Archive for May, 2009

New “Easy Care Wear” 18″ Doll Clothing for American Girl Dolls

Monday, May 25th, 2009

American Girls love fun summer outfits and so do their dolls!   Your doll will be thrilled with an original The Doll Clothes Shop “Easy Care Wear” Shorts and Matching Kerchief Set.  This sweet set includes a pair of shorts with an easy on elastic waist, matching kerchief with an easy on back elastic and a tank top with back snap closure.   Designed to fit 18″ dolls as shown on the American Girl® doll models.

Shorts & Matching Kerchief Set

Shorts & Matching Kerchief Set

Value priced at $10.99, this 3 piece set is a must for every 18″ doll’s closet.  Sets are available in Yellow & Black or Blue & White under 18″ Doll Clothes…Easy Care Wear category.

The croc® style shoes are available in many colors under 18″ doll shoes….croc® style.

The Doll Clothes Shop specializes in unique affordable, high-quality doll clothes, shoes, accessories and more.  Designed to fit such dolls as 18″ American Girl® and 15″ Bitty Twins.

Visit The Doll Clothes Shop by clicking on American Girl Doll Clothes under Blogroll.

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How much hair does the Velcro on your American Girl doll’s clothing wear?

Monday, May 11th, 2009

It is strange how little things observed can help you come up with great ideas!

One day I was watching my granddaughter, Maryn dress and undress an older 18” AG type doll. I noticed that the Velcro on the outfits were becoming quite hairy. That is when the realization hit that an almost 6 year old is not old enough to take care of the doll’s hair properly when Velcro is involved. This is how I came about designing The Doll Clothes Shop’s new EASY CARE WEAR clothing line for 18 inch doll clothes.

Designed without Velcro makes the EASY CARE WEAR clothing perfect for young girls to change outfits on their 18 inch dolls such as American Girl without their outfits claiming their doll’s hair.

The new clothing line is now available in the Doll Clothes Shop under the category of 18 inch doll clothes…..Easy Care Wear.

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Is the NEW American Girl Doll a Replacement for Samantha?

Friday, May 8th, 2009

American Girl announced a NEW historical doll is arriving on May 31st.

Rumor has it that the new historical doll available the end of the month is a replacement doll for Samantha from the same era.

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Should American Girl bring the Samantha doll back?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

I have received a lot of correspondence about Samantha’s retirement. All are in agreement that  retiring Samantha was a huge mistake.

Does it make sense that one of the three original American Girl historical dolls would be retired? Did anyone notice how fast her items sold out?

A few years back American Girl announced that Felicity was being retired. The public was outraged and eventually American Girl decided to keep Felicity. This is after the prices for Felicity items sky-rocked on eBay.

So the big question is…will Samantha have the same future as Felicity or will she remain retired?

Personally I feel it is an injustice to retire any of the original three historical dolls. They are the cornerstone of American Girl dolls and should always be part of the line.

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When is a girl ready for her first 18” American Girl Doll?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

It seems younger girls are now to getting their first 18″ American Girl dolls earlier. American Girl states that they are for 8 year old girls and older. This might have been true in the mid 1980’s when they first came out, but the girls of today are growing up faster.

As an example…a few weeks ago my granddaughter, Maryn stayed over for a few days during school vacation. She informed me that she is quite ready to move up from her Bitty Twins to an 18” American Girl doll. I explained to her that her cousin, Morgan (Maryn’s idol) got her first AG doll when she was six and that is the magic age when she can get one too. Maryn spent lots of time carefully looking over the American Girl catalog from cover to cover and decided she wants a doll that looks just like her. Of course that doll with the blond hair, bangs and hazel eyes is one of the dolls that is retired. Fortunately I figured she would want one just like her so I started looking for one last year. I managed to find two – one in play condition to be her first doll and one in great condition to put away for when she is old enough to really take care of her doll.

What age do you consider the right age for a girl to receive her first 18″ AG doll?

Randa

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The Doll Clothes Shop

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Welcome to the Doll Clothes Shop blog.

A bit of history…..

Last year we opened The Doll Clothes Shop web store.  It was quite an experience getting the web store up and running, stocking the store, plus lots of photographing to show how the outfits look on an American Girl®.  Fortunately after years of running an eBay store it was easy to adjust to the web store concept.

About our shop….

Our shop specializes in unique, high-quality, one-of-a-kind ensembles for your American Girl and Bitty Twin dolls. Our traditional and contemporary fashions are guaranteed to give your doll a striking look with a personal touch. Whether it’s day-time or night-time, spring-time or winter, at the office or at the beach, we have the clothes that will keep your doll dressed for success.

The Doll Clothes Shop offers affordable, high-quality clothes designed to fit such dolls as 18” American Girl® and 15” Bitty Twins®. Our unique outfits are inspired by historical and contemporary culture, and are sure to please the young lady in your life.

Our limited-edition outfits will make a charming impression and will arrive in a special gift box.  Not sure you want a complete outfit….choose from the easy drop-down menu your choice of  the clothing set  or as the complete outfit that includes footwear and accessories.

In addition to our full line of  limited-edition ensembles, you’ll find a large variety of clothing, accessories, and personal items, all sold individually. From basics like dresses, skirts, pants, shorts, and tops, to accessories like hats, scarves, bags, and sunglasses, we have all the accoutrements. Our full line of boots and shoes—casual, dress, and sport—will complement any outfit. And don’t miss our distinctive selection of doll furniture!

At the Doll Clothes Shop, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we aim to be your one-stop shop for doll clothing and accessories.

Stay tuned….

Within a few days, we will be adding our new “The Doll Clothes Shop” clothing line to the store and will chat about how the line was designed.

Thanks for stopping by.

Randa

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