Barbies?... or Ragdolls?

First off let me say that I love Nicki Minaj. When I first heard her a couple of years ago, I really thought she was the male version of Lil' Wayne, and everything she said I wanted to make into a Facebook status. The only problem is, I had so much more love for her before she was mainstream. The whole barbie thing was pretty cool, and she played the role well.

Now, imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but too much of it is just overwhelming. I'm starting to see more and more young females with a bang, pink highlights, and actually referring to themselves as barbies. Nicki Minaj encourages it too. I'd like to see how big her army of 'barbs' gets.

Here are the REAL Harajuku Barbies, as in the ones Gwen Stepfani designed to be worn, not portrayed. (photos by yours truly):

- Kim