Top Christmas Toys 2009: Barbie Fashionistas

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Mattel's Barbie is one of the world's top fashion icons and has always been a popular toy for girls and tweens alike. Barbie takes on the latest fashion trends and makes them her own. She makes a statement and so can the girls who play with her. No wonder girls and tweens love playing with Barbie, they get to put their fashion sense into good use.

The clothing line of Barbie is inspired by the catwalk and today's current season key trends. The new line from Mattel, Barbie Fashionistas is not any different. With these new dolls, girls and tweens can test their fashion sense by mixing and matching the accessories that come with each doll.

Fashion is hot and so are Barbie dolls. Combine the two and what do you get? The Barbie Fashionistas collection. Each has a distinct personality which is reflected by the clothes and accessories for each doll. Choose Girly, Cute, Artsy, Glam, Wild, and Sassy.

Girly is all pink ruffles and high heels with long blond hair. Cute is just what her name says she is, dressed in a swinging skirt, long pony tail and high aqua boots. Artsy is so boho with her headband, faux suede vest and over the shoulder bag. Glam lives up to her name with cutting edge pink sequined cocktail dress. Wild sports a mini dress and long straight hair. Sassy is a brunette dressed in a crop top and ankle boots.

They also have the most poseable bodies ever from any Mattel doll. They have 12 points of articulation. Think of the Barbie Fashionistas as supermodels and girls and tweens can easily and literally 'strike a pose' with them no matter what it is.

Glittery clothes, shiny clothes, pink clothes: No matter what kind of clothes Barbie Fashionistas have on, for some reason girls and tweens always enjoy playing with them. There are different themes going on. Barbie Fashionistas can sport the casual look just as much as they can glam up and do the red carpet. The clothes and the accessories that come in the box can be styled in such a way that Barbie Fashionistas can definitely attend both occasions.

Purses, necklaces, or sunglasses also complement the over-all look of the Barbie Fashionistas. It helps to get all designs and just mix and match the dolls, not just the clothes but the accessories as well. The Barbie Fashionistas are dolls that can be added to anyone's collections.
The little girl on your gift list will love these dolls.

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