Happy Birthday to Barbie!
Retro, yet ahead of the trend, Barbie continues to be beloved by many, so here is a collection of books, crafts, fashion and travel for you to enjoy!
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This iconic doll has been one of the most celebrated since she made her debut at the New York Toy Fair on March 9th, 1959! Barbie has had 60+ years of being fabulous!
Being a fan myself, when I found out her birthday was in March, I knew I had to include a post highlighting Barbie !
Read on for fun places, reads and more inspired by this multi-talented fashionista!
Fun Facts about Barbie!
Barbie's full name is Barbara Milicent Roberts-she was named after the daughter of Mattel co-founders and creators of Barbie!
The best-selling Barbie of all time was the Totally Hair Barbie in 1992 - over 10 million were sold!
Barbie's signature pink color is Pantone color PMS 219 C
Barbie's official birthday is the day she was introduced at the New York Toy Fair-March 9th, 1959-which is now National Barbie Day!
According to Mattel, Barbie is from the fictional town of Willows, located in Wisconsin- guess she liked the sunshine enough to relocate to Malibu!
Barbie wears a lot of hats in the job world! She's been a success at over 200 different careers in her life, including time as a movie directer, surgeon and fashion editor!
Read
There's so much story behind Barbie! This beloved doll has had her fair share of fame over the years, and here are some fabulous books to enjoy! You'll be an expert on all things Barbie after reading them!
1. Dressing Barbie
by Carol Spencer
If you've ever admired the endless outfits and glamorous wardrobe of Barbie, then this coffee table book is for you!
Take a look behind the scenes as Barbie fashion designer Carol Spencer tells the story of her incredible career as the one of the most prolific creators of Barbie's dazzling couture!
From runway to every day, read how this leading designer created many of the looks that made Barbie a bona fide style star!
2. The Story of Barbie and The Woman Who Created Her
Picture Book: ages 3 - 7
by Cindy Eagen, Illustrated by Amy June Bates
Ruth Handler set out to create a doll to inspire girls to use their imaginations after seeing her daughter play with paper dolls.
Read the whole story in this lovely picture book!
3. Barbie Forever
by Robin Gerber
This book is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive book that includes sketches, photographs, interviews, a timeline and more!
Barbie Forever makes a great addition to the bookshelf or coffee table for any Barbie fan!
Create
There's nothing more fun than getting crafty and creating a little something for Barbie to enjoy! Here are some ideas for ways to make some cute DIYs and more for your own doll!
1. DIY, Barbie Edition!
Love making accessories to go along with your dolls? If you're in a crafty mood, visit here for some fabulous dolly DIYs!
2. Make your Barbie her very own Doll Dresser from Matchboxes!
This fun DIY is super simple and would look great in Barbie's room! Loved making one? It's a quick and cute DIY that's perfect for other dolls or miniatures as well!
Check out our fun Matchbox Doll Dresser DIY!
3. Have a Photoshoot!
Get your Barbies all 'dolled up' and plan a fun, themed photoshoot!
You can do it photo booth style with props and a backdrop (check out our DIY Flower Wall), take them outside to pose with the flowers, or give them an oversized prop or some jewelry for an artsy result!
Above: My 'World's Smallest Barbies' posing with a sweet little keychain from Dylan's Candybar in New York City!
4. Relax and Color Your Fave Barbie!
Lately, coloring books have really made a comeback and this one is a great choice for Barbie fans!
5. More Fun DIYs and Crafts for Barbie Fans!
Visit this site to find more great fun and ideas to go along with your dolls! Miniature Barbie books, bags, DIY Barbie furniture and paper clip hangers are just a few of the cool ideas you'll find!
Travel - Barbie Style!
Barbie's an icon wherever she goes! There's plenty of Barbie fun wherever you're headed, so keep scrolling to see all the doll-inspired destinations!
1. Barbie Expo
This glamorous, detailed exhibition is a Barbie lovers dream come true! Visit the Barbie Expo to see the largest permanent collection of Barbie dolls on display in the world!
Over 1,000 specialty Barbies are gathered here, including haute couture dolls created by fashion designers such as Oscar De La Renta to movie icons like Lucille Ball and modern day celebrities like Kate Middleton!
Visit the Barbie Expo site to learn more and see their amazing online gallery!
2. Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Tour
This Barbie Truck is on the road in a continued celebration of her more than 60 years of heritage, fans and style!
Shop limited edition TB finds inspired by everyone's fave doll and take plenty of pics too! Find the tour date stop-offs here!
3. Life in the Dreamhouse For a Night...This Barbie Airbnb is Booked Solid!
Fair warning, this Barbie Dreamhouse Airbnb is completely booked - like, forever!
Even though it's booked, I still wanted to include the villa because it looks truly amazing!
An incredible amount of pink must have gone into this gorgeous Malibu mansion inspired by the iconic doll's home sweet home!
Visit here for more pics!
....And, Fashion!
Barbie has always had the best style game in town, and here are some ways to add some of the doll's eye for design to your wardrobe, see her latest looks, and more!
Add Some Barbie Doll Flair to Your Wardrobe!
While we can't all go all-out Barbie a la Kacy Musgrave's fantastic Met Gala outfit, there are plenty of Barbie doll-inspired clothes and accessories to enjoy!
Celebrate this fashionista and add some retro fun to your daily look with these ideas!
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Get Your Daily Dose of Barbie Chic!
Love Barbie's always on-trend style sense? You're not alone!
Barbie has her own Instagram dedicated to glam selfies, her 'trips' around the world, and fashion collabs!
She also has the Instagram Barbiestyle which features fab fashion for fans!
To read more about Barbie on Instagram, visit here.
Or, check out Barbie's regular site for updates, signature dolls and more!
Click here for a lookbook of some of Barbie's most whimsical, wonderful and wild style choices over the years, and vote whether it's a yay or nay!
Barbie: Past, Present and Future
While Barbie debuted decades ago, this doll knows how to stay relevant!
Read on for more of her history, and how the doll has helped to highlight women from around the world who've broken barriers!
She's not shy about reinventing her image, and whether it's sharing the stage with women who've made a difference or including different looks in the lineup, Barbie keeps up with the times and does it in style!
photo credit: Barbie.mattel.com
Part of Barbie's Dream Gap Project - an ongoing global initiative to inspire girls and give them role models - Barbie Celebrates Role Models features an amazing group of dolls honoring the achievements of women around the world!
From Olympic athletes to filmmakers and entrepreneurs, Barbie now has dolls in their likenesses, which is a great way to learn about these women and their incredible stories!
photo credit: photo credit: Barbie.mattel.com
See all the role models and their dolls here!
Another wonderful collection with a historical twist, the Barbie Inspiring Women series features a multitude of women from all walks of life and their incredible contributions to the world!
From mathematicians to artists and activists, this line of Barbie dolls celebrates women throughout history who've made such a difference!
Photo credit: Barbie.mattel.com
The latest women to be honored is Eleanor Roosevelt!
Looking to learn more about Barbie?
Click here to head to a timeline on how Barbies have changed since the doll's dynamic debut back in the fab '50s!
Here's another look back at iconic looks Barbie's had over the years!
Barbie dolls have long been popular, both as time-tested toys and gorgeous collectables.
With her iconic history, trailblazing jobs and stunning sense of fashion, it's no wonder she's a star!
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