I will be the First to say That I am so Happy that Mattel has launched a new line of black Barbie dolls with fuller lips, a wider nose and more pronounced cheek bones some will have curly hair and some will have skin that is darker in huh which more accurately represent African-American women. I was able to review this line of barbies and must say that I am impressed!

I want to THANK YOU Barbie designer Stacey McBride-Irby,

who is black and has a 6-year-old daughter, She Said she wanted to create a line of dolls for young black girls that looked like them and were inspirational and career-minded. The Dolls are also are mentors and teachers to the three little sisters named Courtney, Kianna and Janessa, inspiring them in sports, music and art.

Two years ago, McBride-Irby watched her then four-year-old daughter play and was inspired to
develop a line of black fashion dolls that her daughter could relate to. McBride-Irby personally
designed and directed the dolls’ fashions and sculpts, packaging and storylines based on what
she heard as moms’ desires in her community.

“For 50 years, Barbie has inspired girls to be anything they want to be – embracing girls of all
backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and ages while representing more than 50 nationalities,” said
Stephanie Cota, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Barbie. “We are so proud to introduce the
So In Style dolls and to provide girls of all ethnicities and cultures another way to play with
Barbie.”

LOOK AT THEM THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Trichelle & Janessa

Grace & Courtney

Kara & Kianna

I feel the black community has been ignored in the barbie world long enough and I am so glad to see that is changing! A Must Have for the holiday Season Ladies! I urge you all to go support this line of new barbies this year and hope we see many more in the feature!

( I want to think Barbie and Mattel For Providing a sample of these dolls to be included in My Holiday Gift Guide.)