Mardi Gras Barbie

Mardi Gras Barbie

What an abject failure this Barbie is!  How did I fail thee?  Let me count the ways.

I wanted a Barbie that would capture the exuberance and life in the celebration of Mardi Gras.  I wanted bright colours, a carnival feel in the ribboned skirt and lightness from the feathered wings; extravagance in the silky skirt and wantonness from the low-cut bodice.

She does have a purple crinoline.  Purple underwear, orange dress, feathered wings, close enough.  We'll ignore the rest.