Fashion Dolls 101

For more than sixty years, the Barbie brand has done far more than sell dolls. Through television commercials, toy packaging, catalogs, movies, and massive global marketing campaigns, Barbie slogans have reflected changing ideas about fashion, femininity, careers, confidence, empowerment, and imagination across multiple generations.  From the glamorous optimism of the 1960s to the empowerment messaging of the modern era, Barbie’s advertising evolved alongside American culture itself.  Some slogans focused on beauty and style. Others encouraged girls to dream bigger, aim higher, and imagine limitless possibilities. Together, they created a surprisingly fascinating timeline of changing cultural values — all wrapped in bright pink branding and perfectly accessorized marketing. In this second installment of our ongoing Barbie slogan retrospective, we move from the late 1990s into the present day, exploring Barbie’s millennial reinvention, her shift toward inclusivity and career-f...

  The new Barbie Movie is out in theaters and the media has been raving about it. What’s not to love? Well, apparently a lot.  Why Some People Hated the New Barbie Movie Even a week or two before the release of the movie people were saying things like this post on Facebook: “How many people think that the Barbie movie is a waste of film?” Once the movie came out, while the mainstream media and the usual suspects in the Hollywood critics chorus chanted the same praise phrases, a few critical thinkers disagreed— a lot.  Both Elon Musk and Ben Shapiro pointed to the heavy-handed use of the word “patriarchy” throughout the movie.  Musk Tweeted , “If you take a shot every time Barbie says the word ‘patriarchy,' you will pass out before the movie ends.” And political pundit Ben Shapiro, also points to the ubiquiitous use of the word "patriarchy" in what is perportedly a film for children, as well as several adult-themed, even vulgar humor moments in the film. He took to so...

~ Will BARBIE Live Up to the Hype? ~   How many people are planning to see the new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling? It's opening weekend this weekend!  I will confess, I haven’t made plans to seen the film yet. Chalk that up to a very busy schedule, not to lack of interest.   I am wondering what my readers think about the movie. I am seeing some negative posts calling the movie "a waste of film." among other things. Yet some people believe it will be “refreshing and innocent." One reader on the Doll Collecting Examiner Facebook page says, "I went last night with my doll club. It was really fun!" Political commentator Ben Shapiro posted a different perspective on Facebook . Michael Knowles responded to it here . If you have thoughts about the movie, please let us know your opinion in the comments below.  With stars like Will Ferrell and Michael Cera, as well as Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, I cannot imagine it being a BAD movie. Wh...

~ Why Are People So Hyped About the Barbie Movie? ~ Chances are you have heard about Greta Gerwig’s Barbie feature film  spectacular, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and slated for release July 21, 2023.  A  survey was recently conducted to find out   why people are so excited to about the upcoming Barbie movie  and the results were translated into an infographic. In the visual below, you can find out  why people would watch it,  which  other actors they are thrilled to see , whether people  know what the movie is about , and more! 💅 Y ou can find the full story  here . Related Articles: Barbie Red, White & Blue for Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4 Chelsea Is Growing Up Little Green Chelsea Merboy Doll The Changing Face of Chelsea, Barbie’s Youngest Sister   Back to Basics: New Barbie Looks Collection

It's Cyber Monday today -- the day set aside to do your holiday shopping online from the comfort of your home or office! I am hoping you will consider shopping Cyber Kathryn today for all your holiday needs! Here is my Cyber Monday Sales List for your shopping convenience. Dolls: Liv Doll Katie Tagged Christmas Green Hoodie Jacket Hood Fits Barbie Jenny Etc | eBay http://ow.ly/rno9p MGA Bratz Let's Talk Cloe 10th Anniversary Boxed Talking Doll 11 5 inch VHTF |eBay http://ow.ly/rnCDX MGA Bratz Let's Talk Cloe 10th Anniversary NUDE Talking Doll 11 5 inch VHTF http://ow.ly/rnDQ9 Barbie Basics Doll Model 7 Collection 3 Orange Swimsuit etc Model Muse | eBay http://ow.ly/rnvNM Barbie Basics Accessories Look1 Orange Beach Set Silkstones ModelMuse | eBay http://ow.ly/rntn3 1995 Mattel Songbird Barbie Doll with Bluebird Sparkling Blue Gown | eBay http://ow.ly/rnvZS 1995 Mattel Songbird Teresa Barbie Doll w Songbird Sparkling Purple Gown | eBay http://ow.l...

Snow White dolls - a variety of Disney dolls for fans of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs When the Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out in 1937, it was soon followed by a variety of Snow White dolls. More then seven decades have passed since the Snow White movie premiered, but today Snow White dolls are more popular than ever as evidenced by toy store shelves. Article at: Snow White dolls - a variety of Disney dolls for fans of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner Also see: Disney’s 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' -- a Diamond Collection Review « Seekyt

Marilyn Monroe Celebrity Dolls One of the many ways that Marilyn Monroe has been commemorated during the past 5 decades is through collectible dolls. This lens will take a look at some of the various Marilyn Monroe Celebrity Dolls. See a wide assortment of Marilyn Monroe dolls at Marilyn Monroe Celebrity Dolls -- Squidoo Buy on Amazon: Timeless Treasures Collector Edition Marilyn Monroe Barbie Collector Edition Year 1997 Hollywood Legends Collection 12 Inch Doll - Barbie as Marilyn in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Movie with Red Sequined Gown, Hat, Earrings, Shoes, Barbie 50th Anniversary Barbie as Marilyn Monroe Blonde Ambition 12" Collector Doll in Gold Lamé Gown Franklin Mint Marilyn MonroeTM Vinyl Doll - Hollywood Awards Night 16" Doll in Black Sequin Gown