Friday, February 22, 2013

Do You Like My Hair?

Ever since Annie Marks (played by Raven Goodwin) uttered this famous line in the groundbreaking film Lovely & Amazing, dolls everywhere felt a monumental sense of validation, for someone, finally, dared to ask the dreaded question.



For a doll's hair can make or break the deal. Dolldom, always in search of the beautifully odd (for odd is beautiful) profiles a combo made in fashion fantasy: Miss Fashion Queen Barbie (reproduction by Mattel) wearing a perfectly static coif from American Character's Popi doll set, circa 1963. Miss Popi (never to be confused with the current Poppy by Integrity Toys) was meant to be popped apart to facilitate dressing her in cut-just-by-you vinyl fashions.



The wig is a coquettish pageboy in a shiny patent leather black that promises to stay in place regardless of whatever, making this doll the perfect model by the seashore or other windy location shoots. Outfit by Retros.





5 comments:

  1. Brilliant! I've never seen this delightful Popi dolly before! What a fantastic idea! I LOVE the plastic do on Miss Fashion Queen. In fact, I prefer it over her hair wigs! And Liz's outfit....fabulous as always! It's all I can do to resist collecting Barbie after I see your photos.! Have a great dolly day! Megin.

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    1. Thank you, Megin! You ought to take the plunge and get a Barbie just to dress her in Retros. Thank you for visiting.

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  2. Hello from Spain: I love the hair and outfit .. We keep in touch.

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    1. Thank you, Marta! Plastic hair is a good idea!

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  3. Wow, I love this wig. It looks amazing on Barbie! I'll definitely have to add a Popi doll to my collection.

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