*FEATURE* Sam, London Fashion Week + FREE Ginsberg Cat

Sam wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up and what better place to check out the latest trends than on Carnaby Street in London? It was once the hottest place to find the coolest designs in the 1960s and today is still a great place to find clothes and fashion ideas. This is the end of London fashion week, so why not celebrate with Sam and make your own doll size shopping bag?

Watch the tutorial video!

For LADL readers, we are offering a FREE Ginsberg cat with every purchase of Sam, Your 1960s Girl! 

Just use LADLcat at checkout when you add Sam and Ginsberg her cat to your basket. Valid until Sept 24.

Bright Room for Sam Liron, 1960

 Sam's room is yellow, with blue, orange and pink touches.

Matilda's trunk rests to the side.

Sam's blue chair and white nightstand are DIY.

Her bedding is a warm blanket in a creamy color. 

*REVIEW* Sam's New York Cape & Skirt - A Girl for All Time

A stunning, brightly coloured tweed cape and skirt with matching details on the skirt belt and on the cape.

The fabric and colors of this tweed set are QUALITY!

I adore the dressmaker details found in the clasp and belt.

This two-piece set is so authentically true to period it reminds me of Chanel's signature Boucle jacket.
 

There is an orange sweater that's sold separately to go with this ensemble. Here, I paired it with Julie's meet turtleneck.

I love this set, you MUST see it and feel the quality in person. You'll agree this is more than just "doll clothing", but a designer piece.

*FEATURE* A 60s Summer - Behind the Scenes, Sam's Costume

The creative process at A Girl for All Time is an exciting one! 

Here are concept images for Sam's NY Cape and skirt, a LADL exclusive from creator and founder Frances Cain. You can see a selection of fabrics in various colors in this behind the scenes photo.

 

Inspiration for the scalloped edges on her boots .

Designer edits on the cape and skirt outfit.

During the creative process, sample outfits may be altered either by lengthening or shortening, or perhaps a change of fabric.

A Girl for All Time has THE most beautiful clothing! Historical accuracy and quality fabrics along with wonderful execution in every piece!

Follow Sam's Pinterest board and see all of the groovy inspiration of her world during the 1960s.

*REVIEW* Sam's Parisienne Playsuit & Handbag - A Girl for All Time

A very mod play suit, with creamy-white vinyl trim at the cuffs and a peter pan collar made from the same material. A dark navy print with leaf motif, the jumpsuit also had a gorgeous matching handbag as well.

Please note white vinyl GoGo boots sold separately. Tights sold separately.

*GASP*
As usual, A Girl for All Time clothing is gorgeously made, well thought and true to period.

Snap closures for snag free closure.

Sam is a beautiful model!

The vinyl collar and cuffs are the perfect 60s design element on this play suit.

 

Sam's handbag matches and can hold money, candy, sunglasses and keys.

Here, I paired the one piece shorts set with her orange netted meet tights and a pair of JG flats. (The shoes are a tad too big).

Here, Sam wears platform sandals, perfect for this outfit. I bought these on etsy a few years back.

This outfit is a must for your Sam Liron collection. 
Wow just wow!

*REVIEW* OG Wood Slat Bed

I found this little $3 wooden slat bed with yellow Battat bedding while thrifty shopping. 

 

Very lightweight.

Nice size for 14"-16" dolls.

*Review* Sam Liron, Your 1960s Girl - A Girl for All Time

I'm so excited to be reviewing Sam Liron today courtesy of A Girl for All Time!  The wait is over and Sam is here dressed in her mod fashion!

 Hello, my name is Sam Liron.  My mother is Clementine Harper - you might have seen her, with her bright red bob and read about her adventures during the war, when she and her best friend caught a Nazi spy.  Anyway, I’m about to turn thirteen. I was born in Paris in the huge hotel where I live with my parents and I’m obsessed with fashion. I’m about to go on a huge adventure…I’m going to live with my eccentric uncle Ernie in Greenwich Village in New York City, stopping off in London on the way of course to see Carnaby Street.

-A Girl for All Time

Each AGAT doll has an "assigned" packaging color and Sam's yellow packaging is fun! This is what she looks like fresh inside the box.

The booklet inside showcases pieces from her mod wardrobe.

Samantha Liron lives in 1960's Paris and dreams of being a fashion designer. When her family loses their money in a failed investment, she has to leave all that's familiar to go to NYC to live with her eccentric uncle Ernie in Greenwich village.

 Her eyes are a gorgeous brown with a hint of caramel near the pupil - real upper lashes!!!!

Her hair is silky soft, full of bounce and volume - I love AGAT wigs, they are exceptional quality. The color is true in these photos.

The denim mini dress has a yellow patent flower motif in the center with matching patent cuffs. As with all AGAT clothing, there are snap closures in back. The shoes are historically accurate as well...wishing for my own pair.

 

Sam wears orange netted tights and matching panties.

 

 Her shoes have a slight heel, I love the color scheme to her meet outfit - the orange and yellow make this mod costume bright and FUN!

Sam is going to be a BIG hit! The 60's were a busy time in pop culture and it will be great fun for girls to explore the era when playing with Sam. Adult collectors will certainly appreciate the era as some won't have to reach too far back to remember all of the color, sounds and events.

If you have not yet purchased a doll from A Girl for All Time, may I encourage you to delve into the 1960's with Sam!!! Her look, style and fashions are colorful, youthful and definitely accurate to her era.

Stay close for more fashion reviews, crafts and decor ideas as we celebrate the launch of Sam Liron this October! 

You can explore more of Sam's world on her page.