~My Opinion: Grace Thomas GOTY 2015 & her Collection~

Hey everyone! :)  So to start off January, I've decided to do a "my opinion post" on GOTY 2015--Grace Thomas and her collection.  Let's get started! :)

So, here's Grace!  I looove Grace, and she's on my wish list of dolls (only 1 other, MAG 35).  Grace's story is fairly unique, but I absolutely adore her collection!  When I purchase her, I plan to rename her to Bella.  Since she's French, she's probably going to be Mallory's sister or cousin.  And her side bangs?  ADORABLE!  Her meet outfit?  ADORABLE! 

Here's Grace's baking outfit.  This is really cute, but probably not on my wish list.  For some weird reason, the cupcake pattern on the blue shirt is upside down?  I love her apron, though!  So that's a maybe!

I love, love, love her pajamas!  I love the light blue color, and her bangs look really cute in the side ponytail. This is on my wish list!

Grace's City Outfit.  Well, done Ag!  This totally looks like something a girl would wear today!  I love the white collar under the red sweater.  And her shorts?  Cute!  This is for sure on my wish list!  Couldn't you see Saige or Mallory wearing this?

This is pretty cute!  The only part I really like is her dress, her headband looks like something you'd find at the dollar store and her sandals are okay. :)

Grace's travel coat. Kudos to Ag, this is only $28!  When I saw it I expected some crazy price like $38!  Honestly, this coat is so adorable!  I love the light blue color!

Grace's baking set.  This is so cute, but I've seen one from Our Generation for $16-20.  This is $68.

Grace's French bakery.  This is sooo cute!  But it's $500.  WHAT?! 

Grace's French bulldog. Aww, I love the bow!

Grace's bistro set.  This looks like something that would be great for stop motioning!

Grace's travel set.  This is adorable!

Grace's pastry cart.  Um, not a big fan.  What's with all the curly cues?  This looks way overdone.

Grace's Paris accessories.  I love these! (:
Overall, her collection is cute and I love the blue!  It's definitely not as pink and overly girly as usual.  Bravo, Ag!  I love her collection!

My Opinion: AG New Release ~Summer 2014~

Hey girls!
Sorry this is so late, but here's my opinion on the New Release.  New post coming tomorrow!  I was trying to post the video the other day, but it's having technical difficulties.  However, expect that soon!

So first we have the new MAG Doll.  She has light skin, wavy red hair and green eyes.  I think she's adorable, but Saige looks a lot like her.

Lots of new outfits!  Here's Isabelle's Sparkle Dress, which costs $36.  I think it's adorable, but it reminds me of Barbie.  Pink, sparkles, long flowly dress?  Yep.  If I were to get this, it would be for Sydney Lee since she loves dancing, or Mal since she is an actress and dancer.

The Coconut Cutie Outfit for $30.  I like the tutu and shoes, but other then that not a big fan of the outfit or the price.

Here we have the Starry Hoodie outfit for $30.  Let me just say, this for $30?  And I don't really like the outfit either.  The shoes are cute, but the rest is ehh.

Here we have the School Stripes Dress for $28.  I think it's cute, but honestly I don't need any more doll outfits like this ;)

Bright Stripes Outfit.  $38.  Once again, the price is a little high for just this.  $28, $30 seems more reasonable.  And does AG have a thing with stripes?

Petal's Plaid Outfit for $24.  The price is fair, and the pj's are cute.  However, I don't need any pj's :)

Oh my gosh.  I NEED THIS!  Saige and Mallory are both cheerleaders, so it would be perfect for them.  I love it so much more then the ISU Cheer Campus one or whatever.  The price is $48, not cheap, but I LOVE IT!

Skateboarding set.  $42.  One word: what?  First off, look at the skateboard.  What in the world?  It looks misshaped.  And her outfit.  Who would wear that dress while skating?

Karate Set for $38.  I already have one for build-a-bears, and that one was $10, and it came with every single belt.  This just comes with the black belt and its $38.  And the Build-a-bear one fits.

NO AGG WHY!!!  I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!  But I love so many other outfits so much.  What do I do??  This would be perfect for Caroline or Mallory, since Mal is a fashion-freak and C loves the outdoors.  It's $30, and I love the shirt and belt. :)

Bee Myself Outfit.  toooo..... yelloooowww...And shouldn't this be for Bitty Babies?

This has been here longer, but I really want this, too.  Very cute! :) $28.

This is honestly really cute, but way too pricey.  $213?  I prefer the Dreamy Daybed to this, for one it's bigger, it sleeps two dolls, and it comes with storage underneath.  And the DD (Dreamy Daybed) costs $129.

This is really cute.  It's $58, and I could really use it to store doll accessories inside.  I think I'll get it with the Dreamy Daybed, because it kind of matches and it has lots of storage, and I just love the adorable accessories!

Cute, but way too expensive. It comes with the tent and that lantern.  For $85.  The OG one comes with a tent and several camping accessories, yet it costs much less.  So if you want this, get the Our Generation one.  It might be even bigger, but it's adorable.

The Beach Chair set, which is really cute.  It's for $48, which is kinda expensive for that chair and fake food, but whatever, I don't want it.

Isabelle's Makeup Set, which is so cute!  I was going to get it for Mallory, until getting a closer look at the set.  Only a fragrance bottle, some lip gloss and a little blush tool.  I made a huge makeup set complete with eye shadow, blush and lipgloss for FREE.

Jewels Highlight set for $15. To be honest, I liked the first highlight set better. And a green highlight?

Accent Braid Clips for $15.  Cheap(ish), but I think it's much more fun to do your doll's hair.  However, I might get this for Kit or Mallory, since Kit has short hair and Mal has layers.

Doodle backpack set for $28.  It's acutally pretty cheap, compared to other stuff.  It's cute, but not something I plan on purchasing.

The earring tree for $10. Very cheap and cute! :)
So that's not all, but you can check out the whole release at the store on www.americangirl.com
Have an awesome day!
~Hope~

Samantha Returns!

Hey girls,

I was surfing AG doll sites when I found something I know you'll love!  AG recently posted this on their Facebook:

“Time to celebrate, Samantha Parkington fans—your favorite is coming back this fall! Our Victorian-era character’s return is just one of the exciting changes to our historical line. Stay tuned for more details…”

I'm very excited!  I saw Sam right before she retired and knew I wanted her!  She's amazing!  I don't know if Nellie is returning but keep your ears open!  I always loved Samantha's collection and hope to purchase some of her dresses for Ruthie, Kit or maybe Caroline.

What do you think about Sam returning? Do you want any of her collection? :)

~Hope

My Opinion on American Girl's New Release

Today, American Girl released some new items and Isabelle Palmer, GOTY 2014's whole collection.  Here we will take a look and I will give my opinion on the New Release.

First off, Isabelle.  I think she is very cute, and her meet outfit is as well.  I love the hairpiece and how her hair comes.  But take a look at this--$120.  The prices for GOTY just went up!  And we thought it was going up $5 every year!  Okay, okay, I get it--it's made out of good material and everything, but some people can't afford dolls!!

Next we have her accessories.  I think $30 is a little too much for a jacket, arm warmers, a little purse, a metro pass/school ID and a hairpin.  I do like the jacket, but I do not think I will be purchasing Isabelle or her accessories (unless I change my mind)

Isabelle's Pajamas.  These are actually really cute, and I like how AG still kept it $24. I think the headband is cute and the top is, too.

Isabelle's Metallic Dress. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!  It is adorable--AG totally needed to make something like this.  I think this would be perfect for Mal or Saige. :) 

This is Isabelle's performance set, and I think it's really cute.  I like how it's not all pink and the black leotard with leggings.  Some of that could be used as a gymnastic leotard, for you gymnastic fans ;)

Isabelle's purple leotard.  I like the gold down the middle, and for once AG didn't make a ridiculous price on just a leotard-$12 is actually quite reasonable.

Isabelle's rosette leotard.  I don't really see a difference to the other leotard except the rose and the colors, yet this is $10?? ;P

Isabelle's Coral Sweater. This is $14, and I think it is okay, if you know what I mean...

Isabelle's Wrap Sweater.  This is quite cute, also, but the person jumping or dancing on the side is kinda random..lol jk ;)

This is Isabelle's practice top, and $8 is actually a good price, but I do not think I will be purchasing this.

This is really cute!  I love the sparkles and the tie at the top--simply adorable!

These are Isabelle's scrunch pants.  The sequins at the top are cute..

Here is Isabelle's sparkly skort.  Once again, this is cute, but not something I would purchase.

Isabelle's legwarmers.  They are okay..but I don't really think my dolls need legwarmers, you know?  I think you could easily sew or make these out of a human sock.

Isabelle's Barre. I don't really want this, but I think the price is kinda outrageous just for those accessories and the barre (together $109 with the case thing), which you could get at another doll place (like OG) for about $20-$30.

Isabelle's kitten, named Tutu. I think this is so cute but I think Isabelle should have a different animal--maybe a turtle or a guinea pig?

This is a very cute set, but I think the price is kinda outrageous!! I think you could easily get something like that at another doll store for around $50-$100, but not $275!!  And the sewing machine--doesn't Our Generation have one of those?

Now for other non-Isabelle things...

The Pretty Pink Outfit, which I believe is for Valentine's Day.  This is really cute but I think AG should have branched out and done another color besides pink, like maybe black & pink together?

The Friends are Sweet Set.  I think you could make a lot of things in this set, other than the XOXO balloon which you could probably buy somewhere (they have mini balloons like that).

The Tennis Outfit is cute, but none of my dolls are really into tennis so it is not something I would be purchasing.

The Heart & Tank Brief Set.  My dolls might actually need something like that, but I don't know..

Pink Tank & Brief Set.  

Platform Sandals.  These are really cute! :) 

These are canvas sandals, they are cute but not really something I'd want ;)

The Turquoise Glasses, which are adorable!  They are backordered though??

The rosy glasses, which are also backordered???

The lime glasses.

A charm-keeper necklace.  Thankfully if you loose yours you can buy another for just $8.

Overall, AG's release was cute but some of it was overpriced.  My favorite was Isabelle's metallic dress and the turquoise glasses.

What do you think?
~Hope