Kensie Girl is one of those youth lines that makes me long for younger days. I’m not sure my adult self could get away with carrying a purse as girly as the Barby Hobo, but I’d love to try!
The secret to Kensie Girl’s appeal is that it uses its materials really well. It needs to use synthetic to keep the prices kid friendly, but this slightly too stiff man made fabric gives the Barby’s ruffles an appealing structure.
These ruffles are dramatic, like the folds of a flamenco dancer’s skirt, and beautifully complemented by a light smattering of on trend studs. The bright yellow color won’t suit everyone, particularly those teens who’ve been hit by a bout of angst, but it is lots of fun. The bow on the cross-body strap is the cherry on top of this pretty purse.
The colorful floral lined interior is spacious but a little narrow, so you might struggle to fit your copy of War and Peace inside. This space is packed with pockets though, and their synthetic trim should help them last.
As we’d expect at this price, shortcuts have been taken. The back is almost devoid of decoration, so it looks boring compared to that over-embellished front. There’s also no protective feet on the base, so you’ll need to be careful where you set the Barby down. But for less than $70 we don’t expect perfection. In fact, I didn’t expect something as cute as this!
More Features of This Kensie Girl Ruffled Hobo
- Magnetic snap closure
- Measures 4 x 14 x 12 inches
