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Young girls have played with dolls for hundreds, maybe even thousands of years. Children have always had the desire to pretend, it is part of the growth of their minds and how they learn to interact with the world. That is very likely the reason that dolls have had such a prominent part in society for such a long time. But dolls have not always been the same. In the past few years, the entire nature of dolls has begun to change, as can be seen with the Bratz. These Bratz dolls have (perhaps not single-handedly but certainly as a large part of an ongoing process) changed the fundamental role that a doll plays in a girl's life.
For many years, long before the Bratz were created, dolls existed largely as a way for a girl to pretend to be a mother. A doll was something that had to be cared for. This was their largest and often only role in the girl's life, a role that continues today in the form of baby dolls and such. These types off dolls are still very popular, particularly among the very young girls, but they have been joined by another breed of doll: the fashion doll.
Fashion dolls are not a new phenomenon by any means. In fact, they have been around for decades. The best-known truly successful entry in the early days of the fashion doll genre was Barbie. Barbie was a new kind of doll, an adult, with much more sophistication than could really be found with baby dolls. Suddenly, a doll was not necessarily something that had to be cared for. Rather than pretending the doll was a child to mother, girls everywhere found Barbie as a new outlet for imagination. She was a teacher, a doctor, an astronaut, a wife, whatever role a girl could dream up, Barbie could fill.
For decades, Barbie reigned as queen over the world of fashion dolls. Her place of supremacy was largely unchallenged, as no one could touch her wholesome image and her sheer flexibility of role. But society began to change, and Barbie was losing her grip. As girls became more and more concerned with fashion and edgy culture at earlier ages, Barbie's appeal was reduced to younger girls, leaving a large gap open of preteen and early teen girls who were still young enough to like dolls, but considered themselves to be too old for Barbie. It is that gap that the Bratz dolls stepped into.
The Bratz fit the need perfectly. They are edgier, more stylish, and all around more grown up in focus than Barbie. They do not have Barbie's wholesome charm, but they make up for it by hitting a number of cultural chords within the girls of today. Unlike Barbie, who gives girls a limitless range of imagination, the Bratz dolls are more focused on being one thing: the representation of what every young, fashion-conscious girl wants to become. That is the great key to the success of these dolls. Barbie has tried to keep up, updating her image to appear more trendy and hip, but as yet, she continues to lose ground.
Copyright © Jared Winston, 2006. All Rights Reserved.
Every generation of youth has their icons, and currently for young girls the most popular among them are the Bratz dolls. From Bratz Rock Angelz to Bratz Petz, there's no doubt that this hip crew is living large. Stop by our fansite to see why this line is making so many waves.
A Sock Above the Rest - Girls White Socks
How do you pick a good pair of socks, white or otherwise? Most people that I've asked on the subject tell me that they like to buy comfortable socks at a good price. This is obvious, but since most of us don't get to know if our perspective socks are in-fact comfortable or good-value (as in they will last a decent amount of time) until AFTER we buy them and try them. So realistically, most people first buy socks based on branding, word of mouth or first impressions... and then AFTER they buy them, they get to know if they are really comfortable and good value...
Here are the four things to consider when buying socks:
Sock Fabrics
Socks are usually engineered with the right mixture of natural and synthetic fabrics in them:
Natural fabrics: Like wool and cotton add softness, rich fibers and comfort.
Synthetic fabrics: like nylon, polyesters and acrylics add stretch ability, flexibility, more uniform thread structure (for better aeration and dryness).
If you typically wear formal and less breathable shoes (such as leathers and latex for example) then looking for a mostly synthetic sock will give you both a thinner sock and a lighter fabric which help with keeping your feet cool and dry.
If on the other hand you need a sock for an active lifestyle then a thicker cotton based sock will give you the best compromise of coolness and comfort. Cotton does tend to trap moisture though and so even though it's a great daily sock, it doesn't perform well under extended physical activity.
So contrary to popular belief, the best performing fabric in terms of absorbing and then releasing moisture is not cotton but rather wool and wool blends.
Performance socks and special purpose socks such as hiking, biking, or race driving socks will be more complex having different regions of different fabrics such as a thicker heel, toe, or sole depending with a lighter airier top and synthetic high stretch and high grip band.
Sock Height
Sock height is a personal and fashion preference for most people. However there is one functional aspect of sock height which is friction. Socks not only help comfort your feet, provide moisture control, and promote healthy blood circulation; they also are a soft barrier between your feet and the annoying friction against your shoes or sandals.
You should always chose a sock that is high enough to prevent friction between your feet (and legs) and your shoes (or boots). This will ensure a comfortable blister free experience. So as your shoe collection grows to include multiple styles and heights of shoes (and boots), then so should your sock collection to match.
Sock Fit
Socks should fit snugly without cramping your toes or allowing extra material to fold, wrinkle, and cause friction. Your sock's heel should fit snugly around your heel. The arch area should fit snugly around your arch. Seams should be flat (especially on the toes) and should not rub or pinch any part of your foot.
Interior Construction
Most people don't look at the inside of their socks before they buy them. A good practice before buy socks is to flip them inside out and inspect the seams at the toe, the heel and the elastic top. A good sock looks almost the same inside out as it does the right way around (with no loose threads and very finely tucked seams with tight sewing). If on the other hand you find that the toe seems for example are not flat, then expect a painful future of rubbing, irritation and blisters.
In the end, of course, we all want cute socks.... But there's no reason not to have cute, comfortable, and High Performance socks.
About the Author
I'm interested in analyzing anything that can be analyzed and bringing the results of those findings to my readers to help them make better decisions and gain more value for their money.
For more information on socks, tips, tricks, and products... please visit my blog:
http://www.terrafirms.com/girlswhitesocks
CHEAP! Beach Cruisers help, please!!!!!?
Can anybody provide me with a website link that has a store in or near Garden Grove, California. I want a quilted bike seat and the handlebar grips with the stitching. I want a classic look and a lime green color paired up with white. I want it like this one on the link, but WAY cheaper!!!!!
http://www.phatcycles.com/Phundamentals/seacrest1l.htm
Mabey I'm being too picky but if anyone can help then please do.
Even if you can find a lime green with out the other stuff I want I still would like to see it. NEEDS TO BE CHEAP!
You can look here but I do not know what you would consider as cheap.
http://www.beachbikes.net/
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