recent aquisitions

Sparkle Glitter Pink Have-a-Heart Bust Pendant anyone? I think I might just have to.

And does anyone recognize this handsome fella?! Whoa, throw back to my childhood.

barbie art from back in the day!

At the top of the stairs in my parents house…

…hangs the collection of Barbies I transformed back in high school art class.
I thought it would be fun to share some pics! It's interesting to look back and see a path from where it all started.

man-barbie

zebra-barbie

carrot-barbie (this ones my favorite)

trippy-hippy-barbie

solid-silver-barbie

Another Barbie Paris bound

In follow-up news regarding the stolen Barbie crisis: I decided to re-make the Barbie, but did not re-design a new one. She will be nearly identical to the first. I'll be compensated for the making of Barbie #2 this time (which I felt was important since I was not paid to make the first one.)


I have recently learned that the accessorized Barbie dolls will not be auctioned off in aid of a "charitable association" after all. Instead Mattel has decided they would like to keep the Barbies for their permanent collection. Which I think is really exciting (although sort of unfortunate for charity, hmmm…)

The Barbie dolls' next appearance will be at the THE BOX Trade Show in Pavillon Cambon/Capucines between the March 6th - 9th.

Thank you for all your kind words and supportive thoughts regarding the situation! It meant a lot to know so many people understood the pain and frustration of losing your work in such a way.

Designing For Barbie

I've been invited to accessorize Barbie and her little black dress for an exhibition during Fashion Week (and beyond) in Paris starting at the end of this month.

Many fashion designers have made garments for Barbie in the past, however this year in honor of Barbie's 50th birthday celebration, 50 designers have been asked to create accessories for her and her little black dress. I am truly honored to have been invited to participate!

The Barbies from all the various designers will move into their temporary "castle" in Prêt-á-Porter Paris, Porte de Versailles, to be displayed during Fashion Week. They will be involved in a photo shoot for Vive la Mode, the free magazine distributed after fashion shows. She will then be on display for The Box and an exhibition of the photos will be displayed for Atmosphere, "the fashion designers rendez-vous," Jardin des Tuileries. The Barbies will then travel to NY for The Train, the international trade show of wardrobe and accessories. After all these exciting high fashion events, Barbie will eventually be auctioned off in aid of a charitable association.

I just received my Barbie in the mail yesterday and am SO excited to start making some fabulous jewelry and accessories for her. (Check out those eyelashes!)

…Paris Fashion Week here we come!

fashion dolls

I came across a really great blog recently called if it's hip it's here and I just had to share this post from it.

Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf create wearable art for the high fashion world. A recent gallery exhibition in the UK prompted the duo to create an incredible spectacle, showcasing 15 years worth of their most memorable fashion designs by creating 2 foot tall doll replicas to mimic their real life fashion originals all housed in a dollhouse within the gallery.

To see more of Viktor & Rolf's far-out fashions or read more about this super cool exhibit go here. The if it's hip it's here blogger has painstakingly hunted and gathered all the images and the blog is well worth a visit.

(this is my favorite - bed dress and matching bed head!)

(Both the dresses and bouquets are entirely silver plated! whoa.)