Friday, May 4, 2012

Marilyn Monroe, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Pink Dress)


The most iconic blonde of all time is of course, Marilyn Monroe (sorry Barbie) and Mum bought me all three dolls in the collection in October 1997. Mum and Dad picked them up at Myer and was careful not to get them wet or dent the boxes (eerrr, am I spoilt?)! This Barbie has to be my favourite because I loved the scene where Marilyn sings "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.


Mattel has remain faithful to the original outfit, although the official photos of this doll has Barbie with fuller hair, nevertheless this Barbie is perfectly coiffed. Barbie wears rhinestone drop earrings, an elaborate necklace and two bracelets. She has blue eyes, red open mouth smile and her signature beauty mole.


I love her silky pink satin dress with an oversized bow with a contrasting black taffeta lining. Barbie wears pink opera length gloves and black open toe heels.

"Diamonds... diamonds... I don't mean rhinestones... but diamonds... are a girls best... best friend"

Release date: 1 January 1997
Label: Collector Edition
Mattel price: US$59.97
Ebay price as at May 2012: US$30 - US$100

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