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A Girl's World
November 18, 2008
By Abby Van Ness
Our editors perused the new, two-story American Girl boutique at Mall of
America to find the coolest dolls (including old favorites and new characters),
accessories, and outfits from the iconic toy company. Check out our slideshow to
get a glimpse inside this girl-friendly retail retreat.
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A doll from the Just Like You collection ($90, with paperback book), decked out in the Rustic Ranch Outfit ($26) and accompanied by her Western Horse ($75).
Photo by Maura Ryan
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Another doll from the Just Like You collection, painting with the Artist’s Set ($32).
Photo by Maura Ryan
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The Just Like You Colletion allows shoppers to choose American Girl dolls that boast similar skin, hair, and eye colors.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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American Girl dolls lined up in boxes—ready to be wrapped and placed under the tree!
Photo by Maura Ryan
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2008’s Girl of the Year, Mia ($90, with paperback book), is a competitive figure skater. Here, she’s dressed in her Performance Outfit ($28). Other accessories include skates, skate guards, a skate bag, and a music player.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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Let it snow! More of the Just Like You dolls, donning winter wonderland attire, including the Snowy Chic Outfit ($28) and the Snowboard Outfit ($28).
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Girls can pamper their dolls at the in-store hair salon. Services include hair styling, ear piercing, and skin cleansing.
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The Kaya doll ($90, with paperback book) wearing her Dance Dress of Today ($28), next to her Tepee ($70).
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The Julie doll ($90, with paperback book) donning various '70s-inspired outfits. Shown with best friend Ivy ($90, with paperback book).
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A vignette showing the Kit doll ($90, with paperback book) and her best friend, Ruthie ($90, with paperback book). Their story is set in 1934.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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The Kit and Ruthie dolls positioned in Kit’s Tree House ($250).
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One of the Just Like You dolls in the Gardening Outfit ($26), accompanied by stuffed dog Coconut ($19).
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Grace, a companion for the American Girl dolls.
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A pair from the Bitty Twins collection ($95 for set).
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Various dolls from the Just Like You collection—an Irish dancer, a dance team member, and a ballerina.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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The pretty and playful bistro on the second floor of Mall of America’s American Girl boutique. Just around the corner are contemporary party rooms for celebrations and birthdays.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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Dolls sit on floating highchairs while guests dine in the bistro.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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Guests can take a break from shopping at the retro-inspired ice-cream bar.
Photo by Maura Ryan
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