Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Mane Attraction

Happy 77th Birthday to Ms. Brigitte Bardot, international style icon, known for her beauty, style, and alluring sex appeal.   Her style in clothing and hair continues to influence current trends.



From 2009, "France" Barbie



Parisian Barbie from 1990:






Today, I would like to recognize BB for her hair styles through the years.



The Storybook Siren
Braids a la Dorothy of "The Wizard of Oz"




Dorothy of "The Wizard of the Oz", 2006







Pigtails with Bows



PJ, Barbie's cousin, in a custom-made gold-colored pantsuit (doll+ outfit purchased from ebay years ago), 1970's 


From 1999, Generation Girls Barbie, Mari, and Lara




Pretty in Ponytails
With a twist


The girl-next-door


With a cascade of waves


Silkstone reproduction of 1959 "Debut" Barbie


Katiana Jimenez Barbie





Teaser
Her signature coiff that made people stand up and take notice.

With a trick of a comb and some hairspray,  you can achieve hair that reaches new heights!



Prelude to Jersey Shore?






Goddess of Beauty Barbie, 2001, first in a series















Fashion Play Barbie


From 2003, Robert Best's "Trench Setter" Barbie




En-Tie-cing
Brigitte can make ribbons and bows bow-tiful!




"All That Jazz" Barbie, 1968 reproduction made in 2003.  This is the rare brunette version.




Wearing a hair bow and a polka-dotted neck tie in "Viva Maria"






Twist N'Turn 1967 reproduction, 2009




Twist 'N Turn  Barbie and 2009 Holiday Barbie



Flower Girl











Pin-Up Girls Hula Honey Barbie


Brigitte also likes to play guitar.




I Dream of Autumn Barbie


Beauty and the Bangs



Peek-a-boo









Christabelle Barbie has bangs

The Blonde Top Model Barbie has bangs





 Nod for Mod Barbie has bangs, 2004

Cynthia Rowley Barbie has bangs



Band on the Fun
I am not sure who made the wide  hair band a big trend in the 1960's.  But this seems to be strongly associated with Brigitte, especially in her film "Contempt" ("Le Meprise"), which seemed to be her strongest and most convincing role.


Before Olivia Newton-John got into "Physical" in 1981.






Great Shape Ken and Barbie from 2001



Becky Most Mod reproduction with her cute pink headband.  The prototype was never made into production.







It's a Wrap




From 2001 "Bead-Em Barbie" (with the Bob Mackie face mold?) made exclusively for Barbie fans in the Philippines.


Bead-'Em Barbie out of the box.



Summer in Rome Barbie, 1998

Also from the Candi "International" series:


Candi doll with the "Asian" face mold, 2001


Under-Cover Girl
Even with some hair covering, Brigitte proves that you can still gorgeous!










Summer in Tokyo Barbie, 1998



"Legally Blonde 2" (Elle Woods) Barbie with her little "pillbox" hat.


Way Out West Barbie from 2006 with her stetson



Red, White, and Warm Twist 'N Turn Barbie 1969 Reproduction






Up-swept Away
Hair swept up and away from the face allows a view of a grace and curve of a woman's neck and emphasis of her eyes.











Pink Ice Barbie, 1996


Tres elegante!








Mid 1960's Francie in her upswept do

Dark-Haired Diva
Brigitte was popular as a blond babe, but already garnered attention as a natural brunette.





Trixie and Speed Racer


Alice of  "Twilight"








A raven-haired Barbie Basics Barbie made especially for Target stores

A Francie reproduction, "Gad-Abouts"




"Candi" doll, Bettie Page version



Kitty Curl-isle
Loose curls can make any woman feel glamourous and seductive.






A Blonde "Annie"?


A Barbie Basics Barbie in denim.














A "Candi" doll that captures a seductive Bardot

Deluxe Quick Curl PJ

Basics Barbie made exclusively for Target

Baywatch Babe
Brigitte enjoyed the outdoors, especially sun-bathing.  Her carefree look reflected her lifestyle.









Surf City Christie, Midge, and Kira




From 2009:

Barbie's little sister, Skipper

Straight-Haired Stunner
Even with straight hair, Brigitte still commanded attention.  Although she looks lovely in any hair do imaginable, she looks best in a straight, fuss-free do.  Tres naturelle!








A trio of long-haired beauties: a Super Star Barbie, Stacy, and Malibu Francie (with the Casey headmold) 









I think she is at the most beautiful in this sweet picture.



A Barbie Basics doll in denim with sleek, straight hair

Brigitte in a mustard-colored?? pantsuit


Harley Davidson Barbie, 2009




Recognizing Brigitte's efforts to assist animals,





Hello Kitty Barbie




"101 Dalmations Barbie", 1998





Spirtual Lady
Putting aside her "strong" opinions of certain controversial issues, I admire her dedication to the rights of animals after her retirement from motion pictures in 1973. 





Golden Angel and Ethereal Angel




Without the help of plastic surgery, Brigitte still has that sparkle and feistiness that has lasted for seven decades.   Joyeux Anniversaire, Mademoiselle Bardot!