My American Girl Visit with the 2016 GOTY Lea Clark!

I went to the AG store to check out the new GOTY 2016 Lea Clark!  She is soooooooo pretty in real life and I absolutely love her carmel long wavy hair.  I love the fact that in her story she gets to travel to Brazil and swim in the ocean while exploring wildlife.  I am very impressed with her collection especially her rainforest house.  Her rainforest house includes: a straw like roof, a shower on one side of the house, a pink hammock with blue/purple stripes on the other side of the house, a bed that is movable so you can make it high or low, a mattress, a blanket and a pillow, food and drinks, a table and a chair, a stone oven, a small blue tablet, a light up lantern, a parrot, a basket, soap and a towel, butterflies you can put all over the house and scenes for the window (you can change the scenes from day or night).  The rainforest house is probably my favourite piece from Lea's whole collection. If I had the room for the rainforest house at my own house, I would buy it in a snap.

Front of Lea's rainforest house

Lea's cat Margay

Lea's sloth and her hammock

Lea's shower on her rainforest house  

Lea's fruit stand also looks fun to play with.  Her fruit stand comes with a parrot that is so cute so I had to put a photo of it down below .

Lea's fruit stand

Lea's parrot from her fruit stand

When I was at the AG store,  I decided to buy her swim set and her sea turtle (I named my turtle Turtiely).  Overall, I think AG did a wonderful job on Lea Clark and her collection but I still think  that AG kind of took some elements from Kanani's collection (GOTY 2011) and also Mckenna (GOTY 2012), Jess (GOTY 2006) and Rebecca (BeForever doll).  For example, Kanani's adventures involve the beach and swimming just like Lea's.  Mckenna has the same hair colour and they both have the Josephina's face mold.  Rebecca and Lea both have the Josephina face mold, curly hair, hazel eyes but Rebecca does have more brown in her eyes and Lea has more green in her eyes.  The only things Rebecca and Lea do not have in common is the length and hair color and Lea's skin tone is more tanned then Rebecca's skin tone.  Jess has some of the same items as Lea such a kayak and a hammock set.

Well, I don't know about you but I definitely have Lea Clark's whole collection on the top of my wish list, Christmas is only a 11 months away, right?  Blog to you later:)

American Girl Beforever Melody Ellison Book is Now Available for Purchase!

American Girl has announced that you can now buy the new Beforever Melody Ellison book!  The entire doll collection will be released in the summer 2016.

Here is an excerpt from the American Girl website...

Melody Ellison is an optimistic, enthusiastic girl growing up in Detroit, Michigan during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She’s excited and proud to share a special surprise with her family—she’s been chosen to sing a solo for Youth Day at her church! But what song will she choose? She gets advice from her big brother, and is also inspired by her older sister, but it’s the inspirational words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that help her pick the perfect song.

There are many unfair things happening during Melody’s time, even to people in her own family. But it’s an unimaginable tragedy in the South that leaves Melody silent. Who can help her lift her voice and sing —who will inspire her to “keep stepping”? 

NEW 2016 BEFOREVER DOLL MELODY ELLISON PICTURE RELEASE!

This is a picture of the new American Girl Beforever Doll set to be released in 2016!  She is a beauty!  Her story is set in 1961.  I'll pass on more information in the New Year, for now enjoy!

Have a Happy New Year!

Farewell American Girl Grace

I am soooooo sad that Grace will be retiring today.  Her collection is one of my favourite GOTY AG collections of all time.  I like Grace's collection and the doll herself because she likes to cook and bake and I too like to bake up sweet treats! Her outfits are very stylish with a flair of french fashion. Her furniture nicely compliments the Paris theme and vibe of her personality. I love Grace's facial features - especially her blue eyes and freckles and her brown hair with highlights - just like me!  She could actually be a copy of me.  If I had to choose my top 2 items from her collection, I would choose.... Grace's pastry cart and Grace's opening night outfit.

Sad as I am that Grace will be leaving today, I am looking forward to Lea Clark's arrival tomorrow as she debuts as the new GOTY of 2016!  Guess what? Today I got my AG catalogue in the postal mail!  From what I have seen my favourite item is ..... Lea's rainforest house!  Don't worry guys,  tomorrow Lea's whole collection will be available online to purchase and in stores that are actually open on January 1st!  Farewell Grace, today is your last day to shine so enjoy it (we all loved and cherished you).  Well when Lea's out, I might have to go on a shopping spree!  Blog to you later :D



Grace's opening night outfit and pastry cart

                              
    

Lea's rainforest house

Someone Has AG GOTY 2016 Lea Clark!!!

I can't believe someone bought her already, prior to her release date of January 1st, 2016!!!
But how?  In the meantime, here is a link to a lucky girl opening Lea Clark:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I5HyOyfgcI

Update On AG GOTY 2016

I have confirmed that the GOTYS name will be...Lea Clark!  I have included some pictures of Lea and some of her clothes/accessories down below.  From the outfits I have seen, my favourite outfit so far would have to be Lea's 2 in 1 swim outfit.  Lea will be available for purchase on January 1st, 2016 and if you are one of the lucky first ones at the American Girl stores on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd, you will receive a giveaway from AG.  I can't wait for Lea to come out in 2016 but aren't you AG fans going to miss Grace??  I know I am going to miss her.  I will be posting a review of Grace in the next fews days as a tribute to 2015.  If you have any questions or requests please comment down below. Blog to you later :D

18Inch doll of GOTY 2016, photos courtesy of Lissieandlilly.

Lea's 2 in 1 swimsuit

Breaking News: GOTY 2016 and New Holiday Dress

I found out more information about the new GOTY.  Some possible names are Gabriella, Lea Clark or Gemma but they also might be code names.  Most likely her name will be Lea Clark:)  Her background is a combination of Spanish and Italian.  Her features include long wavy caramel hair, Caroline's blue/green eyes, medium skin (tanned skin), Josephina's face mold.  I can't tell what kind of eyebrows she has. In my research, I found this leaked picture of the 18 inch doll. Also, be on alert that American Girl is coming out with the new limited edition holiday dress for 2015 (see below..LOVE)!

GOTY 2016 18 inch

New 2015 Holiday Dress