Oh No You Didn't!

It appears that Lisa and Yvonne have
both made a major fashion faux pas!

But on the bright side they both look
awesome!

Yeah, We're Cool

Lisa and Yvonne just hangin' out.

Back to School

Schools starts early here in Florida.
Lisa and Yvonne are checking everyone
out.

The Girls of Summer

Lisa and Yvonne are making the most
of the last days of summer to wear cute
short-shorts.

Funday with Lisa and Yvonne

Lisa and Yvonne are having playtime.
While Yvonne shows off her Ken doll
Lisa snarfs down pizza!

The Last One

I finally got the last doll in the
Barbie Basics Swimsuits group.

Meet Kenda Grant.

She reminds me of Portia de Rossi.

I am happy to finally complete the set.
Now I need to start sewing for them
again.

More Mod Dresses

Really been in a MOD mood lately.

Love these cute little wrap dresses made
from vintage McCall's pattern 9605.

Feelin' Groovy

Just a couple of mod dresses made from
vintage patterns.

This one is my favorite but I need to watch
the print placement on the fabric when
cutting.  She has a daisy in an unfortunate
spot, but I still love the look.

This is cute simple A-line dress.  The belled
sleeves are angled on the ends but it's hard
to see in the pic.  The scarf is suppose to go
around her neck but I like the look better
this way.

Both are made from vintage commercial
patterns but I did alter both of them a bit.

50's June Bride

A simple 50's wedding for Midge with
her best friend in attendance as Maid of
Honor and Skipper as the Flower Girl.

Midge's tea length dress is white on white
cotton.  She added hints of her favorite
color yellow.

Her Maid of Honor and Flower girl
wear yellow/white print cotton dresses
with yellow accents.

Everything made by me, except their
shoes!

Catching Up

Sorry it's been awhile, not sure where the
time goes.  So let's catch up.......

Before Christmas I found a few good
deals.  The first one was this 1971 Marlo
flip TNT Barbie.

It's funny I was looking for one on Ebay
to put on my Christmas list and found her
at a local indoor flea market about a week
before Thanksgiving.  I hardly ever make finds 
like this around here.

She is in great shape, good face paint and
her legs click 3 times. Her hair is reddish
brown (might be turning brassy from age).
Her forehead curl is sparse but it is there.
A bonus was she was wearing outfit #1476
(minus the slippers), which can be hard to find.

She is my 1st Marlo flip doll, but she
might not be the last.  I would love a
blonde someday.  So glad I found her!

The next find came about 3 weeks before
Christmas.  This doll wasn't tops on my
must have list but she was a fantastic
buy and now that I have her I love her.

This Julia doll is gorgeous.  She has 
really nice hair and it has oxidized into a 
brilliant red.  She did not have her 
original nurses outfit but came wearing
the Winter Wedding dress.  It has yellowed
and has what looks rust stains on the back
but it is still a beautiful dress.

I am hoping to find her nurses' outfit
or at least a reproduction one.  But
she will fit nicely with my other mod
era dolls.


My last find before Christmas was this
Francie outfit  Mini Check # 1209.

I found this complete on Ebay in
excellent condition for a great buy.
I never had a lot of clothes for my
Francie doll growing up so am trying
to add to wardrobe when possible.
Those knee socks are soooo groovy!

Christmas Goodies

Lucky me got everything I asked
for for Christmas.

This gorgeous lady joined my other
Model Muse swimsuit gals.  Her hair
is even more beautiful in real life.  I may
either pick it out a little or remove it from
the rubberband to get a fuller afro, not
sure yet which I'll do.  Only one left
of these ladies to get to complete the
set.

 Francie Go-Granny-Go #1267.  This
outfit is complete and in excellent condition!
It even has the little record AND record
jacket.

  


















Skipper - Silk n' Fancy and Dress Coat 
#1906.  I have always wanted this outfit
to with Barbie's Silken Flame and Red Flare.

  


















Ken - Saturday Date #786.  I didn't have
a Ken growing up, so I am trying to 
build a vintage wardrobe for the
vintage Ken and Allen I acquired some
years ago.  I think this brings their
wardrobe total up to 3 outfits.....they
definitely lag behind the ladies! 

My birthday is next Saturday, so I am
expecting more great Barbie gifts!