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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

My thoughts on the new "Truly Me" launch/release

I realize that even though I went to the AGP, I still haven't done a full post on all of my thoughts on all of the new releases. Now, finally, here you go.
*all images used are from the official american girl website*

Here's the first of the 3 new dolls that were released. This girl is overall my favorite 
and I really want her. Her eyes especially are so unique, as they look hazel online but in real life
they look brown/hazel. 
This doll is okay. It's nice to have a new blonde wig, but other than 
that she's just a repeat of #22 and #27. 
This doll is kind of meh. we have at least 4 dolls now with this similar configuration
and I think that's enough wig and eye options. 

I actually really like the vest and the skirt is adorable. I think my favorite thing about 
the new accessories is that there's hair stuff, which would have been so helpful when I got 
my first doll. 

This outfit is okay. I don't think I'll get it though, as it's $30 and I just don't
like something about it. 

Yes,please!!! I really want this outfit and flamingos seem to be 
the new modern "logo". Plus this outfit is only $28!!!

I think this set is adorable and especially love the food. I may 
get it if it goes on sale, but it's not at the top of my list. On the bright side, it's
only $24!!!

I really like this hammock, but 2 things prevent me from getting it. 
1. It costs $58 and 2. It has a plastic base. Other than that I like it. 

I LOVE this outfit!!! It's so my style and unlike other, I actually like the frayed 
hem on the shorts. Even though it's $30, I hope to get this outfit someday. 

That's pretty much it. Some may be sad to see such a small release, but I'm okay with that. It's good because now I know I actually have a chance at getting everything I want. 









Sunday, May 24, 2015

Visiting Ikea at Kansas City!

While in Kansas City after the American Girl Place we went to Ikea to eat lunch!!! Here's some photos:

The iconic Ikea

Nice Children's area

Entrance to the "Smalland" for kids. 

I wish these were for sale

I was surprised to find that the restaurant is almost independent from the store!
Like, I'm sure if the store for some reason closed that the restaurant would still be open.

I got the sweedish meatball combo, it was SO GOOD!

A) This bed reminds me alot of Julie and B) I would die to have a bed like this. 

I wish I was a kid

Can I just become a kid once again

I should get these one day.

An balance beam!!! (proof I think I now want everything at ikea)

I would love to have a bedroom like this. 

This is a cool lamp! Almost got this, but got a wireless charger instead. 

I want this

I could so live here

I thought this looked like a yellow tardis. 

This made me laugh! The "why" and the sad face. 
Ikea is a great location to visit at Kansas city, however if you know exactly what you want, I would recommend purchasing online.

American Girl place photos!

The first in my series of posts after my trip to kansas city! Here are lots of photos (half of them with my face on them from the glare, just... ignore that)

The first display case on the right side of the door.
I can't imagine realistically walking dogs like this. 

Here's Rebecca with her SE set.
On the right side of the doors. 

Here's Kaya with her SE set. 
Everything in the store was quite nicely stocked. I'm thinking that they must have gotten a bit of historical inventory with all of the Truly Me stuff. 

Samantha's Garden Gazebo! It is quite a beautiful piece indeed. 

This fan looks almost identical to Marie Grace's fan, just with some added ribbon. 

Here's the cute setup in the bookstore area. 

Here's most of the pet stuff. 

Here's another display.

and another display

This is the grace photo op station. I wish I could get myself this
table and chairs set.

Here's a (very blurry) photo of some of the winter items. 

The new accessories kiosk, very nicely displayed.

Here's grace's bakery. It is a huge piece!
Grace's bakery is amazing to see in person. The associate at the store actually said that the most they've ever had in stock is three, and that day they had one. WOW!!!

Her's Lindsey getting sent to the doll hospital. 

An overview of most of the modern doll area

Here's one of the display windows outside of the store.

The second display window outside the store. 

More display photos

another display

I must have photographed every display in that store, lol. 

These are weird displays. Basically they ran out of space/dolls to
display one item so it creates a weird scene like this where the employees are trying
their best to cram as many items as they can onto that one doll. 

I had no idea that there was some back cuts in the ballet leotard. I just thought it was cool. 

another display

This display looks like one girl is trying to kick the other... 

at this point I was just getting bored

I guess these photos can be used as references?

Still have a nice school display

Here's the flute in it's case.
After feeling the flute and the music stands, I really want this set!

I think someone moved this dog later on in the day

On the bottom of this you can see the new design for the backpack. 

Here is the store exclusive wind board with the PWP outfit!
*IMPORTANT NOTE* If you intend to purchase the life jacket, please consider that
the life jacket does not come with the PWP and instead comes with the wind board. 

Here's Caroline's display, since she's archiving. Multiple things were out of stock,
including the Spencer and hat as well as the ballgown. 

Here's the store exclusive displays

these swimsuits are growing on me. 

Another example of display problems. You see because there is a limited number of dolls
that are on display, the girl on the right looks terrible injured because she must display the entire
"Feel better kit". I always think that's funny. 

Here's Caroline with her calf. 

Samantha with her travel bag and such. 


Julie in just the maxi dress. I hope to get this dress someday.

A close up of the out of stock notices for Caroline's collection. 

Caroline and her skiff

Julie's car wash set was still out on display, even though I thought it retired. 

Here's the display from the front.

And now for some of the historical box abnormalities. There were multiple doll boxes that had minor differences, so I photographed them.

The Kaya box on the right looks nothing like the other boxes!!!
Was it from the stores in Canada? Or maybe a prototype/earlier version box?

This Addy box in the middle had no name and maybe a tad bit different coloring

This Caroline box is really off color. 
 This time I also decided to photograph the bittybaby/bitty twin sections.
This doll appears to want out of the crib.

Of course one baby can change another

The changing table was displayed often

Here's a set of twins out on the floor for play.

Shh. This baby is sleeping

Come on bro, let's go! Says the little sister

It's sad that they can't display the trundle pulled out. 

More displays
Now finally, a few more store photos and some opening photos!

Here's the back side of the huge case with all of the SE outfits.

And the front side of the same case.

Here's an extra item I bought after I had finished my main shopping. 

btw I opened this in Barnes and Noble.

My entire bag of loot!

Dalamation puppy for lindsey!!!


PWP bag

Store exclusive jeans

Finally got the earring tree!!!

Glasses!

TOTES worth it!!!

SE set

Crinoline and chemise




That is it! I had a fantastic time!!!