893_zps268c89d6.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Does this one remind you of a little stagecoach? How cute!<br /><br />A little more detail went in to this egg. But no more pretty than the last.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0894_zpsbbe23d58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0894_zpsbbe23d58.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />The top is awesome too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0895_zps2891277f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0895_zps2891277f.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />This one opens up a little different. Two doors open to reveal Barbie!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0896_zps46dfac2e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0896_zps46dfac2e.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />This dress is just as pretty as the last.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0898_zpscdb55135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0898_zpscdb55135.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />You can see how much detail went into creating these beautiful keepsakes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0897_zps2b3165bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0897_zps2b3165bb.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />The back.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0899_zps38c0ca59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0899_zps38c0ca59.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />So pretty.<br /><br />Here is the write up from the back of the box.<br /><br />"I am the Countess of Rubies, precious and rare; a deep red brilliance is the gift that I share."<br /><br />"From this shimmering egg of resin, set upon a golden stand, beautiful Countess of Rubies Barbie proclaims her place as the second addition to the sumptuous court of the Royal Jewels Collection. She is resplendent with sparkling ruby-hued accents adorning her sculpted tiara, necklace and earrings. Her majestic splendor is reflected in a regal, ruby red gown. A matching stole lends an air of sophisticated elegance and completes her ensemble. Gently wind the key at the egg's bottom and she will twirl round and round as 'Swan Lake' plays."<br /><br />I want to know who does these write-ups. Using words such as "resplendent" and "sumptuous" is just cool. (Not going to lie, I looked them up on dictionary.com)<br /><br />The two eggs together. Empress and Countess, Emeralds and Rubies.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0907_zpsf8413146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0907_zpsf8413146.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Beautiful Brunette Barbies.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0908_zps16e1c3d0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0908_zps16e1c3d0.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Unfortunately I don't have a place to display these beautiful pieces of art. I will someday when I have an entire office dedicated to my dolls!<br /><br />It's been such a long time since I have had these out of their protective boxes. I love them now just as much as I did when I first got them.<br /><br />Friends, what do you think of these Barbie eggs? Do any of you have them? Let me know in the comments!<br /><br />Next post coming soon. Until next time!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-39943318817746708062014-04-04T18:25:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:51.990-07:00February Fools?Hi Friends,<br /><br />I had thought about this post for April Fool's day but already had my Glitter Hair Barbie post all ready on the docket. (Do you all love her as much as I do? Isnt' she fabulous....) Anyway, today's topic will be about...<br /><br />Dun Dun Dunnnnnnn<br /><br />The Barbie and Ken Breakup.<br /><br />When I heard about this back in 2004 I was like "No way. Barbie and Ken have always been a couple! What in the world!"<br /><br />She had apparently left him for Blaine, a fresh young sufer-dude from the Land Down Under.<br /><br />Here are two very interesting articles describing the breakup. One from <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2004-02-16/behind-the-barbie-ken-breakup" target="_blank">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> and the other from <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/2004/02/13/barbie-and-ken-it-over/" target="_blank">Fox News</a>.<br /><br />Now there were a lot of theories going around about why the couple split. I think the most surprising one was that Ken was gay. Others were things such as Ken didn't like playing second-fiddle to Barbie and that they were just tired of each other.<br /><br />Funny that this happened the day before valentines day? Any ladies or men out there been dumped on or just before valentines day? It SUCKS. However there was no dumping here, apparently it was an amicable split and both chose to go their separate ways.<br /><br />A while later we were confronted with this.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nerdlike.com/wp-content/uploads/barbie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://nerdlike.com/wp-content/uploads/barbie.jpg" height="260" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.nerdlife.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nycprgirls.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/KEN1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://nycprgirls.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/KEN1.jpg" height="400" width="238" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.nycprgirls.com</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://likeable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/together.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://likeable.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/together.jpg" height="191" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.likeable.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Okay...wait...what??<br /><br />Because I was out of the dolly scene for a while back then I never heard that they got back together or released this "She said Yes" gift set.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEH-P-qrslVjLlRbR09I1hF4hmBLw23zRwPVcneLCrBPHC3gc8YoeSBmICZZ0mZis5WgMTbLUS2uM_WDH73tuks_0FkSUhpwyoe1FWHJ_3zNKg0hZzTFy1BIgqdpbcBAfbiXN9MY0g40g/s1600/Barbie+and+Ken+%25245+Couple+%2528Pkg2%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEH-P-qrslVjLlRbR09I1hF4hmBLw23zRwPVcneLCrBPHC3gc8YoeSBmICZZ0mZis5WgMTbLUS2uM_WDH73tuks_0FkSUhpwyoe1FWHJ_3zNKg0hZzTFy1BIgqdpbcBAfbiXN9MY0g40g/s1600/Barbie+and+Ken+%25245+Couple+%2528Pkg2%2529.jpg" height="640" width="522" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">barbieobsession.blogspot.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table>And this set was ONLY $5! Why did I not see this back then?<br /><br />So Barbie and Ken got back together, she wears a black and white swimsuit that tries to match her original suit and all is happy.<br /><br />So why all the hub-bub with the breakup? I think it was marketing tactics by Mattel. Trying to put Barbie back in the spotlight. Any of you have the same theory?<br /><br />And do any of you have the special "She said Yes" gift set? I think it's cute to be honest. I know some collectors were disappointed that it was not a "quality" gift set (as in there were some doll imperfections) but for $5, that's what you get. And anyone have the Blaine doll? I have never seen one. <br /><br />So readers what do you think? Tell me in the comments!<br /><br />Until next time!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-75641197310919981542014-04-01T07:30:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:52.047-07:00Collection Showcase: Glitter Hair BarbieI'm back! I had a great vacation and honestly, not yet ready to go back to reality. But vacation has to end sometime right? (Unfortunately.)<br /><br />Last post we saw some photos of the Barbie's vacation to Hawaii. There are two dolls that I have not featured yet on this blog. One of them will be featured today!<br /><br />A doll from my childhood collection. The most fabulous <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Glitter Hair Barbie</i></u></span>. And she loves the sun for sure!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics011_zpsc953b69b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics011_zpsc953b69b.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />As cute as this dress is (loving the glitter skirt!) the picture on the top is a representation of a logo that we don't see anymore.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kookykitsch.com/Portals/0/productimages/9457_3118d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://kookykitsch.com/Portals/0/productimages/9457_3118d.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.kookykitsch.com</td></tr></tbody></table>LA Looks Styling Gel! Do they even sell this anymore? So contrary to what some might think, she is actually Glitter Hair Barbie not LA Looks Barbie. But the fun part of this doll is she actually came with her own bottle of LA Looks Glitter Gel to use for styling her hair. I put streaks down her hair which are barley visible anymore but I tried to photograph anyway.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics012_zps571d1c25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics012_zps571d1c25.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Then I never used it again because I was meticulous with my dolls! (And it was never ever okay to use it up, haha, can't believe I was like that!)<br /><br />I love palm trees. I've always been fascinated with them. Which makes me especially fond of her awesome earrings!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics014_zps36e34836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics014_zps36e34836.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />And even though she is wearing a dress, she comes with pink sneakers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics013_zpsea5fa47d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics013_zpsea5fa47d.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Glitter Hair Barbie came with 3 different dolls. All named "Barbie" yet they have different hair colors.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bangersandnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20450044_1205596262_IMG_1511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bangersandnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/20450044_1205596262_IMG_1511.jpg" height="326" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.bangersandnash.com</td></tr></tbody></table>A blonde, brunette, and redhead. You might recall last year I scored the redhead at the thrift store. You can check out the post <a href="http://mybarbieblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/thrift-store-goodies-and-clothing-fun.html" target="_blank">here!</a><br /><br />Here is Barbie and her sister posing in the warm sun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics015_zpsea393308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics015_zpsea393308.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Beautiful dolls. I actually had some fun with the redhead. When I got her I put glitter in her bangs. :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics017_zps5b1f9f61.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></div><br />Glitter Hair Barbie came with the accessories shown. Tube of glitter gel, the comb that screws onto the gel tube, and a visor. I think I'll keep the visor on for now. It's actually really cute on her!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics024_zps51f0b25c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics024_zps51f0b25c.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />And I am mistaken! Upon researching this doll the trial size of the LA Looks Gel did not come with this Barbie. It came with a Happening Hair Fashion that I cannot find a picture of. I did find a picture of the back of the box though. I can find the other three fashions but not this one. It's second from the right with the cute little half top and jeans.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/651407273_o_zpsfde1bbfe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/651407273_o_zpsfde1bbfe.jpg" height="640" width="388" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.ebay.com</td></tr></tbody></table>When I saw pictures of the other three outfits I knew I had that top with the fun stripes. <br /><br />As before, these dolls with the long hair are seriously after my heart. I was so lucky to find the redhead doll with her original length hair as some little girls love playing beauty parlor! Maybe someday I'll be able to pick up the brunette doll.<br /><br />Side note: I went to the thrift store before I went on vacation and did not find ONE doll! Sad times!<br /><br />Do any of you have Glitter Hair Barbie or these super cute Happening Hair Fashions? Let me know in the comments!<br /><br />Our other mystery doll from the Barbie Vacation will be featured soon! Also some updates from the Benny sewing project!<br /><br />Until then!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-9831502417980660882014-03-20T07:30:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:52.058-07:00Barbie Vay-Cay!It's vacation time! (Boy, do I need it!) We are on our way to the beautiful island of Hawaii where we will spend time swimming with turtles, dolphins (for real!) and visiting the awesome volcanoes and waterfalls.<br /><br />But before I leave, the Barbie's had a mini-vacation of their own! They too visited "Hawaii" and enjoyed their stay. There are some great pictures of their trip!<br /><br />Skipper enjoys her time in the sun by the water. Getting a little tan there!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics001_zpscfeb5243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics001_zpscfeb5243.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Wet 'n Wild Skipper</i></u></span> and <i><span style="color: #e06666;"><u>Wet 'n Wild Teresa</u></span></i> enjoy the sand and water playing with their new beach ball.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics002_zps0a72de8c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics002_zps0a72de8c.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><i><u>Sun Sensations Jazzie</u></i></span> loves laying on the warm sand.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics003_zps47181757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics003_zps47181757.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Glitter Hair Barbie</i></u></span>, <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Splash 'n Color Kira</i></u></span>, and <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Cali Girl Christie</i></u></span> have some fun girl talk on the beach during sunset. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics004_zps97c4db03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics004_zps97c4db03.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Princess Merliah</i></u></span> never turns down an invitation to explore under the water and visit her deep sea friends!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics005_zps9fc207e7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics005_zps9fc207e7.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Beach Fun Barbie</i></u></span> and <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Palm Beach Teresa</i></u></span> never miss a day of sunbathing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics006_zps8c7e9c83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics006_zps8c7e9c83.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Generation Girl Tori</i></u></span> and Barbie (wearing <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>"Casual Wear Fashions"</i></u></span>) love cruising around the island checking out the great waterfalls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics007_zpsf2a0f950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics007_zpsf2a0f950.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Original <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Twist 'n Turn Barbie</i></u></span> waves to a surfer dude.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics008_zps345f4bf7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics008_zps345f4bf7.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Glitter Hair Barbie</i></u></span> loves the beautiful sunsets and enjoys this one on her last night in the islands.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics010_zpsba8ae00e.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></div><br />There are two dolls who went on vacation that have not been featured on this blog before. Know who they are? One will be featured when I get back the 1st of April and the other one shortly after that.<br /><br />So until then! Have fun and I'll be seeing you April 1st!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-28851697890279508642014-03-17T20:32:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:52.160-07:00Liebster Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Hello Friends!<br /><br />I have a surprise post for you all today!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://barbiebeauties.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/20140315-192527.jpg?w=490" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://barbiebeauties.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/20140315-192527.jpg?w=490" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br />I was given the "Liebster Award!" Woohoo! This is a chance where I get to answer questions given to me by the fabulous barbielea of <a href="http://barbiebeauties.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Barbie Beauties.</a> And really, if you have not checked out her site yet, go do it now. She has some amazing dolls and is the best doll photographer I have ever seen. Seriously not kidding! So thank you barbielea for giving me the Liebster Award and here are my answers to your questions.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><h3>1. Do you have a “go-to” doll – if I said the word “doll” to you, which of your dolls would you picture? </h3><br /><br />This would be my 1989 Wet 'n Wild Teresa doll. She has a beautiful Steffie head mold and was one of the first dolls that I ever got. She has been dressed in seriously EVERY outfit I had growing up. She was the ultimate best doll.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9054_zps5ee5b0c2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9054_zps5ee5b0c2.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h3>2. Doll people tend to be crafty. What was your last non-doll craft project?</h3><h3> </h3>My beach ball painting project! In the March 2014 archives of this blog, I posted a little bit about the project. But this project had a little to do with dolls. For my truly truly last non-doll craft project, I made a charm bracelet of props from one of my favorite video games, Zelda. You can check out the pictures on my flickr page <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/82343929@N08/sets/72157630876384466/">here!</a> They were entirely sculped by hand using FIMO clay, painted with acrylic and then coated with an acrylic gloss glaze. It was my project while I was unemployed. It sure ate up a lot of time!<br /><br /><h3> 3. Are you a pet person? Do you have a pet and if not, is there a pet you would like to have?</h3><h3> </h3>I am a pet person...to a degree. On one hand I love having a companion, on the other hand, I love not having anything to take care of or clean up after. But I would love to have a kitty...if my allergies would allow it. Unfortunately I would be miserable but I just love cats. <br /><br /><h3> 4. If you were a character from the film “The Breakfast Club”, which one would you be?</h3><h3> </h3>Great movie. And this is a tough question! I think I am more like Brian "Brain" Johnson. I was typically considered a brain when I was in school and if I were in the same situation with the other members of the cast, they would choose me to write the essay. Also, he had some of the same problems that I went through when I was in high school. But this is a movie that someone can relate to in some way I think. That's what makes it such a great movie. And gotta love that 80's music!<br /><br /><h3> 5. How do you feel about Ever After High?</h3><h3> </h3>I was indifferent when they first came out. But when I saw the Ashlynn Ella and Hunter Huntsman gift set, I was in love. (And just like Monster High, you just gotta love the shoes!) I do not have any yet but would probably like to pickup the originals someday. However here in the states they are about $20 or more each. And since I just made a VERY large purchase (a lot for our new house) these dolls will have to be put on hold.<br /><br /><h3> 6. If you got offered a chance to go work in the toy industry in some capacity, would you take it?</h3><h3> </h3>Probably not. I'm a business girl, I have a masters degree in business administration so if I got a job doing behind-the-scenes work such as finance or running an office (and pays well) then I'm in! I'm not the best when it comes to being creative so I would leave that task up to the professionals. <br /><br /><h3> 7. What would you rather be, Country Bumpkin or City Slicker?</h3><h3> </h3>Honestly, I am the best of both worlds and was serious Country Bumpkin growing up. I would roll around in the dirt, bait my own hooks when I went fishing (and cleaned my own fish!), rode my bike, mowed the lawn, total country!<br /><br />Now, most likely City Slicker. I don't have a problem getting dirty but I love clothes, makeup, and shoes too much to be a Country Bumpkin. :)<br /><br /><h3> 8. Model Muse or Fashionista?</h3><h3> </h3>Would have to be the Fashionista. I just love all the ways you can pose them! I didn't care that much when I was little but now for displaying on my shelf, there is just something about having fully posable arms and legs that makes them look a little more natural. <br /><br /><h3> 9. Do you talk to casual acquaintances about your hobby – is it something you would happily mention the first or second time you met somebody?</h3><h3> </h3>Funny that I was asked this! I would only mention it if it came up in conversation. For instance: Wednesday nights I teach aqua aerobics at the local pool. I came in one night and none of the male lifeguards knew my name. One guy spoke up "I'm sorry if this is offensive but the first time I saw you I thought 'Barbie.' " (I have long blonde hair which is why he probably came up with that correlation.) I immediately started laughing and told him I do collect Barbie so that wasn't too far off. They were amazed but not too weirded out about it.<br /><br />I usually hold off on talking about the doll collecting. Some people think it's juvenile and I know I would get weird looks when talking about it! (Hubby gives me weird looks all the time when I talk to him about dolls. :) That's what makes the internet so great. I have found many other collectors who share the same passion I do. And have way larger and better collections than I do as well. I love seeing what others have in their collections and what treasures they have found through the years. <br /><br /><h3> 10. What’s your favourite thing about collecting?</h3><h3> </h3>My most favorite thing about collecting. I have to pick two. First is finding that precious doll at a thrift store or garage sale, taking them home and giving them a makeover! I have not yet tried a reroot or rebody but I have many that are eagerly awating new limbs or heads. I have tons of super cute outfits to dress them in too. I love making them gorgeous again!<br /><br />And then it would have to be remembering those memories from my childhood. When I pick up a doll that I had when I was a child, I remember some of the times I played with that doll. For instance, I remember all the fun I had with Paint and Dazzle Teresa (and how cool her outfit was because I designed it myself!) Also my brother used to come play with me and he would bring the action figures. Usually his Ghostbusters were saving the Barbies from the ghosts we would put up around my playsets. Fun times those were!<br /><br /><h3> 11. If you had to pick one meal that you would have to eat forever from now on, what would it be?</h3><h3> </h3>Pizza. You have all your food groups, you can eat it hot or cold, and have a multitude of different things you can put on or take off. Plus, I just love pizza and am always craving it!<br /><br />And if there is something else you want to know, feel free to ask! I'm usually an open book when it comes to talking about my dolls and/or collecting.<br /><br />Thanks again barbielea! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-76514715719497862812014-03-16T11:19:00.000-07:002014-08-18T06:01:52.171-07:00Pretty Treasures for BarbieGreetings!<br /><br />Sorry again for the lack of posts! I've been gearing up for vacation so it's been super busy! But today I bring you a new post and there will be one most post before I go on vacation for over a week. Then another new post right after I get back. Today is the day to get them all ready for your viewing pleasure!<br /><br />First, I was looking through a box for accessories for one of my dolls and I came across this small package.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics027_zps68166587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics027_zps68166587.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />My mom sold Avon (still does!) and in the past, Avon came out with a great line of dolls and accessories. I found this under the Christmas tree one year when I was a kid.<br /><br />Of course, because I was meticulous with all my dolls and accessories, it never ever came out of the package. (I still wonder why I was <i>THAT</i> meticulous.)<br /><br />Let's see what these pretty treasure are!<br /><br />Wedding treasures!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics028_zpsc6e0ac4b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics028_zpsc6e0ac4b.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Upon further inspection it looks like we have obviously a wedding cake, gift package and some silver stuff.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics029_zps049bfc4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics029_zps049bfc4a.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />When I looked closer at this tiny silver package wrapped very tight with bubble wrap, I decided here and now I was not going to open it. It contains a drink pitcher, cups and very teeny tiny silverware.<br /><br />Now I love accessories. LOVE LOVE LOVE accessories and the smaller they are the better! But because I do not have a place to display this beautiful wedding flatware set, they will stay in their safe little bag.<br /><br />But I did find a picture on the web of what is inside this bag.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/yRMAAOxydlFSy1Fu/$_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/yRMAAOxydlFSy1Fu/$_3.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.ebay.com</td></tr></tbody></table>See? tiny! A cake server, forks, lace napkins with rings, a pitcher and four cups. Adorable!<br /><br />But I do have a hankering to take the cake out of the bag! It comes in two halves which fit together snug. These will not be coming apart again. They are stuck for good! (And the table is one of those plastic pieces that come in a pizza box. They make great Barbie tables!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics030_zpsc5e5745f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics030_zpsc5e5745f.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />And unfortunately I did not get a picture of my beautiful winter bride with her cake. But this is the doll who will be proudly displaying the cake.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PJBride_zps3d2527e2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PJBride_zps3d2527e2.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />I was looking closely to the Barbie and Ken picture on the top of the cake and can't make out her dress. I don't know if they just use a Barbie that has been placed on the market or if they have stock photos of dolls to use on things like this but I can't place the dress. Anyone see it close enough to tell?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics031_zpscbb4cd41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics031_zpscbb4cd41.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Looks kind of like this FA dress doesn't it? <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MIB-VINTAGE-BARBIE-FASHION-AVENUE-WEDDING-GOWN-FOR-SILKSTONE-BARBIE-OR-OTHER-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/bEEAAOxy4t1SiQGE/$_57.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MIB-VINTAGE-BARBIE-FASHION-AVENUE-WEDDING-GOWN-FOR-SILKSTONE-BARBIE-OR-OTHER-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/bEEAAOxy4t1SiQGE/$_57.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.ebay.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Also in the bag with the cake was the gift and two plates.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics032_zps6011b54c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/BeachBarbiePics032_zps6011b54c.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />When looking on the web for pictures of these Pretty Treasures for Barbie by Avon, I saw that there were other Pretty Treasures that were not sold by Avon. Do you have any Pretty Treasures for Barbie and her friends? Or any other tiny accessories in general that you just love? Let me know in the comments!<br /><br />There will be one more post this week before I head out for vacation. I'll publish it Thursday before I leave. Stay tuned! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-29069831569017964842014-03-05T17:58:00.000-08:002014-08-18T06:01:52.250-07:00A Super Cool NewcomerGreetings!<br /><br />Whenever I am at my local Wal-Mart (or Target, or Fred Meyer, or wherever) I take a cruise down the Barbie aisle. I usually don't see many new dolls which is unfortunate. But my eye caught the clearance table where I saw a ton of these.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.toysrus.com.au/www/732/files/mega-bloks-barbie-build-n-style-fashion-boutique1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.toysrus.com.au/www/732/files/mega-bloks-barbie-build-n-style-fashion-boutique1.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.toysrus.com</td></tr></tbody></table>I also saw a ton of the little packages with dolls and accessories. I guess they weren't that popular.<br /><br />As I was walking away from the table to continue my shopping, a box caught my eye.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie002_zps0082b0f7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie002_zps0082b0f7.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Of course at that price she just HAD to come home with me. :)<br /><br />Pilot Barbie is special because my husband is a pilot. We have lots of airplane memorabilia around our house so this will be memorabilia for my Barbie room.<br /><br />She is adorable.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie003_zpsff3ccfe0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie003_zpsff3ccfe0.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />She even has the cutest little passport.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie004_zpsbbfb41e7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie004_zpsbbfb41e7.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />And because I had a crappy day at work, you know what I am going to do? I'm going to take her out of the box! I can't remember the last time I opened a doll so this is going to be fun.<br /><br />The cutest diorama. Definitely going to keep her with this. It's so cute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie006_zps7d470806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie006_zps7d470806.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />I like how the hair is rubber banded in. It doesn't create imprints.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie007_zps965502eb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie007_zps965502eb.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />As I took extra care cutting off the rubber bands from her hands and legs, I come to find that her head is stuck to the plastic piece that the hat was banded to.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie008_zpsad00907d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie008_zpsad00907d.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. Why does Mattel feel the need to hang tag Barbie's HEAD to the box? I can't tell you how many times i've tried to brush hair from a doll I got at the thrift store only to have the brush get stuck on the hang tag. Anyone else completely annoyed with this?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie009_zps8f71463d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie009_zps8f71463d.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />It's very hard to cut them off as they are so close to her head. Even here with the plastic guarding the hair it was still a challenge. Then I had to cut them shorter and try ever so hard not to cut hair along with it. But it's off and her hair is beautiful and shiny. Gotta love the new doll hair. :)<br /><br />She's cute! A little pilot shirt with navy pants and silver boots. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie010_zpsc2240019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie010_zpsc2240019.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />I think a jacket would have been a little more pilot-ish but this shirt definitely fits with Barbie.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie011_zps30a9ac44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie011_zps30a9ac44.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Okay, the moment you've been waiting for! It's so hard to know how a doll moves when they are stuck in a box. I am pleased to announce that she has articulated knees. Wish her elbows were articulated as well but I am satisfied with the knees. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie012_zpsc0e25229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie012_zpsc0e25229.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Her luggage has a wrist hold but doesn't sit very well in the front.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie013_zps15aece69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie013_zps15aece69.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />It works when drug behind her though. And it does open!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie014_zps485ee426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie014_zps485ee426.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Oh! I almost forgot! Her hat. Very pleased that it stays on her head!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie017_zps3c83159c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie017_zps3c83159c.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Her head does not require any special tilt to keep it on. A good design that allows it to stay put!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie019_zpsc1424589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie019_zpsc1424589.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />Another picture of the diorama. Actually I have seen a pink plane so it's not totally out of the ordinary!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie015_zpsc94ed365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie015_zpsc94ed365.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />The back of the box with other Barbie I can be..'s. Can you name them all?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie005_zps65ca1610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/PilotBarbie005_zps65ca1610.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />I have another Barbie I can be. You can check her out <a href="http://mybarbieblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/christmas-loot-2.html" target="_blank">here!</a> Like I said in that post, I love Barbie I can be... Especially with being a pilot. The airline pilot industry was entirely dominated by men but I think it's great that women have found their way in as well (rather than just being a stewardess). I know many women who have gone to become successful pilots. One of my friends was even a helicopter pilot in the Coast Guard. Girls can do anything if they set their mind to it!<br /><br />And I do also want to add that I have seen men be successful stewards as well. It goes both ways!<br /><br />Do you have Barbie I can be a Pilot? What do you think of her? Let me know in the comments!<br /><br />Until next time!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528261607616499934.post-84305066054457263032014-02-26T17:37:00.000-08:002014-08-18T06:01:52.261-07:00Collection Showcase (and a finished product!)Hello there!<br /><br />Thank you all for being patient with me as I deal with that thing we call "life." Between family and friends and work...I have been busy!<br /><br />First and foremost, the Beach Ball painting project is DONE!<br /><br />I love it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0120_zpsa31da172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0120_zpsa31da172.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />There are a few things I would have done differently. You'll notice that the dark blue panel is way larger than the other ones. It's the first one I did and that was the size I was going for but for some reason, it didn't work out that way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0124_zps08f660e8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0124_zps08f660e8.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Also, I wanted to keep original beach ball colors (blue, yellow, white, red.) But because I had so many panels, I needed to use all the colors I had (light green, glitter green)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0123_zps502b4c04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0123_zps502b4c04.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><br />Overall, I think it turned out great! It will be the perfect addition to my Barbie beach scene. (And once I go to Hawaii I can grab more sand for that setup.) Maybe by then I will be the proud new owner of a Barbie pool! I'm still looking around for one!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0122_zps50977a4d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0122_zps50977a4d.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></div><br />And now that this project is done, I can again fixate on the "Benny" doll project. Yay! Can't wait to get him finished. <br /><br />And today I wanted to post a doll from my childhood collection. At the beginning I mentioned family. My husbands cousin, wife, and children came over last weekend. (Would that make their kids my 2nd cousins?) Two adorable little girls, 7 and 11. We went into my Barbie room to pick out a Disney movie and of course, their eyes were glued right to the Barbie shelves.<br /><br />The littlest proclaimed: "You even have one in a wheelchair!" (Becky)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9214_zps6f759438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_9214_zps6f759438.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />The older girl: It looks like she is wearing Pajamas! (Funky in Philly Fashion Avenue)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgqKghsON_07xvRb4eXUEhBaHfBERne8iT9vcPtzqpMnl6R06vNr_nTbZ5TV-uuyGSDYCQgpOeDZPUohnP-PCGVCUkTaUu-1GWaZOFFIc2npWvXSHEuA5BYLW8P0m6dT0jqsE9tLepD5L/s512/IMG_7654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgqKghsON_07xvRb4eXUEhBaHfBERne8iT9vcPtzqpMnl6R06vNr_nTbZ5TV-uuyGSDYCQgpOeDZPUohnP-PCGVCUkTaUu-1GWaZOFFIc2npWvXSHEuA5BYLW8P0m6dT0jqsE9tLepD5L/s512/IMG_7654.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />Both: Which one has the shortest hair? (They voted this one which is probably true.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_8470_zps52446497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/IMG_8470_zps52446497.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />Both: Which one has the longest hair?<br /><br />Which brings me to my Collection Showcase. Both their eyes fixated on this doll.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0125_zps436995f9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0125_zps436995f9.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />The super fabulous <span style="color: #e06666;"><u><i>Totally Hair Barbie.</i></u></span> I got this doll brand new when I was a kid and she is one of my top 5 favorite dolls of all time. <br /><br />Now she by no means has the longest hair of any doll I have (That would be Jewel Hair Mermaid Teresa) but because she is positioned at the end of my shelf, they saw the hair and immediately voted this one to be the longest. And of course, had to touch it as well. Because, this long hair just begs to be touched right?<br /><br />I never ever ever brushed her hair. I never wanted the crimps to fade or for it to frizz. So she always had the perfect hair with a light pick here and there and is still as perfect as the day I got her.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0128_zps0ce17c7a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0128_zps0ce17c7a.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />She always had the same bangs because I used to style mine like that believe it or not! Don't you love the sweet face?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0126_zps14ef81e1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0126_zps14ef81e1.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />The cool thing you received with this doll is your very own bottle of Dep styling gel for you and Barbie!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0127_zpsdf82328a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/forestminuet1/DSC_0127_zpsdf82328a.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><br />She also came with some different colored rubber bands, and another couple of hair accessories which is in one of my boxes somewhere. I'll post them when I can dig them out. I remember one is a long pink piece of fabric with a wire in it with some ribbon curls on the end. So super cute.<br /><br />Look, I found a picture of it on google!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_785897670" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSUvkPsdRGYdH4v3BvCF9FbUpwIjLinhWS6rXr7sw8c4eNwKILCZFubrJbtHVmfEcYL4rIWaf9tZtiGnVWhvV0QRNS51XXqZo8pEHcP9r7CVpqTMwbhGOuw9SP9PdUG0gyv1q5n_vlr5b/s640/6.jpg" height="400" width="351" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">katesnyder.blogspot.com</td></tr></tbody></table>I love her. She is so beautiful. And you can't say no to that mod print mini dress!<br /><br />So friends, do you have Totally Hair Barbie? Do you love her as much as I do? Let me know in the comments!<br /><br />I am hoping to have more of the Benny sewing project up soon. We'll see how the days go!<br /><br />Until then!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744315096054553840noreply@blogger.com