Wednesday, October 1, 2008


Hello, another Barbie Wednesday is here! This was a neat flea market find a few years ago. Barbie's Quick Curl Boutique! It came out in 1972.

This case has such beautiful psychedelic swirls and flowers. It's a very small case probably used mostly for holding Barbie's clothes.


Of coarse Barbie's lamp and shag rug is pink too! I wish I could find another one to see what originally came with it as the vanity chair. I borrowed this chair from one of Barbie's 70's orange and green furniture sets.

This spot just seemed perfect for showcasing Barbie's favorite outfits!


I also wanted to share another Barbie commercial I found. This is the first ever Barbie commercial.



I love the slogan! "You can tell it's Mattel. It's swell"
I wonder how long they used that slogan? It's kinda corny but I like it!

Next Barbie Wednesday will be extra special. I was given some very wonderful vintage Barbie gifts from a blogging friend when we did a Halloween swap together. So October 8th is when we are to share what are partners gave us. I can't wait to share it with you!

See you soon, Lindsey

21 comments:

Victoria - Florence and Mary said...

Can't wait to see those Barbie goodies you were sent, how exciting.

I can't watch the ad at the moment as I'm at work but will do as soon as I'm home!

Victoria x

Unknown said...

Love the barbie pics! Barbie rules! LOL!

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi Lindsey
We love your Barbie Wednesdays. Thanks for showing more of your wonderful collection. We look forward to your extra special post next week.
Lindsay & Jessica

Heidi Ann said...

Oh, man - even Barbie has a dress form - no fair!
I always look forward to Barbie Wednesday!

Mrs.Kwitty said...

Ha--gotta love that commercial! It's swell!
Smiles, Karen

can't wait to see your new goodies.....

KatCollects said...

Sounds like you got some fun things for your swap, I loved everything your Mom gave me. Hope you are both having a great Wednesday!
Kathy

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Lindsey,
That is awesome that you rec'd some vintage Barbie things from the Halloween swap:) It will also be fun to see what treasures people rec'd. Have a good weekend.
Warmly,
Deb :)

Hilda said...

Always love Barbie Wednesdays! Can't wait til next week to see your (new) vintage goodies!
Hilda

Anonymous said...

What a cute commercial.
Only $3 for Barbie. I know at that time it wasn't cheap.

Can't wait to see your other Barbie
items.

Andrea

KhrisW said...

Your first package is on the way, Lindsey! I hope you love it!!!!

Ahh, the pressure builds! Will she like it or won't she? Ha ha.

Hugs,
The Rule Breaker

KhrisW said...

Your Barbie finds are fantastic! Love seeing them again.

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hi Lindsey! Another cool Barbie post! I've got that same gold lame' dress as on your mannequin!! Still have the coat with the little fur hat with pearls too!!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Alexandra MacVean said...

I GOT to Barbie shopping!! Seriously!! :)

PS Thank you again for the slippers you made me. I really love them and wear them every day when I get home from work.

*hugs*

Dee Light said...

Love the Barbie memories!!! Thanks for sharing.

KhrisW said...

My Swap stuff came today! Thanks!

My favorite thing was the 'trick or treat' sign that you made. Gorgeous! Also, loved everything else and the pirate paper plates, soooo cool!!!!

leslie said...

Hi.. I hope you get this link.. its a long one and couldn't figure out to make it smaller... it has some wonderful PDFs of the old Betsy McCall paper dolls from the old 1950s magazines! Enjoy!

http://collectdolls.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=collectdolls&cdn=hobbies&tm=15&gps=110_619_1902_975&f=10&tt=14&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.geocities.com/heartland/grove/8966

Robyn said...

Lindsey, when I saw this I immediately noticed the gold cocktail dress because - I HAVE it TOO! Found it at an antique store about 25 years ago! Love reading your blog and look forward to all the Barbie finds. The original Barbie commercial is great! Have a little something for you to see over at my new blog this Wednesday - so please stop by, its kinda a thank you for all your Barbie sharing.

Melissa said...

Twyla,

Thank you so much for stopping by Sunbonnet Cottage.

It will be nice getting to know each other better through 'Blogland'.

Melissa

Alexandra MacVean said...

Just stopping by to see how your weekend is going. Thinking of you and enjoying my WARM slippers. :) *hugs*

Thriftin and Craftin said...

So nice to look back on simpler times. I was a little child in the 70's. I remember playing with my Barbie dolls for hours and hours. thanks for the trip down memory lane!

Free Art Printables said...

I love that gold barbie dress! I had a coat like that with a fur collar for her~