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Post by minniebelle on Feb 16, 2024 8:22:00 GMT -5
Cinderella came to live here today! Very pretty doll. Her vinyl is more of a peachy color...she is standing between 2003 Felicity and Elizabeth who have her other outfits on. Their vinyl looks more olive toned in comparison. I always wish they'd make her dress white, like the movie, but this one looks the part. The skirt is a stiff sparkly taffeta. She wears blue underwear and her glass slippers have a blue rhinestone with 2 smaller clear rhinestones on either side as a decoration. Her hair is in the classic up-do, and my daughter (who is a collector) does not intend to take it down as she has heard it is difficult to recreate...wrapped and tucked the hair net around it to keep it neat. A+.
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Post by Jamirae on Feb 23, 2024 22:49:34 GMT -5
My Cinderella doll arrived! For all I was prepared for something different; not at all what I had hoped in this doll, I was taken aback lovey, lovely doll, yes, ad the misgivings about her hair were not well realized. But this is the very first American Girl doll that does not evoke AG to me.
Cinderella is an excellent version of the Disney movie. Yes, her hair is a yellow blonde instead of the more caramel color that better matched the cartoon version , but the hairstyle, face, ball gown, the whole look is seriously Cinderella. AG did well with this doll as the Cinderella character.
What surprised me the most about this doll is how much she reminds me of my dolls back in the day, more than a half century ago, like 60years ago. The main reason is her skin tone. Cinderella is lighter, whiter, pinker than any of the AG dolls. Her face does not have the nuances and shading that In used to seeing in AG dolls. I will be adding some light color to her face, which I believe will help Right now she looks so much like ….a doll, which of course she is but very generic.
The other feature about her that reminds me of dolls in the 60s is her very yellow blonde hair. One of the marvelous things about AG wigs is that they are multi colored. Not just one color I’m not a fan of the thicker chunkier color blocking that a lot of the newer dolls have, but AG wigs tend to have a variance of shades of color that give depth to them. Not so Cinderella.
So what do I think of Cinderella? Yes, I took down her bun. I didn’t find the layers, curls , possible thin spots an issue. I like the cascades of curls that can free flow. I found it easy to style and shape despite the curls. Not the traditional brushable hair that I prefer but not like shaped curls that are difficult for me to shape. Not like Evette at all or even Courtney., the layers and the looser, unshaped leaves a lot more leeway. I rather like the wig. Even though there are limitations on how one can shape it.
My Cinderella’s eyes are not quite even but I think the slight asymmetry gives her a softer expression. I had hoped for the light blue eyes but I think the darker blue works better for her.
As a Disney Cinderella doll, I give 8 out of 10. I wish she has more of the AG nuances that make this such a great doll line. As a new AG doll, again 8 out of 10. Needs a bit of work on my part to add to my collection, a bit of make up. But she will be a unique addition, and , yes, a very pretty doll.
Will be posting photos this week. My Ella is a modern day girl, and will be wearing contemporary outfits. Tiana’s ball gown suits her more than her meet gown because she is not Cinderella!
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Post by Librarian4 on Feb 24, 2024 8:51:34 GMT -5
My Cinderella doll arrived! For all I was prepared for something different; not at all what I had hoped in this doll, I was taken aback lovey, lovely doll, yes, ad the misgivings about her hair were not well realized. But this is the very first American Girl doll that does not evoke AG to me. Cinderella is an excellent version of the Disney movie. Yes, her hair is a yellow blonde instead of the more caramel color that better matched the cartoon version , but the hairstyle, face, ball gown, the whole look is seriously Cinderella. AG did well with this doll as the Cinderella character. What surprised me the most about this doll is how much she reminds me of my dolls back in the day, more than a half century ago, like 60years ago. The main reason is her skin tone. Cinderella is lighter, whiter, pinker than any of the AG dolls. Her face does not have the nuances and shading that In used to seeing in AG dolls. I will be adding some light color to her face, which I believe will help Right now she looks so much like ….a doll, which of course she is but very generic. The other feature about her that reminds me of dolls in the 60s is her very yellow blonde hair. One of the marvelous things about AG wigs is that they are multi colored. Not just one color I’m not a fan of the thicker chunkier color blocking that a lot of the newer dolls have, but AG wigs tend to have a variance of shades of color that give depth to them. Not so Cinderella. So what do I think of Cinderella? Yes, I took down her bun. I didn’t find the layers, curls , possible thin spots an issue. I like the cascades of curls that can free flow. I found it easy to style and shape despite the curls. Not the traditional brushable hair that I prefer but not like shaped curls that are difficult for me to shape. Not like Evette at all or even Courtney., the layers and the looser, unshaped leaves a lot more leeway. I rather like the wig. Even though there are limitations on how one can shape it. My Cinderella’s eyes are not quite even but I think the slight asymmetry gives her a softer expression. I had hoped for the light blue eyes but I think the darker blue works better for her. As a Disney Cinderella doll, I give 8 out of 10. I wish she has more of the AG nuances that make this such a great doll line. As a new AG doll, again 8 out of 10. Needs a bit of work on my part to add to my collection, a bit of make up. But she will be a unique addition, and , yes, a very pretty doll. Will be posting photos this week. My Ella is a modern day girl, and will be wearing contemporary outfits. Tiana’s ball gown suits her more than her meet gown because she is not Cinderella! I have to admit I was shocked when you wrote that you ordered the Cinderella doll as I know you like to go and pick your dolls out in person at the store. I was wondering how you planned to changed her makeup/skin tone - what process will you be using?  |
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Post by SarahK on Feb 24, 2024 9:38:56 GMT -5
Jamirae. I totally agree with your evaluation! She evokes an older doll look which I love. I think it’s the pale skin, the eyebrows and her yellow hair. I get a lot of nostalgia looking at her. I put mine in the pink dress and I keep getting old holly wood vibes from her too. The pink also really softens her overall look. I fluffed her bangs a little too and just adore her. But my Cindy’s hair is staying up in the bun. As a Cinderella doll I think she is perfect. They really nailed the look. It’s funny you say the uneven eyes give more character because I was thinking that mines straight eyes was possibly what was giving her a rigid look. I won’t be so picky with the eyes when I pick out my second one, this one was warehouse picked.
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Post by Jamirae on Feb 24, 2024 12:16:27 GMT -5
I have changed facial skin tone in a number of my dolls. My most dramatic transformation was for my Lindsay doll that I got on EBay. Adorable doll with the cutest hair in great condition, great price But she had a ghastly gray green cast to her complexion which is a known issue with some dolls of some years.
What I did was get cheap oil based foundation and rubbed it on the dolls face and let it soak in. Vinyl absorbs oil. Over time, and in a warm room, near heat because warmer softer vinyl absorbs ok and color faster than cold. I then rubbed off the foundation after a few days, maybe a week, and then adjusted the coloring because I went a bit too light that first go. I repeated several times until my Lindsay was looking the way I wanted. Then used oil pencils, oil blush for cheek color , shading, Eyebrows, lip, freckles. Make up eye pencils are usually oil based but I have a set of oil based color pencils I like to use .
Most dolls don’t need such time consuming repeat color washes. One application of foundation if you can nail the right shade or just adding some cheek coloring with blush can make a huge difference.
I think Cinderella will just get a very light application of a very light oil based Dollar Store blush or lip coloring to give her face a bit more contouring, shadows, shaping and not be so glaringly baby doll pink white. May adjust lipstick closer to rose than the current peach tone. It will be a very subtle effect. Imo, AG went too light with this skin tone. But it might be what the kids want. I’m not the arbiter of these things, I just do my dolls as I please.
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Post by Jamirae on Feb 24, 2024 12:20:43 GMT -5
Jamirae. I totally agree with your evaluation! She evokes an older doll look which I love. I think it’s the pale skin, the eyebrows and her yellow hair. I get a lot of nostalgia looking at her. I put mine in the pike dress and I keep getting old holly wood vibes from her too. The pink also really softens her overall look. I fluffed her bangs a little too and just adore her. But my Cindy’s hair is staying up in the bun. As a Cinderella doll I think she is perfect. They really nailed the look. It’s funny you say the uneven eyes give more character because I was thinking that mines straight eyes was possibly what was giving her a rigid look. I won’t be so picky with the eyes when I pick out my second one, this one was warehouse picked. I would have eliminated this doll immediately, because the one eye is very slightly lower than the other. Something I quickly do when evaluating dolls in store. But really, looking at her, that slight off balance breaks the perfect look and makes her look merrier and younger and livelier than the stock photos. A slight realignment of her head/face to compensate, pretty much hides the unbalance. These are children’s dolls so I don’t expect perfection but, sometimes I just can’t enjoy the doll due to certain issues. This time, I’m fine. Ella is growing on me by the moment ☺️ |
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Post by Jamirae on Feb 24, 2024 12:25:29 GMT -5
 Just a quick take of my Ella in a Birthstone outfit I picked up last year with a $50 Reward and a few dollars more. I think it suits her. Her hair is fun, imo with the curls and layers. |
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Post by keeperofthepast on Feb 24, 2024 12:36:19 GMT -5
Just a quick take of my Ella in a Birthstone outfit I picked up last year with a $50 Reward and a few dollars more. I think it suits her. Her hair is fun, imo with the curls and layers. OH, she's so cute! I see the off eye, but it really works with her. Congrats on your new doll. |
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Post by Jamirae on Feb 24, 2024 12:38:51 GMT -5
 A side by side with Belle who is the 5 (extra light) skin tone and the same Josefina face mold . Neither doll has been made up at this point. And this is quick photo. You can see how the darker skin tone gives more depth to the features. I’m hoping to divert lightly embellish Ella’s I want her to be a curly haired young girl with wild curls . |
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Post by keeperofthepast on Feb 24, 2024 12:54:15 GMT -5
Jamirae . I totally agree with your evaluation! She evokes an older doll look which I love. I think it’s the pale skin, the eyebrows and her yellow hair. I get a lot of nostalgia looking at her. I put mine in the pike dress and I keep getting old holly wood vibes from her too. The pink also really softens her overall look. I fluffed her bangs a little too and just adore her. But my Cindy’s hair is staying up in the bun. As a Cinderella doll I think she is perfect. They really nailed the look. It’s funny you say the uneven eyes give more character because I was thinking that mines straight eyes was possibly what was giving her a rigid look. I won’t be so picky with the eyes when I pick out my second one, this one was warehouse picked. I looked again at your photos SarahK before coming to comment. Your Cinderella is really lovely. @ Jamirae 's evaluation is exactly what my friend and I have now concluded as well. She looks like a doll from a different generation with the very pale skin rather than a AG and that's what throws your initial perception off when looking at her, but in her own right she is a beautiful doll and perfect representation of Cinderella. I'd love to see her in the pink dress if you have time to post a photo in that thread with your sweet scene. |
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Post by keeperofthepast on Feb 24, 2024 13:03:12 GMT -5
A side by side with Belle who is the 5 (extra light) skin tone and the same Josefina face mold . Neither doll has been made up at this point. And this is quick photo. You can see how the darker skin tone gives more depth to the features. I’m hoping to divert lightly embellish Ella’s I want her to be a curly haired young girl with wild curls . Thanks for the comparison. I have no doll with skin tone 5, but Cinderella is super fair in comparison. I'm sure this is what AG will use when they get to Snow White. ETA I love the way you curled her bangs to give her that feathered hair look.  |
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Post by SarahK on Feb 24, 2024 13:26:35 GMT -5
Jamirae . I totally agree with your evaluation! She evokes an older doll look which I love. I think it’s the pale skin, the eyebrows and her yellow hair. I get a lot of nostalgia looking at her. I put mine in the pike dress and I keep getting old holly wood vibes from her too. The pink also really softens her overall look. I fluffed her bangs a little too and just adore her. But my Cindy’s hair is staying up in the bun. As a Cinderella doll I think she is perfect. They really nailed the look. It’s funny you say the uneven eyes give more character because I was thinking that mines straight eyes was possibly what was giving her a rigid look. I won’t be so picky with the eyes when I pick out my second one, this one was warehouse picked. I looked again at your photos SarahK before coming to comment. Your Cinderella is really lovely. @ Jamirae 's evaluation is exactly what my friend and I have now concluded as well. She looks like a doll from a different generation with the very pale skin rather than a AG and that's what throws your initial perception off when looking at her, but in her own right she is a beautiful doll and perfect representation of Cinderella. I'd love to see her in the pink dress if you have time to post a photo in that thread with your sweet scene. No problem! Will do that when I get home! Jamirae yours is so cute! I love her full lips! She looks great in that sapphire outfit! |
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Post by SarahK on Feb 24, 2024 16:18:26 GMT -5
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Post by keeperofthepast on Feb 24, 2024 16:28:13 GMT -5
How sweet she looks! The pink really suits her well. Yes, maybe she should join your Estelle and Claudie in the 1920's. Love the dress stand you have in the background. You have a lot of really neat extra props. |
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Post by Jamirae on Feb 24, 2024 19:59:05 GMT -5
You all are making me reconsider that pink dress! So sweet looking I’m going to be dressing my Ella in Love Shack attire this spring. I want sweet and pretty for her
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Post by faye on Feb 25, 2024 14:59:49 GMT -5
CONGRATULATIONS on getting your Cinderella, minniebelle!!! 😊✨🎉
Oh oh my, your Cinderella's are 'gorgeous' Jamirae and Sara!!! And I love how
you've dressed and fixed your Ella's hair Jamirae!
SarahK, your Cindy looks lovely in that pink outfit!
So HARD to wait for mine to come home. Please, keep those pictures of your
beauties coming for us that are waiting...it helps the wait!!!💗😃👍
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