Monday, June 25, 2012

Barbie Games and the Preppy Movement


There have been lots of names for the preps over the years. Preppy kids, Preps, Socs (remember the Outsiders?) and who knows what else. But it all boils down to the same thing – the preppy kids are the ones who wear the latest conservative fashions with a trendy bent. They are into labels usually and a particular fit or style of clothing. If it fits well, looks great and has the right label, it’s just the sort of thing that the preppy kids love. And Barbie games have long been the poster child of the preppy movement.

Barbie games have occasionally tried to deviated from a conservative preppy thing, but usually they just fall right back into the same routines. After all, the conservative prep thing really works for Barbie. What’s perhaps the most interesting thing to watch in the conservative fashion games of Barbie games is the actual preppy style. Leotards and leg warmers gave way to boot cut jeans and adorable tops. Boots came and went and high heels are forever. Barbie games are simply an ideal expression of preppy fashion choices.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Barbie Games Still Going Strong

Barbie games have been around for decades – they are older than any other fashion doll out there. In fact, they were introduced to fill a void in the toy market. But despite her age, Barbie is still a very strong presence in the world of only fashion and the Barbie games just seem to be getting better with time. Barbie’s market share has gone up dramatically over the last few years, and that may be because we crave something familiar with the economy still in a slump.

Or it may be due simply to the fact that our toy budget is now being spent on toys that have a lasting impact. With Barbie games, you can play with the dolls for hours and never play the same game twice. You can easily sit with your Barbie games and create scenario after scenario to enjoy every day. You’re not restricted to Barbie games in your room, of course, there are plenty of Barbie games online to provide hours of amusement as well – and for those with limited Barbie fashions, the online Barbie games may provide more enjoyment as the fashion selection is wider.