I was allowed an early Christmas present from my husband yesterday. I went into one of our local Department stores not expecting to get anything (was looking for clothes for Miss 4 who was with me) and spied two interesting looking boxes. When I opened the flap, I was excited to see the Barbie Style doll that I had wanted but didn't expect to get here in Australia - especially where I live!
My husband told me to get it and it would be part of my Christmas present.
Introducing Barbie Style Doll #1 (Gold Label) which was designed by Barbie Style on Instagram.
Super impressed with the box design for this one.
Inside the box when you open it. Beautiful layout.
Back of the box with the photos of Barbie in her new threads.
I really appreciate that she came with proper undies.
Really glad they chose the Made to Move body for her as I think it just adds to her ability to pose.
I have to admit, the blue dress is my favourite out of the two outfits she comes with but I do like them both a lot. The hairstyle I love and I feel like her face screening is slightly different from the usual Barbie face screening. It's still familiar enough but a slight change I feel.
She retails at $USD100 but I picked her up for $AUD80 brand new which was very lucky. I feel like I was walking under a lucky star yesterday.
I really love this doll quite a lot. I see they also released a second doll which looks lovely too but given how international post is these days, I won't be chancing any order outside of Australia right now. Maybe I will find it one day when I least expect it. Fingers crossed.
What has everyone been up to these days?
Hi Alasse,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your recent kind comments on my blog, they are very much appreciated.
This is one Barbie doll that could tempt me, most probably because she doesn't look like the usual Barbie. Her clothes look quite lovely, but do they have that horrid Velcro used for closures? That stuff always puts me off buying a clothed dolls, much rather buy them naked and make my own doll clothes.
She was a good find though, it's not often that we find dolly bargains here in Oz. Does that mean you still have Christmas dolly money to spend?? LOL! Hope so. :)
Big hugs,
X
This girl's clothes are well made. The white shirt does have a velcro back and the pink pants as well but the jacket is zippered and the dress just slips on and the jacket doesn't have any velcro. It's of a better quality than you normally find with Barbie clothes. IT clothing doesn't use Velcro but they do tend to be on the pricey side for outfits.
DeleteNo dolly money to spend. I requested figures for Christmas as well as I've been really getting into figures lately. They are small and easy to pose and quick too if I feel the urge but don't have a huge amount of time.
Oh she's a beauty! I like the presentation with the outfits in her box, reminds me of those portable doll box/closets. ~
ReplyDeleteThe presentation is quite lovely and different to the other Barbie boxes which I really like. She's a gorgeous doll. I'm hoping to get more photos of her soon.
DeleteOoh, congratulations on such a lovely gift! I'm fighting the urge to ger her (I have too many Millies already), because she really does look kind of special, plus the clothes, so different from usual not-so-great things that Mattel is offering lately.
ReplyDeleteEven the box is so nice!
I'd be hopeless at trying to discourage you from getting her as I think she is a pretty amazing doll. The outfit sets that come with her are lovely but I love her in the dress for sure. I will use her leather jacket most likely for one of my other dolls. The rock star.
DeleteThe doll is really lovely. And it seems Mattel has finally made some decent clothes. With the suit and party dress this Barbie reminds me of the good old Day-to-Night. I promised myself I won't buy another doll since prices are going up and it's so hard to be optimistic about the future.
ReplyDeleteThe doll looks really amazing, so much better than the Barbie Extra dolls. I am glad that you got lucky and found her. Love the extra outfits she came with!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful present! She's lovely!
ReplyDeleteShe is a lovely doll - glad she is part of my collection!
DeleteShe's really pretty! what a lovely gift. I hope everything is good and well :)
ReplyDeleteShe's definitely ignited my love for Barbie again. Everything is just busy. I rarely have time for hobbies recently - at least not for my doll hobby. Miss it a lot though! Hope you are doing well!
DeleteI thought I commented on this one. Must have bebb sidetracked somehow!
ReplyDeleteShe looks amazing and the box is beautiful. Love the hair and the clothes too. It is great that she is MTM. Even if the Barbie Extras have joints, this is much better. Congrats on finding her!
You did comment - it just go into moderation list after 14 days I think and I'm only just now getting to it. Life has been crazy busy!
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