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Barbie Doll Fashion: Vol. 2, 1968-1974 (Barbie Doll Fashion)

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Sarah's second book is an extremely useful and comprehensive guide to Barbie's wonderful world of fashion. The book covers the Mod era, and includes high-quality photos of every outfit, right down to earrings and purses. I loved how it didn't just cover Barbie fashion, but also her friends Ken, Francie, Skipper, PJ, etc. It would be an excellent addition to your Barbie book collection.

This book and its companion volume, 'Barbie Doll Fashion: 1959-1967', are without doubt the most beautiful and informative books on the market for the vintage and mod era Barbie collector today. They are very well-written, with lovely photographs of absolutely pristine examples of each outfit, enough to make you drool over on every single page!

'Barbie Doll Fashion: 1968-1974' covers the fashions from Barbie's exciting Mod era, and includes fashions not only for Barbie, but for her friends and family as well. These include original outfits, Pak outfits, Best Buys, Get Ups and Gos, Store Exclusives and every other type of outfit available from 1968 to 1974.

Each outfit is described in detail, with a photograph showing the outfit and all accessories next to it, laying flat. Some outfits are shown on the doll. The photography is stunning, by far the best of any Barbie book I've ever seen.

'Barbie Doll Fashion: 1968-1974' isn't just informative, it's a catalogue of dreams to build on, and a fun book just to sit and look at. You'll never be sorry you own it!

Sarah Sink Eames has done it again. Another GREAT book of fashions and their value, as of this updated version 2001. Gorgeous dresses I already marked pages so I could get! I always thought I'd only like the earlier book's "real" vintage items, but these are gorgeous -- and old -- too. Has Barbie, Francie, Tutti, Stacy and Skipper, as well as some great Ken selections. Shows the dolls of the times. A MUST HAVE for those who love old Barbie fashions! I can't get over, tho, the "$1.50" prices on some of the packages for these outfits now worth over $100! None worth $1,000 like in the Vol I book, but still beautiful. Some are too "70s" for me, but I LOVE the gowns, lace, roses, velvet, wedding gowns, etc.

If you collect Barbies this book is a MUST OWN It is well written easy to follow and makes identifying those garage and flea market finds easy. I could not believe how much this book saved me I can see what items are supposed to be with a clothing set- just last week I found a mismatched set offered as completely original imagine the dealers surprise when I showed her the proper accessories for the dress she had. I saved and the dealer was so impressed shes going to buy a copy of the book.

This second book by Sarah Sink Eames is so desperatley needed to guide you through the fashions and accessories. I couldn't continue my collection without this book. I sure hope she puts a third book out soon to cover from 1975-1982 Her books are so complete, every fashion and every detailed accessory.

I have found this book to be extremely useful in putting together complete Barbie outfits, and it's a lot of fun to just browse through. I highly recommend both this book and Vol I, I hope Vol III is here soon!

I used to be an art student, and still like to collect art & design books from many different kinds of resources. This book could be a great design resource in general; patterns, colors, combination of different materials. Recently, I started knitting a little handbag with fancy yarn as hobby (it is now a trendy in Tokyo ) and this book has been a good inspiration for me. I took a hint from the texture and color combination from Barbie's outfit in 60's. I have to admit that I have not been particularly Barbie fan at all, however when I happened to find the book at a toy store's shelf while waitting for my friend's daughter's shopping, just peeking throught the colorful pages, I had to go back to the store to purchase it later on. The pictures of Barbie were barely shown, just pages after pages just for her mix and match clothing and cute accesaries that come with, everytime I pick up the book I still find something new.

This book is great in identifying fashions in the mod era. I would recommend this book for anyone that is collecting Barbie vintage fashions.

What would vintage Barbie lovers and collectors do without this and the other 2 books by Sarah Sink Eames? Without a doubt her books are the best on the market for identifying all the wonderful vintage outfits for Barbie and her family. Beautifully presented, detailed and comprehensive information. Each outfit is presented by name, stock number and years made, as well as detailed descriptions of the fabrics used and the accessories accompanying the outfits. Original outifts that came with the dolls are also shown and described. A trip down memory lane and the next best thing to owning all the wonderful outfits.

Another great book by Sarah Sink Eames!-Great outfits and pictures-easy to see values-Fun to see how Barbie and friends followed current fashion trends for the late 60's and early 70's-very helpful to any vintage collector!!