Barbie™ Runway Show at NYFW '09

Does anyone really get too old for Barbies? Ce n’est pas possible! As you (should know), Barbie turns an incredible 50 years old on March 9th! What better way to celebrate than a glamorous fashion show at NYFW09.

The introduction to the show instantly brings you back to the countless hours you spent dressing your precious dolls as the visual guides you through a memoir of Barbie’s life: past to present. No matter what your style is, for twelve minutes you become a little girl in her dream Barbie world, surrounded by glitter, hearts, accessories, playful music and of course tons of PINK. What’s most amazing is that during the runway segment of the show, the audience is for once ‘okay’ with the fact that the life-size Barbies aren't plastic! The epic show brings fantasy to life, models into dolls, and grownups into giddy little children.

She’s done it all, she’s a Medical Doctor, pilot, teacher, lifeguard, vet, hell shes even gone to the moon! She even said so’long to her longterm boyfriend, Ken just two years ago. Its no wonder that designers are more than grateful to dress the glam gal in their most exquisite designs. In fact, to celebrate her 50th, Barbies runway ready outfits were designed by 50 of the top designers. Here is a list I found: (not on the list is Christian Louboutin, who designed the pumps worn in the show!)Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Baby Phat, Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Calvin Klein, Catherine Malandrino, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Erin Fetherston, House of Field, Kenneth Cole, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Nanette Lepore, Nicole Miller, Norma Kamali, Peter Som, Reem Acra, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Vera Wang, Vivienne Tam and Yigal Azrouel.

above: Barbie in Badgley Mischka evening gown.

I know right? Her makeup was sponsored by Stila, obviously.

Too fun, too nostalgic. Happy 50th Birthday Barbie!

visit: http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2009/designers/barbie_runway_show/index.html

Photos from the NYFW homepage

Theres no man like Christian

I stare at the ridged escalator steps, ascend-collapse-and disapear one by one until they turn marble so clean that the reflected light creates this magnificant glow upon my face. My view grows, only to display the largest and most delicately placed collection of shoes I have ever seen. I inhale deeply, and exhale as I make my way into Berdorf Goodman's ladies shoe section. I only had to lift my gaze ever so slightly before I found my true love, Christian Louboutin's collection. Louboutin's signature red sole has honoured the feet of the royals, celebrities, socialites and ladies who really know how to make sacrifices or girls who beg their parents raw. But what is it that attracts me to his collection?
When I fall in love with a shoe, dress or other tangible item, I poor my love out to it or whomever happens to be with me. But when I see the blood red sole, golden signature and heel that ascends no less than five inches, my breaths become shallow and my heart melts the way it should in true love. Why? Because it is just so simple. Simply perfect.
The perfect cut, hidden stich, exquiste selection of necessary colours that tightens the bow to every outfit.
I have spent years comparing pumps that meet my expectations, in Paris, New York and at Holts on Bloor there seems to be one man able to fulfill my desires.
Monsieur Christian Louboutin, merci merci merci.

photo from New York Magasine