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Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Barbie

Think about it: who owns more clothes than anyone else you know?  Nope, it’s not Imeldea Marcos, and it’s not Paris Hilton either (though you are getting warmer…).

Barbie.

Barbie has been the epitome of the phrase “clothes horse” in (dream) homes across the world for the past fifty years.  She has been marketed with countless different “looks” and has undergone about a bagillion costume changes, thanks to little girls (and boys) across the globe.  Because really, what is there to do with Barbie other than change her clothes and cut off all her hair?

But I still think that there may be just one look left that Barbie hasn’t tried.

Indie.

Let’s see what she would look like in all these lovely homemade/vintage goodies found on the mother of handmade: etsy.com.

1. Upcycled Vintage Punk Suitcase with Stars and Skeleton Keys, $74.95, GetReadySetGo

2.  Dark Pink Rose Earring Studs, $6, Misty Aurora

3.  Barbie Lost Her Shoe- Pink Edition Ring, $ 26, Yasmin Bochi

4.  Vintage 1980's Terri Brogan Gold and Silver Eyeglass Frames, $15, Chigal

5.  Fuschia Bow Pump Heels, $25, Soft Spoken

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Holly Madison

My favorite bunny is competing on Dancing With the Stars! And somehow, I thought dressing her up for Dressing the Star With Etsy would be a great way tocheer her on.  So here it is:  gooooooo Holly!

1.  Winking Bunny Puff Sleeve Top, Em & Sprout, $16

2.  Pink Papillon Feather Headband, Sweet Grass Mill, $18

3.  High Waist Magician Shorts, Lulu Finder Vintage, $42

4.  On Borrowed Wings Necklace, Art of the Crafts Studios, $22

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Taylor Swift

There has been exactly one time in my life when I found watching a bit of a football game worthwhile.  It was sometime last summer, and there was a young woman singing the national anthem.  She had amazing, log wavy hair, a glittery guitar, and a gentle voice that matched her porcelain skin.  Her name was Taylor Swift, and I adored her instantly.

Taylor Swift is always the epitome of class and glamor on the red carpet, but I am willing to bet that she takes a more casual approach to style when it comes to the everyday.  With that in mind, I have put this casual but tasteful collection together for her for this week's Dressing the Stars with Etsy.

1.  The Wayfarer Purse in Corduroy with Bird on a Branch Applique, Pesky Cat Designs, $65

2.  Woodgrain Tree, Alison Tauber, $28

3.  Ginger Guitar Strap, Moxie and Oliver, $105

4.  70's Cowgirl Boots, Honey Bee Vintage, $45

5.  Sunflower Yellow Resin Flower Bohemian Necklace, NY Light Metals, $135

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning recently lent her voice to a film that I cannot wait to see... Coraline!  And while she has been busy promoting her new movie,  everyone has stopped to notice how grown up she is starting to look.  Here are a few handmade wardrobe recommendations I have for the new, grown-up Dakota Fanning.

1.  Jessica OOAK, $395, Kcoline

2.  Luxury Button Scarflette in Black, $48, Fried In Butter

3.  Red and Tan Tweed Tote- Troubadour, $180, Crystalyn Kae

4.  Simple Hammered Ring- Set of Six, $65, Elizabeth Scott Botanical Jewelry

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Kristen Stewart

So, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are maybe dating?  Either that or Robert Pattinson might not be working on the next Twilight movie because he's in love with Kristen, but she has a boyfriend, so it might be awkward?

Who knows?

***Twilight Spoiler Alert!!!***

What I do know, is that when it comes time to make the final movie, Kristen Stewart should wear the following items of clothing (all found on Etsy.com) after Bella gets all vamped out.  Some of these clothes wouldn't suit the pre-vamp Bella, but I'd like to think that even fashion un-conscious Bella would develop fashion sensibilities as she sunk into her vamp-ness (it's a well known fact that all vampires look hot and dress well all the time, no?).  Of course, some things never change, and since the long gray, mittens she wears in the first movie have taken the knitting world by storm, I am pretty convinced that she would still wear them, even post-change.

FYI- Ab Imo Pectore means "From the Bottom of my Heart."

1.  Vintage Hooded Velveteen Trench Coat, $115, Allen Company Inc.

2.  Ab Imo Pectore Ring, $50, Melanie Favreau

3.  Monster Print T-Shirt, $23, Lucha Workshop

4.  Pewter Vintage Bow Flats, $18.95, The Vintage Closet

5.  Bella's Mittens, $65, Kindred Knits

Dressing The Stars With Etsy: Jennifer Aniston

I think the holiday release movie that I am most likely to see is Marley and Me with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson.  Milk, with Sean Penn takes a close second.

I have made it clear on this blog that I adore Jennifer Aniston, so I thought it was time to dress her up in my Dressing the Stars With Etsy series. 

Here are my picks for her:

1. Pleated Black Tube Dress, Lirola, $160

2.  Simplicity Scarf, Holladay Knits,  $55

3.  Lemonstory Abstract Art Jersey Dress, Lemonstory By Kimenna, $100

4.  Stacking Rings, Anti Genre, $56

Dressing The Stars With Etsy: Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus isn't exactly a star of silver screen and tabloid proportions, but that doesn't mean that she isn't world renown.

Unfortunately, Mrs. Claus has a wee wardrobe problem.  As in, her wardrobe is a bit outdated.  And let's face it, things are pretty busy up at the North Pole, especially this time of year.  The elves certainly don't have time to make her any clothes, and I'm not sure whether she knows how to sew or not.

Basically, I think she should just head over to Etsy.com and buy some new clothes.  Here are a few suggestions:

1.  The Briggite Bardot Shoes, $45, Thrush

2.  London Victorian High Neck Collar, $22, Branda

3.  The Normanville, $295, Little Houses

4.  The Clown Bag, $83, Ninu

5.  Garnet Dnagles, $15, Beauty Mark Bead

Of course, she could always go for this look...

...but I don't reccomend it. ; )

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Suri

I can't help it.  I know I am not supposed to like Tom Cruise, but I can't help liking Katie Holmes and the adorable little Suri Cruise. 

When other people who are constantly stalked by the paparazzi always seem to look annoyed, or sloppy, or bored, or mundane, Katie and Suri always look like a pair of happy, cute little peas in a pod.  Peas that wear big sunglasses and carry shopping bags and bottles full of milk, but peas non-the-less.  They must secretly live in candyland.  That is the only way to explain their constant ability to appear cute and happy in magazines that make the most beautiful people on earth look like annoyed crap.

So, I'm coming out with it.  I think Suri Cruise is adorable.  So, I have decided to dress her up with my Dressing the Stars With Etsy Series this week.

1.  The Rosie Baby Boots, Sugar Plum Tree, $25.99

2.  Flower Beanie With Brim, Nuxie Made, $27.00

3.  Pink Pinafore, Lomah Acres, $24

4.  Hot Chocolate Shirt, Kikibonan, $16

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Angelina Jolie

I realized just how pathetic I can be when I saw a preview for The Changeling a few weeks ago.  I was sitting there, watching, and thinking about how good this movie looks, how Clint Eastwood is an awesome director, how Angelina Jolie’s costumes are so cool, but wait.  Angelina Jolie is in this movie.  I can’t see it.

Wait, what?  Am I still not over this?

You’d think that Brad Pitt left me for Angelina Jolie, not Jennifer Aniston.  But as a hardcore Friends fan, even four years after they stopped making new episodes, I side with “Rachel.”  And as far as I know, Jen and Brad weren’t “On a break” when it all happened.  But, actually, they could have been, for all I know.  It’s not like I have direct contact with them or anything.  Geez, I need to let this go!

In order to get past all this, I have decided to “make friends” with Angelina Jolie.  And by make friends, I mean play virtual Barbie and dress her up for my weekly “Dressing the Stars With Etsy” series.

Here are the clothes I have recommended for her.

1. Sweater by K Coline, $185

2. Wool/Silk Botanical Ring Sling by Bronwen Hand Crafted, $125

3. Chiffon Shrug/Bolero by Larimeloom, $63

4. Midsummers Night Necklace by Sadie and Leo, $25

Agree?

Dressing the Stars With Etsy: Claire Danes

I think Claire Danes would look amazing in this ruffled, Robin's Egg shirt created by Treehouse 28.  It is currently listed at $55.  It reminds me of a look she rocked at the 68th Annual Acadamey Awards.  Cashmere top and silk skirt?  Loved it.