My Ayako Jones Barbie by Byron Lars arrived and she is gorgeous. Byron Lars’ style is definitely funky and I can hardly wait for the release of any of his creations.
This doll appears to be of better quality than his Chapeaux Collection. Gone are the plastic accessories and faux gloves. Sure, Ayako costs a bit more than the dolls in the Chapeaux Collection but I’d prefer to pay a little more for quality. What do you think?
These images have a lot of glare but I just love those shoes!
Welcome to my new blog! I have a new domain name: http://www.bebarbie.net/ and a fabulous new blog design by my new best friend, seven of Blogs Gone Wild.
Both dolls showcased in the header are designed by Byron Lars. They are from his first Barbie series: The Runway Collection. On the left is Indigo Obsession with Plum Royale on the right. There are two more dolls in the series: In the Limelight and Cinnabar Sensation. Cinnabar Sensation was released in a black version and a white version --- my collection includes both.
Photographs don't do these dolls justice; you really have to see them in person to appreciate their beauty and intricate workmanship. I'll introduce you each of them as well as more of my collection. I'll also share some Barbie background information, talk about fashion and introduce you to some women that I think are real-life Barbies.
I hope you enjoy it here and will visit often. In the meantime, have a beautiful pink day.
Smooches!...
I've definitely slowed my collecting pace. For one, I need to get my display space in order. Secondly, Mattel just hasn't been producing the variety and quality of dolls that I like. For example what happened to more Black Silkstone dolls in the Barbie Fashion Model collection?
My latest acquisitions include the reproduction of
Career Girl Barbie and the third installment of
Byron Lars' Chapeaux Collection,
Coco Barbie.
I haven't opened the box to Career Girl yet. I
plan to redress one of my
Lingerie Barbie No. 5 dolls with her outfit. Lingerie No. 5 has to be the absolutely perfect doll model. I'll do a blog post just on her soon. I should have purchased more them when I had the chance.
Let me get to Coco Barbie. Now, whoever decided to cheapen this entire Chapeaux collection with those permanent gloves on the dolls gets a big fat 'F'. Generally, I love the Byron Lars dolls but I am not feeling the excitement with this collection. The cheap plastic necklace on
Sugar Barbie did it for me. Yuck. That's so
un-Byron.
Coco is cute and funky. It's likely that I'll purchase another one of these because I do like this doll's pose. I'll remove the clothing anyway a add one of those fabulous doll wigs. She will be beautiful.
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