There's a Doll For That: Teaching Kids About Natural Birth, VBAC, and More


Updated 02/02/12 1:14 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Birth and VBAC Dolls

If mama ever wants to explain to her lil one how he was born vaginally, while his big sister came out via C-section, there's now a doll for that! Perhaps one of the odder baby products out there MamAmor has just introduced a VBAC doll ($175), complete with a C-section scar and a Velcro opening through which her new lil one can enter the world. The company recommends the doll for tots over the age Read more

Your American Girl Doll Stories


Updated 05/12/11 2:01 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

American Girl Doll Stories

When we read The Hairpin's article about how your American Girl doll shaped your life, we immediately began reminiscing about our own AG dolls. This year American Girl is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, and only a couple of the historical girls we grew up with are still available. But I remember when it was just the classic Molly, Samantha, Felicity, Addy, and Kirsten. I had Samantha first, Read more

Revlon: Not Just Nail Polish and Lipstick, but Dolls, Too


Updated 06/22/11 8:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Revlon Has Dolls With Really Cute Underpants 2011-06-22 07:00:00

You already know Revlon does makeup, nail polish, and hair tools, but did you realize the beauty brand also does dolls? From Tonner Doll Company (the same manufacturer that created the Twilight dolls) comes the Revlon 13-inch fashion doll collection ($60 to $100). The dolls model synthetic hair, and wear outfits ranging from basic lace undergarments to those equipped with multiple wig changes. Read more

Runway Retrospective: Jason Wu


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Jason Wu Runway Show Pictures

Taipei-born designer Jason Wu has quite an eclectic background — he started out as a freelance doll clothing designer and has quickly made a name for himself with real girls in the fashion world with his luxe, super-feminine sportswear collection. Jason's easy, glamorous designs are a hit among stylish stars like Diane Kruger, Blake Lively, and Natalie Portman — not to mention First Lady Read more

Old-School Update: 5 Mod Paper Dolls


Updated 01/08/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cool Paper Dolls

Your little lady might not be as into paper dolls as you were at her age, but introduce her to one of these modern takes — from the hippest paper doll wall decals we've ever seen to Dwell Studio's graphic take on wallpaper featuring the classic doll (we love the whole paper doll collection from the brand) — and she'll be as doll crazy as you were . . . or are. Is a wall too much of a Read more

Organize Your Life: 6 Tips For Cleaning Up Toys


Updated 01/12/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Organizing Kids Toys

Ask most moms the biggest hurdle to having an organized home and you're sure to hear a chorus of "toys!" Sure, we try to keep our lil one's dolls, trucks, blocks, and puzzles under control, but there's just so much of it and so little space to put it in! As we work to better organize our lives in the New Year, we turned to Sarah Giller Nelson, a Chicago-based professional organizer and the owner Read more

Winter Escape: Take a Kid-Friendly Trip to Chicago


Updated 12/27/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Winter Activities in Chicago

Winter isn't exactly the most popular time to take a trip to Chicago, affectionately known as the Windy City — actually for its political blowhards, but it could also be for those frigid Winter winds. But if you're willing to bundle your family up, braving the elements can be a ton of fun. Plus, during the colder months, you'll find great deals on hotels with prime locations — we're talking Read more

10 Hysteria-Inducing Toy Crazes


Updated 12/16/11 1:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Most Popular Toys Throughout History

Step away from the Tickle Me Elmo! Toy crazes are nothing new, and 2011 is no exception. There's always that one certain toy, game, or doll that every child simply must have, and parents will go to any length to acquire it for them. Keep reading for some of the most popular toys in history that turn generally well-mannered adults into toy-crazed maniacs. Read more

The Week's Most Fun and Funny Celebrity Twitter Pictures!


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Celebrity Twitter Pictures Week of December 14, 2011

Stars gave glimpses into their glamorous lives on Twitter this week. Alessandra Ambrosio posed in lingerie with fellow Victoria's Angels Candice Swanepoel and Erin Heatherton, while Britney Spears had a belated birthday bash at the end of her tour. Taylor Swift got dolled up for a ball, and Tom Cruise met fans in Madrid before a Mission: Impossible— Ghost Protocol premiere — click through to Read more