Monday, October 29, 2012

Barbie Games and World Fashions


While I wandered down the girl’s pink aisle in the toy store the other day, I was impressed to see so many different kinds of Barbie dolls. Of the various sorts, I was most pleased to see the Barbie games that include the world fashions. The variety of dolls is impressive in its own right, but the costumes that are used for the world fashion Barbie games are very pretty and totally unique from what many of the other Barbie games are wearing these days.

Among the world fashions that I saw on the Barbie games, there were Barbie games from Ireland, Argentina and China. The costumes were all representative of the location, of course, and you can find Barbie in a kimono next to Barbie in a salsa gown. The skin tones and hair color of the dolls seemed to be right on as well for the location they were to represent, which made the dolls that much more appealing to someone interested in true global societies.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Barbie Games and Leg Warmers


It’s winter time – almost – and that means it’s time for my very favorite Barbie look. I like it when Barbie rocks out with her fashions and styles from the 80’s. I especially like it when she’s wearing leg warmers. It’s a safe bet that Barbie games are bringing leg warmers back into style now that we’re back into the styles and fashions of the 80’s, but Barbie is so cool that she was rocking out the leg warmer style when nobody else even had the courage to try it.

The best way to wear leg warmers – if you’re playing Barbie games, of course – is to wear them over high heels. Pull on your leotard and then your swanky leg warmers. Arrange them carefully over your calves and your feet, leaving just the toe of your sassy high heel shoes peeking through to show just how stylish you really are. You work out in high heels! You’re a product of Barbie games for sure!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Katniss Barbie Games


It’s almost sad to consider, but I sincerely want my own Katniss Barbie games. Like so many others, I've loved the Hunger Games from the very early days of the novels. I've read them many, many times – not just by myself but as part of reading groups and clubs, and I enjoy the novel every time I read through it. Now, many people who enjoyed the Hunger Games have been obsessed with all sorts of things from the movie – including Gale and Peeta.

Not me. I love the story, I have the movie and I’m looking forward to watching it at will. But what I really want is the Katniss Barbie. I have no particular reason to want the doll – I just do. I haven’t played Barbie games for well over two decades, but that hasn't stopped me from wanting to collect my own new Barbie games – in particular the fiery-haired hero from the books and movies. Owning the Katniss Barbie games would be simple enough – just buy it at the store. I haven’t actually taken the plunge yet. But perhaps – now that my secret is out – I will do exactly that.