All Doll'd Up

Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXO To All My Fave Dolls!

While Ken & I may not be an item any longer it doesn’t mean a single gal can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day!

I’ve had a great 2010 so far –  fab new careers (news anchor AND computer engineer!), not one, but 12 amazing LBDs created for me by some of the haute-est designers, PLUS working with The White House Project to inspire girls all across the country to dream big.  It’s all thanks to you and I want to send all of you hugs & kisses for your encouragement and support!

So here’s my Valentine to you.  Feel free to share it or print it out with  your BFF’s, your crushes or both!  Ken made one too – doesn’t he look cute?

XOXO today and always,

B.

  

Fierce Science: Check Out My 10th Woman to Watch in 2010!

Since I just announced my 125th career as a News Anchor (and 126th as a Computer Engineer!), I think it’s time I cover my first piece of breaking news that also has a computer twist to it!

My 10th and final Woman to Watch in 2010 is MacArthur Fellow Yoky Matsuoka! Not only does this super-smart doll boast top science degrees from Berkeley and MIT, but she’s also currently educating others in the emerging field of neurobotics at the University of Washington. Pretty inspiring, no?

 As a true trailblazer and innovator in neurobiotics, Yoky engineers and builds advanced prosthetic limbs (think: robotic hands that look and act like real human hands) so she can help change lives. Her achievements are totally amazing, heart-warming and motivating.

What else do I love?  This totally savvy scientist proves that young women everywhere can achieve anything they put their big brains to and look fashionable doing it.  As she says, “I love the idea of sending a message to girls that shows them that you can be smart and fashionable."

So get studying, girls – it’s way cool to be geek chic!

B

Guest Post: Designer Justin Giunta Talks Barbie Basics

Hi All,

Justin Giunta here.  Recently, Barbie asked me to join a group of 11 other CFDA designers to create a my own unique take on the iconic little black dress.  I love making custom designs for my fashionable clients and was thrilled to join the other influential designers in creating a one-of-a-kind look for the ultimate fashion icon: Barbie.

My signature style draws parallels between art history and modern design, ultimately creating a twist on the classic.  My LBD creation for Barbie showcases just that: a timeless black dress with clean lines, accessorized with a contemporary statement necklace.  Featuring ropes of decadent pearls, metal chains and glitzy florals, this high impact look is brought down to earth through the strength and confidence that Barbie portrays.

 

Joining me in the quest to create individually styled pieces of art are Isaac Mizrahi, Betsey Johnson, Tory Burch, Rachel Roy, Monica Botkier and more.  Starting January 28 at 10 pm EST through February 7, these will be auctioned off on eBay with the entire net proceeds directly benefiting CFDA education initiatives and scholarship program.  I'm truly honored and humbled to lend my time and designs to this incredible cause.

Happy bidding!

- Justin