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Shopping: Elle Belle’s Holiday Season Must-Haves

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Looking to make the holiday season merry and bright by bestowing amazing toys and gifts on your little ones? I’m here to share my favorite picks of the season that my baby sister and I are loving!

Elle Belle is an adorable preschooler who lives in the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her magnificent mommy, dapper dad, and baby sister. She can be reached at ellebellenyc@gmail.com or like at facebook.com/ElleBelleNYC.

  • Dress to Impress: MILLY Minis' Couture Metallic Jacquard Bow Party Dress

    Dress to Impress: MILLY Minis' Couture Metallic Jacquard Bow Party Dress

     MILLY Minis make little ladies feel like glam gals with their Couture Metallic Jacquard Bow Party Dress. The dress is a show-stopper and sure to turn heads at every holiday party around town. Fun in fuchsia and fashioned with a back bow, they say it is the perfect combination of cute and chic…just like me! milly.com
  • Dress to Impress: MILLY Minis' Girls Stretch Sequined Dress

    Dress to Impress: MILLY Minis' Girls Stretch Sequined Dress

     MILLY Mini gets me holiday ready and dressed to impress with the Girls Stretch Sequined Dress. This dazzling dress makes me glow from head to toe. With sparkle and shine everywhere I am ready to paint the town in sequins! It is festive and fun…just like me! saksfifthavenue.com
  • Baby It’s Cold Outside But Stay Warm with Disney Frozen Fun Ensemble: Chasing Fireflies

    Baby It’s Cold Outside But Stay Warm with Disney Frozen Fun Ensemble: Chasing Fireflies

     Chasing Fireflies' Disney Frozen Frost and Fur ensemble makes me happy and warm inside and out. It’s joyful and jolly for the holidays. I’m certain that Queen Elsa would approve. Plus, each piece is incredibly soft and snuggly and laced with sparkly sequins throughout for this glittering girl. I can't get enough of the Disney Frozen Frost Dress, Disney Frozen Fur Jacket, and Disney Frozen Fur Infinity Scarf! chasing-fireflies.com
  • Gotham’s Finest Little Superheroes: Superfly Kids

    Gotham’s Finest Little Superheroes: Superfly Kids

     Every city has its superhero and thanks to Superfly Kids, I am NYC’s finest and littlest super hero! My personalized superhero cape is just my size and has my initial, favorite colors and personal emblem so I am always stylish and cool while saving the universe. superflykids.com
  • Favorite Characters: Just Play Ultimate Olaf

    Favorite Characters: Just Play Ultimate Olaf

    Watch my eyes light up as I watch my Ultimate Olaf come alive with just a push of his magic snowflake. His eyes open wide, his head and body move and Olaf walks, spins, says my favorite "Frozen" quotes, sings his iconic “In Summer” song, and dances his way right into my arms for a big hug! justplayproducts.com
  • Favorite Characters: Just Play Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie

    Favorite Characters: Just Play Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie

     It’s time for your checkup Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie! She loves to play pretend and let me practice my doctor skills for my future MD. This interactive little Lambie talks and sings and her eyes, ears, mouth and body react to my checkup with Doc’s tools so I know just how she’s feeling. It’s so much fun and we all feel better, so much better now! justplayproducts.com
  • Favorite Characters: Just Play Happy Dance Snoopy

    Favorite Characters: Just Play Happy Dance Snoopy

     Snoopy, my favorite doggie (besides my puppy, of course), is happy-dancing his way into everyone’s hearts and homes this holiday with the hot, new Happy Dance Snoopy. Squeeze his paw and Happy Dance Snoopy dances up a storm while his ears flutter along. And when my sister gives Snoopy a kiss, you never know if he will kiss, laugh, or howl! justplayproducts.com
  • Little Sister's Favorites: Play All Day Elmo

    Little Sister's Favorites: Play All Day Elmo

     The Play All Day Elmo is a must-have this season and will win over kids of all ages. Elmo has 150+ responses to help keep us kids engaged as do the eight games and activities. With two modes of play (Toddler and Preschool) both my little sister and I love playing with Elmo. Mommy said it’s smart and silly fun for toddlers and preschoolers alike, and she just hopes we will share him. He is full of great educational fun for everyone! You will want to play all day with your Play All Day Elmo! hasbro.com
  • Little Sister's Favorites: Elmo’s On The Go Letters

    Little Sister's Favorites: Elmo’s On The Go Letters

     Elmo’s On The Go Letters help my little sister learn her ABCs no matter where she is since she totes this Elmo case everywhere. With Elmo on the outside and all her letters on the inside, there is a lot to learn while there is lots of fun with Sesame friends and pictures behind each letter. hasbro.com
  • Little Sister's Favorites: Pop-Up Shape Sorter

    Little Sister's Favorites: Pop-Up Shape Sorter

     My little sister says that the Pop-Up Shape Sorter is endless fun for little ones! She loves learning and then matching the colorful shapes and filling and spilling the sorter over and over again. She also enjoys opening and shutting the cat base. Meow! Mommy loves that the kitty collapses down flat for easy storage. hasbro.com
  • Little Sister's Favorites: Playskool Friends My Little Pony Musical Celebration Castle

    Little Sister's Favorites: Playskool Friends My Little Pony Musical Celebration Castle

     I help my little sister develop her imagination with the Playskool Friends My Little Pony Musical Celebration Castle. Complete with Pinkie Pie and Starsong figures inside the castle, they can spin on the musical dance floor, ride an elevator, glide down the slide or endlessly explore the castle. hasbro.com
  • Popular Picks for my Favorite Friends: Shopkins Color n' Create Activity Plush

    Popular Picks for my Favorite Friends: Shopkins Color n' Create Activity Plush

     The Shopkins Color n' Create Activity Plush lets my inner Warhol come out to color my favorite Shopkins character into my own masterpiece again and again thanks to the fact that Mommy can wash it for endless fun. I can’t wait to share it with all my friends! amazon.com
  • Popular Picks for my Favorite Friends: Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon Set

    Popular Picks for my Favorite Friends: Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon Set

     I’ve been pulling Jedi mind tricks on my parents for three years and now I met my match with the Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon set. This little Jedi can have big fun pretending to battle the Empire with the help of Han Solo, Chewbacca, and R2-D2. hasbrotoyshop.com

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