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Post by Kris on Jan 6, 2009 17:49:37 GMT -5
From AmericanGirl.com:
Chrissa is ready to celebrate with friends in this special outfit:
A polka-dot sundress with a square neckline and a sequined flower at the waist A pair of closed-toe sandals to match A pair of hair clips for a super ’do $24
Grade: A-
My dress came incredibly wrinkled, but it still looks really cute on the doll. While I would have preferred the dress brighter like the movie version, it's not horribly pale. I didn't realize the flower had a sequin on it until doing this review, so I'm not sure why AG made a point of mentioning it in their summary. The flower is sewn on, but looks like it could easily be removed.
The shoes are not very exciting; I personally don't like this style, and the ribbon on the sides kept twisting when I tried to put them on Chrissa.
The hairclips are the same as from the Petals and Plaid outfit (and I'm sure many others) except in lavender. I can never get them to hold much hair, so I would rather have a different hair accessory.
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Post by Kris on Jan 6, 2009 17:37:08 GMT -5
From AmericanGirl.com:
This outfit helps Chrissa stay warm before she swims:
A hooded jacket with her team’s logo A tank top with a printed graphic White French-terry shorts A pair of slip-on sandals An embroidered visor A pretend mini IM-Me™ instant messenger to “stay in touch” with friends
$30
Grade: A-
I can't comment on the IM-Me or visor; those got stuffed in a drawer already.
The red jacket is nylon, and it's cute enough, but I think having "Edgewater Swim Team" on the back negates many of it's mix-and-matching possibilities. The pockets on the front are real, although they're behind the flap instead of under it.
The light blue tank is cute, but it has the same problem as the jacket. It would have been better without a design on it.
The white shorts are thick enough that you can't see Chrissa's undies through it, but you could probably see darker colors through it.
The shoes are the same as Bean's Summer Sandals; at least they'll provide a good template for making your own.
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Post by Kris on Jan 6, 2009 17:27:09 GMT -5
From AmericanGirl.com:
Chrissa can have sweet dreams in these pretty pajamas:
A purple tie-dye top with a scoop neck and a funky flower graphic Gray cropped pants with printed flowers on the left leg A pair of fuzzy slippers to keep her toes toasty
$24
Grade: B+
The top is great. It has three quarter length sleeves, and I think it would look great with jeans or a denim skirt. The pants are made of a thin, silky material. While the flowers on the leg are cute, it's too matchy. I would have liked the pants better without the elastic at the bottom, but I'm just not a fan of the style. The slippers are cute, but nothing special. The purple looks to be a shade off from the top.
I think the pajamas are cute, but over-priced at $24. At least give us some hair accessories with it.
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Post by Kris on Sept 12, 2008 15:59:16 GMT -5
Scarlet & Snow Outfit
Grade: A
From AmericanGirl.com: American Girls will sparkle in this festive outfit, which includes:
- A taffeta dress with cap sleeves, sequin accents, and mesh panels sprinkled with embroidered snowflakes - Cream-colored tights - Shiny red ankle-strap shoes - A cable-knit cap adorned with silver sequins - The Snow Angel book, about a girl who finds herself in an avalanche of trouble
The dress is cute, although the snow-flakes on it make it pretty much a winter-only dress. Without them, it would be appropriate year round. I love the shoes - they were easy to get on, and much more age-appropriate than the heels AG has had recently. The hat is cute as well -- it's cable-knit, so it has more details than most of AGs hats.
The color is more of an apple red -- it has the cool blue undertones (as opposed to a more orange-y tomato red) which is probably more flattering of a color to most of the dolls.
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Post by Kris on Sept 11, 2008 16:29:20 GMT -5
Kit wore this outfit in the movie/DVD Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. Released 2008, retired 2017.
Kit chooses this smart outfit when it’s time for school. Your American girl can help Kit get ready for class with this outfit: A floral-print blouse with a criss-cross collar; A cropped, knit sweater-jacket with contrast binding; A soft wool skirt with an attached belt; A pair of knee socks and double T-strap shoes; A matching felted hat trimmed with coral ribbon.
School Skirt Set
Grade: A
From AmericanGirl.com: Your American girl can help Kit get ready for class with this outfit:
- A floral-print blouse with a criss-cross collar - A cropped, knit sweater-jacket with contrast binding - A soft wool skirt with an attached belt - A pair of knee socks and double T-strap shoes - A matching felted hat trimmed with coral ribbon
I didn't care for the shirt; it had too big of a print, and was too busy for my liking. It was also rather stiff. I loved the sweater, although the pink trim may prevent it from being used with many other outfits. The skirt felt vaguely linen-y to me, and definitely seems a bit too adult, but perhaps it was supposed to be a hand-me-down for Kit?
The socks have pink trim at the top, which seems excessive since you can't see them with the skirt. I loved the shoes, though, and the hat was a heavy felt with ribbon around it.
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Post by Kris on Sept 11, 2008 16:22:00 GMT -5
This outfit is not seen in any of Molly's books. It was introduced in 2008 and retired in 2011.
Molly loves the wintery snowflake pattern on her teal sweater - it looks just right with a plaid skirt, ankle socks, and saddle shoes. Includes red hairbows.
Sweater & Skirt
Grade: A
From AmericanGirl.com: Molly wears this cheery outfit to celebrate the holidays:
- A teal sweater with a wintry snowflake pattern - A matching plaid skirt - Ankle socks and saddle shoes - A pair of red hairbows for her braids
Despite what the AG description says, I didn't think the sweater had a 'wintry snowflake pattern'. I thought it looked more like flowers, poinsettias perhaps, but not snowflakes. And it really doesn't look all that wintry to me. Apparently I put the skirt on Tessa backwards; I put the slit in the back, because there was a seam there and not on the other side.
I did have trouble getting one of the shoes on, but overall I think it's a very cute outfit, and you could pair the skirt with different tops, and the sweater would look good with jeans.
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Post by Kris on Sept 11, 2008 16:04:17 GMT -5
Friendly Witch Outfit Grade: B From AmericanGirl.com: American Girls can scare up some fun with this spooky set: - A witch’s dress, featuring a black velour top, a bright orange belt, and a sheer purple skirt - An orange witch’s hat - A broom that dolls can really hold - Striped stockings - Black boots - The Ghoul Café book, filled with ideas for hosting a howling-good Halloween party
I didn't fully read the description, and didn't realize the costume was a dress, so I was disappointed that it wasn't a top and skirt. The skirt did not snag on the velcro, so that's a plus. The socks are fantastic -- I wish they made adult striped socks. The shoes velcro in the back, and were actually a bit too big for Tessa. I would have preferred them to really lace up, but they're still cute and can be paired with other outfits. The hat it a hat, it completes the outfit. The broom is completely plastic and fake looking, but it stands up on it's own, so I suppose that is the reason. *MOD EDIT to remove member's dead image links*
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Post by Kris on Sept 11, 2008 15:35:14 GMT -5
Snuggly Snow PJ's
Grade: A
From AmericanGirl.com: When it’s time for bed, your girl can dress her doll in these snow-inspired pajamas:
- A top with thermal-knit long sleeves and a sparkly snowflake graphic - Pants with snowflake print and a flounce hem - Fuzzy slide slippers to keep her feet warm - 2 hairbands to sweep back her hair while she sleeps - The Friends for Keeps book for girls, a short story about sleepovers
These pajamas are adorable, and very similar to some that I have, which I like The bottoms have a slight ruffle on the bottom, which is a cute touch. The layered-look for the top is trendy, although separate pieces would have provided more mixing and matching potential. With the snowflakes on the PJs they are more restricted to winter months.
The fuzzy slippers are cute, but they're a little too short; Tessa's heals hung off the back edge.
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Post by Kris on Sept 11, 2008 15:26:35 GMT -5
Silver Skate Dress
Grade: C
From AmericanGirl.com: Mia is ready to shine in this special skating outfit:
- A velour leotard with sparkly mesh sleeves and a matching ruffled skirt - A soft headband to sweep back her hair - A sparkly feathered comb to catch the light when she’s on the ice - A pair of mesh tights to match
This dress is cuter in person, but the skirt kept sticking to the velcro, which made it very difficult to put on and take off. That is the main reason for the grade; if I had trouble, I can't imagine how anyone in AG's target age range could play with this dress without the skirt becoming snagged and ripped.
The headband and comb are separate pieces, which is a plus because I don't care for the comb.
The tights were hard to get on, but I've never tried AG tights before, so this could be normal. Plus I was afraid of ripping them if I tugged too hard.
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Post by Kris on Sept 11, 2008 15:18:52 GMT -5
Snowy Chic Outfit for Dolls + Book
Grade: B-
From AmericanGirl.com: This cozy doll outfit is perfect for wintertime fun:
- An embroidered jumper that zips at the neck and features a faux belt at the waist - A cozy thermal-knit unitard - A fleece hat with pom-poms - Fleece mittens with faux-fur cuffs - Furry boots to keep toes toasty - The To Do Today book, filled with a flurry of fun ideas for making it a wonderful winter
The dress is the best piece of this outfit. Although it does have snowflake embroidery, I think it would look adorable with a t-shirt underneath.
The unitard is very tight fitting and somewhat sheer -- Tessa's purple undies were visible through it. I would have preferred if it was two pieces.
The boots and gloves were difficult to get on. The boots have absolutely no support; they are just a piece of furry fabric. The fleece hat is cute.
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Post by Kris on Jun 6, 2008 12:54:53 GMT -5
I love Ruthie, and haven't found anything that looks bad on her yet. My only concern would be her dress; she came with paper around her upper arms and neck, which implies that the purple trim will stain. I put Ruthie meet outfit on my JYL #25, to give an idea of what a dark hair/dark eyed Ruthie would look like in the dress.
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Post by Kris on Jun 6, 2008 12:50:55 GMT -5
Released with Ruthie in 2008 and retired in 2014.
Her Accessories Set includes a purse, a hankie, two rose-shaped barrettes, and a pretrend watch with hands that "move."Meet Accessories Grade: C Unless you just want the complete set, I would skip the accessories. The hankerchief is just a printed piece of thin white cotton. The barrettes have a rose motiff, but they are plastic and look rather cheap and easily breakable. The watch would be cuter without with hologram sticker, which doesn't even look like it was printed very well (I couldn't get a close up on it). The band is black ribbon. I'm tempted to peel off the sticker and paint a face on the watch. The purse is the only redeeming item, which reminds me of my grandmother's old purses I played with as a child.
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Post by Kris on Jun 6, 2008 12:43:47 GMT -5
Released in 2008, retired in 2011.
Ruthie saves this outfit just for playing outdoors. Her pique-knit top pairs nicely with her tan knickers, patterned knee socks, and two-tone oxford shoes. A matching felted hat trimmed with ribbon and flowers shades her face from the sun.Play Outfit Grade: A I wasn't sure if I would like this in person, but it looks really cute on Ruthie. The top and ribbon on the hat are a dark periwinkle color that was hard to capture on film. The hat is a thick felt with three flowers and a ribbon. It looks adorable on Ruthie, but isn't very sturdy. The top is designed to look like a sweater over a striped shirt with small flowers. It is one piece and velcros down the back. The shorts are khaki with elastic in the back. The leather-like belt is only in the front and is not adjustable. Personally, the shorts were my least favorite piece, and I would probably make a skirt to go with this outfit. Off-white socks and cream and khaki shoes with laces are included with this outfit.
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Post by Kris on Jun 6, 2008 12:24:06 GMT -5
Released in 2008, retired in 2014.
Ruthie's fancy pink satin PJs feature a monogrammed "R" on the chest pocket and matching polka-dot pants that pair sweetly with faux-fur-trimmed slippers.Satin Pajamas Grade: A- I was prepared to not like Ruthie's pajamas, but I think that they are perfect for her. The color looks great on her. The buttons in the front are decorative only, and they velcro in the back. I wish it didn't have the "R" sewn on because it makes it impractical for re-named (or other named) dolls. The R does appear to be loosely sewn on, and the stitches could be cut, but I'm not sure if it would damage the fabric or not.
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Post by Kris on Jun 6, 2008 12:19:23 GMT -5
This dress is adorable, and looks good on Ruthie as well. It is a thicker cotton than Ruthie's meet dress. Grade: A
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Post by Kris on Jun 6, 2008 12:09:08 GMT -5
Released in Spring 2008. Combined with Kit's Day Bed in 2009 and sold as Kit's Bed & Quilt Set, which retired in 2015.
When Kit wants to relax, she loves to curl up with her special quilt. It features a geometric pattern and hand-tied yellow tufts. The matching flower-embellished throw pillow is a perfect accent for Kit’s bed. F7884 $22Quilt & Pillow I think Kit's new quilt is adorable. While it's not actually a quilt (which would have been nice), I think it looks better than her old bedding. It's not super-girly -- both of the pinks have purple tones in them, making them almost lilac and lavender in color. It does have a layer of filling, and is much thicker than the old bedding. I think it fits the bed better (although it is the exact same size as the old one, including the fringe). Grade: A
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