I know you know I know who I had to dress up for as the finale to my fashion Halloween. It’s not really a surprise- but I did chose the Peaches and Cream doll, as she was my favorite growing up! So, at the least I hope that this version of America’s Favorite Doll is a bit different from all the others you’ve seen at parties, or will see Trick-O-Treating this week.
One of the best things about America’s Favorite Doll is that she can be (and is!) everything. Astronaut. Doctor. Vet. Ballerina. Mermaid. Or just her. Perhaps that’s the magic, or the fun, of being her for Halloween. Yes, you could go the route of all of the dolls in the movie from this summer (and I’ve linked amazing options for that below, that will most likely get there in time if you order NOW!), but how fun is it- and a bit more personal to chose your favorite version of the doll, or the doll version of your favorite occupation.
This Peaches and Cream was one of my most favorite things to come out of 1984 (when I was clearly VERY, VERY young!); my sister and I each had more than one (from birthday parties, etc) but she was always a favorite. I tried to recreate the look with a vintage peach dress- complete with floral details- I put a white corset top over, nude heels, and a long blonde wig to make the look complete.
Yes, I’m now sad that I didn’t splurge for the better wigs. And yes, I keep referring to Barbie as America’s favorite doll because as a proud member of SAG-AFRTA I’m still on strike (the movie doesn’t need free promotion from me!). I know that there’s been a lot of chatter and misconceptions about the union’s stance on Halloween Costumes- and let me be clear- no one is coming after your kids costumes, or most people’s costumes- it’s just while we are asking for a fair contract for the labor that we do, the union asks us not to do work for the studios. Which includes promotions. Especially free promotions. I get that it’s all a fine line, and it hits on emotions. All I can relate it to is that when I was a kid and DESPERATELY wanted a Coke T-shirt (to be like a cool kid), my mom wouldn’t buy me one unless Coke was paying me to be a billboard. Kid me hated that- adult me- especially adult me in the industry gets it. And besides- we can still be America’s Favorite Doll without promoting for free, full of all the details we love!
Tomorrow night is one of my favorite nights of the year. I love seeing costumes, wearing costumes- even though usually I’m at home giving out candy and watching Hocus Pocus on repeat! It’s a night where maybe the best of us comes out: strangers come over and we welcome them with love. I hope that your Halloween is AMAZING and fashionable and I would love to hear what you’re dressing up as!
Again, options for America’s favorite doll are linked below. With or Without Prime, they should be able to get to you on time!
XO RA
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