The Barbie Flagship Store
I arrived at the largest Barbie flagship store in the world.
The HOB boasts architectural innovations and is a landmark for Shanghai.
I stood opposite the HOB and stared at the six-storey building.
I couldn't believe that I have finally arrived at my "dream destination".
On the right there is a sign " Welcome to My Dream House".
I walked through the foyer than took the brightly lit violet escalator to the first floor.
It's vibrant lights lifts my spirit and I was immediately transported ito an aura of fantasy
Feeling........ humming the song "It's a Barbie World"........ I live up my own Barbie Fantasy.
I felt a little dizzy too much to take in, this is for real the whole area was filled with light and colors, pink hues, magentas, chandeliers, sparkles and I was seeing stars........
I waited for Nicole to show me around.
I felt like a little girl lost in her own Barbie Wonderland.
I was enjoying the exceptional views from the spiral staircase definitely, my favorite spot.
The Spiral Staircase
It took me awhile to get out of this magical, whimsical moment, I was truly thrilled.
All the time I was focused on the vibrancy of the atmosphere, it's worthy of praise.
Everyone who loves Barbie should make it a yearly or once in a lifetime pilgrimage.
I was so obsessed with this HOB that I made it a point to visit three days whilst I was in Shanghai.
Its such a wonderful place, no more day dreaming.
Its 12 noon and I had an interview with Robert Best, the Principal Designer Barbie Collector-Preliminary Design.
I shook Robert's hands and manage to say "Robert you are the BEST!"
I had been a fan for more than a decade an I wanted to meet him personally.
Robert Best and myself
Robert is warm, friendly and very down to earth person.
Robert is sincere, honest and very committed. He practices what he preaches.
To me all of Robert's fabulous, timeless, classic and beautifully created Barbies will have a spcial place in my HEART!
Robert it was NICE KNOWING YOU.
JOYLYNN CHONG
OCT - NOV 2009 HOB (House of Barbie) Shanghai
