"Samantha's Bicycling Outfit" Review

Here is my review of the American Girl outfit, "Samantha's Bicycling Outfit." I received this set for Christmas, and really enjoy the details included within each piece of the set. The colors are just adorable!

The white eyelet blouse is very simple, yet elegant. The long sleeves have a puffy shoulder, giving a cute and young look. I especially love the blue ribbon on the neckline since it adds a nice pop of color to the shirt. Below the neckline are multiple flowers and ribbon designs sewn ranging from blue colors to pinks and greens. The embroidery is just absolutely gorgeous and elegant, and really is nice quality. At the bottom of the shirt is blue ribbon stretching from both sides, and gathered fabric.

The bloomers are a mix of gray and blue and have a checkered print throughout. The bloomers match the shirt well since the shirt has the blue ribbon. The bloomers definitely add a sense of pattern and difference.

The set also comes with black gaiters with pink buttons. The buttons do not button, but are merely just for decoration. If you did not know this, the gaiters are NOT the footwear themselves, but go over the boots or shoes which do not come with the set. To get the gaiters over the footwear, there is Velcro in the back.

A bubblegum pink bow is included too. The bow has a white elastic in the back to put into your doll's hair.

The hat is made of straw and has a beige color. Around the hat is a blue ribbon which I think, really completes the hat since it gives more detail and a splash of color so that the hat isn't too drab.

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Overall, I love this outfit because it has so many beautiful colors that really match well with one another. The hat is too cute, and the shirt is a favorite of mine. I definitely will use this set A LOT!

My Overall Rating (1 worst - 5 best)

Dollar Tree Cupcake Candle Review

You may or may not know this, but I love Dollar Tree. I mean, the shop sells everything for a buck! Dollar Tree also has some cute items that are doll sized such as the cupcake candles I will be reviewing today.

These candles are sold for $1 each, and come nicely packaged in a plastic box that has a bow on top.
You can light these candles, but I am just using them for doll food. (Please note these are NOT edible)

This cupcake is chocolate with vanilla frosting, and then chocolate syrup on top. The wrapping paper is brown, which matches the overall chocolate theme nicely. I love the chocolate syrup on top because it looks so realistic! This cupcake is by far my favorite out of the two I bought since it looks so delicious!

Here is a closer view of the top of the cupcake. You can see the candle wick, so I am debating on whether or not to remove it. Possibly in the future I'll use this as an actual candle (if I have the heart to light it.) 

Here is the second candle I bought. I am not sure what flavor the "cake" part is, but I know the top is half chocolate and half vanilla frosting. The cupcake top looks like one of those half moon cookies. The wrapping is possibly vanilla, but I am not sure exactly since it looks a bit on the orange brown side. Pumpkin?

You can see how the top of the cupcake has both vanilla and chocolate frosting. Though the dividing line is not perfectly straight, I am not complaining since this was only a buck.

Here is the actual "cupcake" with an American Girl Doll. The candle is a bit big, so it could be either a cake, sundae, or an awesomely huge cupcake for your doll. Doesn't the chocolate syrup look real?

Here is the other cupcake with an American Girl Doll. These cupcakes look really nice with the doll, and so real! The best part is that they are NOT plastic (unlike AG food), and they are super cheap.

These cupcakes were such a great purchase, and look great with the dolls. You could use them in a doll bakery, kitchen, diner, or whatever your want! Not to mention, these cupcakes also smell like chocolate!

My Overall Rating (1 worst - 5 best)

"Pretty Nifty" Review

Here is my review of the Our Generation set, "Pretty Nifty." I received this set for my birthday, and I really love how versatile this set is. I personally intend to use this set historically (1950's), but this set can totally work for modern dolls.

This handkerchief is oh so cute! The handkerchief is made up of a white thin fabric, and is bordered by lace detailing. In the picture the handkerchief is folded, but it can be "spread out."

Here is the lemon colored bag. This bag is more like a purse, since the handle is not very long. There is a zipper to open it, and a strap Velcros over. This bag is a bit small so you cannot fit much in it, but I fit the handkerchief in there fine.

These sunglasses are winsome! The lens are gray, and a turquoise frame outlines the top and nose bridge. I especially love how the frame has white polka dots. 

The completed set is really nice. The yellow and turquoise add a nice splash of color to this set. These accessories really will look cute with some retro doll clothes I have. 

My Overall Rating (1 worst - 5 best)

Shall Oui Go? Review

Here is my review of the Our Generation, "Shall Oui Go?" Outfit.

I received this outfit for Christmas, and love it.

The coat is gray and is made of a thick material. The coat has buttons, but you cannot button them. Instead there is Velcro underneath a flap to shut it securely. A belt with a bow skims across the waistline. The only thing I really dislike about the coat is that OG put its logo near the bottom. The colors of the logo don't match the coat, making the logo seem random, tacky, and annoying.

This set also comes with a beret. The beret is red and has a gray flower on it (the same color as the coat). The beret compliments the dress nicely, and adds a pop of color.

The boots are black, and have red fur (the same color as the beret) lining the top. The boots are made of a weird material. 

Here is the outfit all together. The colors really compliment one another, and add a pinch of fun. This set also comes with a pair of mittens, but I forgot to include them.

My Overall Rating (1 worst - 5 best)

      

AG In Store Exclusive Review

One of the gifts that I received for my birthday was the In Store Exclusive that you can only get from the American Girl Store.

Here is the dress itself. It consists of a pink jeweled neckline, and a purple bow across the waistline.

The fabric is a baby blue leopard print. This dress is very light weight, so it would be perfect in the spring/summer, or for on the go. The colors in this dress are very cute!

Here is a close up of the baby blue leopard print fabric. These colors are very delicate together and look sort of like clouds.

I cannot get over how adorable these shoes are! These shoes are violet, and remind me of Crocs. 

I can definitely use these with bathing suites, and the material is phenomenal. I think these shoes are actually water proof!

Here is the completed outfit. The Crocs and the dress really suite one another. I will admit, when I first saw this outfit on a blog I was a bit skeptical. It looked a tiny bit babyish, but it is really cute on the dolls. 

My Overall Rating (1 worst - 5 best)

Note: I am so grateful for receiving this outfit! I love my Mom & Dad, and thank them so much :)

Julie's Swim Set Review

Today I am going to review one of the American Girl outfits I received for Christmas.

Julie's Swimsuit Set is adorable, and it is a really nice item.

                                The bathing suit top is so cute! The pattern is flowers and butterflies,

                                and lace borders some sides of the top. I love how when you put the 

                                top on the doll, it ties around the neck. The top is so colorful and fun.

                                

                               Here is an up close of the pattern on the suit. This pattern is very colorful

                               with butterflies and flowers.

                                The bottom of the bathing suit has the same pattern as the top.

                                The flip flops are red, and have shiny straps. The material of the flip flops

                                feels like foam. I love how there is a clear strap towards the back of the

                                flip flops so they will not fall off the doll's feet.

                                The towel is a great bonus to the set. The quality is awesome and 

                                 it is super colorful and cheery. The flowers and rainbow blend well

                                 and make this towel unique.

                                These red sunglasses are a great accessory for this outfit. They can 

                                 easily be used in other outfits, and seem durable.

                                Overall, this is an amazing set full of beautiful detail and quality.

                                 I would recommend this to anyone because of the great value of

                                 each part of the set. 

My Overall Rating: (1 worst - 5 best)