Giftages 2019 - Post 2

Welcome friends!

Time for another showcase of a beautiful doll that I received under the Christmas tree this (last) year!

Presenting: The 60th Anniversary Barbie doll!

Inspiring Girls since 1959. I had seen this doll in stores and wasn't sure if I wanted her. I did but then, being short on money, didn't buy her. So imagine my surprise when I saw her under the tree from my awesome mom. 

This doll has a platinum and silver theme. Platinum blonde hair with silver and platinum details. I love her cat eye eyeliner and bold red lip!
 

I love the style of this dress. So pretty! The way it's designed and the glitter is just so Barbie. 
 

She has a wrist tag that was customary on dolls back in the day. 
 

The back of the box reads: "60. Inspiring girls since 1959. For the past 60 years, Barbie has touched the hearts and imaginations of girls from all over the world. To commemorate her momentous diamond anniversary, Barbie doll celebrates the occasion dressed in a cascading ball gown, twinkling with silvery sparkles. Paying homage to the original doll and her iconic fashion heritage, the 60th Anniversary doll features a dramatic ponytail, side glancing eye, hoop earrings and wrist tag. Creator Ruth Handler's philosophy of Barbie was that "through the doll the little girl could be anything she wanted to be." What a great statement!
 

Okay, so she's not "platinum" theme but "diamond" theme. Makes sense. I love how these anniversary dolls pay homage to the original with their own little twist. It's what makes them unique! 

Just for fun, let's take a look at the other anniversary dolls that we've had in the past!

The 30th Anniversary doll was a reproduction of the original and came in both blonde and brunette. 

The 35th Anniversary doll was a vintage reproduction of the 1959 #1 Ponytail doll and came with two iconic outfits. Easter Parade and Roman Holiday!

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The 40th Anniversary doll is designed like the original swimsuit!

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There were two different versions of the 45th Anniversary doll. One wearing this dress....

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...and one wearing this dress designed by Bob Mackie! In our favorite black and white theme.

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And the AA doll! Wowza! I need to have them both. I think the white is just stunning!
 

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And the perfect dress for Barbie's 50th Golden Anniversary

 

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Well friends, that is all for today! Do you have the 60th anniversary doll? Or any other anniversary doll? Let me know in the comments! 

I'll have another fabulous doll coming up that I know you will just fall in love with. Until then!

Can't Pass It Up!

Friends.

FRIENDS.

Remember in my last post how I talked about how I had nothing new to throw up in a blog post?

Welllllll....................

*squee* omgomgomgomgomgomgomg

So, I was browsing through Facebook the other day and I saw someone who was selling this doll. Not JUST this doll but a few others too. And I had to inquire.

And I HAD TO HAVE IT.

She is a fellow collector and she had a total of 7 dolls that she gave me a killer deal on. 7 dolls for $55! 

This is the 50th Anniversary Barbie "Generations of Dreams." Designed by the master of Barbie Haute Couture, Robert Best!

The box didn't look 'boxed but deboxed' friendly but then I spotted this on the side. 

Uh-Oh. Now I need to take her out to make sure that there is no damage to the dress by silverfish.

Here she is!

There is no damage to the dress thank goodness. But just LOOK at her!

She does not have a face I particularly care for but I like her hair style. (They could have at least given her rooted eyelashes, am I right?)

But I love this pink sparkly part of her dress! Beautiful!

 

And there are pictures that are outlined in sequins. There is Red Flare right at the bottom! 

This dress is just so amazing! All the pictures of Barbie through the years.

 

I had this one on one of those posters to color that you get with the markers. One of my favorite images of Barbie!

Here is the other side of the dress.

She wears pastel pink open toe heels.

   
I didn't get a picture of the back of the box but has the Robert Best drawing and it reads: "50 Years of trends and fashion, couture and dreams for the girl in all of us-and for the woman we might become! Barbie doll remains always stylish, always evolving, always reflecting the beauty that is within every one of us, radiating for all to see! Generations of Dreams Barbie doll captures our favorite doll, dressed in an exquisite gown embellished with the illustrations of the Barbie heritage. Decorated with silvery sequins, the gown is as bright as our hopes and wishes. Generations of Dreams Barbie doll commemorates 50 years of inspired dreams!"

There is also a little 50th Anniversary tag up at the top of the box.

And the back.

I wish I had two so I could take her out and display her dress in all its glory. But, no. I told the seller that I was a collector and would keep them nice and pristine. She was happy. And happy they were going to a good home! And I am happy because I have one of the dolls on my wish list. 

Friends, do you have Generations of Dreams Barbie in your collection? Love or hate her dress? Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time!