Dolls in photo (from left to right):
-1986 Barbie and the Rockers
-1995 Jewel Hair Mermaid Midge
-2016 Rainbow Hair Barbie
-1985 Dream Glow Barbie
My Barbie and the Rockers lady came with a pair of handmade earrings her previous owner gave her. However, I wanted something EXTRA spicy for her. She is from the 80s after all, and wears a gaudy hot pink and silver star getup. I recycled the simple silver stars on my Jewel Hair Mermaid Midge, shown beside Barbie. I also took earrings from Rollerblade Kira, to make these for Midge. I changed Rollerblade Kira's outfit (she was from the "Mountains of Monsters Lot, just like Rocker Barbie). The beautiful pair of earrings her previous owner made would no longer match the different outfit. I just had to use these fabulous green beads right away. I ended up combining Rocker Barbie and Kira's pairs to make one set for Midge. I can't claim credit for the arrangement of the little green beads--they were placed this way by someone else (who makes wonderful handmade jewelry might I add). I like that the stars compliment Midge's jewel mermaid aesthetic. But the green beads match the fashion pack I dressed her in.
For my Rocker Barbie, I wondered from the get go if I could get away with using these HUGE star charms. I bought them at Michael's with a gift card for my birthday in 2022. I mostly thought of American Girls when I picked them out. However, I figured fashion dollies could use them too, if they had large enough heads. Barbie somehow can actually pull them off. I didn't have any other pink stars to utilize, so my only choice were these massive ones. And I just HAD to incorporate stars...her outfit is covered in them! I added a couple solid silver beads to tie in the her silver pants (and for a bit of length so the stars would hang more flatteringly).
Speaking of stars, my Rainbow Hair Barbie has them too. Her stars are much daintier. I got these clear star charms from a bracelet at a thrift store for 75 cents. I always keep my eyes pealed for cool, inexpensive jewelry I can recycle for dolls. You don't have to spend a ton of money to make fun pieces for your plastic friends. I don't have this doll's original ensemble, so I based her earrings all around the fashion pack she wears. I went for a bold black, pink, and star theme to match the fashion. These are easily my favorite pair from the collage. They do SO much for Barbie, and this dress is one of my faves in my collection.
I stole the idea I had for Ghouls' Night Out Ghoulia's earrings for my beloved Dream Glow Barbie. My sister picked out this 80s fashion pack for her to don, since she does not have her factory dress at this time. Barbie's not mad about it though...she was decapitated when I got her (her neck joint had oddly snapped in half). Anyways, The dress she sports is very sleek, simple, and elegant. I didn't want her jewelry to be too distracting. That's why I chose one statement charm...these awesome purple hoops. I wanted them to be large, but not overly detailed...these hoops did the trick. Yes, they are quite gaudy, and definitely not for everyone. But I love the way these compliment not just the dress, but also Barbie's fabulous purple eyes.
