Why are companies sexualizing little girl's toys? I was in love with the cute, plump, toddler of Strawberry Shortcake. Why does she now have to be more "grown up" and wear a tighter dress with a shorter hemline? No wonder some of the kids of this generation have issues.
Old Strawberry Shortcake vs New:
Thumb is Strawberry Shortcake's new dress.
Index is Blueberry Muffin
Middle is Strawberry Shortcake (she photographed more orange than pink, but it was more color accurate in real life)
Ring is Orange Blossom (I made sure to include this brown sugar friend, just for you Jackie!)
Pinky is random Strawberry Shortcake doodles.
How do you think I did?
Here are the broken down pics for those that are interested. I started with a base of OPI Alpine Snow Matte and Sally Hansen Iced Coffee. For Orange Blossom I sponged on some Orly's Prince Charming to give her some color. ;) All the rest of the colors are blended acrylic paints.
I'm new on your blog, I don't speek english very well (so sorry if don't understand or if I do mistakes...) ! I looooove your work ! Your nails are amazing ! I dream to do the same but I'm not an artist... So my comment is : WAOUW !!!!
ReplyDeleteAw I love it! I think you did a great job! =) And that before and after Strawberry Shortcake pic made me laugh lol...but how true!
ReplyDeleteI really like this one. Especially the pinky.
ReplyDeleteyour thumb is so pretty!
ReplyDeletei think strawberry shortcake bypassed my childhood. i never watched it.
^ i mean pinkie. i just woke up. shh.
ReplyDeleteI sent a message if you'd like to make something with growler but you do not know what it is. it is a bit like a bee
ReplyDeleteand i like your work!
I know what you mean about the "grown up look". It's a shame there can't be just simply cute human figures anymore - even Baby Born dolls are riding motorcycles and sold with a wedding dress!!!
ReplyDeleteYour art is cute though. Keep up the good work. I can't believe how you're getting even more and more detailed by every manicure!
Orange Blossom is so cute!
ReplyDelete@ cilla - yes, I can definitely do some bees for you. Just give me a few days to work on them and get it posted!
ReplyDeletemy older sis would definitely disapprove of the new strawberry shortcake as do I. I don't like how they are over sexualizing every toy doll and cartoons. why can't they let kids be kids?!?
ReplyDeleteLOVE your manis of course =)
ah i love this manniii! looks so cutee
ReplyDeleteLUFF! this mani is ridiculously cute!!
ReplyDeletethis is so cool, the new version is cute but you can never match the old strawberry shortcake :)
ReplyDeleteshel xx
perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think they are sexualizing her. It is just them trying to promote healthier lifestyles by having her be more fit and less rolly poly. That is also why it is only the fruit based girls now. They slimmed down the Care Bears too. I think they think it will help with the obesity epidemic tho I don't think it is as simple as that.
ReplyDeletewow me encantaron tus diseños eres genial yo amo decorarme las uñas y algun dia me gustaria ser tan buena como tu !!!!! eres una artista
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