Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Barbie turns 50


Forget the furore over Madonna turning 50, an even more imposing fashion icon is hitting the big five zero and she is doing so in serious style. Barbie, who (whisper it) must have had work done because she’s looking a little plastic, is about to be feted in a series of fashion celebrations.
Taking time out from her many demanding careers — astronaut, rap artist, Unicef ambassador, Marine Corps sergeant, air hostess, paediatrician, firewoman and politician – Babs will take centre stage at the first ever Barbie runway show at New York Fashion Week on Valentine’s Day.
And just think how much those original dolls would be worth today! I pierced my Barbie's ears and gave her a haircut but then again, she would only be about 40 years old. I think my babysitters had the original ones.

1 comment:

MOXBOX said...

Wow, Barbie- 50. I know both you
and your sisters Barbie's are in
the basement but didn't know
you have given her so many repairs.
Oh well, you didn't want to sell
her and get rich anyway. I do
remember that Mary Lou G. mom
made you guys alot of clothes.
Do you remember that? Should get
them out sometime and take a look
back in history. Ha