I bought this Barbie Dreamhouse because everyone tells me I “need a hobby” and “your job should not be your identity,” but I have had a lot of trouble with that because I don’t really enjoy anything anymore. But I guess collecting Barbie is a good of a hobby than any, and even though it did take me TWO DAYS to set up this house and photograph this story, it’s a start.
I noticed my girls have been looking a little shabby recently, so I decided to gift them some new fashions! I came across TWO new Fashion Packs at Target today. They were $13 each, but Target was having a sale where you could buy one and get the second half price, so the second fashion… Continue reading NEW Barbie Fashions 2022 “Rock Chic” and “Garden Party”
Teresa and Barbie are hanging out in Barbie’s bedroom, getting ready to go out to lunch. “How do I look?” Teresa is dumbfounded. “Like a Grandma.” “Do I still look like Barbie?” “Uh, yeah. Of course. No matter what you wear, you’ll always look like Barbie.” “Ugh,” Barbie groans. “It’s the bag, isn’t it?” “No.… Continue reading Dolls of Pacific Heights #5: Barbie vs Ken
Previous chapter: Stacie Knows The Truth It’s the next afternoon, and Barbie and Teresa head over to Brunchy, Pacific Island’s hottest new cafe. “I am SO excited to start wedding planning!” Barbie gushes to her best friend Teresa. “You’ll be my maid of honour, right? What am I saying – OF COURSE you’ll be my… Continue reading Dolls of the Pacific Heights #4: An Afternoon at the Cafe
I am super happy since I finally managed to get my hands on the new Rainbow Braids Extra doll!!!! I saw her a few times when the Extra line first debuted and I was like “eh, too much eyebrows” and didn’t buy her. Then, I changed my mind and was hunting for her for MONTHS.… Continue reading Barbie Extra Rainbow Braids (RARE) Unboxing & Review
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021) Review: Is This The Best Barbie Movie Since StarLight Adventure?
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021) is the 39th Barbie movie and is available on Netflix. After unboxing my new Brooklyn doll, I decided I should probably watch the film and sat down, hot chocolate in hand, to review it for you guys! To be honest, I actually had a good feeling about this movie… Continue reading Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021) Review: Is This The Best Barbie Movie Since StarLight Adventure?
I’m sure you were wondering: Has Holly fallen off the face of the Earth? Has she died? Or worse, been sucked up into the boring, adult world and now enjoys sitting down to watch a good home renovating show? No, don’t worry! I’m here. I’m alive! I still hate renovating shows! I’m just going through a weird… Continue reading Realistic Barbie Wishlist 2021! Extra Dolls, Big City Big Dreams & NEW Dreamhouse
Previous chapter: Barbie’s Birthday Barbie’s House It’s the day after Ken proposed to Barbie, and Barbie is absolutely busting to tell her best friend, Teresa, the good news. “Teresa, the most incredible thing happened last night with Ken!” Barbie gushes. “Oh yeah?” Teresa raises one eyebrow. She had noticed Barbie and Ken drifting apart these… Continue reading Chapter 3: Stacie Knows the Truth
Alternative title: Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020) Review: 1 Hour of My Life I will Never Get Back Barbie: Princess Adventure opens with our heroine, a blonde princess, galloping through the woods on her horse, Morning Star. “Pretty, isn’t it, Morning Star?” The princess remarks. Morning Star neighs enthusiastically in response. “And cut!” In Barbie: A… Continue reading Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020) Review: A Poor Attempt to Desperately Cling onto the Success of a 20-Year-Old Film
Have you heard about hustle culture? It’s this idea that you should always be working (“hustling”), even when you have free time. It’s related to this concept called “side hustling,” which is when you start a second job in order to increase your income, such as selling knitted sweaters on Etsy, dog-walking, starting your own… Continue reading How Barbie Helped Me Break Free From Hustle Culture (Personal Essay)
Barbie Girl's Dreamhouse 