AG Spring release

[impy]

LoveShackFancy Garden Party Peplum Top // $16
Item#HHB03
Create pretty-in-pink pairings by mixing and matching this sleeveless pointelle knit sweater top with any skirt from this collection. Designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized version, it has an allover knit heart pattern, a ruffle hem with a bow, and embroidery at the shoulder.
  I live in satan's armpit. The thought of wearing knit like this, even in spring, makes me want to cringe. If the heat doesn't turn it into a mistake, the gnats sure as heck would. Also, this reads very...granny? I do love the embroidery, though. And it's entirely possible that had this been a color other than pink, I might've been more onboard. Pink and I are still taking it slow.


LoveShackFancy Floral Flutter Skirt // $20
Item#HHB02
Celebrate spring in a twirl-able skirt that dolls can wear everywhere. Designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized version, this mixed-blooms skirt features LoveShackFancy’s Aegean Coast and Peony Garden prints, a smocked waistband, and a high-low hem with ruffle trim.
  I am not a big fan of obvious high-low hems. I can get behind them in theory when it's a more subtle thing, and occasionally when it's obviously done for the DrAmA~ but this just feels like a skirt that looks ridiculous from the back.



LoveShackFancy Rosy Toes Shoes // $16
Item#HGY99
These pretty pink lace sneakers, designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy, will put a little “spring” in her step!
  These are pretty cute.




LoveShackFancy Garden Party Sandals // $16
Item#HGY98
These fancy floral espadrille sandals, created in collaboration with LoveShackFancy, were designed with our garden-party mix-and-match collection in mind. The sandal straps are cinched in the middle to create beautiful bows.
  I actually love these. If I lived near a store, I'd have popped in and bought a pair or two.




LoveShackFancy Garden Party Cardigan // $18
Item#HGY93
There’s so much to love about this pink pointelle cardigan—especially the heart knit pattern and heart-shaped buttons. Designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized version, it also has embroidery on one shoulder and knit bows on the other.
  Without the bows, I'd think granny but the embroidery might sway me. With them...eh. I assume by now it's very clear that this release is so not my style, right?




LoveShackFancy Flutter Top // $18
Item#HGY95
Dreams take flight in this flutter-sleeve top that pairs perfectly with either skirt in this collection! Designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized version, it features the Rosa Beaux print and lace trim across the bodice.
  Why does it make me both laugh and kind of roll my eyes that of course the prints have names like they have hardcore fans of them? It shouldn't but it does. I don't hate this. It's one of the pieces I'd probably seriously consider if I thought I had anything to really go with it. But since I don't love it with the pink skirt, I'm probably skipping. *shrug*



LoveShackFancy Rosy Ruffles Billie Skirt // $20
Item#HGY96
Ruffled tiers add cheer to this pink skirt, designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized version. It features allover heart embroidery, two tiers of ruffles, a smocked waistband, and heart lace trim at the hem of each lovely layer.
  I want to like this more than I do. And had it been $18 and not $20, I probably would've used my rewards and yanked it and the shoes and called it a day. As it is... I fence sit.



LoveShackFancy Floral Flutter Day Dress // $24
Item#HGY94
This ruffle-sleeve dress is bursting with blooms that will brighten the mood at any spring celebration! Designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized version, this sweet style features LoveShackFancy’s signature Aegean Coast print, an above-the-knee ruffle hem, lace trim at the sleeves, and a pretty bow on the back.
  Another I want to like more than I do. I suspect most of the warm fuzzies towards it are really towards the doll it's on, as looking at it upclose makes it look very much like a Bitty Baby dress.




LoveShackFancy Garden Party Dress for Bitty Baby // $40
Item#HHB49
Bitty will be sweet as a peony in this pretty spring dress designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy. This outfit is full of fashionable details like:
A three-tier tea-length dress in a LoveShackFancy signature floral print with lace-trimmed ruffle sleeves, smocking detail on the bodice, and a sash with a bow at the waist
A printed fabric-covered headband with chiffon flowers
A pair of pink sandals with satin elastic straps
An activity booklet that includes three perforated paper dolls and outfit pieces for fun fashion play
  Speaking of Bitty...





LoveShackFancy Garden Party Dress // $44
Item#HGY92
This dreamy outfit is everything we adore about spring! Designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy to match the girl-sized dress, it features:
A three-tier tea-length dress in a mixture of signature LoveShackFancy prints—Peony Garden, Rosa Beaux, and Aegean Coast—plus adorable details like lace-trimmed ruffle sleeves, smocking detail on the bodice, and a sash at the waist that ties in a bow
A pair of pink sandals with satin elastic crisscross straps and bows on the outer ankles
A headband with satin-elastic double straps and soft pink chiffon flowers
An activity booklet that includes three perforated paper dolls and outfit pieces for fun fashion play
  This is the one I truly waffle back and forth on the most. I think it's one very long ruffle too many, but apparently you can fold it up and out of the way. I like the bodice and basically this says Ruthie would love it. But it's also the most expensive because you get a headpiece, shoes, and the cute paper dolls.




LoveShackFancy Garden Party Accessories // $18
Item#HGY97
Garden-party-ready? Not without accessories! This set, designed in collaboration with LoveShackFancy, pairs perfectly with any outfit in this collection. It includes:
A petal-pink heart-shaped purse with a shoulder strap and a flowery fabric bow
A floral-print fabric-covered elastic hair tie with tails
A pair of pink heart-shaped sunglasses with gray lenses
  Hate the hair tie. Hate it so much. Love the purse. Love it so much. The glasses ALMOST work but something about them is just off enough that it bugs me. And I've been too out of it to actively look for real pictures and not AG's failtography.


In addition to the LSF stuff, we've got new minis:


AG Mini Mystery Pack Spring Style // $8
Add some bling to your girl’s spring with a surprise accessory for her doll! She can open the blind pack to reveal one of 10 doll-sized baubles or faux beauty supplies:
A compact and lip gloss
A Smartwatch and phone with a case and screen
Nail clippers, an emery board, and a bottle of faux nail polish
A makeup kit
A pretend bottle of shampoo and bar of soap
A round watch and a ring
A rectangle watch and a heart ring
A braided headband, a round ring, and a barrette
A gemstone bracelet, a beaded bracelet, and an oval ring
A beaded choker, a flower ring, and a flower hair accessory
  At first none of these interested me, but upon closer inspection the top row is probably the only stuff I'd want. Anyone getting the fake makeup palette is getting screwed.




AG Mini Mystery Pack Ultimate Easter Collection // $48
Item#HJG34
Surprises are so egg-citing! This set features a glittery egg-shaped bag containing six mini mystery packs. Each of the blind packs can be opened to reveal one of six doll-sized Easter surprises:
A drink and watermelon slice
Three macaroons on a plate
A shovel and watering can
Two pots of faux flowers
A chocolate bunny and jelly beans
A lemonade pitcher and glass
Please note: Item selection is random and is in blind packaging. We cannot accept requests for specific items. You may receive duplicates!
  Okay, this is troubling. Either they just left the standard disclaimer for the minis on this page OR you could theoretically shell out $48 for an easter collection of minis and get six of the same piece AND you couldn't return them because you wouldn't know until you opened the biggest easter egg bag.




True Blue Scooter and Sidecar // $98
Item#HFY16
Scooter rides are so much fun—but they’re twice as nice if there’s room for a furry friend! This set includes:
A light-blue classic-styled scooter with a sidecar and protective windscreen that fits any American Girl® posable doll-sized pet. It has a built-in glovebox and working headlight, taillights, and horn, plus a music button that plays three songs.
A pink doll-sized helmet with a star logo and blue straps
A pair of pink pet goggles with an elastic strap to hold them on
A scooter key on a small pink keychain—plays an engine sound when placed in the “ignition”
  Sometimes I forget that AG toys are for rich people. And then something big like this comes along and I remember. If you go to the page and watch the little video, there's an outfit in it that I neeeeeeeeeed.




Truly me Doll 92 // $115
Item#HGC60
Brown Eyes, Black-Brown Curly Hair with Blue and Purple Highlights, Tan Skin with Warm Neutral Undertones (#25)
Choose a friend that celebrates who your girl is inside and out. A leader on the sports field. A star on the stage. A whiz in the classroom. With Truly Me, every girl can tell her own story of who she is and who she wants to be.
The 18" Truly Me™ doll has lifelike eyes that open and close smoothly, realistic hair that can be styled into on-trend tresses, a soft cotton body, and a movable head and limbs made of smooth vinyl.
She arrives wearing:
A long-sleeved woven dress with a blue zebra print and a cord at the waist
A black nylon vest with a purple fleece lining
A pair of navy-blue boots with purple laces
Includes the paperback book Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them. This interactive book helps girls learn how to make new friends and make the most of the friendships they have. It's full of quizzes, crafts, advice, and true stories.
  I get why they went with the classic mold. I really do. But had she been literally any mold other than classic, she'd be mine already. As it is, I still think she's really fucking cute but the classic mold has been looking super wonky lately around the mouth and I just... can't. But that hair!

Also, you'll note the dolls are back up to $115 again. :/ And free shipping is at $145 now.



Seriously Stylish Accessories // $35
Item#HGC62
When the situation calls for some serious style, add a layer of cool with this set that includes:
A gray knit beanie that has a turned-up cuff with an embroidered star and stripes
A pair of sunglasses with gray lenses and a holographic finish
A holographic belt bag with a printed star graphic, rainbow zipper tape and an adjustable buckle closure
A pair of light-blue fingerless gloves with navy stripes at the wrists
A pretend phone with a purple phone case a doll can hold. Its reversible screen shows two different faces
  Fanny packs remain the work of the devil and I'd have killed for a mini backpack, which is what I see more kids wearing these days anyway. But I do like this set a lot. Just not $35 worth. Woe.

Overall... eh. I haven't bought anything yet, and it's possible I won't and will use my rewards to just buy something else entirely.


Also, I hate this collab for getting Love Shack stuck in my head on a nearly endless loop that's only broken by the incredibly sad song from Arcane. So I get tonal whiplash due to fandom conflicts.

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I'd imagine they'll do something sometime relatively soon since Easter is coming. :D