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DD picked out this outfit during a store visit in DC: she says she likes the stars on the outfit and how the hairstyle looks, she also likes the accessories and how the doll can hula hoop with the hoop. (she dictated her review for me to add!) We do not have McKenna, but Emily is learning gymnastics and happy to wear the outfit!

Our hoop started out warped like the photos above, but very quickly relaxed into an almost-perfect circle - maybe because it did not have to travel except to the store? However, in pulling all the items from the box, DD immediately lost the rubber bands for her hair, so we substituted. Emily is a re-wigged Kit and the hairstlye worked nicely on her, though I agree it is far too complex for a young child to do, and I added bobby pins to hold it more securely. Emily has had her hair up for several days and it still looks pretty good. The velcro does snag (sigh) but I think there is no way around that with this kind of fabric. DD took photos for our review, sorry about the toes . . .

The whole outfit:


Accessories:


Close up of the hair:

The parlor set is heavy and sturdy and came very well packed and protected. I love that there is built in storage with the drawers and window seat. As others have mentioned the window seat is a little short and makes sitting awkward but it does work. There is an elastic loop in one corner of the curtain that's supposed to hold it up, but I think a piece of ribbon or something that ties may have looked a little better.

The firescreen is embroidered and is very well made. The wood is similar in color to Rebecca's settee, but it has a matte finish where as the settee has a shiny finish.

The horse is plastic and looks odd with a blue mane and tail, red blobs on it's body and a wonky looking back leg on one side. The rest of the accessories are great. The ship is plastic, but has fabric sails. The fabric is folded over on one side so you can really only display one side of the ship. The sailor's valentine has a nice rich wood frame. I love that the picture/mirror is 2 sided so you can change the look.

I think this would work well in a modern setting too if you change up some of the accessories.

Overall I would give this set a solid A.



Bench fabric:


Fireplace detail:


Window seat curtain:


Weird, blobby horse:

I just managed to get all 3 in the same place. My Rebecca's apartment is the locale for the Parlor pieces, so they're not all together (or finished yet, but I thought this would give you a sense of the scale.)

This is my first AG pet as well- I love his name. I think it is clever for the era he is from, if not a bit obvious- still very cute. The actual pet is okay. He is bigger than what I expected and I haven't been able to get Annabelle to hold him and take a picture but that is my fault.

He does look a little creepy but since I love this historical, I wanted the cat. I'd give him an A- overall but I love him personally.

I ended up ordering Caroline during the pre-order deal with the Personal Shoppers. She was delivered on launch day but didn't get the chance to open her until the next day. Regardless, it was worth the wait! I love this doll, even though she has a classic mold (something that is in abundance with my collection) I wanted the new eyes and the blonde hair, plus she's Regency which sealed the deal.

Like the others stated above, she has aquamarine colored eyes, very light blonde curly hair and feathered brows. My dolls' wig is medium thickness with the shorthairs in the back, thank goodness. I am not skilled at doing doll hair but I need to practice so this is a great doll to do it with. The only issue with my doll was the people dressing her were not careful with her sock, and it was bunched up. I took them off the doll, and neither the shoe or the sock were damaged. She has the long body tag and the stuffing on my particular doll is actually perfect I think. Not overstuffed but not lacking anything either.

The meet outfit is cute- I love it but I think I will be putting it on another doll for when the modern dolls play "Regency Dress Up". Oh yeah- I renamed her Annabelle, her modern and historical character share this name. I am creating a character in a novel I'm writing and her name fit in the manuscript and with the doll. I read her first book last night and it was very well written- very exciting with lots of conflict to keep the story moving along.

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My daughter loves the bed and everything it comes with! Its an awesome AG item!

This was totally worth the $38 IMO. I played lacrosse back in middle school, so this set brings back happy memories. A+.

Included in this set:
A pink-and-white collared lacrosse jersey with contrast trim
A sporty skort, knee socks, and shoes with "cleats"
Game-time gear, including a protective face mask with a stretchy strap, a lacrosse stick dolls can really hold, and a bouncy orange ball
Removable mouth-guard stickers and two fabric hairbands to sweep back her hair while she plays
Includes a "Brave" heart charm for the doll's charm-keeper necklace

Jersey and Skort
Front:
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Socks and Cleats
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Mouthguard Stickers, Hairbands, and Charm
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Protective Face Mask
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Modeled by Margo:
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Lacrosse Stick
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I got this for $10 last year at AGDC. The pink strappy tank top has a white embroidered butterfly and AG logo on one side. The pink briefs have a small white bow. Very cute on my girls. I give it an A+.

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I was so excited to receive Lanie's camper!! It is really big and very heavy. The stickers really make it for Lanie! I love how the bench flips up for storage and the message board pulls down for a bed!! The shower is very realistic too. I love all the little things and this is beyond the best of AG items!!! Despite the price, this item was well worth it!! A+

The accessories are great! Much nicer than I had even expected. I did see the chair as most of the accessories were in the smaller box containing the chair. The chair is really cute and sturdy. Seeing the bed up close at AGPNY, I really like it. For those of you who want a "doll room" you really get it with this set. I give the entire set an A+. I think it is worth the money.

I am very impressed with this meet outfit!! I love pink!! And the skirt is adorable!!! So are the boots, they match but they kinda don't. I wear boots that don't match my outfits too! So these are TOO cute!! I love the little green butterfly on the side!! This is probably my favorite meet outfit AG has come out with so far!! ;D A+!!

I had my eye on this outfit for quite some time and recently picked it up on the Last Chance Sale for $12. I'm going to throw this review up here in case anyone else is on the fence about buying it. Maybe it was the scale of the fabric or the colors, but I really don't think this was a good choice for Bitty Baby/Twin. However, it looks excellent on an 18" doll. I think it would have sold well if it had been marketed for the bigger girls and/or Julie. It very much looks like stuff I remember wearing in the 70's. In short, GRAB IT BEFORE ITS GONE!

All the pieces of the outfit go on the 18" doll VERY easily and the dress is nice length. Unlike some BB shoes, the boots slipped right on my doll's feet, even with the tights. Below is a picture of my custom Kailey (whom I use as my 70's girl) wearing the Prairie Dress:



Here is another photo with her 70's BFF, Jessica, who is wearing Julie's jumper. Jessica looks great in pretty much everything, but this way you can sorta see the 70's look:

I have a few pictures that I took last Tuesday at Caroline's debut:









It says "Miss Caroline" on the side, and it's wooden!

My Lindsey pics aren't as good as the others, but why not?
I think she would be a great regency doll. Her hair is pretty easy for me, I just put it in rollers every once in a while and fluff it up.

I give her meet boots a C-, because they're cute. (They look great with the meet top and Julie's Skirt Set skirt!) However, they stained Mckenna's feet, and almost everytime I tried to take them off/on her some of the stuff on them pulled off.