I bought this Society Girl Barbie in Singapore in August 2002 and Mattel describes her as "a big city girl with a hot, happening life! She’s everywhere that’s anywhere". Given Barbie's extensive career experience, surely Mattel could have come up with a less cheesy tag which makes her sound like a ditzy attention seeker which personifies the negative stereotype surrounding Barbie. Perhaps this doll could have been named "Fundraising Ball" Barbie? Alas I won't get into a discussion about Barbie being a bad role model, after all this blog is about my love for Barbie!
Society Girl Barbie does have a contemporary feel about her. She has long, super straight blonde hair, smokey eye makeup and pink frosted lipstick. I like her silver drop earrings and matching necktie chain necklace with 2 diamond studs at the ends. Barbie wears a black corset (which is sewn in panels so it looks like it has boning in the corset), teamed with a fine black lace, white satin mermaid skirt which flares beautifully. If I had a larger display cabinet I would love to spread her skirt out. Barbie wears long white opera gloves and black high heels and carries a black satin clutch.
Release date: 2 June 2002
Label: Collector Edition
Mattel price: US$49.98
Ebay price as at April 2012: US$30 - US$65
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