Sunday, July 22, 2012

Of girly temptations and dolls.

I've always been a girl of many interests. And many does not know but I am a Barbie Doll collector. Falling in love with Barbie came about when I walked through a Barbie Exhibition at Raffles Shopping Centre, Singapore and fell hopelessly in love with the extravagant costumes and hairdo. That was when I wanted to be a fashion designer.

I would say, I have quite a number of dolls in my collection. However, Bob Mackie is a designer i've grown to love ever since i delve into the world of doll collecting.

Therefore, i'm just putting up a list of barbies that I intend to get either from him or other designers for my reference.

Bob Mackie Circus Barbie Doll (Release Date: 15/10/2010) - Gold Label

Bob Mackie Countess Dracula Barbie Doll (Release Date: 4/10/2011) - Gold Label

Bob Mackie Fantasy Goddess of Africa Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1999) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Fantasy Goddess of Asia Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1998) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Goddess of the Sun Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1995) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Golden Legacy Barbie Doll (Release Date: 7/10/2009) - Gold Label

Bob Mackie Le Papillon Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1999) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Madame Du Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1997) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Moon Goddess Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1996) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Neptune Fantasy Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1992) - Timeless Treasures

Bob Mackie Queen of Hearts Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1994) - 

Bob Mackie The Tango Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/1999) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Goddess of the Americas Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Fantasy Goddess of The Arctic Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/9/2001) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Lady Liberty Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Limited Edition

Bob Mackie Lady of the Unicorns Barbie Doll (Release Date: 15/2/2008) - Gold Label

Bob Mackie Radiant Redhead Barbie Doll (Release Date: 2/3/2002) - Limited Edition

The other designer that i'm obsessed with is Byron Lars... I have one of the barbie doll designed by him from the Treasures of Africa Collection, but of course, these are the other 4 from the collection that I will be tracking down...

Tatu Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/4/2003) - Limited Edition

Moja Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/9/2001) - Limited Edition

Nne Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/6/2004) - Limited Edition

Tano Barbie Doll (Release Date: 2/6/2005) - Gold Label

And these are the random dolls that are non designers that I will be tracking down...

Water Lily Barbie Doll [From the Artist Collection] (Release Date: 1/1/1997) - Limited Edition

Morning Sun Princess Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Collector Edition

Midnight Moon Princess Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Collector Edition

Evening Star Princess Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Collector Edition

Barbie as Athena (Release Date: 18/2/2010) - Gold Label

Barbie as Aphrodite (Release Date: 1/6/2009) - Gold Label

Barbie as Medusa (Release Date: 1/6/2008) - Gold Label

Dancing Fire Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Limited Edition

Empress of the Aliens Barbie Doll (Release Date: 14/6/2012) - Gold Label

The Mermaid Barbie Doll (Release Date: 9/2/2012) - Gold Label

Goddess of the Galaxy Barbie Doll (Release Date: 16/6/2011) - Gold Label

Barbie Doll as Cleopatra (Release Date: 12/8/2010) - Gold Label

The Scarlet Macaw Barbie Doll (Release Date: 20/11/2008) - Gold Label

The Pirate Barbie Doll (Release Date: 14/8/2007) - Gold Label

Enchanted Mermaid Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/11/2001) - Limited Edition

Maiko Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/12/2005) - Gold Label

Wind Rider Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/8/2006) - Gold Label

Empress of the Golden Blossom Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/10/2008) - Gold Label

Marie Antoinette Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/8/2003) - Limited Edition

The Iris Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/3/2002) - Limited Edition

The Orchid Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/5/2001) - Limited Edition

The Rose Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/3/2001) - Limited Edition [Can't remember but I might already have this doll... have to go check!]

Lady Camille Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/2/2003) - Limited Edition

Mademoiselle Isabelle Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/08/2002) - Limited Edition

Exotic Beauty Barbie Doll (Release Date: 1/11/2002) - Collector Edition

Barbie Doll as Catwoman (Release Date: 1/12/2003) - Collector Edition

Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra (Release Date: 1/1/2000) - Timeless Treasures

Thats about all.. so if anyone wanna sell any of the abovementioned barbies, feel free to leave a comment in my comment box... =) Of course, I will only consider a reasonably priced doll... and friends who can't seem to decide on what to get me for my birthday... getting me any of the dolls above is more than welcome! MUAHAHAHAHHAHA!!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

shameless marketing...

there are many things that I've been doing in my life... some more out there than others... so I've decided that i should just post something here...

I've started something with a friend... something that many have urged me to do when i was in Singapore full time (once upon a time)...

i love it, this thing I've started... the intricacies, the whirlwind of buzz, the journey, witnessing new beginnings and being a part of it...

i am also proud to say that i'm good at it.

what is it you may ask? welllllll.....

I've started a wedding planning service. i would prefer to refer to myself as a wedding coordinator... or maybe a PA to the bride..

don't you think every bride needs one? someone who specifically deals with her wedding related schedule... making sure things are done right in their absence and catered to in accordance to their taste, specifications, requests and personal style...

So I've launched Jitters & Smiles and I'm proud to say its mine.

Jittersandsmiles.blogspot.com

Granted, I've not have that many bookings as I've been here in Australia... but trust me. Let that not deter you from engaging our services as I have a base back home in singapore that will be ready to cater to your bridely needs... :-)

So don't hesitate to email us at jittersandsmiles@Gmail.com

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Time for a change?

A conditional offer from the university of Birmingham was received this morning... I was shocked beyond words... I've been waiting for a UK offer... been waiting for it for so long!! And now that it is here, I have so many things that needs further clarification... so many.

I've been dreaming of UK ever since that trip to UK when I was 14... a trip that changed my life... a trip that left a huge impression on me... I've always wanted to be there... 12 years have passed since then.

Circumstances have changed.
People don't stay the same and yet,
The dream of UK lives on...

What is with that country that pulls me in as so? Filled with adventures that one could only imagine...

So here, I will weigh out my circumstances again. Just like lady justice balancing out her scales...