Of course we know Barbie is everyone’s favorite fashionista.

But what’s her story?

Barbie’s creation was inspired by the mid-Century German fashion doll, Bild Lilli. Handler observed European children’s penchant for the adult-like figurine, and decided to create her own ‘woman’ doll for American children. After returning from a trip to Europe, Handler debuted her creation at the American International Toy Fair.

Barbie’s name is taken from Ruth’s daughter, Barbara Handler, who was 18 years old at the time of Barbie’s creation.

Barbie made her debut in 1959 with a striped swimsuit, blonde ponytail, and red lipstick.

Barbie was a creation that helped women realize they can be anything they want to be.

Barbie traveled into space in 1965, four years before man walked on the moon.

In 1992, Barbie ran for president for the first time and has run in nearly every election year since. In 2016, she ran with the first all-female ticket.  

• In 1973, Barbie saved lives as a surgeon, at a time when very few women were in the operating room.

• In 1985, she took to the boardroom as “Day to Night” CEO Barbie, just as women began to break the glass ceiling.

• To encourage more girls to explore the STEM field, Barbie has been a computer engineer, video game developer, Mars explorer, and robotics engineer.

Barbie has had over 250 inspirational careers including astronaut, pilot, firefighter, journalist, and entrepreneur to name a few.

Barbie’s latest diversity doll line includes dolls with prosthetic limbs, vitiligo and even hairless dolls.

You’ve got to admit, Barbie really does have it all, with over a billion pairs of shoes and more than a hundred outfits every year.

She’s traveled the world and worked so many jobs.

She truly is the worlds most beloved doll.

Zara is the latest brand to hop on the Barbie Mania train.

It includes the newly iconic gingham dress featured in the flick, and the retro black-and-white striped swimsuit that the OG Barbie wore in 1959 when she made her debut.

Featuring life-sized sets from Barbie’s universe in the movie, the pop-up stores offer screens projecting scenes that allow visitors to immerse themselves in Barbie’s world.

Visitors can also utilize themed fitting rooms or play with a vending machine.

Totes adorbs tote bags!!

The casual Malibu Barbie looks are fun and reminiscent of vintage barbie.

Of course Glam Barbie is everyone’s favorite look.

Can’t forget about Ken!!

There’s also several accessories!

Face it, Barbie is the reason 99% of us love fashion. And these collabs are such fun!!

Designer Kim Jones celebrated his fifth year with DIOR with a bang!!!

The historic courtyards of the Ecole Militaire served as a unique runway for Dior’s men’s show this year. With the Eiffel Tower in the background, the show was even more magnificent.

The entire cast of models was rose up from beneath the runway in a three-wide, 17-long grid of looks.

The collection combined feminine elements of Dior’s past with a modern men’s aesthetic, effectively capturing a gender-fluid vibe.

He transformed the house’s iconic flower women designs into “hommes fleurs” or “flower men.”

Classic tailored suits with a twist.

Overcoats give a vintage vibe.

Bright neon colors give the perfect contrast to the heavier textures.

I love subtle flashes of the preppy style. School uniform inspired, hemmed suit lapels, and knee-high socks.

Accessories featured animal prints, tweeds and neon colors.

This show was a bold statement by Jones, highlighting the fluidity of gender in fashion.

Fashion is about expression. The collection tackled society’s shifting perceptions of manhood. Much needed in todays world.

In so many ways, this show was simply GROUNDBREAKING.

Two fun facts about me:

1. I was Barbie obsessed when I was younger. OBSESSED. Like I had every Barbie, all her friends, her houses, her camper, her horse, her plane…you get the idea.

2. My very first blog post was about Kendra Scott jewelry.

Soooooo….imagine my joy when the Kendra Scott X Barbie collection launched this week.

Balloons, face painting and pink treats transformed Kendra Scott at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte into a Barbie Dream World.

The cutest of earrings!! Studs, climbers or dangles, there’s something for everyone!

For every purchase of the Barbie™ x Kendra Scott Emilie Stud Earrings, Kendra Scott is donating 20% of the purchase price to the Barbie Dream Gap Project, which will directly support the efforts of Girls Inc. to ensure that a new generation of girl leaders grow up strong, smart, and bold!

Necklaces that are reversible and dainty, or bold gold name plate chain, you can choose a piece that matches your style.

My favorite is the charm necklace!

With charms inspired by Barbie™ accessories and classic Kendra Scott shapes, the Barbie™ x Kendra Scott Gold Pearl Charm Necklace in Pink Iridescent Glitter Glass is the ultimate statement piece. The toggle clasp lets you change out the charms, so it’s totally versatile, too!

Choose your metal and add the matching reversible necklace.

Or go Bold with this ‘Charming’ bracelet.

I rarely show myself, but Barbie inspired me!!

I’m looking forward to seeing the movie, wearing ALL the Barbie things, and of course…the PARTIES!!!

I’ve been a loyal customer of Express for many years.

Recently, their Summer dresses have caught my eye.

I love the print on this one, and I’m a sucker for a halter neckline.

Add a bright bag and shoes and some bold statement earrings for a show stopping look.

This wrap dress with a cinched waist is super flattering.

This is the perfect dress for a Summer wedding. It’s like wearing a rose garden.

This look is great for a sexy, date night.

I’m getting ‘seaside dining after a day at the beach’ vibes from this dress.

Pair this over some cut off denim shorts, a pair of wedges and straw bag for a cute brunch with the girls.

Drinks on a rooftop? What will you wear? This romper is perfect!

Be ‘Garden Party’ ready with this flirty maxi dress.

Denim is BACK!! A comfy, casual outfit for a day shopping or hanging out with the family.

And finally, the slip dress. Dress it up for cocktail hour, or pair it with white sneakers and a denim jacket for a dressed down look.

The best part is you can shop my Link and save $5!

Merge into the Express Lane with these versatile dresses from Express!

In what can only be described as fashions most magnificent runway, Pharrell Williams launched his first collection as Louis Vuitton’s Creative Director, following the death of Virgil Abloh.

Many felt he was not qualified to fill Abloh’s shoes.

This show proved he was.

Louis Vuitton closed down the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris on Tuesday, where the show was held at sunset with a full orchestra, gospel choir and over 70 looks.

Several things I’ve taken away from this show.

1. The Speedy

The Speedy, Louis Vuitton’s most recognizable bag was featured in many looks.

Duffel bags were introduced with their classic monogram, but updated in red and white, emerald green, bright orange, and blue.

“The Speedy was always a men’s canvas bag until they made a smaller version for Audrey Hepburn in 1965,” Pharrell said in a press release shared after the show. “I wanted to take something I felt would be unisex and just make a great bag for humans. It is an everyday icon conceived for every walk of life.”

2. Damier Ebene

Pont Neuf was transformed into the Vuitton runway, and featured a continuous strip of the iconic Damier motif that would be heavily woven throughout the collection.

The checkerboard design, which dates back to 1889, has been reimagined through Williams’ lens. A pixelated iteration, dubbed “Damoflage,”

3. Pixilation

“Damouflaged” pieces combine Camo with Minecraft and appears throughout his collection.

4. Streetwear Meets Art

Many pieces look like they came straight from the walls of the art galleries in Paris.

5. Bright Colors

Louis Vuitton has always used primary colors as accents. Williams leveled it up a notch.

Any doubts about about Pharrell Williams’ qualifications have most definitely been quashed.

Watch the runway show here

Anyone who knows me can tell you that Christian Siriano is one of my favorite designers.

His 2023 Spring/Summer line does not disappoint.

I’m getting Classic ‘50s old Hollywood vibes with a modern twist.

Where Katherine Hepburns style meets Audrey Hepburns.

“We really wanted to channel Elizabeth Taylor and Katharine Hepburn tailoring and ask what’s the modern Marilyn, the modern Bianca Jagger?” Siriano was quoted.

Models wearing cotton candy clouds.

Textures and colors are always a part of his line.

Ladies in red always slay!

There’s always some fun pieces from him.

Christian Siriano has always dressed all women of all sizes for all occasions. And he will always be one of my all time favorites for that reason.

Despite all my over the top looks through the years, my heart will always be classic.

I’ve worn Ralph Lauren since middle school.

I was excited to hear the Belk at Southpark Mall was getting a Ralph Lauren Women’s Boutique inside their store!

I stopped in to check it it out recently.

Classic preppy basics mix with bright, Summer colors.

Classic Navy and White always make me swoon!

From yacht party to garden party, you can never go wrong with Ralph Lauren!

The Los Angeles–based brand Simon Miller, known for its colorful, cartoony platforms and crochet body-con dresses, has teamed up with the Spanish retailer Mango for a 64-piece summer collection.

Here are some of my top picks from the collection!

SUNNIES:

Fun, colorful and unique designs perfect for Summer!!! If you want to stand out, these options are the best way!!!

JEWELRY:

Playful and bold pieces that will give any outfit a fun vibe!

SHOES:

Oversized, geometric or 3D, these picks will have you walking into Summer in style!

CLOTHING:

Colorful and barely there. Dress them up with contrasting colors underneath or wear over a bathing suit for the best dressed at the beach!

BAGS:

Primary colors, raffia, seashells, fishnets or fringe. So many options!

Shine bright like the sun this Summer with this hot collab from Mango x Simon Miller!

Charlotte Seen celebrated 149th Kentucky Derby in style!

We wore fancy hats and sipped Mint Juleps!

We had real horses!

We watched the Kentucky Derby Live!!

Everyone even got to place their bets on the winning horse! The winner received a door prize!

The ladies sported their finest derby attire! Elaborate hats and fun, floral summer dresses adorned the models and the audience!

Gentleman young and old donned summer suits, linen and seersucker as well as straw hats, fedoras and newsboy caps. Once again, the audience was as stylish as the models.

A fun time was had by all!

Follow Charlotte Seen for info on their next show!!