Barbie Dream Party: 26 Stylish Birthday Ideas For Girls

Barbie knows how to dress, and she also knows how to accessorize. She has necklaces, earrings, bracelets, purses, and other fun embellishments to add some extra flair to her outfits. Pick up some jewelry-making kits that you can use to create an accessory design station. Invite guests to design and make their own necklaces or bracelets during the party. The great part is they can take their creations home, so it’s like a party favor too!

Everyone who knows Barbie knows that she has a ton of shoes. She’s a fashion icon, after all, and there’s a different pair of shoes to go with every outfit. Ken also has his fair share of shoes. A View Into Our Lives decided to use this to their advantage to come up with a fun Barbie-themed party game. Fill a jar with a bunch of doll shoes from Barbie and Ken and invite guests to guess how many shoes are in the jar. Kids can jot down their guesses, and the person who comes closest without going over wins a prize.

This cute DIY version of the classic Pin the Tail on the Donkey game is just right for a Barbie birthday. Guests take turns trying to Pin the Bow on Barbie, and the closest to the correct spot wins the game. You could also do things like Pin the Earrings on Barbie or choose one of Barbie’s friends to be the main focus if your child has a doll they prefer.

Get a clothing rack and hang a bunch of fancy dresses that you can round up ahead of time at thrift stores or from friends and family. Add a table with a bunch of glitzy accessories, and a trunk full of fun shoes, boas, hats, and purses. Let guests mix and match various pieces and set up some mirrors so they can see their ensembles. Once everyone is all dolled up, have them walk a runway, play some music, and take lots of pictures. Everyone will love the fashion show vibe and kids will have a blast trying out different styles.

You can add a makeover element to your fashion show party or let it be a standalone activity. Pair girls up and let them do each other’s make-up (best for older girls) or set up a nail salon area. You could also have a hair station and let everyone try out funky hairstyles. Other options are to hire a makeup artist to come and give makeovers to the guests (this works well for a smaller guest list since it can take some time). For younger girls, let them do their own makeup and provide simple, limited cosmetic kits which they can keep after the party.

You can’t get much easier making Barbie themed party food than these cute sandwiches from Made by a Princess. Simply make the sandwiches of your choice, whether peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese, turkey, or anything else you desire. Then, use a Barbie silhouette cookie cutter or sandwich cutter to make your Barbie shapes. You can also use other complementary cutouts like hearts or bows, and make each type of sandwich a different shape.

Another easy way to create a snack to match your party theme is to change up the color. Kara’s Party Ideas shows off a classic sweet treat, Rice Krispies, with a pink makeover. A slight color change makes all the difference in fitting this easy snack into your Barbie theme. You can use any color you want to match your specific scheme and add some fun extras, like sprinkles or edible glitter, if you want a bit more glitz.

Move over doll cake; there’s a new edible Barbie dress around, and it’s a much healthier version. Vegetable Fruit Carving shows off a variety of different Barbie dolls decked out in carved watermelons, orange slices, and more. It’s a clever way to serve some healthy snacks to your guests, and who knows, you might even get kids to eat some vegetables. If you’re not sure about your carving skills, you can cut a watermelon in half and turn it upside down to create a dress-shaped base. Then use toothpicks or similar items to connect various other fruits and create the intricate dress pattern of your choice.

Cake pops are always a popular party food snack because they’re fun to look at and even more fun to eat. Plus, they’re easy to nibble on the go, so kids can enjoy a snack without having to slow down too much. This Crafty Mom makes different shades of pink cake pops and places some Barbie pics on top. You can use cupcake toppers, DIY some decorations, or just make colorful pops and add some sparkle, no toppers needed.

Michelle P creates an easy Barbie beverage with some wrap labels and fun colors. This pink popstar punch is great for a music-themed Barbie party, but you could tweak the name to fit your particular theme. Color the punch if you need to, or use fruit punch, pink lemonade, etc. Then print out or purchase some bottle wraps to add the finishing touch. Some colorful squiggly straws add to the fun and can also serve as a party favor.

Pink is undoubtedly a popular color for Barbie celebrations, so a cake that reflects that is sure to be a pleaser. A sparkly, luxe cake topper set featuring Barbie can instantly turn any cake into a Barbie-themed masterpiece. Order a tall, pink cake and add this Barbie topper set to make it a match for your party. Add some fun touches like extra flowers, sparkles, sprinkles, and more in various shades of pink with some pops of gold.

Here’s a different take on the classic Barbie doll cake from Hayley Cakes and Cookies. Instead of Barbie’s dress becoming the cake, she sits prettily on top of a simple layer cake embellished with pink and red hearts. Around the rim are beautiful, bright roses, and Barbie’s dress is piped on meticulously. Use your child’s favorite Barbie doll as the centerpiece for the cake, or surprise her with a new doll.

If you’re going with a vintage Barbie theme, then this cake from Blue Sheep Bake Shop is a perfect fit. It features the classic pink, white, and black color scheme with Barbie’s vintage silhouette at the center of the cake. The bright pink really makes everything stand out, and sparkling details create a sophisticated and elegant finishing touch. The black stripes around the side are also very sharp, delivering an upscale vibe. And the pink candy balls give Barbie’s necklace a fun 3D effect.

Adrienne & Co. Bakery creates a Barbie cake that draws inspiration from one of Barbie’s pretty bow dresses. It’s all in pink with white ruffled trim and a beautiful big pink bow front and center. If you don’t want so much pink, you can use different colors for the hearts, cake base, or even the bow. It’s a great design that you can add your own personal style to with a few color changes or extra embellishments.

Kids get really excited when it’s time to eat the birthday cake, and sometimes they’re practically jumping out of their shoes waiting for you to cut the cake. But why wait? Opt for a pull-apart cake instead, like this Barbie face cake from Cynthia’s Custom Cakes. The great thing about this style is if you need more cupcakes, you can simply make Barbie’s hair bigger. You can also change the colors if your birthday star wants one of Barbie’s friends to be the star of the show.