When I look at many of the AG outfits right now, I notice the colors pink and purple. I like both those colors, but I feel that AG is using them in excess. So, as for the question ?Are you saying they use too much pastel now??, I would have to say yes.

As for the ?Barbie? issue, it was not my intent to use Barbie in a derogatory manner. I myself loved playing w/ them when I was a little girl. I just was referring to how the color pink has become synonymous with Barbie.

Overall, I just miss the old Pleasant Company quality, because I had such fond memories playing w/ my American girl doll as a child.