Books with that Barbie Vibe
Barbie is everywhere right now. I've never seen as much pink as I have over the past few months and the new film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is the hottest thing in cinema.
There is a real vibe shift happening thanks to the Barbie movie, probably because we're all looking for some froth and fun to give us a break from the stress and anxiety of reality. Colour palettes have gone bubblegum, from candy pink to bright neons, with retro prints like baby pink gingham and nautical stripes, and lots of glitzy silver sparkle. We're almost playing dress ups like we did when we were little. And let's not forget the girl power that comes from the Barbie universe.
Image from the City Voice, Vol. 6, No. 43, page 9, published 4 March 1999, on Wellington City Recollect.
Though Barbie has been BIG before, as this ad for Barbie's Big Day Out that was held in Wellington back in 1999 shows!
Whether you've seen the film yet or not, it's easy to get that Barbie vibe going, or continuing, with just the right books, and I've selected some to get you started. Try these on for size:
- Be dazzled / La Sala, Ryan (eaudiobook, ebook)
- The cute thesaurus / Jenkins, Ethan
- Happily ever afters / Bryant, Elise
- A phở love story / Le, Loan
- I'll be the one / Lee, Lyla
- Miss Meteor / Mejia, Tehlor Kay
- Shoetopia : contemporary footwear / Huey, Sue
- Dumplin' / Murphy, Julie
- You wish / Hubbard, Amanda
Have you read anything that gives off definite Barbie vibes lately? Let us know so we can add them to our list!