#malibubarbie

was bored tonight, so I decided to restore my new Malibu PJ (while I thought about how, as someone in the UK, I probably won't ever get a certain other Steffie-faced Barbie)

The biggest problem with her wasn't age, or the nick in her nose. Her factory paint was awful.

It was splattered, darker on one side and so squint, it was as if she was auditioning to be a 2023 Fashionista. Sometimes wonky factory paint adds character. This was not one of those times.

I cleaned her up, boiled her hands to get rid of the chew marks, filled the nose dent, and repainted her, trying to balance out the factory paint as I went along.

Blonde Stereotype #1

She is a cool girl with an effortless pull. She’ll wear skirts, pink, and dresses but she’s not all into that girly stuff. She’d rather wear something comfortable like shorts instead of skirts, flip-flops instead of heels, and baggy hoodies instead of halter tops. She’s also a surfer chick who loves the summer. 🏄🏼‍♀️

Next is…

Brunette Stereotype #2

She has a higher taste in fashion than Blonde. She makes sure to always look presentable. She can be high maintenance and sometimes overdramatic but she’ll have your best interest at heart.

Her fashion sense is bows, lace, bubble skirts, fishnet tights, and pumps. 💝

The final character we’ll cover is…

Redhead Stereotype #3

She’s outgoing, bubbly, and energetic. She absolutely loves fashion and has a hobby for it. She’s like that girl who looks fabulous even in her pajamas. She lives, laughs, and breathes the McBling trend.👗

And that’s all three of them!

I hope y’all enjoyed seeing and reading through each of these characters. Who was your favorite? And if you’re white, which hair color did you have growing up and which hair color do you have now? Which one was you or which one is you now? Bye!

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