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You Wear it Well

You Wear it Well
This week in SSC:

"Collections or Hobbies"

Some of you might remember that I have a collection of 1960's vintage Barbie dolls. I thought I'd feature one of my favorite girls from 1967 in her pretty spring fashion. It's hard to believe that these dolls are over 50 years old already. They have to be kept away from bright light or their vinyl faces will fade. Otherwise, they've held up pretty well all this time and kept their value too. Photographing them is also a hobby of mine.


..and for Sight and Sound:

Rod Stewart from his album "Never A Dull Moment" (1972)

You Wear it Well

You Wear it Well

Smiley Derleth, Sami Serola (inactive), FarbFormFreude, Ronald Losure and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo


51 comments - The latest ones
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
WOW, a lovely collection, Karen !!! Stay safe and healthy, my friend !!!!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet
Merci, Marie-claire. :)
4 years ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
très jolie douceur,
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Annaig56 club
Merci, annaig.
4 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That’s lovely, Karen ! And very nice music you’ve chosen. Good Morning ! Wish you a fine day ! A lot of good vibes from Germany !
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ulrich John club
Danke for the good vibes, Ulrich. Sending some your way too! :)
4 years ago.
 polytropos
polytropos club
Oh, a fine thing! But isn't it a pity that you always have to keep it under lock and key?
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to polytropos club
Thank you, poly. :)

It's not so bad. I have a doll room with some cabinets for display and the lighting is just kept low in that room. They can come out for a while if they feel claustrophobic. ;-)
4 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
This looks like a dreamland in a lost world!
Hope we will soon get it back and that some will respect it more...
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Xata club
Obrigado, Isabel. I hope so too. This coronavirus thing is like a bad dream.
4 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
I have always preferred Lego to dolls, but this one is very pretty and the background is just perfect!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Gudrun club
That's quite a compliment. Danke, Gudrun! :)
4 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A long time since I saw a Barbie doll, Karen. Beautifully photographed.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you, George!
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
Belle prise ; elle est très sophistiquée
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to neira-Dan club
Merci, Dan. :)
4 years ago.
 Nautilus
Nautilus
une belle collection. Certains modèles sont très recherchés et valent chers !
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Nautilus
That's very true. Merci beaucoup, Nautilus!
4 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
I thought she might appear. Lovely hobby Karen
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Jan
Lol. How did you know. ;-)

Thanks, Jan!
4 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
Deine Puppen Bilder mag ich immer sehr gerne
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Chrissy club
Danke sehr, Chrissy. :)
4 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
a very pretty lady from another world ;)) very nice music
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Kiitos, Wierd. :)
4 years ago.
 Taormina
Taormina club
Toll... und ich würde sagen du hast da einen wahren Schatz.
Eine Tante von mir ist Schneiderin, sie hat sogar für die Barbies
schon kleine Abendkleider gemacht, bevor sie diese dann im Original gemacht hat.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Taormina club
How nice! Danke, Katja. :)
4 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
That is very elegant and you found the perfect background for her.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Esther club
Thanks, Esther. I thought some flowers would be fitting.
4 years ago.
 Puchinpappy
Puchinpappy club
The older Barbies turn themselves out better when they go out.
4 years ago.
 raingirl
raingirl club
She's a great one. You've placed her beautifully - where else would she wear that hat but on a Sunday (Saturday) stroll (maybe a horse race?).

I don't remember this outfit - but she looks like she is probably a bit old for my childhood. Is she from the 50's or really early 60's? I was more about mid 60's.

Do you have any in your collection from your childhood?

My Aunt made clothes for Barbies. I have a very few of those (they were given to my half-siblings, but I acquired a few from her estate). Such tiny stiches.

When my daughter was young and I was struggling with her wanting Barbie dolls (for feminist reasons), and told her it was because the dolls weren't an ideal I thought she should try for she looked at me and said, Mom, they aren't real! She got to play with them as much as she wanted after that...
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to raingirl club
Hi Laura and thank you.

This girl is from 1967. She's a TNT Barbie (Twist 'N Turn.) Her outfit is called "Plantation Belle" and it's one of Barbie's first fashions from 1959-61.)

I never had any Barbies as a child which might be why I have them now.

How nice to have an aunt that did such tiny sewing. :)

That's so funny what your daughter said. :D Sometimes our kids can really give us a reality check lol. :))
4 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Such blue eyes, lovely setting.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thanks, Gillian.
4 years ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Good mood on it Karen. And the photo is colorful and beautiful. Greetings, Anton.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Thank you, Anton! :)
4 years ago.
 Heide
Heide club
A wonderful idea to bring them out, Karen
I like it very much how you present them against such a beautiful springlike background.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Heide club
Danke, Heide. :)
4 years ago.
 HaarFager
HaarFager club
A gorgeous shot, Karen! The kind of setting that makes me wish I could live in that world. (Other than the one we're stuck with at times!) The background looks real, too. Is it miniature or fullsize? It's hard to tell because you've blended everything so well.
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to HaarFager club
Thank you, Kenny. I do appreciate your opinion. :)

This backdrop is from a large book of beautiful gardens. I think this one is in Italy. It's 2 pages that are almost 12 inches tall.
4 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
She is classy and beautiful Karen and in immaculate condition. A great song that fits like a very elegant glove!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you, Carol! :)
4 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
An excellent compo, Karen!
Take care and stay well!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to * ઇઉ * club
Thank you, dear * ઇઉ *, and for all the invitations too! :)
4 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Karen

A very nice and well put together picture!

Fantastic colours in the background, and of course the doll.

As always, i am most impressed!

Would you believe that I have a Barbie.. She comes with me on my motorbike sometimes..http://www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/49630296 She especially like Germany!


Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Thanks, Peter!

Your Barbie looks a little cold out there. ;-)
4 years ago.
Peter_Private_Box club has replied to Karen's Place club
Hi Karen,

She was very happy really!! It was a very hot day!
She was also very popular with the locals!!

Best Wishes
Peter
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Lol, Peter! :))
4 years ago.
 Reyk
Reyk club
Absolutly beautiful
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Reyk club
Danke sehn, Reyk. :)
4 years ago.
 FarbFormFreude
FarbFormFreude club
:-)
i guess your wedding Dress was at least that fine ...
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to FarbFormFreude club
Haha and a bit bigger. :)
4 years ago.

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