Friday, March 18, 2011

Lucky Charmers



"Irish Dancer" Barbie




Pot O'Gold by Madame Alexander


St. Patrick's Porcelain doll that I purchased from JoAnn's several years ago.


Princess of Ireland Barbie



Legends of Ireland Faerie Queen



"Hip to Be Square" Barbie


Boston Celtics Barbie

Boston Celtics Barbie from 1998

Emerald Barbie from the Birthstone Beauties Collection.  Ireland is also known as "The Emerald Isle"

My daughter who just turned 8 on 3/14, or "pi" (pie) day, 3.1415926... wearing a top and headband that I sewed in time for St. Patrick's Day
 


Wishing you luck and happiness on this St. Patrick's day, March 17

Thursday, March 17, 2011

American I-Dolls

"Simone" is ready to introduce to you one of our judges and the ladies of this year's finals competition from the top 13!




Here is one of our new judges, the chic Jennifer Lopez who is making people get up and dance "On the Floor" with her new hit.  

Although she was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, she also is of Puerto Rican heritage.



Ashton Jones gives that Diana Ross vibe as mentioned by the judges. I also saw some attitude a la Brandy with some "old school" flair a la Chaka Khan.   I was hoping that she would last longer during the competition.

Her diva persona shows on stage, but off stage, she is really "humble" and more introverted.


She accepted her elinmination form the competition with grace, gratitude, and hope.  She sees this as the beginning of her singing career. 


Diana Ross Barbie




Brandy Barbie from 2000



Haley Reinhart with her signature locks and pretty smile. She took a chance and sung a famous Alicia Key's
song.  I thought she sung a cute rendition of Le Ann Rimes' "Blue" with her raspy voice.


She seems upbeat and fun, which also shows in her performances.

"Feeling Fun" Barbie from 1988


Steven Tyler's protege, Lauren Alaina, putting country/rock front and center stage. 

"Rising Star" Barbie from the "Grande Ole Opry" series


Now, we could her transformation to a more polished and refined rising star.


Karen Rodriguez brought some Latin flavor to her version of Mariah's Carey "Hero".

She also is part Dominican Republican and Peruvian.

Peruvian Barbie from 1985



Sixteen-year-old Thia Meghia dazzled the judges while singing Adele's "Chasing Pavements".

Her exotic beauty also stems from her Filipino heritage.

"Flora" Filipina Barbie


Naima Adedapo is a ray of sunshine while singing "Summertime".


Not only does she sing beautifully, she also is a talented fashion designer.

She definitely is an "exotic flower" as mentioned by Jennifer. 

Simone from the "Modern Circle" series

Pia Toscano stunned the judges, the audience, and certainly many viewers with her memorable version of the Pretenders' "I'll Stand by You"

She certainly graces the "blue carpet".  I think she would also look stunning in red.

Red Hot Charice by Mikelman

The top 12 ladies

12 Barbie Basic I-Dolls