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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jul 17, 2009 16:23:43 GMT -5
I just bought this outfit and the skirt as well as the shoes are a bit small on my chunky PM Josefina. I love the outfit, it looks beautiful on her, but those two pieces are tight.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jun 25, 2009 13:48:21 GMT -5
I just bought my #25- Phoebe Kristine, at AGPC. I was considering a few JLY dolls and when I saw this particular #25 (after looking at a few) this was the one I had to have. I think she is just gorgeous. I also got her ears piereced, which I think adds to her beauty. I will add more pics soon but to start out with here is her, freshly arrived home. I give this doll an A+!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jun 13, 2009 23:03:25 GMT -5
I really like these pajamas, I think they're very cute and made of a comfortable cotton. They are feminine without being over the top and I love the details. I actually don't mind that they are one piece, I think it makes them slightly easier to keep on/put on and the set looks like it is two pieces when you look at them. I give the pjs an A.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jun 13, 2009 22:52:06 GMT -5
I got this set in the mail yesterday from my PS at AGPC. I think they must have changed a few things from the model that green super chilegirl saw at AGP because some things are different from my set than she listed in her review. The samovar is very nice, probably one of the things that makes the set almost worth its price. Its a heavy, metal construction, very sturdy (except for the nozzle which is plastic). The top lid comes on and off so you can pretend to pour the water in and the spout opens and closes. It also comes with the metal tray to hold it and the glasses as well. (A): The glasses are very nice. Real glass, nicely etched details. (A) The teapot is real ceramic with gold paint detailing. It is very cute, but also very small in proportion to the samovar/other accessories. I also don't know much about tea making since I don't drink the stuff, but does one really need both the samovar and teapot? Still, I give it an (A). The box of tea is a cute detail with historical accuracy, but it is just a cardboard box. It would be nice if they made some of these boxes of something more sturdy- tin or wood or something. (C, for durability/quality) The challah- I love the challah (mine is the usual plastic of AG foods, not the gummy material GSCG described) and it is adorable, and comes with a white doily for underneath. I just wish there had been two, as traditionally Challah is made in two loaves (and it is so in Rebecca's stories as well). (B; for the fact there is only one loaf!) The candlesticks and candles are probably my favorite part of the set just for the play value and importance to Rebecca's story. However, unlike the model GCSG saw, these candlesticks are NOT glass! They are a thick plastic. The candles are also a plastic, I prefer the waxier feeling that Kirsten and Felicity's candles as opposed to the lighter plastic feel of these. So, the candles and candlesticks get a B+, a B- for material and an A for playvalue/importance. Overall, I give it a B+, I love all the pieces for their historical importance/story importance/play value but I think many of the pieces could have been executed better and some things could have been added, such as the extra loaf of Challah. *mod edit to remove member-deleted image links*
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Post by LaurenInChicago on May 19, 2009 12:53:51 GMT -5
These pajamas are adorable. The top is a light purple cotton with two leaves and a flower on the front. The top is snug fitting. The pajama shorts go to just about the knee and are a bit looser fitting. The design and color of the cloth is beautiful, imo. The slippers are fine- green and fuzzy, I never really use slippers on my dolls though. I have no idea about the book because I sold it. I think the outfit also comes with ponytail holders, if I recall correctly. The best thing about this outfit is that the pieces mix and match well- I use the top a great deal with jeans or khakis for a cute summer look. A for this outfit!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on May 7, 2009 17:26:09 GMT -5
The dress from this set is so beautiful. Its soft, its cut nicely so Josefina wears it well and I love the tiny floral pattern on it. The jacket I don't use. I'm not fond of the fabric and I am afraid that the sleeves will stain, as I have heard others say it does, so I just don't use it. But the dress gets an A+.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on May 7, 2009 17:21:50 GMT -5
The night shift is okay, but it doesn't fit Josefina like I thought it would. The shoulders hang off her unless you pull the ribbon very tightly. It is made out of a soft, cotton material which would feel very nice to sleep in though. I give the nightshift a B.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on May 7, 2009 17:19:27 GMT -5
I really like this outfit for Josefina. I was surprised to learn the dress was cotton when I received because in pictures it always looked more shiny to me, but I love that its cotton. The pantalettes, socks and shoes that come with it are a great addition, I use the shoes with other Josefina outfits as well. The best part of this set is the mantilla that comes with it, it looks so beautiful on Josefina! <b>A</b>
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Post by LaurenInChicago on May 7, 2009 17:16:13 GMT -5
Blah, I didn't like this set. The blanket, as others have said, was way too scratchy and the fake fur felt weird to me... it felt synthetic. It didn't seem like Josefina would be comfortable on either, so I returned it. I give the whole set a <b>D</b>.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on May 7, 2009 17:10:00 GMT -5
I just received Nina today, yay sale prices! Anyway, I don't know why I waited so long to buy her for my Josefina, she's so cute. Her little mantilla, earrings and dress are adorable. I sort of wish the doll came in an outfit that's a little more seasonally neutral, but since that's the way its written in the story I suppose it makes sense. I give her an <b>A-</b> overall.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 5, 2009 17:05:42 GMT -5
I LOVE these party treats. I wasn't planning on getting them at all, but when I saw them in person I knew I had to have them. I'm a sucker for miniature food. My favorite pieces are probably the little lemonade picture (with the tiny lemons floating on top!), the little sandwiches which look very realistic (meat, lettuce, mayo and tomato on wheat it looks like) and the cake of course. The dishes are cute also though, as are the watermelon slices. I don't really care either way about the box with the table talkers or whatever. Overall, adorable set, I give it an A!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 5, 2009 17:01:18 GMT -5
I got Gwen at AGPC on 1/2. Actually, she was a birthday present from my sister who knew I wanted her and picked her out for me while were there. I think Gwen is adorable and I love her clothes. Yes, she is pretty much the same doll as #12, but I think mine has a special-ness to her, I'm not sure why lol. She has pretty coral colored lips and I love her sundress and sandals.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Oct 29, 2008 23:59:38 GMT -5
I don't even have a Kaya, but I ordered her foods set because I'm a big fan of miniature foods and because its so cute. I figure I can use it for other girls too in various ways/scenarios. Anyway, its adorable, I just love the little basket especially and all the foods. A+++ from me!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jun 7, 2008 22:21:56 GMT -5
I just got this yesterday, and its adorable. The fabric is very soft and summery, definitely lighter than the scooter outfit and the colors look great on Kit. The shoes are adorable also, although I think they would have been better with snap closures than velcro, still very cute. The barrette however, sucks. Its cheap plastic and way too long for Kit's short hair. It falls out very easily and I don't like it. The meet barrette works much better. Overall, an A for the outfit, with an A+ for the dress, A- for the shoes and a C- for the barrette.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Feb 18, 2008 20:45:50 GMT -5
This item was introduced in 2008 and retired in December 2014. It was worn by Julie in the book Julie and the Eagles, and is part of her first birthday collection (which also includes her Birthday Goodies). (Julie also has a second birthday collection, which includes her Birthday Outfit and Birthday Gifts, that was available from 2020 to 2023.)
When Julie learns the eagles she’s been caring for will be set free on her birthday, she plans a party at the beach to watch the big event. Julie finds the perfect outfit for her special day: A free-flowing peasant dress with flower border, A choker necklace with wooden beads, A wide-brimmed woven paper hat with silk flowers.
(Dress Retired December 2014)
Okay, so Julie's birthday dress came today! Yay! It is a very cute dress... I love the detail of the floral design on the front of the dress, and the cut and way it sits on Julie. The necklace is also very cute and very 70's- it was a little hard to get on at first because its a choker, but once it was one there's a little spare room so its not super-tight on her. The hat is okay, its cute enough I guess, nothing special. The fake blue flower is kind of weird. The only other real problem I have with it (besides the meh hat) is that its kind of see-through (in that if Julie's wearing her purple undies they kind of show through). Still, I give it an A- over all. I recommend it, it looks veyr nice on Julie.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Feb 17, 2008 23:26:57 GMT -5
I agree that this set is adorable. I don't have a problem with the static-y sound at all, it sounds great on mine and I love everything about it, especially the tiny records. It'd be awesome if they made more records though! An A+ from me! And since we need them, here are some pictures of this cute set: (mod edit to remove broken images)
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 6, 2008 15:19:20 GMT -5
In 1974 wouldn't Julie be having her sandwich on whole wheat bread with an apple or homemade granola cookies or something instead of a Hostess cupcake? Those things are so 50's & early 60's. I think like today, it depends on the family. I know my dad ate WonderBread as a kid in the 70's... his family wasn't the crunchy type.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 21, 2008 23:45:58 GMT -5
This set is so cute! I just got it today at AGPC for my recently accquired Julie and it looks adorable on her. The fabric is a very soft cotton and the pajamas are roomy and seem like they would be very comfortable to sleep in. The pattern on the edges of the neckline and sleeve is really cute also. The PJ's look very 70s, like something Cindy Brady would have worn. The slippers are very nice also, soft and fuzzy! They get an A+ from me!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Sept 29, 2007 13:57:33 GMT -5
Mini-Julie is so cute! I never had a mini doll before, but Julie is a great first one to have. Her hair is soft and silky just like the big Julie (which I don't have but my sister does) and her little clothes are adorable. She's even got the little purple underwear (but they don't have a rainbow on them). Her sandals are little flimsy, but if you leave the plastic bands on them they just stay on just fine.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 3, 2008 0:05:38 GMT -5
So, I was at AGPC today and along with some other things, I bought Mia's PJs for Amy (my #4). Overall, I really like them... the colors are a very nice purple, nice change from the usual pink shade that pajamas seem to be lately and the flower designs on the top and the pants are really cute. I am a little bothered by the fact that the seams are unfinished, but I guess that's the style of it. They fit Amy very well and I think the look nice on her. The slippers that come with it are pretty cheap- just purple cloth slippers (think the fabric of the ballet slippers in the 2 in 1 set) and the hairbands are a nice extra. For $22, its not a bad set at all. I give the pajamas a solid A and the entire set an A- (since the slippers are kind of lame and all).
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 9, 2008 23:02:54 GMT -5
I'm another big fan of this outfit! It was one of the more classic outfits AG came out with in 99', and I like it for that reason. Even now,9 years later, it still looks stylish (except maybe the necklace which is so typically late 90's). The sweater is adorable and well made, as is the skirt, and I love the thick socks and chunky loafers. The shirt underneath is okay, but I agree buttons would worked better. The necklace is very cute also, although mine tarnished a little bit. I still give the entire outfit an A.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 2, 2008 23:58:48 GMT -5
I give this flute a B. The flute does not look that realistic, it is missing buttons and things, and does not make a sound. The book is cute, has real music and is nice. I give the book and the fingering chart an A. The case I give an A-, it has a nice padding but no handle and does not look that realistic. Good quality. The stand is an A+ because it is fully adjustable and can go up and down easily. All in all, the set gets an B. OH, and Kelsea wants me to mention that it's fun performing but she hates practicing. But that's just her. Well, many professional-grade flutes come in cases that do not have handles, usually we carry them in a soft bag or soft flute case, but I agree that it is missing a few keys. I got a miniture flute at a gift shop at Lincoln Center that looks exactly the same.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Oct 24, 2007 21:23:18 GMT -5
I love this set too. A+ from me, its so cute and realistic. What's funny is that I had the same exact math book when I was in jr high (95-97) myself!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Dec 14, 2007 23:32:09 GMT -5
I got this set off E-Bay and it is so adorable! I'm surprised I haven't heard/seen more about it. The tin and basket are so cute and perfect for holding cookies- the plastic ones that are included or your own tiny ones you make with the cutters and rolling pin! (I did use them to make tiny cookies and it worked very well!) Awesome set, A+!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 4, 2008 11:48:13 GMT -5
I got this set for Amy at AGPC, and I think its very cute. The violin and bow, though plastic, seem to not have had any problems yet, and the bridge on my violin seems very secure, so they may have fixed that problem. The rosin is adorable, although it doesn't come out of its wrapper. The case is cute and realistic looking, but it doesn't open very far which is disappointing because its hard to get the violin out. The black stand is adorable, it looks exactly like the stands we used for band/orchestra in high school and the little music books are so cute. The only other problem is that i find the stand a pain to put together and adjust. I give the set an A-for the case and stand problems, but over all an adorable set.
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Dec 17, 2007 22:24:51 GMT -5
I absolutely LOVE this bedding set. I got it secondhand (but in like new condition), so I got everything except the curtain and stickers, but it fits very well on the bed I'm using it for (the IKEA wooden doll bed) and I love that it comes with a sheet and pillowcase as well. A+!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 18, 2008 22:58:21 GMT -5
Amy has this bag and uses ALLL the time. When its not in use, it hangs from the end of her wooden bed, on the post. It goes great with most of her outfits, including her AGPC tee and jeans. Its a really cute bag and holds a few small items. A from me as welL!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 31, 2008 23:05:21 GMT -5
This outfit is adorable... mine came without the headband, but has everything else. Its very classic mid-late 90's, I had a shirt just like the one that goes under the jumper myself around that time! The only thing with the shirt is that it has a split in the back, so it would look akward worn alone, but under the jumper it looks great. The jumper is made of a thick wool material and is very durable and the tights and shoes are just cute. The outfit gets an A from me!
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Jan 8, 2008 16:54:46 GMT -5
I just got this outfit yesterday and it is adorable! Its made of a very soft sateen (feels like super soft cotton). It fits on my doll very well and the colors really seem to compliment my doll's black hair. The pattern is soft white flowers on a lilac fabric, simple yet pretty look for spring.
It comes with a necklace with a little purple stone on it, cute but not necessarily necessary to the outfit, purple sandals with kitten heels which are very cute, a little lilac purse which is adorable and two barretts with purple stones- look cute but one of mine was very tight and hard to put in her hair.
It also comes with a book "Be Your Best", a guide to manners at special events for girls. I never really pay much attention to the little books, but if you have a daughter that age it's cute and probably a good resource.
Overall the outfit looks terrific though and I give it an A (would be an A+ if not for the tight barretts).
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Post by LaurenInChicago on Aug 24, 2007 9:36:51 GMT -5
I love this outfit as well...it lookes especially adorable on my Emily. The pants don't fit my WB Samantha as well... she has a real chunky butt on her. But its adorable and I give an A+ as well!
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