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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Brandy's Car Dilemma (Photostory)

Diana peers towards the sliding glass door.  She can hear a car pull into the driveway.  She assumes it's her husband returning with Brandy.

"Hi, Mommy.  What you doing?"  (Brandy)

"Hi darling.  I was just reading and meditating a little bit.  That's a cute dress."  (Diana)
"Thanks."  (Brandy)

Brandy goes over to give her mom a hug.

"So did your dad get your car running?"  (Diana)
"No, not yet."  (Brandy)
"Are you planning to stay the night?  I can take you back to campus in the morning."  (Diana)
"I can't stay tonight.  I didn't bring my books, and I have to study."  (Brandy)

Billy enters the room and takes a seat.

"So did you figure out what's wrong with the car?"  (Diana)
"Well it's not the battery, so chances are it's the alternator.  I'll have it towed to the shop tomorrow."  (Billy)
"Daddy, maybe we should take this opportunity to go find me a new car."  (Brandy)

"New car?  You know we aren't in a position to buy you a new car.  With your tuition hike, and our recent move here, we are tapped out."  (Diana)
"Don't worry.  I don't think it will take too much to get your car back on the road.  Now for the important question.  What time is dinner?"  (Billy)

About a month ago, a ordered a few things from Mattel.com.  I finally opened the box a couple days ago.  I forgot that I had ordered this new Barbie Entrepreneur.  I bought her for her dress, and her accessories, but after seeing her in person, I have to say I like everything about this doll.  She has an Olivia Pope (Scandal) air about her, so I think I will name her Kerry, after the actress Kerry Washington.
Even though it's the same overused face mold, the hairstyle makes her fresh and new to me.  I've decided to use her in my stories.  Can you believe that I need a fashionista body for a Desiree head?  Now that's pretty laughable. Normally I am stealing Desiree bodies and throwing Desiree heads to the side.

She has cool accessories.  The pink item is a handbag, and she has a nice black open briefcase in her hands.

One potential option is to make her the second wife of the professor, which would make her Christine's stepmom.  
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29 comments:

  1. MustiwaitMay 7, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    I want that doll too. Waiting for it to show up in my walmart the accessories do look cool.

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    1. VanessaMay 7, 2014 at 3:04 PM

      Mustiwait - You may want to check Mattel.com. They frequently have free shipping on orders over $25. For some reason the I Can Be dolls haven't been coming to my Walmarts.

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  2. billa's dolls and fashionsMay 7, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Vanessa, I really like Diana's character, no-nonsense but sweet Mom.
    And your new Barbie Enterpreneur is really pretty! looking forward to see more of her!
    Kisses

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    1. VanessaMay 7, 2014 at 3:07 PM

      billa's dolls - Thanks. Diana and her daughter are very close, but momma is not falling for the "I need a new car."

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  3. VeronaMay 7, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I sympathize with Diana and her point on tuition hikes. *sighs* It seems to me every year it gets more expensive to go to college. And I can see the resemblance to Olivia. Can you imagine having a little Olivia running around over there LOL

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    1. VanessaMay 7, 2014 at 10:00 PM

      Verona - College tuition prices are crazy. Wouldn't it be nice if for a change they lowered the prices occasionally.

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  4. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    i love this it feels so real no lie and Diana has a lovely face by the way can you help me find a cheap barbie doll i am longing for one

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    1. VanessaMay 7, 2014 at 10:01 PM

      Ruby - Thanks. Are you looking for a cheap Diana Ross doll or some other type of Barbie doll?

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    2. AnonymousMay 10, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      Ross doll

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  5. UnknownMay 7, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Hello from Spain: I had not seen before Barbie Entrepreneur. She has fabulous accessories. I like the hairstyle she has. She may be the stepmother of Christine. Does Billy buy a new car?. Nice pictures. Keep in touch

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    1. VanessaMay 9, 2014 at 7:23 AM

      Marta - That was my first time seeing Barbie Entrepreneur. I don't think Brandy will be getting that new car. Dad is not going to go against Diana.

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  6. D7anaMay 8, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I like the Diana-Billy-Brandy family dynamics. There's young Brandy trying to get a new car, lol. Mom Diana - we can't afford it. Dad Billy - when is dinner ;-D

    Thanks for sharing the Barbie Entrepreneur doll. She does have a gorgeous face screening. I'll have to check her out on Mattel.com ... oh, after I sell some stuff. Sigh.

    Being "good" feels "bad." Still I get some vicarious pleasure from seeing your haul ;-) Congrats on her and that super dress! Oh and the accessories.

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    1. VanessaMay 9, 2014 at 8:00 AM

      D7ana - I am excited about having these three as a family. I, too, need to sell some items, but somehow I keep buying. So get ready for some more vicarious pleasures. lol.

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  7. KenyaDollMay 9, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    In all honesty, I think Mattel has gotten lazy. What is up with this freeze pose dolls on the playline? Little girls want their Barbies to sit, bend and move, not sleep in a sexy model pose or sit with their legs stuck out. LOL! I see it with the SIS dolls, some of the basic Barbies, and more. As far as the head molds go they have overused the Desiree and the GG/CEO for the white Barbie.

    I remember when Mattel has the extra friends, children, men, etc. when I was a little girl. Maybe it's economic reasons now, I guess.

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    1. VanessaMay 9, 2014 at 8:24 AM

      KenyaDoll - I agree about these crazy poses. This one may not be that bad. I'm pretty sure this doll can sit. Watching kids play is always refreshing. They just make it work. They don't even care if the dolls aren't sitting so pretty. I do think they need to add more face molds to that playline. How many Desiree dolls can one little girl have? I just don't understand why they don't get that. There should be a minimum of three facemolds used for the AA playline.

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    2. KenyaDollMay 9, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      My guess is that since the S.I.S. Barbies have the Mbili face, Mattel figure only a Desiree is enough. I don't know what has happened with Mattel but it seems like they have become more racist in their marketing of AA playline Barbies. I don't want to spark a debate and kill the mood by saying that, though. LOL. They should bring back that Asha mold (the one that looks like Kelly Rowland) and add it to the AA playline.

      OT: On a lighter note, just to add a fun fact, did you know Tyra Banks collects Barbie dolls? LOL! She even post pictures on her Instagram of them mocking ANTM. :) So cute! I am not sure if all of them are hers or not.

      That is what Mattel needs to make, a Tyra Banks Barbie doll. I'm surprised that they haven't since Heidi Klum already had one made.

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    3. VanessaMay 10, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      KenyaDoll - I would agree that there is a diversity issue at Mattel. I did know that Tyra had Barbies. It would be nice to see a Tyra Barbie doll. I wish I had bought the Kimora Lee doll when she first came out.

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  8. Ms. LeoMay 9, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    I like the family too! Diana is on my wish list! I thought about Brandy in Cinderella. Was it Ms Ross as the Fairy Godmother? Anyway, celeb family is a nice touch.

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    1. VanessaMay 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      Ms. Leo - I think that was Ms. Ross in Cinderella! Keep your eye open for Diana. I was able to find mine for a great price. I wasn't even looking for her, but couldn't pass up the price.

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  9. AnaMay 9, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I love your new doll and I totally agree with you, she´s really pretty and different. I think she´s a good wife for the professor ;)
    Brandy shouldn´t worry about the car because I´m sure that her father will be able to fix it, sure :)

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    1. VanessaMay 10, 2014 at 12:58 PM

      Ana - I've already started picking out kids for the professor and his potentially new wife.

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  10. Stardoll40May 10, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    The Diana Ross Barbie is just gorgeous! I really like her as Brandy's mom and with Billy Dee included, they're a nice family. :-)

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    1. VanessaMay 11, 2014 at 7:18 PM

      Tracy - They did a fabulous job on her! It's only fitting to have these three together.

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  11. UnknownMay 10, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Hi Vanessa, LOL,is Diana going to make biscits and mac n cheese for dinner?

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    1. VanessaMay 11, 2014 at 7:20 PM

      drucilla - Did she make biscuits and mac n cheese in a movie, or is this a round about food request? lol.

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  12. ShasarignisMay 10, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Hi Vanessa, I'm very happy to see another story ! I hope everything is good for you. See you soon !

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    1. VanessaMay 11, 2014 at 7:21 PM

      Shasarignis - Thanks. I am doing a little better, and I feel like I am healing. I am still not walking without crutches, but hope that changes within the next week or so.

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  13. TiggyMay 11, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Wow your Diana Ross doll is Gorgeous! The new girl does look pretty marvelous with that handsome professor :)

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    1. VanessaMay 11, 2014 at 7:22 PM

      Tiggy - Mattel did an excellent job on this doll and I lucked up being able to add her to my collection.

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