When you start to buy Barbie for your little one, you will find a whole new area of Barbie dolls. Mattel has released the Barbie So in Style line of African American dolls. All of the sisters have fuller lips a wider nose and more pronounced cheek bones, some will have curly hair and some will have skin that is darker in hue. huffingtonpost.com
Stacy McBride wanted to introduce more realistic role models and mentors in the form of these Barbie So in Style dolls. With the three new dolls they each have their own unique look. Trichelle has aqua curl fiber technology which means her hair will curl when water is applied and can be straightened in the same method.
Essence.com and other magazine and websites have heralded this arrival of the positive image African American barbie. This is a break through that has been needed for quite some time. Children have a barbie that they can identify with. Just like the other Barbies they can not stand alone and they are sold separately.http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3532366
Sisters and Mentors
These Barbie So in Style big sister dolls are best friends that love to share their favorite activities with their little sisters. there are 3 combinations of sisters to choose from and each has their own personalities. You are able to choose from three big sister/little sister doll combinations, each of the sisters share their flair for fashion and favorite classes: science & cheerleading, math & music or journalism & art. Each doll comes with fun accessories included.http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3532366
Raven L. Hill wrote for "The Root" "The dolls come in pairs of big and little sisters to encourage mentoring relationships.… They may not be mirror-perfect, but they come closer to the fantasy than my childhood playthings. I would want these dolls for my daughter".http://jezebel.com/5315415/mattels-new-black-barbie-a-step-in-the-right-direction
Barbie So in Style Commercial
This is the commercial for the hair changing styling spray for the So In Style Barbie. Showing the doll and the hair styling features allowing children and parents to see the style changes.
Sisters
Meet the designer of So in Style dolls
This is the designer of So in Style Barbies. her name is Stacy McBride and she is going to tell you all about Mattel's newest venture. these beautiful big sister dolls.
