We'll always have parrots

Oh my.

I am speechless, and as you probably know by now that doesn't happen very often.

American Girl put ma chère amie Cécile (and her friend Marie-Grace) on pre-sale last night.

While I am certain Marie-Grace (far right) is a very nice girl, she just doesn't interest me yet.

Parts of their collections are fabuleuse! and I can't wait to acquire them, but other pieces though are, um, well, répugnant in My Not So Humble Opinion.

And I can't decide where to start.

Should it be Cécile's Fabulous Parrot, Cochon? (What self-respecting pirate doesn't want a parrot?) But would someone please tell me why her parrot is called "Pig"?

Or the Pink Ruffled Crinoline I wouldn't be caught dead in - and please remember I don't say that lightly since a Yellow Jack epidemic is a major theme in their 1853 New Orleans stories! (One AG fan was disappointed that no "plague cart" was among the accessories!)

At least Addy's Crinoline was a plain (if boring) muslin. And My hoopskirt is black!

J'adore Cécile's Special Dress and think it would look magnifique on Me - with a few steampunk additions of course.

And the fancy gold boots. Gold boots! (I can't decide if I love 'em or hate 'em.) Did the designers hit the bourbon too hard while visiting Bourbon Street?

I can't even bring myself to look at the Fancy Dress & Fairy Costume photos again (Now you know why my eyes are weak!) so you'll have to look for yourself.

Check out Cécile and Marie-Grace's complete collection yourself. And please tell me what you think!

Meanwhile, Cécile and I shall always have parrots.

(BTW, I love everything in this catalog photo!)