“As I grew, the Bratz girls were how I idealized adult life,” Esther says. “Just like them, I was going to have big, bouncy hair and the attitude and confidence to carry off any look.” One thing you may immediately associate with Bratz dolls, beyond their bobblehead-like faces, is their equally oversized lips. Now we’re older and wiser, we acknowledge the accusations of unrealistic body expectations and also that no feature — doll-size or human — is a trend. Rather, it’s this spirit of confidence that we’re emulating. Unlike Barbie’s natural, neutral look, the Bratz girls are about all-out glam and experimenting, often with makeup looks that match their themed outfits (the Rock Angelz range with streaked, punk-inspired hair is a highlight). So have fun and play! Whether that’s with dramatic smoky eyes, neon and sparkle shadows, sharp black eyeliner or cartoonish faux lashes to mimic the Bratz painted-on lashes. Not to forget their most memorable feature: plump pouts, best achieved with creamy lipsticks and juicy lip oils or, more specifically, lip-plumping glosses for the full effect.
