Hello Barbie fans, this is the Barbieshelf Channel with my March 2014 Barbie Diorama.
March 9th marks Barbie's 55th year since her debut at the New York Toy Show. So it is fitting that she accepts this statuette created in her Iconic likeness for 55 years of fun and fashion.
What better fashion to display than this exquisite 2000 reproduction appropriately named "Sophisticated Lady."
Sophisticated Lady was originally produced in 1963 and 1964.
The ball gown is made in an old rose colored taffeta, with silver filigree lace trim on the bodice and drape of skirt. The gown is perfectly complemented with an American Beauty rose colored fitted Velveteen Evening Coat, that is lined to match the gown along with long white opera length gloves and pink open toe shoes. Not shown is the tiara and single pink pearl necklace. Instead I've chosen to complement this outfit with jewelry from an eBay auctioneer: Dolly Delights. Her vintage style Barbie jewelry: the snake wrap bracelet, pearl drop earrings and three strand necklace compliment this ensemble beautifully.
A full petticoat enhances the gown as it was meant to be and gives it that Fairy Tail look, fit for a princess!
Lou Preager and his Orchestra performing Duke Ellington's: "Sophisticated Lady."