As many of you know, Maryellen came out today. She's a 1950s gal from Daytona Beach. Doll Diaries is giving away a brand new Maryellen doll, sent to them by American Girl themselves.
To up my entries, I'm sharing with everyone about the giveaway. Now, what makes her so special to me? I've got a few reasons.
1) I didn't realize until yesterday that she is from Daytona Beach. I spent the first 20 years of my life living in a city right outside of there, called Port Orange. But, we did quite a bit of our shopping and dining in Daytona Beach, and let's not forget the BEACH itself! I remember seeing downtown Daytona when it was fading, having been replaced by the mall and strip malls. But I do remember walking around it with my family. So her story is now one I plan to read, if only to see if they got things right.
2) LOVE LOVE LOVE the 1950s styles! Being a curvy girl, there are days when (if I'm not at work grooming dogs) I would love to get away with some of her clothes. Hello ModCloth, SammyDress, DressLily, etc. I am in love with the dresses and petal pushers (capris). If I was given a wardrobe makeover (that I didn't have to pay for, of course) I'd head for the 50s/early 60s set of clothing that has made a comeback.
3) It may be a minor detail... But she has a Dachshund. And my Dini boy is a long-haired wiener dog. (Short for Houdini... Take a guess how he got his name.) So... I started out not wanting another classic mood historical doll... But her era, place of story, and dog have made this cutie grow on me.
We shall see what happens! Wish me luck!
Maryellen American Girl Doll Giveaway at Doll Diaries!
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