Barbie, Burlesque & Bustiers, Oh My!

This is a completely random post, but one that excites my inner child. It's obviously a rite of passage for any child to grow up playing with Barbie. The accessories were always one of my favorite things to collect, but vintage Barbie accessories have been BY FAR the best.

On my last trip to my fav shop, Revolver, I was allowed to snoop/ dig around in her back room so I could find little treasures. Giddy couldn't begin to describe how I felt when I saw this bundle of goodies!

The little Ken coat below is something she sells to collectors online, but I had to have a picture of it! Look at the little clothing label! The attention to detail and amazing construction beat the asses off clothing today, doll or human!

I have a weird little stash of doll heads at home, something that freaks out my boyfriend, that I keep accumulating. Look at the little Talc Powder container! The shower cap! My childish heart can't take the cuteness! Can we also just take a moment to appreciate the Blue Eye-shadow?

My collection of vintage burlesque costumes is going to get another addition 💖

This one I know will need some TLC, but I'm more than up for the challenge. THE DETAILS!! I'm such a sucker for this shape....

I had an event to attend this past weekend where I REALLY had to bring my A-Game in terms of my hair, makeup & clothing. When you're in a huge ballroom filled with the best and brightest of the cosmetology world, you have to amp it up 😳

My secret weapon is ALWAYS the lingerie I get from Bettie Page Lingerie. This Emerald style is TO DIE FOR! I wore this under a sheer, black lace blouse and man did it do the trick 😉 I also had to somehow distract from the fact that I hadn't washed my hair in four days....

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