Growing up as a little girl, Barbies where my world. I even had an entire room filled with Barbie mansions, cars, a first-class cabin, a mall, and paradise-inspired pool with slide. Yes, I was very, very spoiled.
But also, while as a little girl, I grew up rocking out to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, swayed to Blondie’s many hit singles, and imitated Cindy Lauper’s sense of fashion (or rather, lackthereof.)
That is why I am thrilled to learn that Mattel launched a series of Barbie dolls called, “Ladies of the ’80s,” which pays homage to some the 1980s most influential female rock and pop icons. Scheduled to hit the shelves next month, there are currently three dolls to choose from: Joan Jett, Deborah Harry, and Cindy Lauper.
Three years shy from hitting the dirty 30, I currently find myself fighting back the urge to shell out the $34.99 for a new type of adult toy, very different from the kind sold in the toy stores I now frequent.
Then again, it is motherfucking Joan Jett, and they did one hell of a rendition, too. The eye makeup is on point, and those tiny Chuck Taylors are too adorable for words.
