THE FASHION DOLL REVIEW

I have to confess that when it comes to vintage Barbie and Francie, the fashion I love most seem to be the ones that are hardest to find....

Mari , a photo by alington on Flickr. This is a new addition to my BJD collection. It's Mari, a tiny 10.5" Asian BJD by Limhwa ...

Naomi in Let's Dance , a photo by alington on Flickr. Here is Naomi ( Peak's Woods / Dollmore BJD hybrid), modeling a wonderful...

Naomi hybrid , a photo by alington on Flickr. The lovely Naomi hybrid ( Peak's Woods normal skin head on a Dollmore 12" Fashi...

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Vintage Barbie shelf , a photo by alington on Flickr. I thought I'd share a photo of my doll display today, featuring my vintage Bar...

Don't forget to check out the auctions (some are closing Sunday!) to pick up some great deals for Tonner Dolls, Barbie and Integrity Toy...

Barbie little theatre costume, Guivevere, was on the market from 1964-1965. It coordinates with Ken's King Arthure costume. It include...

Here is Barbie's travel costume from 1964, Barbie in Holland. It coordinates with Ken's in Holland fashion. It includes: blue b...

Here is Barbie's Masquerade fashion from 1963-1964. It coordinates with Skipper and Ken's Masquerade fashions. It includes: bla...

This package of vintage Barbie shoes was available in 1963 and called "shoe pak" and again from 1964-1965 named "shoe wardrob...

Barbie's Sorority Meeting fashion was on the market from 1962-1963. It coordinates with Ken's Fraternity Date fashion. It includes...

Barbie's Dream Wrap fashion was on the market from 1969-1970. It consists of: pink cotton robe with lace trim and floral print. Tie...

This is Barbie's Golden Evening fashion, available in 1964. Two of the pieces (the skirt and top) were also sold separately as PAK pie...

This is the most common of several vintage Barbie bridal fashions, Bride's Dream. It was available from 1963-1965. It consists of: ...

Here is a much-needed reference for vintage Barbie collectors: It's All About the Accessories for the World's Most Fashionable Dolls...

Barbie's On the Go PAK sheath was available on the market from 1964-1965 in a floral print or in cherry red, rust, forest green, olive...

This is Barbie's Student Teacher fashion which was available on the marked from 1965-1966. It consists of: red and white dress: the...

Lemon Color Magic , originally uploaded by alington . Another new trade acquisition, a lemon/golden blonde Color Magic. She's just gorg...

Barbie's plastic open-toe shoes were made from 1959-1972. Each pair has a right (unmarked) and a left (marked Japan) shoe. The colors ...