I got this doll in a second hand lot years ago and knew instantly who it was…Brooke Shields….
One of my all time favorite movies as a young teenager was Blue Lagoon (1 & 2) and in fact I still have a copy of it in my DVD library. While overall panned by critics it has held its place in the hearts of many as a classic coming-of-age-movie.
For me its enduring place in my heart is also for the way a ‘Garden of Eden’ tale is woven into its fabric. The seculsion from society has allowed these two children to grow up retaining their innocence. Theirs is a simple life free from the pressures of everyday life that comes with being part of a ‘civilized’ society. And while I will admit it is of course grossly romantised….it has some very relevant points to make about civilization.
Anyway, since having this doll (in rather poor condition)…I dreamed of being able to turn her into the Blue Lagoon doll of my dreams….so after being rebodied, full hair re-root, partial face repaint, custom shirt & bag, some very cute props and some water misting….I think I finally have it!
Brooke Shields Fashion Doll find…from 1982 
Head rebodied onto a Barbie 2010 articulated Fashionistas 
Had some fun recreating her original look with the new body 
Time to remove the hair….my first re-root 
Reroot completed! YAY! 
Blue Lagoon Photo Shoot 
Brooke Sheilds collectin some shells down on the Blue Lagoon beach 
Nice shell… 
Check out the partial face repaint.. very slight colour touches added, eyes made blue, and eyebrows tidied, very slight open mouth…