A-Z Challenge 3.0 E- Everything 80’s
I was born in the 80’s and had older siblings who were kids/teens in the 80’s, so I am steeped in 80’s nostalgia.
I grew up with the music, movies, Toys, and turmoil of the decade. I feel like I was spoiled for choice as far as subjects for this shot! So many options it was difficult to choose!
Anyways, I picked my surviving childhood Beach Blast Miko as the subject for a simple portrait for my 80’s themed shot. I got doubles of this Miko, and they stayed nearly identical twins for a long time, but a few years ago I dug this doll out for a makeover because she was looking a little ratty. She got a haircut and a face-up so she is looking a little different than back in the day!
I have been seeing a lot of the 10 year challenges across social media. Showcasing people’s photos from 2009 compared to 2019 so the government can have an easier time fine tuning their facial recognition software…
How about a 30 year challenge! Here is Beach Blast Miko, released in 1989, she is 30 this year and looking better than ever!
The theme:
E – Everything ‘80s
Let’s travel back to the future and revisit the outrageous, eccentric decade of the 1980s. From iconic to over-the-top, the ‘80s was one of the most influential decades in fashion, pop culture, and even politics. You can approach this theme from any perspective you can think of: No idea, shoulder pad or hairstyle is too big! Your doll could pay tribute to one of her favorite style or music icons of the ’80s as seen on a teen magazine or music cassette cover. She could be a mallrat, shopping for a punk leather jacket and lace gloves. Is your doll getting physical by sporting leotards and leg warmers like video workout queen/actress Jane Fonda, or is he about to cut footloose a la Kevin Bacon at an ’80s themed costume party? From your doll sitting in a room with Duran Duran and Princess Diana posters on the wall, to riding in a sleek, "talking" Pontiac Trans AM, let your imagination go as wild as the decade!
Posted by BranBeckman on 2019-11-26 17:41:07
Tagged: , Barbie , Miko , A-Z Challenge 3.0