Name's Cat. I'm an L.A. gal who loves everything from classic movie queens to pinups to classic horror. My likes vary a lot. Having said that, I refuse to fit in a box or apologize for being me.

“Debut” Barbie design by Robert Best

“The Shopgirl” Barbie design sketch by Robert Best

Barbie Booklet c. 1959

Catwoman Barbie now available to order from Mattel 

Barbie’s Secret, 1964

The Munsters Barbie gifset

Barbie silkstone design sketches by Robert Best

Barbie illustrated mini catalog, 1961

Cover illustration of Barbie and Ken, published in 1963

Just a few of my Barbie Silkstone dolls…

World of Barbie paper dolls, 1971 (x)

Debut Silkstone Barbie re-rooted dolls via

Mattel will be releasing two Elizabeth Taylor silkstone dolls this Fall.

Barbie reads To Catch a Thief

Barbie retro repaints by wonderbilly