A Thailand-Inspired Costume

There once was a princess in a land far away....

Exotic Intrigue Barbie wears an elegant costume featured in the Christopher Varaste article "Runway to the Orient" for the June 2004 issue of Barbie Bazaar magazine celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Barbie. The Francis Ford Coppola epic "The Legend of Suriyothai" (2003) served as inspiration for this wonderful design by Waramon Cain.

Movie poster courtesy alchetron.com

Based on a 16th Century historical figure who was regarded by the Thai people as the "great feminist", the film portrays the life of the beautiful Princess Suriyothai.

Credits:
Exotic Intrigue Barbie (Caucasian) is a 2003 Avon Exclusive.

Rediscovering Old Favorites

Sometimes Spring cleaning, or in this case Summer cleaning, can often yield forgotten treasures such as a misplaced outfit and a pair of Silkstone Barbie dolls that lost their "hair" appeal.

A reproduction Fashion Queen Barbie doll is ready to take the fashion world by storm. The "Fashion Editor" ensemble gets a stylish new look by adding a black skirt, black patent belt, and fabulous jewels. The costume's original leopard skirt was fashioned into the dramatic turban. Hat, gloves, necklace, and brooch are from The Couture Touch. All other pieces are from Mattel's Barbie Fashion Model Collection.

Trench Setter Silkstone Barbie is tres chic in her bee-hive platinum wig from Monique. Mademoiselle wears the delightful cocktail dress from "Midnight Mischief". Bracelet is from Randall Craig.

Suite Retreat Silkstone Barbie is a vision of vintage elegance in the gown from the Hollywood Premiere Movie Star Collection. Necklace/ bracelet set and the chestnut bubblecut wig are from D.A.E. Originals "Weekend in New York" Haute Doll Exclusive set.

Credits:
Dolls and costumes are from Mattel's Barbie Fashion Model Collection unless otherwise noted.

The Evil Queen Gets Her Glam On

Looking every inch the glamour queen, Snow White's Evil Queen is styled for sophistication in the chic tweed suit from FAO's Exclusive "Final Cut Isha" Gift Set by Jason Wu/Integrity. Fur and handbag are from Hunter-Goldblatt Designs. Hat is from The Couture Touch.

Snow White's Evil Queen is from The Great Villains Collection by Mattel.

Gene's Summer Holiday

Miss Gene Marshall, circa 1954

Film star Gene Marshall takes a well-deserved break from her hectic schedule to enjoy the summer holiday. Here she is relaxing after a stroll wearing a delightfully chic, striped, two-piece summer dress. Accessories include a straw beach-brim hat, scarf, woven straw bag with horsehair braid trim, gloves, and spectator shoes.

Credits:
Gene Marshall Collection by Ashton Drake: Multi-piece outfit, hat and bag are from "It Happened in Monterey". Scarf, gloves, and shoes are from various costumes. Bracelet is from Retros.