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'S in the City Party': Fashion, Bling and of course SHOES! PHOTO HEAVY! Maybe PG-13?

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Barbie and Chelsea put the finishing touches on the party buffet table for the SATC Party.

Barbie: Wow, you did a great job helping me with all the food Chelsea.

Chelsea: What is SATC?

Barbie: Well it's series about girlfriends and some movies, too. Really celebrating friendship.

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Chelsea: Okay. Well, I liked helping. Maybe I can get some extra-credit in my Home Economics class! I really liked making the sushi rolls, that was FUN.

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Barbie: There's the doorbell. It's Melanie and Melissa.

Chelsea: Hi, Melissa!

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Melissa: Wow, Chelsea, you weren't kidding when you said there would be lots of food. Thanks for having me Ms.Roberts.

Melanie: Thanks so much for inviting us. My hubby is off at a game party and this was such a good idea to have a real 'Girls Only' option.

Barbie: Why don't you two go up to Chelsea's room before everyone gets here.

Chelsea: I already took snacks up there.

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(Next to arrive is Trish)

Trish: Thanks so much for the invite, I can't stay long, this week is SOOOOO busy at the shop...with Valentines Day. I won't be able to stay for the movie.

Barbie: I totally understand, stay as long as you want, and you look so adorable.

Trish: Well, just don't look at my hands, I REALLY need a manicure, I must have a thousand rose thorn cuts.

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Barbie: I know what you mean--I haven't seen my legs since Christmas.

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Doorbell: Brrrinnnnng!

Trish:(Wow, what a spread, dumplings, I love stuffed dumplings.)

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Barbie: Lots of choices! Help yourself!

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Finger food and tasty too!

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Melanie: Hi, I'm Melanie. Barbie and I are in the same exercise class and my daughter is friends with Chelsea.

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Trish: I'm Trish I own the flower shop down the street. Wow, those drinks look awesome.

Melanie: Sure do, and extra bottles on the side if you want to add some. Wasn't this a great idea, I loved all the movies and the tv series?

(Over across the room)

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Denise (R): How have you been, Richelle. You are looking very 'Carrie' for this party. This is certainly better than enduring another football game.

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Richelle: *(Chuckle) This outfit was an excuse to unearth some 90's clothing. I was just home to Wisconsin and didn't have the heart to get rid of this. And you must have be channeling, 'Samantha'. That's an awesome jacket.

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Denise (L): You really have to 'DO' my office, Richelle, if you have time. It bores me to tears to work in there---it's so bland.

Richelle: I would be glad to assist you in any way, say later in the week?

(Upstairs Ken and Joe are watching the game, and the girls are ...trying to eavesdrop.)

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Melissa: It's been ages since I've had pizza and a shake. Foofie really likes me.

Chelsea: Well, she just wants to lick your face! There sure is a lot of noise coming from downstairs for a 'ladies party'.

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Vickie: Sorry, Zoe and I are late. We didn't miss any gossip, I hope?

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Vickie: I'm a very old---Carrie---maybe, but this was such a great idea. You all look sooooo GORGEOUS!

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Vickie: Is it getting warm in here?

Group: (Female wolf whistles....Take it all off!)

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Midge: Let's get a photo of all these SHOES.

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Vickie: Oooh, now what's in those cocktails?

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Barbie: Green is a lime concoction of pineapple, lime and some sherbet. The pink is strawberry-lemon sherbet fizz. You can add more of your own poison.

Denise: Divine, make your own POISON, love that!

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Barbie: Okay, everyone, let's go around and name our favorite person or thing in 'S and the City' and Zoe, you start.

Zoe: Maybe Charlotte, I'm pretty shy like her.

Melanie: I definitely loved all the shoes...they are a character aren't they?

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Richelle: Why are you smiling, Midge?

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Midge: Well, the clothes and shoes of course, but, ahhhh, but, um, oh, my favorite...

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(blushing)my favorite has to....

DRUM-ROL-L-L-L-L=L PLEASE!

(SCREECHING RAUCOUS LAUGHTER)

Trish: If ONLY, I'll second that!

Barbie: Here's to Mr. Big and girl-friendship and learning to love ourselves, just the way we are! CHEERS EVERYONE and bottoms UP.

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Richelle: And for supporting each other, and this great party!

Meanwhile: Upstairs in the den the game is still going on, forever in fact.

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Ken: This is a great game----did you hear that coming from downstairs?

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Joe: I don't know what they are doing, but some sort of cheering, whoa...a First Down!

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Chelsea: Wow, that's a lot of noise coming from downstairs. And my sister says we are loud.

Melissa: What is 'S and the City' anyway?

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Chelsea: I don't know, but I sure want to find out

about

MR.BIG?

Melissa: Maybe he just has a BIG personality?

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Superbowl Sunday at Vickie's

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Sunday: It's been pretty quiet at Vickie's, because of the Super Bowl, but the gals have been paying special attention to their customers. (It makes the time go faster too.)

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(Spoiler...Congrats Kansas City in a great game!)

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Vickie: Phew, only one more hour to go...

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New customer is in the store...and she is taking her time...........

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Customer: Hmmmmm, (loving these Carmel shoes and purse...or should I think about the tan ones? so many choices.)

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I'm sure you would love the scarf too. We have a local artisan who makes these, I wish I could get more of them, but they are one-of-a-kind.

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Customer: Now, you just wrapped me up, and here's these silver boots....

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...and these graphic tee dresses. Do you get these often? I need to wait until next week to buy more!

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Vickie: Why, yes, we have another local artist who makes those for us...they are Tres Chic Chicago. Again, each one is different. Thanks for coming in.

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I'm ready to pick up my gown and everything else I bought.

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Vickie: Zoe sent down everything and it is all bagged and charged to your card. Is there anything else we can help you with?

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Customer: Zoe was such a great help---with this. I hate going to destination weddings, there is just so much to remember. I'm off to NYC on Thursday, I haven't been on a plane since before Covid.

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Vickie: Well have a wonderful time...you have to see the Guggenheim if you have time, or a play. And the shopping!

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Thanks so much, I'm loving this skirt too...thanks again!

Upstairs Zoe is helping a particular customer. Particularly different.

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Helena: I love your vintage vibes, but you don't seem to have many dark colors. Could you possible inform me if something in gray, umber or black comes in with an edge?

Zoe: Of course, we have customized shopping lists for any customer who requests such. How about we go through a list of your loves, likes, and NOTS?

Helena: That sounds ideal. I have some time, I don't need anything until mid-summer.

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Helena: Your girl upstairs is lovely and was quite helpful. I'm still looking for some edgier clothing, anything you could recommend down here.

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Vickie: We have lots of this and that, just take a peek, we are pretty full with vintage right now.

Helena: Hmmm, this little dress with a turtleneck and tights will do.

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And the black lace is always my favorite.

Vickie: Lets bag these up for you...anything else?

Helena: No thank you!

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Helena: I shall be back when Zoe contacts me.

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Zoe: So, was she happy to find something? I had Helena fill out the Wish List. I don't know if anything will come in that is 'Goth Grandma' before summer.

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Vickie: Now, Zoe. Every customer is a treasure chest just waiting to be opened and sparkle.

Zoe: I know, but she's a bit spooky...anyways, after all the pink and hearts and love stuff...she was quite the change. I'm taking home the inventory sheets to organize. Are we still planning on next week.?

Vickie: Yes, we will let EL and Carly run the resort shop while we do the inventory here. Everything needs a good cleaning anyway.

Zoe: Sounds like a plan, now let's get going to Barbie's for the party. I LOVE that it isn't a football party and we are going to watch the 'S in the City 'movie with all gals. Do you have any idea who will be there?

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Vickie: The invitation only said Choose your Fashion, Bling and Shoes and Come. What could be more perfect on a Super Bowl Sunday. Joe's already there to watch the game with Ken, they are both on call. So, no alcohol for either of them.

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Zoe: Well, I could use a nice cocktail, LOL, my feet already hurt from these shoes!

Did your GANG have a

SUPER BOWL PARTY?

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Tales of a Number FOUR Barbie, a Love Story

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It's no secret I'm a $THRIFT$ shopper, but I seldom fall in love with anything, be it antiques, clothing or dolls. BUT THIS TIME...it was love at first sight$$$$$$

Yesterday, I needed to do the Post Office, get a haircut and definitely hit the GoodWill. Very low in stock, I really didn't hold out a lot of hope as I roamed the aisles. But, in the toy aisle tossed amongst all the mutilated Disney girls and a few playlines were these toes sticking out.

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Hmmmmm, intrigued I grabbed the doll prepared for a WEIRD Disaster Barbie, and a heavy body followed. I figured she might be a reproduction I had never held before. She had a normal naked doll price sticker???? confusion on that one.

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I squinted in the dim light in that aisle---and well, I knew it was a Barbie, but...not until I got outside in the car and blew up the photo and could clearly see

the Pats Pending CMLVIII (1958)

This is the photo after enhancing, she was so clean you couldn't see the letters until I way upped the contrast and deepened the shadows.

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The orangey/yellow hair threw me a bit, but, she was gorgeous with (slightly dirty and discolored face), very intact everywhere, straight legs, No.4....I figured she had to be a 4 or 5. 1960 to 62? For real she is a no.4 with the braided ponytail and probably was dressed in Senior Prom #951, and probably 1960-61since she has the heavy solid torso.

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Her legs are tight and straight, no wobbly ankles. She had been used, but perhaps just for display and then stored for a very long time.

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NO GREEN ANYWHERE! Her face is a bit greasy which is common with these dolls, but I'm sure we can get her clean and de-greased. Only a teeny-bit of black is missing on the right eye, and then the missing lip color.

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Nothing on the neck, her arms work and hold a pose, no gashes or discolorations... and her hair was rumpled because the bands were gone, thankfully not disintegrated and all stuck in the hair. The texture is firmer than my no.3, but still the soft, soft type of hair.

Each of the hair hanks for the originally braid are clearly still there, so freshening should be easy if I am super gentle, and the curled bangs will be fine when redone.

Here's what her hair should/will look like. I can't wait to get her cleaned up and touch up those lips and that one eye. Some dolls were very tightly braided, but, I love this style and will do that, an the shiny blonde should look great.