Maryellen Doll

Maryellen made her debut in August 2015.


Imaginative Maryellen Larkin™ has hazel eyes that open and close, and her long strawberry-blond hair is worn in a high ponytail with sideswept bangs. She comes in an authentic 1950s outfit:

A striped dress with a sweetheart neckline, tailored bows, and a full skirt
An aqua lacy-knit shrug monogrammed with her initial
Black Mary Jane shoes
White underwear
An aqua ribbon bow on a ponytail holder for her hair


The 18" Maryellen doll has a huggable cloth body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. She comes with The One and Only: A Maryellen Classic 1 book.

I don't think I've ever reviewed a doll before, so let me know if I leave anything out.

Maryellen meet 1 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Here she is fresh out of the box.

Maryellen review 1 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Here she is with her Meet Accessories.

Maryellen review 5 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Hair bow

Maryellen review 6 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Shrug close up.

Maryellen review 10 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Tag in the shrug. If you don't tuck it in just right, it hangs out.

Maryellen review 7 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Shoes

Maryellen review 11 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Without the shrug.

Maryellen review 12 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
And the back.

The one thing I really want to point out is her hairline. Maryellen really does have a "good side".

Maryellen review 14 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Maryellen's "good side" (left)

Maryellen review 13 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
Maryellen's not so "good side" (right)

It's just the way her hairline, part and bangs come together in the same spot. It leaves this triangle void that at the wrong angle looks like a bald spot. Look at the pictures side by side.

Maryellen review 15 by Elizabeth, on Flickr
See what I mean? It makes it harder to photograph her right side.

Eye color comparison between Maryellen and Lanie.

Maryellen Lanie compare 2 by Elizabeth, on Flickr

Maryellen Lanie compare 4 by Elizabeth, on Flickr

ETA....

I agree with molly&lydia about her wig. I tried to put Maryellen's hair in pigtails, but it came out all wonky. With her part being so far to the side it really throws everything off.

Also, I curled Maryellen's hair and I wanted to add some pictures of that.

Maryellen curles 1 by Elizabeth, on Flickr

Maryellen curles 2 by Elizabeth, on Flickr

And a more detailed picture of her eyes.

Maryellen eyes by Elizabeth, on Flickr
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