Lila Monetti, Girl of the Year 2024, was released during an extremely difficult time for me. I had just lost my dad the month before and was still having a hard time navigating my family's new reality. I do vaguely remember seeing posts about Lila when she was released. With her amber eyes and caramel-brown hair, magenta attire, and palomino horse, I couldn't help but be drawn to her. I love magenta. I love palomino horses. I have light brown eyes and I had her same hair colo

Edit 11/12/25: After struggling to make Truly Me #134's original wig more manageable (see below), I decided to give her a new wig. I chose a "Lavish Espresso" wig from Dallas Doll Co. and I'm SO much happier with her hair now! I can brush it without wanting to scream lol! The color is very similar to her original wig, but slightly shorter and with much more curl. SO much better! Jisimni Sophie! Għandi pjaċir! (My name is Sophie! Nice to meet you!) ...Wait. Have I said that be

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If you've ever scrolled through my "Dolls" tab, right now you may be thinking, "Wait... Haven't I seen this name before?" Yes, you have!...

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I know there’s a very nice BeForever version of Samantha currently available from American Girl, but I’ve always loved the look of the...

Named for my favorite Magic Attic Club character -- and my first 18" doll! Meet Megan Ryder! (a.k.a. my new Blaire!) She’s exactly what I...