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Strut to the Polls

October 21, 2020

Strut to the Polls

Caitlin and Dani pride themselves on sharing fashion tips and beauty finds, along with content of substance and intellectual prowess for Dolls in all life stages. The two best friends are always saying “the door to the Dollhouse is always open!” and they mean that wholeheartedly. So, with all the chatter about the upcoming election,…

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Tagged: 2020, akira, chicago, election, vote

Three Things

July 17, 2020

Three Things

Cultivating gratitude is one of the sweetest practices in daily life. It may not always be easy, especially with what’s happening in the world right now, but Caitlin and Dani believe that positivity breeds positivity. So the Dolls are challenging themselves and YOU to chronicle three things you are grateful for every day. Take a…

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International Women’s Day

March 4, 2020

International Women’s Day

Dolls everywhere need to celebrate one another today and everyday. In honor of International Women’s Day, the Dolls have decided to try something new and interview each other. Keep reading for the answers to some personal questions and learn what has inspired Caitlin and Danielle most. Caitlin and Danielle are wearing pieces from the new…

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Tagged: adidas, akira, be a lady, dollhouse social, girl power, international women's day, josefine aberg

It’s a Doll’s World

October 22, 2019

It’s a Doll’s World

Caitlin and Danielle believe that all Dolls should support one-another. That is part of the reason the two best friends set out on a journey to share their adventures, lessons learned, beauty + fitness regimes. Sharing these stories is how Caitlin and Danielle connect with Dolls across the country and beyond. So, when another dynamic…

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Tagged: akira, barbie, caboodles

Here’s an Idea

October 10, 2017

Here’s an Idea

When you’re keeping up with the glam 24/7, it’s easy to find yourself stuck in a busy routine. We all know that every Doll has to hustle (because hard work pays off in the end, of course) but we can’t let ourselves forget about self-care in between the countless meetings and social events. Luckily, getting…

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It’s Electric

June 29, 2017

It’s Electric

Once upon a music festival, the Dolls danced their way from stage to stage spreading their sparkle along the way. Caitlin and Danielle have frolicked through Electric Forest Music Festival for years. This year was different from the rest. This year was very special for the Dolls. Caitlin and Danielle participated in the  interworkings of the fest with the Electricology…

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Electric Forest

July 12, 2016

Electric Forest

Electric Forest is a music festival set apart from all the rest – and anyone who has been there knows its enchantment. This fest is a magical manifestation brought to life by top musicians, inspiring artists, talented production teams and adoring volunteers. Caitlin and Danielle look forward to festival season all year. Anything can happen…

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Taste of Randolph

June 21, 2016

Taste of Randolph

#SummertimeChi is a magical time of year when the sweet sun shines down on the Windy City. The the whole city transforms as we pull off our parkers and bust out rompers, crop tops and sandals. Caitlin and Danielle cherish Chicago’s warm summer days and nights about town. The Dolls spent this past weekend at an iconic street…

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Love to Love

February 3, 2016

Love to Love

The Dolls love to love everyone on every day… but we all know that there is one special day when cupid is out and about shooting off love arrows left & right. That’s right, Valentine’s day is here and we’re asking you… Will you be our Valentine? Doll Clothes Details Top: Two Old Hippies (we also love),…

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Once upon a time... there were two best friends that lived in a Dollhouse. That's where the story began. While the pages of this digital storybook keep turning, one thing remains the same. Caitlin and Dani are by each other's side through the ups, downs and all the realness in between.

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