Three Easy Ways To Nail The Barbiecore Look, Every Single Time

Forget the red carpet! In case you’ve been living under a rock, Margot Robbie has been painting the town pink - wowing the world with a wardrobe packed with fun Barbie fashion trends, to coincide with the release of the movie by the same name. From glam gowns to sleek sportswear, the world’s most…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa12/01/20240Comments

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How To Host The Ultimate Barbie Party At Home

Ever admired Barbie's dream house and wished to recreate the same kind of retro vibe in your own space? It’s actually easier than you might imagine. After all, Barbie's home decor trends are really all about embracing femininity and fusing it with a touch of fun. From pink pillows to rose-coloured rosé, here are our…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa04/08/20230Comments

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Barbie-Inspired Pretty Pink Party Ideas

With Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie headlining the upcoming Barbie film release, all things pink could be cool again. Growing up, I was always jealous of my friend’s Barbie collection. She owned a dreamhouse, campervan and her Barbies had wardrobes packed with the coolest clothes. Did you know that Barbie bought her first Dreamhouse…

ByEmma Crameri18/08/20220Comments

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Barbie’s New Hijab At Last

But I was never as creative with role play as 24-year-old Nigerian medical scientist, Haneefa Adam. Haneefa, who was unable to find a black doll in Nigeria to dress up, took matters into her own hands – giving Barbie a fashion makeover. Image: @hijarbie On her recently launched Instagram account, @hijarbie, Haneefa shows Barbie modelling a range…

ByFranki Hobson09/02/20160Comments

News

Barbie Doll Gets Radical Makeover

In what’s being described as the most dramatic change in Barbie’s 57-year history, three new body types have been released – tall, curvy and petite – in addition to the original look. The new Barbie Fashionistas line also comes in five new skin tones, 18 hairstyles, eight eye colours and “countless on-trend fashions and accessories”. News of…

ByThe Carousel29/01/20160Comments

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Barbie Turns 56 And Never Misses A Fashion Trend

As Barbie celebrates 56 fabulous years, we take a look at some of her most fashionable moments, with outfits created by some of the world’s leading designers. Barbie really never misses a trend. Whether it’s Burberry’s famous trench coat, Diane Von Furstenberg’s wrap dress, or Calvin Klein classic denim, we’ve captured some of her most…

ByThe Carousel23/04/20150Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Vanilla Barbie Butterfly Cup Cakes

Makes 32 INGREDIENTS Plain Flour 240 gms Caster sugar 200 gms Baking powder 1.5 teaspoons Unsalted butter 170 gms Vanilla pod 1 Full cream milk 150 ml Eggs 5 Salt 1/4 teaspoon METHOD 1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixer until the colour turns a pale yellow 2. Add the eggs one at a time, then the milk, bit by bit 3. Mix through the…

ByThe Carousel23/03/20150Comments