insecurities

Barbie Didn't Make Me Want To Be Skinny, But She Did Make Me Ashamed Of My Nipples

She may condition little girls to question their measurements, but I was more concerned with not having nipple-less breasts like hers.
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Issues, insecurities, barbie, boobs, nipples, childhood, sex, second base, body image

May 13, 2013 at 12:00pm | 117 comments

pink for girls

Neighbors Suing Over Pink Playhouse Hate Fun

My inner no-Barbie-house-having child is so jealous of kids who have sweet playhouses and treehouses.
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Issues, pink for girls, gender neutrality, suburbs, Weeds, barbie, treehouses, ridiculous lawsuits

Sep 19, 2012 at 5:00pm | 94 comments

politics

Did

For the first time in history, this is a Barbie who can actually stand by herself.
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Fun, politics, barbie, women in politics

Aug 24, 2012 at 1:30pm | 36 comments

barbie

I Was a Professional Cheerleader

And I even have my own Barbie! Sort of.
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Fun, barbie, cheerleading, nostalgia reality check, sports

Sep 14, 2011 at 11:00am | 0 comments

barbie

The Halloween Beauty Round-Up: Retro Barbie

Imitate the most fashionable doll of all-time, but with the bonus of moveable limbs!
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Beauty, barbie, hair, halloween, halloween beauty, halloween beauty round-up, make-up, retro, vintage

Oct 26, 2011 at 1:00pm | 0 comments

barbie

Spooky Craft Corner: Make Fake Georgian/Victorian Mourning Jewelry Out of Your Hair (Or Fake Hair)

Be a creep. Poo-poo tradition. Mock the Grim Reaper. Or spin DIY jewelry into wearable feminist concept art.
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DIY, barbie, childhood, feminism, hair, jewelry, necklace, superstition, taboo, witches

Jan 11, 2012 at 12:00pm | 0 comments