Barbiecore is a hyperfeminine aesthetic inspired by Mattel fashion doll Barbie. Barbiecore is the more kid-friendly version of its more adult, jaded, McBling inspired sisters Bubblegum Bitch and Bimbocore. The main defining characteristic of this aesthetic, which can vary in fashion style, is the color pink.
This aesthetic, particularly the early versions of it as opposed to the 2020s version, is closely related to Tweencore, and includes more "girly" 2000s television series like Lizzie McGuire and Hannah Montana, which focused on middle class American families. These shows encouraged confidence, female friendships, freedom, and girl power. Other products produced for tweens and teens in the early 2000s, like Lip Smackers, are also part of the aesthetic.
Imagery from a more upper-class lifestyle created by the Barbie toy line and movies, which includes multiple cars, a private jet, huge house, multiple pets including horses, and a yacht, is also found in this aesthetic, especially when the items are pink.
Fashion[]
Fashion in Barbiecore draws heavily from the doll's history, particularly the hyper-feminine styles and bright, often pink or glittery outfits seen on Barbie since the late 20th century. The early 2000s Preppy aesthetic, with figures like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, also contributed to this aesthetic with their overtly feminine and frequently pink ensembles. Cinematic portrayals in films such as Clueless and Legally Blonde, featuring characters in vibrant pink attire, further solidified the trend. High fashion runways, notably Valentino's all-pink collection in 2022 and Jeremy Scott's Spring/Summer 2015 Moschino show centered around Barbie's iconography, have also significantly influenced Barbiecore. The aesthetic emphasizes bold, vibrant hues, especially hot pink, alongside nostalgic accessories like plastic jewelry and sparkly details. Silhouettes range from latex mini dresses to dainty fit-and-flares, often incorporating elements like feathers and sparkles. Footwear varies widely, from ultra-high pumps to jelly block heels. The embrace of hot pink is seen as playful and accessible, allowing for individual interpretation across different price points.
Accessories[]
Barbiecore accessories include:
- Expensive plush clothing and shoes
- Animal prints varying in shades
- Pink and purple
- Clear and holographic accessories
- Heart shaped sunglasses
- Tiny purses or shoulder bags
- Plastic hair clips and jewelry
Makeup[]
Barbie is most often depicted as a white woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. People who do not naturally look like this sometimes wear a blonde wig and blue contact lenses to be more recognizable as Barbie, but this is not necessary. Anyone of any ethnicity can be a Barbie girl just like there are Barbie dolls of all ethnicities.
- Lip-gloss
- Brightly colored nail polish
- Glitter makeup like eyeshadow and nail polish
- False eyelashes
Websites & Stores[]
Clothes from the 90s and early 2000s can easily be found on websites like eBay. Look for items from mall brands like the ones listed below.
- Abercrombie and Fitch
- Aeropostale
- American Apparel
- American Eagle
- Fendi
- Forever 21
- Gucci
- Hollister
- Juicy Couture
- Louis Vuitton
- Chanel
- Versace
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Blumarine
- Daisy Johnson
Media[]
Film[]
All Barbie movies as well as more kid-friendly movies that fit this aesthetic.
- All Barbie direct to DVD movies
- Barbie and The Rockers (1987)
- Passport To Paris (1999)
- Bring It On (2000)
- Our Lips Are Sealed (2000)
- Legally Blonde (2001) and Legally Blonde 2 (2003)
- Life-Size (2000) and Life-Size 2 (2018)
- Winning London (2001)
- Cadet Kelly (2002)
- Get A Clue (2002)
- The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
- 13 Going on 30 (2004)
- A Cinderella Story (2004)
- New York Minute (2004)
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
- Ice Princess (2005)
- Aquamarine (2006)
- Just My Luck (2006)
- Enchanted (2007)
- Hairspray (2007)
- 16 Wishes (2010)
- Letters to Juliet (2010)
- Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (2011)
- Barbie (2023)
The total number of Barbie movies is disputed. Currently Wikipedia cites 52 animated films (not including the live action movie). There are 4 animated television/Netflix series in the same continuity as well.
Television[]
- Barbie: Life in the Dream House (2012-2015)
- Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (2018-2020)
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003)
- Lizzie McGuire (2001-2004)
- Winx Club (2004-present)
- World of Winx (2016)
Webfiction[]
- Avata Star Sue (아바타 스타 슈) (2005-2010)
- My Scene webisodes (2003-2008)
Video Games[]
- Barbie web games and Everythinggirl.com
- Barbiegirls Virtual World
- Barbie Dreamhouse Party (2013)
- Shopaholic World
- Style Savvy Trendsetters (2012)
- Style Savvy Fashion Forward (2015)
- Girls' Fashion Shoot (2011)
- Classic GirlsGoGames
- Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style
- Charm Girls Club franchise
Fictional Characters[]
- Daphne Blake from Scooby-Doo
- Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
- London Tipton from The Suite Life of Zach and Cody
- Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical movies
- Jennifer Check from Jennifer's Body
- The Fashion Club from Daria
- Princess Peach from the Super Mario video game series
- Amy Rose from the Sonic The Hedgehog series
- Barbie Roberts from Barbie
Music[]
Musical Artists[]
- Avril Lavigne
- Britney Spears
- Boys Like Girls
Music Videos[]
- thank u, next - Ariana Grande
- Queencard - (G)I-DLE
- Barbie Girl - Aqua
- Barbie World - Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice
Resources[]
- ModernGurlz - YouTube channel discusses many 1990s and 2000s movies as well as fashion trends from the time
- FYRetroBarbie - Tumblr dedicated to 90s/2000s era Barbie
- Style Dollz.com - popular graphics from the early 2000s featuring Barbie and Bratz doll-like cartoon women
- Mina Le - A YouTube channel dedicated to discussing fashion commentary and the many aspects of media and culture.
- Li Speaks - A YouTube channel whose main objective is to delve into the topic of lost media and semi-lost media from the 2000s, especially in child content.
Outfits/Makeover[]
- BETTY COOPER RIVERDALE HALLOWEEN GET THE LOOK | Freddy My Love
- CLUELESS Cher Horowitz Inspired GET THE LOOK | Freddy My Love
- HALLOWEEN SCREAM QUEENS 'Chanel Oberlin' GET THE LOOK | Freddy My Love
- DRESSING AS A DIFFERENT GOSSIP GIRL CHARACTER EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK! ~ Freddy My Love
- ELLE WOODS 'LEGALLY BLONDE' INSPIRED GET THE LOOK | Freddy My Love
- THRIFTING BRATZ vs BARBIE OUTFITS ☆ 2000s/Y2K Inspired!
- I Dressed Like a Barbie Doll for a Week
- TURNING MYSELF INTO A BARBIE!
Pinterest Boards[]
- –barbiecore by °❀𝔸𝕝𝕝𝕪𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖❀°
Playlists[]
- Barbiecore. 💅🏽 Spotify playlist by jeffbryanrincon
- 💖barbiecore💖 Spotify playlist by meow.kitty.meow
- Barbiecore Spotify playlist by CicadaFever
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