Play Barbie Fashion Show - An Eye For Style Online

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style came out for the Nintendo DS in 2008, published by THQ. It was one of those games that fit right into the DS library, a time when touchscreen and stylus play was still fresh and developers were trying all sorts of ideas. This one clearly aimed at a younger audience, especially those who enjoyed fashion and creativity without too much pressure.

You play as a fashion designer working with Barbie, creating outfits for models to wear on the runway. The main goal is to design complete looks, dress the models, and then have them perform in fashion shows where their performance is judged. Signature mechanics include using the stylus to mix and match clothing items and accessories on the touchscreen, and then using specific touch or button commands to direct the models' movements, like spins or poses, during the actual show. The pacing is relaxed; it's more about creativity and coordination than challenge or speed. It feels satisfying to see a look you pieced together from scratch finally walk down the catwalk and earn a good score.