I know I seem to be a all about Barbies lately. El got this Jonathan Adler Barbie for her birthday. I didn’t even know she existed, this one, and I’m quite taken with her. I totally dig her style both fashion and decor. Here is what I loved most….The Jonathan Adler Manifesto on the back of the box. Because, I love words so much, of course.
We believe that your home should make you happy.
We believe in the innate chicness of pink.
We believe that girls can do anything.
We believe in being under dressed or overdressed always.
We believe tassels are the earrings of the home.
We believe in teeny tiny shoes and sunglasses.
We believe that stilettos can never be too high.
We believe you’re never to full for a cupcake.
We believe blondes look their best with a Malibu tan.
We believe in a dream house, a dream car, and a dream life.
We believe Barbie doll is fabulous!
Pretty great, right?
I got googling and found Jonathan Adler’s (regular or shall we say grown up) Manifesto.
I got thinking …. a manifesto? I like this idea…I like it very much. So much I want my very own. Don’t you? I haven’t written one yet. It will probably take me awhile. Write one with me….I think you should! Here is another type of list that I love so much. You’ll read it once and then want to read it all over again!
Jane
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 1:56am
I love the Barbie manifesto. I could live with that one. People say the Barbie persona is sexist. I disagree. I think she is a wonderful empowered person who is an astronaut, a fireperson, a teacher, anything she wants and she looks good doing it. xoxo
Helena - A Diary of Lovely
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 5:14am
I love his work, his Barbie world and the manifesto, fantastic, thanks for sharing!
Noche de verano
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 8:48am
I totally agree with the first and third sentance of the Manifesto!And very empowering too..saludos
paula
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 8:54am
what a great idea. I think my list would include cupcakes too.
karey m.
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 8:59am
i LOVE the girls can do anything line just two before we believe in tiny stilettos!
this is genius. i really enjoyed it and smiled the whole way through.
lists are growing on me, too. xoxo.
Miz.November
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 10:31am
Barbie is looking very chic these days.
I love the idea of a manifesto. I also love the other list that you linked. I have written things like this before. I wonder if I kept them? If not, maybe I should give it a go again, too.
Amanda
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 10:39am
YES! His other manifesto on his site is way fab too. My favorite is, "We believe that when it comes to decorating, the wife is always right.
Unless the husband is gay."
HAHA! Love it!
Frk Lundegaard
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 11:05am
I want the same dress, and a pair of long legs too, please;)
Kelly Green
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 4:50pm
Love it! Found you blog on Shelter's side bar and coincidentally I have posted about Barbie today too!!!! Go and have a look……great blog KG
Mrs. D
Commented on February 11th, 2010 at 5:52pm
"Never too full for a cupcake"– love it! Can I get that pink lamp in real-life size?
L @ Salt and Sentiment
Commented on February 12th, 2010 at 1:41pm
I love manifestos and have been trying to write my own for a loooong time…but you know what? It's not all that easy. I think I'll be finished and then want to add something. I should read those how to tips you linked to and maybe I will try it again.
A-M
Commented on February 12th, 2010 at 3:22pm
Love the Barbie Manifesto.. yes I think we should all sit down and each write one! I would have killed for that gorgeous Barbie when I was a tike! A-M xx
Callie Grayson
Commented on February 13th, 2010 at 12:30am
wish my legs were that long and thin!! She is rocking that dress. And where can I find that lamp for my bedroom, does it come in real life size?
xx
callie
The Childlike empress
Commented on February 13th, 2010 at 7:56am
haha….
this is great
Barbie is so wise and wonderful
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Porchlight Interiors
Commented on February 13th, 2010 at 8:56pm
I don't mind you posting on Barbie, I have always been a fan. I love your Jonathan Adler Barbie, she is very cute. I have two daughters that don't care for dolls at all. I just couldn't believe that.
Beach Vintage
Commented on February 14th, 2010 at 7:12pm
Barbie's are just the best. I love the 'funness' of it all, and the nostalgia too.
1 Funky Woman
Commented on February 19th, 2010 at 11:25am
I love the Jonathan Adler barbies. My girlfriend bought herself one for Christmas and I was so jealous. She also bought the pink couch, I think I drooled! I love barbies my 5 year old has tons.
I love the tassels are the earrings of the home and we believe that your home should make you happy!
My brother and his wife don't buy barbies for their girls so I am the super aunt who only buys girly things and barbies for them. I am their favorite!