Barbie (20)

Having had a taste of being a designer's muse even just once in my life means everything to me, what more can I ask for?
Thank you 100Most 100毛 Magazine (Hong Kong) for featuring me on this well-written interview post in this issue (published on June 19), giving me a chance to share my blogging philosophy throughout the past 4 years of my blogging life and a heart touching story of my “Barbie Gwen Vikkey” shoes named after my blogging pseudonym - Gwen Vikkey Miao by Stephanie Burkhalter's Burkha

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Nicki Minaj stop playing with Barbie Dolls

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Nicki Minaj is the Hip Hop Barbie, at least she has marketed herself as one.Mattel owns the Barbie toy brand.  I do not understand how Mattel has not taken legal action against Minaj for trademark infringement.  Where are you Mattel? Nicki Minaj has used the Barbie trademark in jewelry, album design and even artist label. I found absolutely no lawsuit, or legal complaint against Nicki Minaj.

Advice to Mattel:  Back in 2008, an underground rapper known as Mista Swissher Sweet, infringed on the a c

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Fashion Icon - The Doll in every Woman's life

With all the celebrations in 2009 for Barbie being 50 in New York to Lakme and Dubai Fashion Week, they may have told you how fashionable Barbie is, but do you know her actual history?Know all about her story & don't miss the best runway looks & collages by famous fashion designers on Fustany.comhttp://www.fustany.com/web/trends/trends03.phpClick here to know all about it!
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Lady Gaga Barbie

Lady Gaga is an inspiration for a lot of people even for Veik a 29 year old fan from Beijing how didn't understand why there is still no limited edition Barbie of Lady Gaga. So he made his own from the most memorable outfits he made a Barbie outfit. We can say that Veik is very talented, he has all the details. It isn't only the clothing but he also did the shoes, hair makeup... read moreLady-Gaga-Barbie-by-Veik.jpg
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With the influence of globalization and cultural appreciation it seems that mainstream norms have expanded. For instance, in the UK there has been a lack of market for racially influenced Barbie dolls for the past 30 years. However, now we’re happy to report that is no longer the case.Mattel will release a variety of black and mixed-race Barbie dolls that will reflect and appreciate the varieties of shapes and sizes of normal women. This evolution of Barbie is aimed to meet the demand for releva
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Fashion Week Virgins!!!

So, after my first day back in New York, I am definitely ready to get the ball rolling and get back to work. I've signed up for three shifts during MB Fashion Week so far (Barbie, DVF, and Matthew Williamson). I cannot wait for it to start, I could die of anticipation!For those of you who have never experienced Fashion Week, let me set the stage: On Friday, the first day of the shows, you walk up the steps of Bryant Park, what used to be a nice spot in the city for some quiet people watching but
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Having had a taste of being a designer's muse even just once in my life means everything to me, what more can I ask for?
Thank you 100Most 100毛 Magazine (Hong Kong) for featuring me on this well-written interview post in this issue (published on June 19), giving me a chance to share my blogging philosophy throughout the past 4 years of my blogging life and a heart touching story of my “Barbie Gwen Vikkey” shoes named after my blogging pseudonym - Gwen Vikkey Miao by Stephanie Burkhalter's Burkha

Read more…

Nicki Minaj stop playing with Barbie Dolls

NICKI-minaj-barbie.png.pagespeed.ce.v8R0enMWv9.png

Nicki Minaj is the Hip Hop Barbie, at least she has marketed herself as one.Mattel owns the Barbie toy brand.  I do not understand how Mattel has not taken legal action against Minaj for trademark infringement.  Where are you Mattel? Nicki Minaj has used the Barbie trademark in jewelry, album design and even artist label. I found absolutely no lawsuit, or legal complaint against Nicki Minaj.

Advice to Mattel:  Back in 2008, an underground rapper known as Mista Swissher Sweet, infringed on the a c

Read more…

Fashion Icon - The Doll in every Woman's life

With all the celebrations in 2009 for Barbie being 50 in New York to Lakme and Dubai Fashion Week, they may have told you how fashionable Barbie is, but do you know her actual history?Know all about her story & don't miss the best runway looks & collages by famous fashion designers on Fustany.comhttp://www.fustany.com/web/trends/trends03.phpClick here to know all about it!
Read more…

Lady Gaga Barbie

Lady Gaga is an inspiration for a lot of people even for Veik a 29 year old fan from Beijing how didn't understand why there is still no limited edition Barbie of Lady Gaga. So he made his own from the most memorable outfits he made a Barbie outfit. We can say that Veik is very talented, he has all the details. It isn't only the clothing but he also did the shoes, hair makeup... read moreLady-Gaga-Barbie-by-Veik.jpg
Read more…

BarbieObama_1257398512.jpeg&w=418

With the influence of globalization and cultural appreciation it seems that mainstream norms have expanded. For instance, in the UK there has been a lack of market for racially influenced Barbie dolls for the past 30 years. However, now we’re happy to report that is no longer the case.Mattel will release a variety of black and mixed-race Barbie dolls that will reflect and appreciate the varieties of shapes and sizes of normal women. This evolution of Barbie is aimed to meet the demand for releva
Read more…

Fashion Week Virgins!!!

So, after my first day back in New York, I am definitely ready to get the ball rolling and get back to work. I've signed up for three shifts during MB Fashion Week so far (Barbie, DVF, and Matthew Williamson). I cannot wait for it to start, I could die of anticipation!For those of you who have never experienced Fashion Week, let me set the stage: On Friday, the first day of the shows, you walk up the steps of Bryant Park, what used to be a nice spot in the city for some quiet people watching but
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