#comeonbarbie

[ithappensblog]

celebrating diversity & imagination

Barbie’s magical world has inspired generations of dreamers and storytellers, and I can’t wait to see the new Barbie movie. It reminds me of my own childhood, when I used to create endless stories with my dolls. I’m glad that Barbie now embraces the rich diversity of our society, and I hope this will encourage more self-confidence and kindness in the future.

As a child, my Barbie dolls were my companions in a realm of creativity and wonder. Without a sister and with cousins who were much older, I found solace and joy in those solitary moments of imaginative play. My dolls were vessels of adventure, friendship, and dreams as I crafted tales of fantasy and exploration.

Yet, I also remember how the dolls of that era portrayed a singular ideal of beauty – one shape, one size, with exaggerated features that were far from reflective of the real world. Barbie, with her big eyes, lips, perky figure, and blonde hair, instilled a subconscious notion that beauty conformed to a narrow mold. This, in turn, sparked insecurities and misconceptions about self-image that lingered into many of our generation's formative years.

Now, as the mother of an almost five-year-old daughter, I've witnessed the evolution of Barbie in a heartening way. We are both brimming with anticipation for the new Barbie movie, and together we've delved into the realm of imaginative play, just as I did decades ago. But what strikes me most is the representation and diversity that Barbie now embodies.

A recent visit to Toys r Us was an eye-opening experience. The array of Barbie dolls I saw reflected the beauty of diversity in our world. Curvy dolls, dolls with disabilities, dolls with different skin tones – it was a celebration of the reality that everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way. I was moved to tears as I realized the profound impact that these diverse dolls could have on my daughter and countless other young minds.

The transformation in Barbie's image signifies a pivotal shift in the values we aim to instill in our children. No longer are they confined to a narrow notion of beauty. Instead, they are exposed to rich differences that embrace every shade, every shape, and every ability. The creators of Barbie have finally demonstrated an understanding of the significance of representation in children's toys – a recognition that childhood should be a celebration of diversity and an opportunity to cultivate self-love. I don’t mean to suggest that toy manufacturers are solely responsible for shaping our children’s self-image, since we as parents have the duty to help them love themselves. However, when they see toys that reflect their identity and diversity in toy stores and movies, it adds something extra to what we’re already doing for them as parents.

My hope for my daughter's generation is that they grow up in a world where self-love and acceptance are second nature. That the dolls they play with, the movies they watch, and the stories they hear can all contribute to this understanding. The progress Barbie has made reflects a larger cultural shift toward embracing individuality and rejecting harmful stereotypes.

In raising my daughter in this new era of Barbie, I am filled with optimism. I hope that her journey will be marked by confidence, compassion, and the knowledge that beauty comes in many shapes and forms. This newfound representation our children see in their toys alone is a step toward dismantling the ideals of beauty that once plagued me and countless others.

[jeanasbeautybites]

So #barbie is all the rage right now!!! It seems a Barbie movie us coming July 2023. I was not much into playing with my own Barbies growing up, in fact, I cut their hair, and they drove my brothers Tonka toys. I grew up with a brother and several cousins who were boys, so I was as much of a tomboy as you could be. I did have one friend: cheri berry who had the coolest toys: a juke box, strawberry shortcake and every Barbie you could imagine. So when I would go down the hill to play with her, we did play barbies.

I've never considered myself super girlie at all, as most know: being an Independent Color Street Stylist is the most girlie job, I have ever had. I've been a soldier, steelworker, millwright apprentice, lead and asbestos sampler oh yea I worked at #KFC too, and now, well now I am President of @ccoveteransalliance which I co-founded with my hubby, and I do it with great looking nails!!!

I could have never lived in Barbie's world, and Ken would have got on my last nerve, but she did have some cool cars I would have "totally" driven.

What about you, how much of a #barbie or #Ken are you?

And did you even know they were making this movie?

#barbiegirl #dreamhouse #comeonbarbie #barbiemovie #barbie2023 #barbieworld

#barbieworldforever

#kenandbarbie #pink #barbiedreams #barbiedreamhouse #barbiedreamtopia #barbiedress #barbiedoll #armybarbie #barbieaddict

[digitalartform]

#animebarbie #opheliavanity #lifeinplastic #itsfantastic #comeonbarbie #letsgoparty #barbie #doll #plastic #pink #polkadots #maxwellrender

[stephaniebattistacreative]

When you're exhausted and have to drive home for 40 minutes there is NO. FUCKING. SHAME. IMAGINATION. LIFE. 👏🏻IS.👏🏻 YOUR. 👏🏻CREATION. 👏🏻 #aqua #early2000s #euro #europop #ComeOnBarbie #LetsGoParty #Dancing #CarKaraoke

[realitygraveyard]

Come on, Barbie, let’s go dry hump fully clothed 💅🏼😂🎀 . . . . . . . . . #realitygraveyard #podcast #rockoflove #rockoflovebus #blondetourage #barbie #barbiegirl #barbiedolls #badbarbie #lol #lmao #drunkgirls #bretmichaels #vh1 #2000s #2000snostalgia #y2k #y2kaesthetic #00s #popculture #realitytv #realitystar #dankmemes #throwback #nostalgia #comeonbarbie #realitytvpodcast #memestagram #podcastersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fcm2xnrVK/?igshid=18khaa5cqlvnu

[digitalartform]

#animebarbie #barbie #livingdoll #doll #opheliavanity #tea #teaparty #maxwellrender #redlabstudio #teacup #platformshoes #pink #plastic #lifeinplastic #itsfantastic #comeonbarbie #letsgoparty (at Redlab Studios)

[fingu12345]

Controversial night had by all..! #deckthehalls #letsgoparty #comeonbarbie (at The Crown Residence)

[woiperdinger]

ron ☝️ chozen ☝️#gratata #comeonbarbie #letsgoparty #vancouver #bc #longandmcquade #submerge #tourlife #westerncanada