Barbie

How could I not comment on the planetary phenomenon associated with the Barbie movie?
Especially if you have been following me for a long time, you know that I love this fashion doll.

I’ve talked about her many times on this blog, but also in my book and even more because she’s literally in the acknowledgments of my book!

It's surprising because I mentioned this excerpt from my book in March, when we weren't yet talking about the film.

Excerpt from My Solo Wedding in Santorini:
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
I am a girl who loves pink and Barbie! I even grew up as a Barbie Club member, I wore clothes with her effigy like some little girls today display Queen Elsa. A school friend gave me my first doll at the age of 6, for my birthday, and not just anyone, Barbie Dream glow, whose stars on her dress shine in the dark. One of my best memories. It was as if today, someone offered me Louboutin pumps!
Nowadays, we find a Barbie astronaut, veterinarian, to counter the sexist side that some people found to these dolls. Very honestly it is a false debate, because from all my 6 years of age, I had perfectly converted my Princess Barbie into a successful businesswoman!
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My Barbie was never a writer, even less a blogger, I built a career plan with her and I held it, but dreams change, that is all the beauty and magic that Eleonor Roosevelt mentioned. Never stop believing in your dreams, exploring your imagination and creativity, with or without the assistance of a model doll.
Laetitia Nguyen

And of course, I took my book “My Solo Wedding in Santorini” to watch the Barbie movie.
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We loved the absolutely incredible sets, the very current story and also which reminded me very well of my emotional bond with her.

All the actresses and actors are perfect and Margot Robbie is FANTASTIC, we couldn’t have hoped for better to embody our favorite doll!

And then, the outfits… I still dream about them! Especially since several of my Barbie are represented in the film.

It reminded me of the magnificent Barbie exhibition in Montreal (Canada), I invite you to check it again, hundreds of photos of Barbie in her most beautiful outfits: LINK!

Read again my previous Fashion articles:

• Yves St Laurent
• Fashion Exhibitions
• Barbie Exhibition
• Thierry Mugler
• Helena Rubinstein
• Elsa Peretti
• Bird Paradise
• Florae
• Sorolla
• Dream Maker / Hats
• Shoes Forever
• My Wedding Dress

But Barbie Laeti is by far my favourite, a very special edition 😉 and in addition in her favourite environment, the beach...

And no, I didn't do it on purpose to be perfectly matched to the decor, that's what being a perfect Barbie is, we always match!!

However, my dream is very real, I wish to have a Barbie one day in my effigy: the solo bride inspired by my Solo Wedding in Santorini.
May the angels of Barbie and Mattel hear me!

Previous posts:

• Happy Valentine's Day 2023
• Unicorns
• Barbie Expo
• Little me
• Proud to be a woman
• Pink, my love colour

 
 
My Solo Wedding articles on the blog: LINK
My Book - extracts and order: HERE
 
 
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more fun!
 
And also YouTube, nearly 60 videos where I talk about myself, my Solo Wedding in Santorini and the life lessons I learned.

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Happy August everyone!!
 
Love & Joy,
L.