My Barbie Collection Tour

I am pleased to show off my prized collection of fashion and historic themed dolls I have collected, mostly over the last eight months.
*I said Walmart a few times when I meant Amazon. At Fashionistas 201 and 121; also my Signature Looks Ken, I got from Amazon.

[@zenamorgan1754]

I love that you said that you overcame your fear of buying dolls, despite being a mom. When I was a kid 1 million years ago. My family thought it was strange that I was so into Barbies. They often made me feel bad and guilty about this. So I had a lot of shame in collecting my dolls. So after I had my son, I said to myself, let’s be more grown-up, and let’s get rid of all of our dolls. so I did, and deeply regretted it. When my little boy went off to college in 2017 I had both loneliness and freedom. So little by little I begin to collect them again. Enter 2020. And I began to collect them big time. I started taking them out of the boxes and putting them on made to move bodies. I now Make designer clothing for them and dioramas. I have been having the time of my life. However, I still feel episodes of extreme guilt and shame about this. I think you’re fantastic. Keep doing what you’re doing.❤❤

[@brightphoebesays]

Thanks so much, your comment brought tears to my eyes. My Mom told me I wasn't allowed to buy any more Barbies, even with my own money, when I was 14. At 15 they were packed away in the basement, and once in a while, I'd go down there to visit them, one time, taking one last family photo. Unfortunately the photo turned out blurry. In 1994, at 20, I secretly bought German Barbie new off the shelf with my best friend, who bought Baywatch Barbie, likewise in secret, and we hid them from our parents. I thought I had done that at 16, so it's sad that I still felt so much shame about it at 20. Having a child, brought toys, and Barbies, back to mind. Visiting the toy section for my son I saw the incredible Barbies that were coming out in the early naughties. And there was that feeling, "Silly Rabbit! Toys are for kids!" I found a way around it by making historic Barbie clothes to sell in my costume business, and of course needed a Barbie with the new figure for the fit! I was super curious. I bought an AA ballerina who I names Martha after Doctor Who`s companion. She's gone now. I saw a Fashion Fever Drew in Value Village for $6, a couple years later, and boldly bought her too, for no other reason than that she was cool, and she was cheap. Regrettably I gave her away in a big purge in 2015. But I still have my awesome Top Model Teresa. Even in my darkest moments, I would never give her away. Barbie dolls are really awesome little figures, and hold many cherished memories and fantasies. Many thanks to the movie for bringing them back. I cried when I came out of the film. I'm glad you and I both got over our embarrassment, and took grasp of our rights! There's a lot of Barbie lovers out there. Of course not everyone will understand and that's ok. I look at and enjoy my collection every day. I had two chimney sweeps in my house recently, and one of them really admired my collection. He said it was wonderful. ☺ That's awesome you make clothes and dioramas. My Eleanor is currently cozily curled up on her couch, shoes off, book on the floor. Much love friend. 💖✨💗

[@Wabi-Sabi-Dolls]

Awesome and personal collection - thank you for the guided tour.🙏🦋

[@brightphoebesays]

Thank you. 💖 You're welcome. 🥰

[@nadyashireman1647]

I was amazed by your video because every incredibly beautiful doll is a reflection of a piece of your soul. And the entire collection is imbued with love. This is so wonderful!

[@brightphoebesays]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! ❤

[@sharonevans6864]

What a wonderful collection you have, loved hearing your stories. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care 💖

[@brightphoebesays]

Thanks for saying so! ❤

[@lepeicious]

Thank you for showing all your beautiful dolls, some I had never seen, always amazed when seeing different collections! I loved your very personal dialogue throughout the video, sharing the experience makes the content enjoyable. I am seeing so many adult collectors on youtube, who knew lol I collect Barbie too! We are not alone 🥰You are a talented seamstress and to crochet for Barbie wow so cool. New subscriber from CA USA

[@brightphoebesays]

Aww thank you so much! I love what you said. ❤🌸

[@Soundscape1111]

So beautiful collection barbie girl 👧 😍 like so much ..looks so cute and elegant 😍 💖 Fr India

[@brightphoebesays]

Thank you !

[@badgirlmakeover]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful doll collection and stories. Just fabulous!!! I am in awe of your collection! You also helped solve a mystery of one of my thrifted outfits, it looks like it belongs to the Calgary Olympic Barbie! When I was a kid I loved Barbie but was never allowed to have any. Needless to say when I entered my 20's a friend suggested that I "get in touch with my inner child and rediscover the joy of play" to that end, I realized I had the freedom to buy my own dolls. I started buying Barbies and outfits to engage in play. Life got busy and Barbie took a hiatus from my life once again, but fast forward to now and my Barbie collection has exploded!!! So here I am in my "middle ages" playing with Barbie once again and loving it. 😊😊😊

[@brightphoebesays]

Thanks so much for your thoughts, and for checking me out! I enjoyed your video too. ☺Being an adult does have it's perks! Yes, we call the shots now! I wondered when I saw your little white outfit, about the Olympic Barbie, and just comparing them now, You're right! It IS that outfit! I love finding these little victories of knowledge. I got two dolls at the thrift store myself the other day, a Hannah Montana doll, and the Adventure Travel Daisy. I ordered some clothes online for them.

[@brightphoebesays]

I've gotta admit, I've spent uncontrollably on my collection. I've reached a point where I need to stop for a month, maybe two. But I also have been getting in touch with my inner child, after being disinherited by the father I spent a lifetime trying to win the esteem of. Part of me never advanced beyond childhood, and what he did to me set me back decades.

[@badgirlmakeover]

@@brightphoebesays congrats on your thrift finds. I don't have either of these dolls. I feel like I might have passed up a Hannah Montana doll before, but she must have been chewed up. I'm sure they will look fabulous in their new outfits. 😊

[@badgirlmakeover]

@@brightphoebesays That is sad and unfortunate, not to mention traumatizing. I'm sorry that happened to you. I've had something similar happen to me so I can relate. As for dolls, I've gotten a little carried away this past year. I honestly don't know how many dolls I've aquired and how much money I've spent, but I've reached a point where I have to take a break from spending/collecting for a while too. I'm happy I rediscovered the joy of collecting and playing with dolls again and having a creative outlet like making videos. 😊

[@brightphoebesays]

​@@badgirlmakeover Thanks. I have the sad tragedy of monthly totals since August last Year. All the money I could have saved! But I do get so much enjoyment from them, and life isn't just about the struggle.

[@rosebudd137]

your collection is amazing! i am still on the hunt for the patriot barbie, the winner's circle barbie, simply charming barbie. also, i love the dress you have the heart family grandma in!

[@brightphoebesays]

Thanks! Good luck finding your selections! The hunt is half the fun eh!

[@Sabrina-46247]

Beautiful dolls

[@brightphoebesays]

Thank you. 😊

[@meganstallings9118]

I’m wanting to get into Barbie collecting and I’m 18 years old, may I ask what age did you start and why? Do people judge you, I’m afraid of that.

[@brightphoebesays]

I bought my last Barbie in my youth at age 20 in secret with my best friend. I didn't buy any as a teenager. My Mom forbade me at age 14. There's nothing wrong with it though. There's Barbies that are meant for 14 and up. I continued to admire the Barbies on the shelf longingly for a further year, then it became uncool, and other kids spoke disparagingly of them. Then the Heart Family came out and that threw me right off. I didn't like them at all. I bought my next Barbie at age 32, "only for a model for doll clothes making for my business" was the excuse, but really, I was purely just dying to see the new figure put out in the early 2000's. I bought two more openly, for myself, in my 30's, one thrifted, and one new off the shelf. But I only started my current collection last year after the movie, at age 49, because I was so profoundly affected by the film, and because my mom had imposed an artificial stop to my collecting at age 14. Nobody judges me. Then again, I never have anyone in my house. The only people who've seen my collection in person are my daughter, who supports my hobby, and the chimney sweeps, who said it's artistic and marvelous. I openly tell people I collect Barbies, when they ask what my interests are. But for you, at your age, I'd be careful who you tell. Your true friends though will think it's awesome. If your friends don't support you, they aren't very good friends, and there's someone else who will think it's awesome. Someone gave me the advice at the beginning, "buy what you love". I pass that wisdom on to you. If you love it, buy it, and treat yourself, be authentic to yourself, explore what makes up you. Just don't tell everyone everything about yourself, particularly while you are discovering yourself. Some things are precious. ❤☺