Barbie is back in fashion! Barbiecore is everywhere, especially with the buzz around the movie about the pretty-in-pink Mattel doll starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Given all the success the movie has achieved, it’s sure to inspire party themes – from sleepovers, birthdays, hen parties and weddings.
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Stay ahead of the party game; by designing your Barbiecore theme with these plastic-fantastic ideas!
Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party!!
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Here are eight easy steps on ‘how to throw a Barbie-themed party’ that Ken, Midge, Teresa, Nikki, and Barbie’s sisters Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea would show up for.
- Step 1: Choose a Barbiecore Party Outfit
- Step 2: Decorate Barbie Style!!
- Step 3: Pick the Best Barbie Backdrop
- Step 4: Select Barbie Games and Activities
- Step 5: Create a Barbie Playlist
- Step 6: Plan a Pink Drinks Menu
- Step 7: Make Pink Party Food
- Step 8: Decide on Barbie Party Favours
So you have invited your guests and told them where and when the party is. You could have fun and let your party-goers know there is a dress code.
Ask your friends to come dressed as a real life-size Barbie!
Pay attention to tiny details by including a “Mattel” pin badge with your invites – ask your guests to wear it as part of their costume.
The great thing about dressing up as Barbie is that you don’t need an official outfit to make it work. The only real requirement is to include a whole lot of pink!
Check out this slideshow of celebrities who have slayed the Barbiecore trend. I’m sure it will give you some inspo in creating your impressive look. I have included the likes of Nicki Minaj, the Kardashians, Beyoncé and Hailey Bieber.
I’ve found a fashion blog written by Ellen Ricks on the Barbiecore trend. Ellen has pulled together 14 Barbie-inspired outfits from Cowgirl Barbie, Lounging Barbie, and ’00s Barbie to Workout Barbie. All are ultra-feminine and cutesy.
Instead of your guests coming in pink outfits, what about asking them to dress as a career Barbie doll instead?
Use your imagination; life is your creation! Since her 1959 debut, Barbie has held over 200 jobs. Here is a list of some of the roles or characters you could dress up as:
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Don’t want to go it alone? What about bringing one of the most iconic couples to life? Dressing as Barbie and Ken is perfect as a couples costume!
If you are celebrating a hen party (bachelorette party for those in the US) then you can dress the bride-to-be as “Wifey Barbie”.
This hen party from The Livstyle are living it up in Barbieland! I especially like the white swimsuit and Barbie pink maxi kimono worn by the bride.
This is the part I love; it’s all in the details. Your friends will appreciate the extra attention you put into the decorations.
This section covers the following:
- Photo Props
- Barbie Tablescapes
- Malibu Barbie Décor
- Barbie Captions
Roll out the pink carpet and let your guests arrive in style! Make your guests feel special by creating a paparazzi-worthy walkway.
Photo Props
As well as greeting your guests with a VIP pink carpet, I would suggest having an entryway decoration to set the tone of your party.
The perfect entrance for a Barbie-inspired party is a pastel-coloured bicycle with a basket filled with flowers.
You can add pink balloons and a welcome sign if you feel it is needed. A large chalkboard or even a hanging sign will work.
You will need to decide what to scribble on the sign. Here are some text ideas to welcome your guests:
- Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party!!
- Welcome To Barbie’s Dream House
- I’m A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World
- Life Is A Party, Dress Like It
- Embrace Your Inner Barbie
- Paint The Town Pink
- On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink!
Depending on your budget, you may be able to hire a retro pink scooter. If it’s your wedding, how about a hot pink supercar?
Other Barbie photo prop ideas are a floral telephone booth, floral archway or balloon garland.
Make a statement by combining the two to create a balloon arch with fresh foliage intertwined.
Barbie Tablescapes
After being wowed by your entrance décor, guests can enjoy your attention to detail with a well-thought-out tablescape.
You need to colour-coordinate your table to your theme. It will be pretty easy for a Barbie party. Choose different shades of pink in the table runner, napkins, centrepieces, plates, glasses, party favours, and other accessories.
The most well-put-together tablescapes are the ones that set a scene using colour and pattern. They use layers to add texture, add height to create interest and artistically arrange accessories to make it visually appealing.
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I am not keen on using branded party merchandise. I think it lacks creativity and cheapens the overall look. I much prefer DIY projects and creative table centrepieces.
Don’t get me wrong… one or two items with a Barbie logo can help pull a theme together, but less is more!
Jowy Productions designed a picture-perfect tablescape for a Barbie-inspired luncheon in Malibu. They created an elegant setting using various shades of Barbie’s favourite colour – pink! They accessorised with pretty florals and added height with taper candles.
You can’t get any more feminine than pink-on-pink-on-pink, whatever the hue.
I especially like the tongue-in-cheek “Carbies don’t make Barbies” sandwich platter label.
Here is another example of a stunning Barbie-inspired tablescape. Parisa Kaprealian has done a wonderful job mixing different shades of baby pink, hot pink and magenta to create an adorable garden tea party.
One of Barbie’s most famous accessories is her convertible. You can create a unique table centrepiece using an old Barbie car, a masonry jar, and fresh flowers to make a playful vase.
It’s such a fun decorative prop. Look at this floral creation by Alicia’s Flowerwall Events on TikTok. She created her Barbie car centrepiece using artificial flowers and a foam ball.
Other Barbie-themed accessories work just as well, such as a handbag or a stiletto shoe!
Malibu Barbie Décor
You may want to focus on the ultimate surfer doll, Malibu Barbie. If you decide on a Malibu Barbie party theme, then grab your shades and let’s hit the beach! Your decorations need to be fun, vibrant and surfy.
Here are a few prop suggestions for a Malibu beach party:
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Every day is a good day in Malibu, have a look at these ideas to bring summer vibes to your party.
Include little details by setting up a tiered trolley next to the pool, and add pink and white striped towels, pink heart sunglasses, and pink flip-flops.
Parties on Purpose created one of my favourite Malibu Barbie theme setups. The vibrant colours brought a whole load of California fun!
This theme fits perfectly for a child’s birthday party as it’s so colourful and exciting. It also works well for a hen party; you can get your girl gang together and rent a holiday home with a pool for the weekend.
Come On Barbie Let’s Bach Party!
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Little details like matching swimsuits, robes, sliders and weekend jute bags look great for the Gram and are practical for poolside fun.
Take a look at this hen party hosted on the beach! The girls were in Florida rather than Malibu, but that doesn’t matter as it’s the stunning décor I am inspired by 🙂 The Bikiniis and Belliniis bridal party truly captured the surfer scene of Malibu Barbie.
Before continuing, I think this is the perfect moment to appreciate Barbie’s iconic Malibu dreamhouse. It was previously listed on the property rental website Airbnb. Just imagine staying here for a hen party weekend!
The dreamhouse features an infinity pool, walk-in closet, hobby room, meditation terrace, office and sports court. Plenty of décor ideas to take from this to inspire your next party.
Barbie Captions
Whatever way you decide to decorate your party, frame some Barbie quotes. This inexpensive detail will be worth it.
Once you’ve printed your favourite Barbie quotes off, you can frame them and place them on your dessert table, on the activity stations, displayed as a welcome sign, or even use them as photo prop selfie sticks.
Here are 36 Barbie caption ideas for you to use at your party:
- Barbie Girl
- Come On Barbie Let’s Bach Party
- Wake Up And See The Sparkle
- You Want A Perfect Girl? Buy A Barbie
- You Can Be Anything
- Think Pink
- Eat Healthy But Always Have A Decadent Dessert
- Beauty Is Being You
- Partying in Pink
- I Wish I Could Be Barbie. That Bitch Has Everything
- Barbie Tingz
- Think Of Me As The Barbie You’ll Never Get To Play With
- Barbie Day
- Pinkalicious State Of Mind
- If It Comes In Pink, I Want It
- Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party
- Doll-icious
- You’re So Fake. You Make Barbie Look Real
- Too Much Pink? Never
- There Is Always Hope
- On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
- Go Hard Or Go Home. Otherwise You Wasted A Hot Outfit
- A Plastic Tan Never Fades
- Chin Up. Shoulders Back. Heels On. Don’t Look Back
- You’re Braver Thank You Think
- I’m A Fashion Fabulous Totally Glamorous Barbie Girl
- I Wasn’t Designed To Do Housework
- I’m A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World
- Live Your Dream
- We’re Always Pretty In Pink
- The Best Way To Make A Friend Is To Be A Friend
- Dress Like You’re Already Famous
- Life In Plastic, It’s Fantastic
- Living My Barbie Dream
- Barbie Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
- What Makes You Different Makes You Special
If you prefer art rather than text, look at these party creations made by Hostess With The Mostess. They designed a colourful and modern palette using bold pops of colour and iconic silhouette images of a handbag, stiletto heel and high ponytail.
If you want to go that one step further, why not create a 3D piece of art? I love this idea Colin Cowie created for Mattel to celebrate Barbie’s 50th anniversary. The wall behind the cocktail bar featured 750 Barbie dolls – a replica of the original 1959 Barbie doll wearing a black and white bathing suit. They framed the dolls with a border of pink softly lit jewels.
You can make a DIY version by raiding the toy box or checking out charity shops for old Barbie dolls. Get your sewing kit ready and make little bathing suits from chevron fabric. Fix the dolls to a backboard and use a bright pink frame to complete your project.
Continuing with Barbie party decorations – let’s look at the wow factor! The focal point of your party. The area where you want to draw the attention of your guests.
This section covers the following:
- Life-Size Barbie Doll Box
- Barbie Pink Sweet Table
- Barbie Dress-Up Station
Life-Size Barbie Doll Box
Barbies pink doll box should be the first thing your guests see as they enter your party. The iconic Mattel-style Barbie box is instantly recognisable and makes the perfect backdrop for a photo booth.
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These days a photo booth is a must-have. A party isn’t a party without one and can be a great source of entertainment.
Strike a pose in style. Your guests will love the novelty of stepping into a toy box.
Barbie Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Create your own life-size Barbie box. You can make different variations of the Barbie box to fit your theme, such as a beach party or a glamorous red carpet event.
You can paint the inside of the box in pastel shades, use patterned prints or step into the 80s for a disco vibe by using sequins.
Adding a neon sign provides a bold, bright pop of colour and will give your photo booth a modern, trendy look.
Barbie Pink Sweet Table
Creative dessert tables have become more and more popular. How about creating a breathtaking focal point to show off your sweet treats?
I like the idea of a Barbie vanity designed as a sweet table. After all, Barbie is well known for never leaving home without being dolled up.
Just take a look at M&J Kreation’s pretty-in-pink display. They’ve gone with pastel floral vibes.
Pink treats, stylish jars, tiered stands, and cute slogan signs are sweet recipes for success.
Get your creative juices flowing and play around with labels for your dessert table. You can use sweets and name them after beauty products. These cotton balls (strawberry marshmallows), powder puffs (powdered doughnuts), and bath pearls (gum balls) are perfect examples.
Barbie Dress-Up Station
Consider setting up a walk-in closet or dress-up station Barbie style! A vanity table, mirror, mannequin, clothes rail and hat boxes will make for a great backdrop at your party.
Too Much Pink? Never.
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You can include feather boas, heart-shaped sunglasses, colourful beads, tiaras, bracelets, roller skates and other fun Barbie accessories.
The essence of the Barbiecore trend is having fun and not being too serious about it.
I love this wig display. You can’t get any more fun than switching up your hair look!
Why not consider creating a backstage area instead of Barbie’s dressing room? This long table with light-up mirrors accessorised with pink feather boas looks stunning for your little models to get doll-icious!
If your venue has enough space, you can set up a pink catwalk runway for your party. It’ll serve as both Barbie décor and as a fashion show activity.
Chin Up. Shoulders Back. Heels On. Don’t Look Back
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LundynBridge Events created this gorgeous Barbie fashion party. They set up a mini runway where kids played dress-up, enjoyed child-friendly makeovers, and tried on a few hair and jewellery accessories.
You could host a fashion show and have the children walk the catwalk to show off their Barbie outfits. Play some upbeat music in the background whilst taking some adorable pics.
Games are always popular, but you should keep them simple and fun. These doll-themed activities are great for icebreakers to help your guests get to know one another and make friends.
This section covers the following:
- Barbie-Inspired Creation Stations
- Kids Barbie Party Games
- Barbie Spa Party
- Barbie Sleepover
- Hen/Bachelorette Barbie Party Games
Barbie-Inspired Creation Stations
Spark the creativity and imagination of both children and adults with an arts and crafts area at your party.
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1) Hairband Making Station:
Barbie always wears fun hair accessories, so little partygoers must have their own too!
Enjoy making a beautiful headband which blends both fun and practicality. You can purchase DIY headband-making kits filled with ribbons, bows, flowers, jewels and elastic bands.
2) Fashion Designer Station:
Your guests can create clothing for their dolls to wear. The Barbie Iron On Style Doll includes many fashion and decal sheets with a non-heat iron.
Once the Barbie dolls are dressed it’s time for a fashion show! Create a catwalk by lining up chairs, turning up the music and having the girls take turns walking down the aisle with their new outfits!
3) Lip Gloss Making Station:
Want to find an easy recipe to create a tasty lip gloss? These Kool-Aid-flavoured glosses are full of colour, taste and scent. Follow the link to Craft Box Girls for the recipe and instructions.
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