Portable Plushies from Ponytail Pals

By Kelly Lee

Tickle-Me Elmo. Beanie Babies. Cabbage Patch Kids. These toys are not just guides on a walk down a retailer’s memory lane. They were all stellar sellers. The common thread? They were all cute fads. While trends come and go, cuteness is always popular. No toy section is complete without a standard grouping of plush creatures, and for a good reason: kids will always love stuffed animals and gift givers always feel safe about buying them. This is because stuffed toys cross age boundaries and generations, tugging at the heart.

Typically reasonably priced, stuffed animals fill a deep need for something comforting, timeless, and huggable. The only problem with stuffed animals is that they can easily get lost or misplaced. How many times has a treasured plush pal gone missing? Or every parent’s nightmare: the favorite stuffed rabbit that gets left behind on vacation. Companies that tap into the love of stuffed animals while making them portable are on to a fix for every family. Lisa Moy’s Ponytail Pals are filling the need for on-the-go snuggles with wearable stuffed animals.

“My vision behind Ponytail Pals is to design adorable animals that little girls can not only have fun with as hair accessories, but to cherish as friends and buddies. It’s about offering wholesome products to young girls that make their childhood more magical and special,” said Lisa Moy, the owner and head designer. Lisa has already proven that her design flair is popular and in demand through her graphic design firm, Moy Creative. With Ponytail Pals, she is reaching a brand new audience with a message of warmth and compassion. Moy’s homage to the pure essence of childhood is evident in the design. Her understanding of kids also shines in the sturdy construction of each Pal.

Kids can choose from 14 different friends, from an adorable baby chick to a cuddly brown pup. Sized to fit in the palm of the hand, each creature makes a sweet hair accessory. Strong demand for the pups in the collection has caused Moy to embark on a line focused on them. Moy is also planning on expansion into other aspects of personal accessories, including rings and bracelets.

Ponytail Pals are not just great for hair, but could also stand in for a cuddly bracelet, or attach to a zipper or backpack. Ponytail Pals also make popular additions to birthdays as a favor.

For hair today, and gone tomorrow: www.PonytailPals.com