Because this has always bothered me and kept me from really being interested in them.
They are very pretty fashion dolls, and good quality.
But why do so many Fashion Royalty have expressions as if they just swallowed an entire lemon and would cut you down where you stand?
No not repaints. That is how they are originally. I guess the stern expression is supposed to make them look as if they have "attitude". But it can be offputting!
