Cecile's Parlor Outfit Review

 I think Cecile's Parlor Outfit is one of the most daring outfits American Girl has ever done, simply because I don't think it appeals to their target audience at all! I know a lot of adult collectors who aren't fans either, of either the colors, fabrics, or patterns. I had to get it because I'm trying to collect all of Cecile and Marie Grace's collection, and found I liked this outfit much more in person.

I styled the outfit in this photoshoot with Cecile and Marie Grace's Fancy Boots. I think these crazy gold boots go well with almost all of Cecile & MG's outfits, and it's fun to pair them with everything!

The outfit comes with the white collared shirt, the gold and purple jacket, a purple patterned skirt, and two purple hair ribbons.

One of the top complaints I've heard about this outfit is the see-through, plastic-y feel of the fabric of the jacket. I like that it's shiny, though, and the Mardi Gras colors have grown on me. Two of the brown buttons on the front conceal velcro behind, and that is how you close the jacket over the doll.

Matching hair ribbons are always a bonus!

I love the collared shirt, and love even more that the collar sticks out of the jacket.

All the way around!

Bonus picture of the adorable Fancy Boots!

Here's a shot of the shirt by itself. It's so beautiful and perfect for a classic look in any time period.

I give this outfit an A-, just because it's not as dazzling and drop dead gorgeous as some other outfits, but I have nothing to complain about! If you don't hate the colors, I definitely recommend it. It's perfect for a doll living in New Orleans!

Happy Belated 2015!

I took this snap of my dolly lineup in their holiday dresses, and finally found the time to post it! I already have a new girl in my doll family, and all six are already dressed for Valentine's Day, so I'll try to post that shot soon!

Grace Thomas, Girl of the Year 2015, Debuts!

Happy New Year to all! I'm still working hard (and never seeing daylight), but I've decided to take a ton of photos for this blog in two days, and I'll queue up a bunch of posts then. I'm very excited!

Anyway, I went to the Mall of America store on January 1st to see the debut of Grace Thomas. I would have liked a free apron, but I don't have a little girl to go with, and I know they don't give them to adults, so I didn't see a reason to go early for the events. I decided to go later in the evening, but realized when I got there that they were closing in ten minutes! So I had to take pictures and pick out an awesome Grace for myself in record speed. Here are the pictures I got!

I was really happy to add Grace to my collection! I'm a certified Francophile, and love her blue eyes and dark hair. And side swept bangs! I have side swept bangs too, so I think they're adorable.

I'm off to queue more posts! Stay tuned!