I never thought what brought me into blogging in the first place would bring me back after my (indefinite ) hiatus. I was feeling down, so I took a break from blogging. But I'm back!

Roxic Waste started with and still has a Barbie girl look, as a joke on how people view me as a bimbo. But when I knew this theme, I knew this viewpoint was misleading. Barbie was not just a fashionista, but she was a fashionista who could be and do anything she wanted, from Veterinary Sciences to being a Princess. This variety, and the idea to be whatever you want, was immensely appealing to me ever since I can remember. But now, it seems Barbies have changed into some horrible joke of this ideal. When I was ten, I was a friendless tomboy who had a secret love for all things girlish, but not with the stereotypes that came with it. When I got my dream doll, Working Woman Barbie, put into my hands, I knew that this represented my dream. She had straight, beautiful hair, a designer powersuit, ridiculous high heels, and, my favorite accessory, a laptop. She said phrases like "saving money is smart," and she was the editor of a women's magazine. I was in love. This doll did not inspire me to pursue this dream, but rather, it represented a dream that already existed in me. Out of boredom, I checked the Barbie Website today to see what Mattel was up to. I was disappointed at what I found. There was only one dream represented instead of many, and that was of a simple fashionista. Now, as a fashionista, I can tell you clothes are "totally awesome." But they are only part of me, they don't define me. I love looking great, and I hate looking bad. But I also do other things besides styling my hair and wearing cute outfits. Working Woman did so, too. The new Barbies did not, in fact, their lives were defined by fashion instead of fashion fitting into their lives. A webisode on the website depicts Barbie and her friends, all voiced in annoying voices fit for Mean Girls, taking a break from shopping. But, being weak-minded fashionistas, they cannot keep from the mall, and are drawn to it like moths to the flame. Every other episode had a similar weak plot, consisting only of wearing pretty clothes and strutting around in them. I used to think Barbie was about more, was about achieving the impossible dream. Being a dumb fashionista is more than achievable, and is definitely not every girl's dream. This lack of diversity and glorification of sexist stereotypes is unacceptable. Consider this Barbie Girl disgusted.