I no longer play with Barbie dolls but I recently started adding them up again in my doll collection as it positively influenced my younger years. I personally think that a doll collection with a great story with it is more interesting than just hoarding stuff as I grow older.
As a kid, I got envy of all those gowns, shoes, beautiful faces and blonde hair my Barbies have. How could Barbie be so perfect? I wanted to be a Barbie doll. Barbie was my source of inspiration when it comes to appearance back then.
Dress from MAV Studio // Suede Gloves from Promod // Tiara from Etude House
Shoes from Mongkok // Earrings and Pearl Bracelets from SM Accessories
Makeup used: Etude House Precious Mineral BB Creamm, Ellana Minerals Intensive Blend Foundation, Canmake Perfect Styling Eyes, 4U2 Sexxy Me Lusty Matt Lipstick 04
But as I grew older and while their heads broke one by one, I realize that Barbie isn’t not the perfect role model after all. I like my messy hair and I won’t give up sweets for a perfect body. I love my flabs here and there. Not that I didn’t want to be healthy but I am very sure I won’t starve myself to death nor trouble the surgeon’s knife just to look “presentable” to everyone’s eyes. I just want to be myself. I can be a doll in my own way, may it be awful or scary for some, but definitely not something that would cost my life. Thanks to my interest in drawing – at an early stage, I learned that Barbie’s body proportion is unrealistic so no “di-yet” plans were made when I was a kid. Just a good inspiration to draw human figures with detailed outfits and styled hair. Also, playing dress up with Barbie taught me how to mix and match dresses with accessories well. It was a good styling practice. I enjoyed playing with her and she made me very happy. My Barbie experiences were all positive. I think the influence of this doll depends on the person playing with it. Admiring Barbie’s beauty is normal, she can be a peg for life, but be sure you’re not overdoing it.
Last Updated on 8 years by Carizza
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