Barbie: The History You May Not Know
Almost anyone that was raised during the last 50 years knows what a Barbie doll is. The classic toy was "born" in 1959, and quickly became the worlds top selling brand of dolls. She was originally created by Ruth Handler who took inspiration from a German doll named "Bild Lilli".
Barbie, owned by Mattel, has become more than just dolls, and now consistently makes films, Halloween Costumes, accessories, and dolls other than the original Barbie, such as her love interest Ken. She has also made appearances films like the Toy Story series.
Barbie's appearance has created quite a lot of bickering amongst adults who think that her incredibly thin frame is responsible for a rise in young girls developing anorexia. Her trendsetting clothes have also come under fire. Numerous experts think that that little girls feel they need to wear almost the same clothes and many of the kids who just can't afford to pay for the high priced clothing like they're missing out on something.
No matter you feel about Barbie she has been a major cultural figure and girls will be buying dolls and kids costumes in her image for quite some time!
Barbie, owned by Mattel, has become more than just dolls, and now consistently makes films, Halloween Costumes, accessories, and dolls other than the original Barbie, such as her love interest Ken. She has also made appearances films like the Toy Story series.
Barbie's appearance has created quite a lot of bickering amongst adults who think that her incredibly thin frame is responsible for a rise in young girls developing anorexia. Her trendsetting clothes have also come under fire. Numerous experts think that that little girls feel they need to wear almost the same clothes and many of the kids who just can't afford to pay for the high priced clothing like they're missing out on something.
No matter you feel about Barbie she has been a major cultural figure and girls will be buying dolls and kids costumes in her image for quite some time!
The Costume in You
For once in your life, have you ever thought of what you have become if you’re not a human? Let’s say an animal or princess perhaps? Costumes are here to fulfil our dreams, our imaginations. Especially for kids, they always love to make believe. When I was a kid, I would look myself into a mirror and make believe and with the help of costumes, I can portray the characters I want to be. Most of the time, this happens during “trick or treat” days and costumes for Halloween are in demand. Together with my friends, we will go house to house giving tricks to neighbours. But before that, we would dress up with our most beautiful Halloween costumes. It is a pleasant feeling when you give happiness to those around you. You can see the joy in their eyes when they see kids in their Halloween costumes. So much more for toddlers dressed up on their outmost toddler costumes. They can be anything they want to be – animals, flowers, little superman, little wonder woman, Mickey mouse, Winnie the pooh and so on.
When I grew a bit bigger, say about 8, my girlfriends and I would play fairies and angels during Halloween. Girls loved Tinkerbell as its girls Halloween costumes. During this time of the year, you can be whatever or whoever you wanted to be especially during costume parties. I remember that most of us get jealous on one another because of our costumes – who looks better than who, who looks prettier and with all the accessories… those were the childhood days…
As time passes by, more stuffs are getting more serious. Having said that, we work, of course we also play. Now I am working, every time of the year we have dinner and dance. Once we have costume party as a theme. Sexy costumes and adult costumes were all over the place. Eyes were on who’s stunning that evening. I dressed up as Pocahontas. At the time I am trying on which costume I’ll wear, I started to reminisce about my childhood days. Pocahontas is one of my favourite cartoon characters of all time. She is brave and portrays a great sense of fidelity. She’s my idol. So putting on Pocahontas costume can be able to feel the character itself.
It is a great feeling whenever you vent your stress to something else. Costumes are not for parties alone but may be able to add to spice up your life. Adult costumes especially may contribute to spice up your partner in life. We sometimes need to loosen up and just enjoy the moment, and with these sexy costumes, we may be able to spur the moment. Sometimes we need to be naughty, nice or seductive. So put on now your favourite costume, portray the character, grab a partner or friends and enjoy the moment.
When I grew a bit bigger, say about 8, my girlfriends and I would play fairies and angels during Halloween. Girls loved Tinkerbell as its girls Halloween costumes. During this time of the year, you can be whatever or whoever you wanted to be especially during costume parties. I remember that most of us get jealous on one another because of our costumes – who looks better than who, who looks prettier and with all the accessories… those were the childhood days…
As time passes by, more stuffs are getting more serious. Having said that, we work, of course we also play. Now I am working, every time of the year we have dinner and dance. Once we have costume party as a theme. Sexy costumes and adult costumes were all over the place. Eyes were on who’s stunning that evening. I dressed up as Pocahontas. At the time I am trying on which costume I’ll wear, I started to reminisce about my childhood days. Pocahontas is one of my favourite cartoon characters of all time. She is brave and portrays a great sense of fidelity. She’s my idol. So putting on Pocahontas costume can be able to feel the character itself.
It is a great feeling whenever you vent your stress to something else. Costumes are not for parties alone but may be able to add to spice up your life. Adult costumes especially may contribute to spice up your partner in life. We sometimes need to loosen up and just enjoy the moment, and with these sexy costumes, we may be able to spur the moment. Sometimes we need to be naughty, nice or seductive. So put on now your favourite costume, portray the character, grab a partner or friends and enjoy the moment.
