Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020) Review: A Poor Attempt to Desperately Cling onto the Success of a 20-Year-Old Film

June 20, 2021 Holly1 Comment

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

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How Barbie Helped Me Break Free From Hustle Culture (Personal Essay)

June 19, 2021 Holly1 Comment

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)

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Dolls of the Pacific Heights 2: Barbie’s Birthday (Photostory)

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Holly2 Comments

Previous chapter: Ken’s Secret 9 March, 2021 Ken’s House It’s time for Ken’s dinner date with Barbie, and Ken is incredibly nervous. Tonight is the night he is planning on breaking up with Barbie. He texts his secret boyfriend, Ryan, for moral support. Oh uh… Ken thinks, putting away his phone. Here she comes! Time… Continue reading Dolls of the Pacific Heights 2: Barbie’s Birthday (Photostory)

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Barbie’s Fashion Team – Spotlight On: Robert Best

March 13, 2021March 10, 2021 HollyLeave a comment

I wanted to start a new series spotlighting on some of the doll designers that work for Barbie! Today’s post is going to be about Robert Best! Robert is one of the most well-known Barbie designers and has designed many popular dolls over the years, such as Barbie Fashion Model collection, the Star Wars collection,… Continue reading Barbie’s Fashion Team – Spotlight On: Robert Best

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Dolls of the Pacific Heights 1: Ken’s Secret (Photostory)

March 12, 2021March 10, 2021 Holly4 Comments

March 9, 2021 Barbie’s House It’s a beautiful day in the Pacific Heights. It’s Springtime, which means that all kinds of flowers are starting to pop up all over the sidewalk. The Pacific Heights is known for its brilliant yellow daisies, which magically appear in everyone’s front yards over the Spring. For some reason, the… Continue reading Dolls of the Pacific Heights 1: Ken’s Secret (Photostory)

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Dolls of the Pacific Heights 0: Welcome to the Pacific Heights

March 11, 2021March 10, 2021 Holly6 Comments

Located in bustling California, the fashionable, exclusive suburb of Pacific Heights is the place to be. Pacific Heights is a dense, urban neighbourhood filled with young professionals from all walks of life. It’s modern, trendy and ultra-expensive. If you thought living in the suburbs was bland, think again. Chapter 0: Welcome to Pacific Heights. As you may have guessed… Continue reading Dolls of the Pacific Heights 0: Welcome to the Pacific Heights

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My Barbie Collection Display and Storage 2021

March 10, 2021 Holly7 Comments

YOU. GUYS! I finally have my own bookshelf with Barbies! On display! In my apartment! For everyone to see! This is such an important step for me. Some of you may remember when I was saying “oh, I don’t want to display my Barbies because then my flatmates will think I’m weird.” Well! I feel… Continue reading My Barbie Collection Display and Storage 2021

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FINALLY FOUND Barbie Fashionista Wheelchair Ken! Review & Rebody

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Holly7 Comments

Hello my friends! I have some exciting news to share with you! I FINALLY FOUND the Wheelchair Ken!! Let me tell you, I have been searching for this bad boy ever since he was released and he was always out of stock! I was considering paying $100+ on eBay for him and I’m very glad… Continue reading FINALLY FOUND Barbie Fashionista Wheelchair Ken! Review & Rebody

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2 New Stacie Dolls! Dreamhouse Adventures & “Chelsea and the Lost Birthday” (+ BYS Barbie Makeup!!)

February 6, 2021 Holly5 Comments

Oh. My. Gosh. It has been too long since I have updated this blog!! Things have been very crazzzyyyy! (But like… crazy in a good way!) Firstly! I bought an apartment! I know what you’re thinking – wait, Holly, aren’t you only 21? What are you doing buying an apartment?? Which is a fair question!… Continue reading 2 New Stacie Dolls! Dreamhouse Adventures & “Chelsea and the Lost Birthday” (+ BYS Barbie Makeup!!)

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Watermelon Ken Fashionista #152 Review (Tropical Shirt)

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 Holly1 Comment

Hey everyone, today I wanted to make a post about my new Watermelon Ken doll. This is Fashionista #152. This is the doll inside the box. He cost $12, which I think is a fair price. I wanted to buy him to be my new main “Ken” doll.” Obviously I would have preferred for him… Continue reading Watermelon Ken Fashionista #152 Review (Tropical Shirt)