Entries from October 2009

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Plantation Belle Pink Necklace

How often do you see one of vintage Barbie’s necklaces in this good of shape with rich color and lots of gloss? And this is one of the almost impossible to find pink graduated necklaces. It only came with three outfits, one of the very first fashions, #966 Plantation Belle, [...]

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

#1613 Dogs n Duds

Barbie’s gray poodle was as big a fashionista as Barbie herself.  1613 Dogs n Duds is an adorable vintage fashion that includes the dog’s basic needs like dog food, bowl and a bone as well as fancy coats, ear muffs, a tutu (yes!) and a dog dress-up costume to match Barbie, [...]

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

In The Swim

One of the collectors favorites, In the Swim from 1964. This fashion really brings out the dramatic “Audrey Hepburn” fashion sense of the period with its big flouncy hat, over-the-top scarf and gold heels — all to accompany a swimsuit.
There are orange, pink and blue versions of this fashion, all of [...]

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Skipper: #1913 Me N My Doll

Because of the elusive tiny Barbie doll and her matching checked skirt, you don’t often see this outfit complete.  Skipper fashion #1913 Me N My Doll is one of the cutest themes of vintage Barbie fashions.   In a Twilight Moment twist, Skipper has her very own “Barbie doll” to play [...]