I meant to post this post MUCH SOONER than literally two years after the last one... because I try not to dwell on negativity too much. But life happens: a move TO Austin, TX, a move BACK to Southern California, the loss of a job and potentially getting my dream job at American Girl Place in Los Angeles, and everything else.
This is going to be an ever-evolving post, with info changing from time to time.
When it comes to doll clothes, there are Etsy stores I really like for their choice of clothing styles, their separates, accessories, and other things. In no particular order, here are some of my absolute Etsy faves.
First up is definitely Naya's Designs. This shop has featured some outfits that would look truly awesome on Saige, with the cascading sweater, and the Nautical Romper here would be perfect on Maryellen, or my very own JLY #21 (or JLY #37). The Blue Floral Denim Shorts Set is also really cute, and the included shoes would look good with a host of outfits I already have. The Embellished Satin Dress Shoes would look good with most dressy outfits, and are, in my opinion, cuter than the styles AG has.
My second "featured shop" is Adollable By Rita. I love this shop for the numerous categories, including Imagination Station, which has a cook costume, a cowgirl one, a nurse costume... and then the Special Occasion section, which has some really cute Frozen-inspired dresses. One of my favorite outfits is the VERY REASONABLY priced Turquoise Tie Dye Top and Turquoise Lace Capri Pants -- only $12, and it would look great on my JLY #37 (which is a VERY similar doll to the one it's featured on in the shop). Another favorite is the Aztec Inspired Top and White Pants -- also $12. In other words, two outfits for the price of LESS THAN ONE would be at AG or a lot of other Etsy shops, And they're all well-made, not cheaply done, and are easy for girls to take on and off of their doll (unlike some designs, which are complex and difficult to put on a doll!). The prices in this shop will enable me to buy more items, which is important when I'm expanding my dolls' wardrobe :) I recently messaged the owner on Etsy, and she's very definitely personable! I also like that she's coming out with a line of boy doll clothing-- which means I have one more reason to get the Logan doll or create my own boy doll. She also consciously picks fabrics that have patterns which WORK with a doll. In my last blog post, that was one criticism of some doll clothes artisans. They would pick a fabric that just didn't work on an 18" doll.
I also like shops that CONSCIOUSLY choose to upcycle human clothing into doll clothes. Not only does this keep clothing items out of the landfill, it gives new life to otherwise unusable clothing. So when I found The Dolly Dama, I was ecstatic. Their Raspberry Shadows Sweater Outfit features a few upcycled sweaters, and is a cute ensemble that has pieces which could create several other outfits. The Modern Day Gatsby outfit is sparkly, satin, and just enough glitzy to class up my dolls' wardrobe.
I have to admit, I DO find some of the clothing that our new FLOTUS wears to be truly beautiful. Which means I'm VERY tempted by the offerings of America's Kids USA, which features not only a suit inspired by Melania Trump's Inauguration Suit, but one inspired by Rosa Parks and the important bus boycott which sparked the civil rights movement. That dress is here-- Rosa Parks Bus Boycott Dress -- and would be AMAZING on the AG Melody doll.
I love diversity in my dolls, which means my JLY #1 and JLY #26 NEED to get this cute Black Dolls Matter t-shirt from the Black Dolls Matter shop. And yes... black dolls matter more now than they did when I was a lily white girl longing for an African American doll while I was growing up in the 1980's. Today's girls, both black and white, need to have dolls of color, and while I applaud AG for FINALLY having a black GOTY (Girl of the Year) in Gabriela, and also having the Historical Doll, Melody, who's growing up in the civil rights era, it almost seems like "too little." I plan to order Black Dolls Matters for not only my two black dolls, but for my white dolls as well. Because BLACK DOLLS MATTER... and so do black lives.
I also like ethnic clothing for my doll collection, and have come up with a very crude hijab and abaya set for my crew. Which means a dress like this Philippines Dress from Rolling Rock Dolls is truly awesome. This shop owner also has Egyptian Queen and Spanish Latina Princess dresses which are extremely reasonably priced for the quality, and are vibrant, exciting colors.
NO DOLL'S WARDROBE would be complete without shoes... which is why this next section is ALL ABOUT SHOES. I absolutely LOVE these Pink Glitter High Heel Shoes and White/Silver High Heel Glitter Shoes from Judy's Doll Boutique; they'd jazz up ANY of the outfits in my collection. This shop has a host of other shoes, from tennis shoes to boots, and all would be a great addition to any doll wardrobe. I also like these Aqua Lacey Jane Shoes from Just A Tad 4 Dolls. They'd be a fun addition to a spring time dress, or something summery, even a beach outfit. They have a bunch of different styles, all listed here in the Footwear section.
For now, that's it... enjoy my featured shops, and know this post will change in the coming days. Just wanted to finally post again.
This is going to be an ever-evolving post, with info changing from time to time.
When it comes to doll clothes, there are Etsy stores I really like for their choice of clothing styles, their separates, accessories, and other things. In no particular order, here are some of my absolute Etsy faves.
First up is definitely Naya's Designs. This shop has featured some outfits that would look truly awesome on Saige, with the cascading sweater, and the Nautical Romper here would be perfect on Maryellen, or my very own JLY #21 (or JLY #37). The Blue Floral Denim Shorts Set is also really cute, and the included shoes would look good with a host of outfits I already have. The Embellished Satin Dress Shoes would look good with most dressy outfits, and are, in my opinion, cuter than the styles AG has.
My second "featured shop" is Adollable By Rita. I love this shop for the numerous categories, including Imagination Station, which has a cook costume, a cowgirl one, a nurse costume... and then the Special Occasion section, which has some really cute Frozen-inspired dresses. One of my favorite outfits is the VERY REASONABLY priced Turquoise Tie Dye Top and Turquoise Lace Capri Pants -- only $12, and it would look great on my JLY #37 (which is a VERY similar doll to the one it's featured on in the shop). Another favorite is the Aztec Inspired Top and White Pants -- also $12. In other words, two outfits for the price of LESS THAN ONE would be at AG or a lot of other Etsy shops, And they're all well-made, not cheaply done, and are easy for girls to take on and off of their doll (unlike some designs, which are complex and difficult to put on a doll!). The prices in this shop will enable me to buy more items, which is important when I'm expanding my dolls' wardrobe :) I recently messaged the owner on Etsy, and she's very definitely personable! I also like that she's coming out with a line of boy doll clothing-- which means I have one more reason to get the Logan doll or create my own boy doll. She also consciously picks fabrics that have patterns which WORK with a doll. In my last blog post, that was one criticism of some doll clothes artisans. They would pick a fabric that just didn't work on an 18" doll.
I also like shops that CONSCIOUSLY choose to upcycle human clothing into doll clothes. Not only does this keep clothing items out of the landfill, it gives new life to otherwise unusable clothing. So when I found The Dolly Dama, I was ecstatic. Their Raspberry Shadows Sweater Outfit features a few upcycled sweaters, and is a cute ensemble that has pieces which could create several other outfits. The Modern Day Gatsby outfit is sparkly, satin, and just enough glitzy to class up my dolls' wardrobe.
I have to admit, I DO find some of the clothing that our new FLOTUS wears to be truly beautiful. Which means I'm VERY tempted by the offerings of America's Kids USA, which features not only a suit inspired by Melania Trump's Inauguration Suit, but one inspired by Rosa Parks and the important bus boycott which sparked the civil rights movement. That dress is here-- Rosa Parks Bus Boycott Dress -- and would be AMAZING on the AG Melody doll.
I love diversity in my dolls, which means my JLY #1 and JLY #26 NEED to get this cute Black Dolls Matter t-shirt from the Black Dolls Matter shop. And yes... black dolls matter more now than they did when I was a lily white girl longing for an African American doll while I was growing up in the 1980's. Today's girls, both black and white, need to have dolls of color, and while I applaud AG for FINALLY having a black GOTY (Girl of the Year) in Gabriela, and also having the Historical Doll, Melody, who's growing up in the civil rights era, it almost seems like "too little." I plan to order Black Dolls Matters for not only my two black dolls, but for my white dolls as well. Because BLACK DOLLS MATTER... and so do black lives.
I also like ethnic clothing for my doll collection, and have come up with a very crude hijab and abaya set for my crew. Which means a dress like this Philippines Dress from Rolling Rock Dolls is truly awesome. This shop owner also has Egyptian Queen and Spanish Latina Princess dresses which are extremely reasonably priced for the quality, and are vibrant, exciting colors.
NO DOLL'S WARDROBE would be complete without shoes... which is why this next section is ALL ABOUT SHOES. I absolutely LOVE these Pink Glitter High Heel Shoes and White/Silver High Heel Glitter Shoes from Judy's Doll Boutique; they'd jazz up ANY of the outfits in my collection. This shop has a host of other shoes, from tennis shoes to boots, and all would be a great addition to any doll wardrobe. I also like these Aqua Lacey Jane Shoes from Just A Tad 4 Dolls. They'd be a fun addition to a spring time dress, or something summery, even a beach outfit. They have a bunch of different styles, all listed here in the Footwear section.
For now, that's it... enjoy my featured shops, and know this post will change in the coming days. Just wanted to finally post again.
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