Put Your Princess in a Pettiskirt
Date: Monday November 2, 2009Posted in: Colors, Customer Service, Easter, Flower Girl Dresses, Head Accessories, Uncategorized, Weddings
Who said pettiskirts were only made to wear under a dress? Now a days it looks like a hot trend is wearing a pettiskirt as a fun every day wear skirt. Not only are they fun and colorful but very practical. They come in various colors and you can dress it up or down. They’re not just for infants or toddlers. Young woman are wearing them under Homecoming dresses for extra volume and a more colorful look.
I have to admit when I first saw them, I wasn’t THE biggest fan. Once you see them on and with the right flower girl accessories, they don’t look bad. I’ve seen girls wear them with black tights and heels and it looks fun and comfortable. Toddlers look adorable in them. It’s an every day “princess outfit” for them. They’re great for dressing up a regular t-shirt or to wear and twirl in for ballet class.
They’re fun, easy to maintain, and practical. There’s no need to take it to the dry cleaners or go thru the hassle of ironing it. They’re hand washable and the more crinkled it gets, the fuller it looks. Majority come based on age so you don’t have to worry about taking any type of measurements, and with an elastic waist, they’ll have enough room to grow into. They’re mainly made of floating chiffon and ruffles that go on forever. Some of them even come with a ribbon at the waist for extra detail. They come in various colors and styles. They even have a full body petticoat dress like our style SP554, just in case you can’t find a shirt, this one already has it attached to the skirt.
Many brides are starting to use them as flower girl dresses because there’s no need to add a petticoat like you would to a “regular” flower girl dress. They’re easier to mix and match with the bridal parties colors, or you can get one with petals already inside the skirt, like our style SP110 on pinkprincess.com.
They make great gifts for girls of all ages or for your own princess to wear in any occasion. You’re sure to find the color/colors you’re looking for. Pettiskirts are all about having fun, and with 40 yards of fluffy chiffon, you can be assured you’re princess will have the time of her life twirling and playing in hers.
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White can be right for you but every shade of white isn’t right for everyone. There are hundreds of shades of white. Certain whites can be more complimentary to one skin tone than another. Not every combination in the ‘white’ spectrum will work well together.
The manner in which any fabric – natural, blend, or synthetic – reflects or absorbs light depends on its fiber content. A fabric’s fiber can cause a considerable difference in the appearance of white. Silk white, which is never a brilliant white, is naturally made by silkworms and owes its shade to its origin.
With brilliant white at one end of the spectrum and cream at the other, in between, there are numerous shades and variations of each white. Everyone can find their perfect ‘white’ among the eight most popular shades. When you recognize the shades of white and know which one works for your skin tone, you can always choose the best ‘white’ for you.
8 Most Popular Shades Of White
1. Brilliant White
Brilliant white is a bright, crisp white. It looks great with dark skin. Brilliant white is found in many fabrics including cotton and polyester. Since brilliant white looks stunning in sunlight, this shade is perfect for a beach wedding. A brilliant white wedding dress will really stand out if the bridesmaids and flower girl are in bold colors.
Read more here: http://www.pinkprincess.com/white-is-white-right.html
This year we conducted our first Pink Princess Photo Contest! The photo with the most rated votes received a $100 Gift Certificate, good for any purchase with Pink Princess.
Although many photo submissions were received, it was up to the voters to decide which image would receive our grand prize. After a month time frame of rating images the results were in!
Presenting our Aug/Sept 2009 Photo Contest Winner!
Drum roll please…
PHOTO 106: Heidi S. from West Bend, Wisconsin!
Heidi’s daughter, Isabelle, wore our Blue Sleeveless Shantung with Sash dress beautifully for her Uncle’s wedding this past July 18th.
Congratulations Heidi and Isabelle!
To take a look our all of our submitted photos for this contest click here.
All about the flower girls, get the 411 on everything behind a flower girl. Why choose flower girls? How many flower girls? Choosing a flower girl on the average it is a young girl between ages 4 and 8, whom looks up to you, and have a great bond with each other. Flower girls are symbolized as purity and blessings in weddings as the history of flowers girls have shown us, traditionally most meanings behind a flower girl has not changed much in the past decades nor eras. However what has changed is the many styles and fabrics of the dresses. Where fabric meets fashion, you will be able to find the perfect material for that perfect dress. With hundreds of material out there and different cuts you can find any look you want, maybe a simple silk A-line long length dress or a fabulous organza empire waist embellished with sequins tea-length dress? There are lots of selections to choose from and you can narrow down the search by season, colors, and cuts. Just take a look on what’s out there. You have selected that perfect dress, now who pays for the flower girl dress is the question? It all depends on you and the flower girl’s parents, you have to take in consideration their budget and they have to have your approval on the dress selected after all it is your wedding! Also, think about the extras such as headpiece, shoes, stockings, flower basket, petals, are all extra expenses you and the parents of the flower girl can take a look at. Now that everything is set, you have your flower girl, the perfect dress, and accessories how about getting your flower girl ready! Have rehearsals with her, walk her through everything, let her know what to expect and make sure she feels comfortable let her know people will be admiring her and looking at her beautiful dress. Don’t forget about your flower girl gift, after all she has put a lot of work and effort into your special event. It will make her feel appreciated and important. Gotta love our flower girls!
Free Photo Contest to Win a $100 Gift Certificate
Date: Wednesday August 19, 2009Posted in: Christening Gowns, Customer Service, Easter, Flower Girl Dresses, Holiday Outfits, News & Events, Uncategorized, Weddings, communion dresses
We all say our child’s the prettiest one out of all the other children in a wedding, first communion, baptism, or pageant event. Why not prove it to everybody on our Pink Princess web site? Pink Princess is having a Free Photo Contest from the 1st thru the 30th of September where the winner will receive a $100 Pink Princess gift certificate for future orders. Who doesn’t like the word “Free” during this economic time?
It’s simple. All you have to do is submit your child(rens) photo from July 28th to the end of the day on August 28th, Friday. You can only submit one photo of the same child. Once all photos have been submitted, you will then be able to vote on our voting page starting September 1st-30th, Wednesday. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate that can be redeemed on your next Pink Princess purchase.
Don’t forget to tell your friends and family to vote for your little one. Posting it on a blog, or message board, will help increase your chances of winning so feel free to spread the word. Just make sure you send the email and the picture as the attachment. Make sure you include your name, email, address, and order number if you have one.
Contest starts soon, so send your picture here, and then you can start voting here. Check back once voting has ended to see who the winner is. Good luck to all participants.
Press Release – PinkPrincess.com Focuses on Flower Girl Dresses and Make-A-Wish Foundation
Date: Tuesday July 28, 2009Posted in: News & Events
PinkPrincess.com, a popular flower girl dress retailer, also provides outfits for every special occasion in a child’s life. PinkPrincess.com recently teamed up with Make-A-Wish Foundation to bring a child’s dream to life. Their Cinderella Princess Costume was a dream come true for one little princess. Owner Yolanda Huang expressed her pride in being able to play a part in ‘Catherine’s Wish.’
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — PinkPrincess.com, specializing in flower girl dresses, recently made a dream come true for yet one more little princess. Teaming up with Make-A-Wish Foundation, they helped fulfill a wish for 3 year old Catherine Rowan. Their Little Adventures Cinderella Princess Costume helped create magical moments for this courageous child.
Little Catherine had shown remarkable bravery while receiving treatments for a brain tumor – an ‘optic glioma.’ Her underlying condition had been diagnosed as neurofibromatosis – a myelin sheath disorder. Catherine has responded well and everyone is positive about the future. Make-A-Wish Foundation believed that such a brave little girl deserved a special wish.
Read more here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2667724.htm
It’s really amazing, but this year’s Pink Princess Basketball Team has proven itself without a doubt. They officially made it to the playoffs. The record is 6 to 4, and it’s currently the 3rd place team in the league.
Tonight, they are off to their playoff game starting 6:30PM PSTat Huntington Beach Marina High School. We wish them the best of luck. Go PP!
Pink Princess Teams Up With Make a Wish Foundation
Date: Thursday July 9, 2009Posted in: News & Events
We recently had the opportunity of working closely with Make a Wish Foundation after contacting us in search of a princess costume for a very special girl named, Catherine.
Catherine is an energetic 3 years old that has battled a brain tumor called an “optic glioma”. Through her journey with cancer she has become accustomed to routine checkups and medications so well that she is surprisingly familiar with physician routines. Yet Catherine remains lively and innocently curious of life and everything in her surroundings. She is a very special girl whom without a doubt deserves to have her wish come true.
The Make a Wish Foundation conducted a Wish Presentation Party and granted her a trip to Disney World for an enchanting visit with her Princess friends and an adventurous time. Catherine enjoyed her day dressed like her favorite princess, Cinderella, as she went on rides and took many memorable pictures while visiting with her Princess friends and of course Minnie Mouse.
Pink Princess is delighted to have played a part in helping grant Catherine her very special wish!
- Catherine and Princess Belle, Princess twirling
- Taking the wheel on a car ride with her father Robby
- Capturing a moment with her favorite Princess, Cinderella
- Sleeping Beauty along side Catherine and her baby sister Sabrina
- Sitting pretty with Minnie Mouse
- Under the sea with Ariel and her sister Sabrina
Christening Gowns: How To Store A Christening Gown
Date: Monday June 15, 2009Posted in: Christening Gowns
Author: Mary Teresa Fowler
Christening gowns are precious treasures. Their delicate beauty and cherished symbolism enrich lives throughout the years. Their fine fabrics hold our memories. To ensure their continuity, Baptism dresses must be preserved in correct fashion.
How To Store A Christening Gown
Store A Spotless Gown
To survive throughout the years, gowns must be spotless before storage. Even colorless stains such as body oils or perspiration can cause damage over time. Satins and most silks require dry cleaning. Always inform the dry cleaner about the stain type. Water or sugar stains do not respond to normal dry cleaning methods. Such stains require the use of additional solvents.
Always check care labels before you attempt to clean a dress. When hand washing christening gowns, use lukewarm water and an enzymatic cleaner. Do not use fabric softener or starch. Then rinse, rinse, rinse with cool distilled water! All residue must be removed or it will harm the fabric.
Air Dry The Gown
Air drying is required for such delicate fabrics. Laying your gown flat while drying is the best method. Do not store a gown until it is completely dry to the touch. Never iron a dress before storing it. Ironing will remove moisture from the fabric.
Avoid Contact With Metal
Metal hangers are a gown’s worst nightmare. Use padded hangers. Avoid contact between a gown and any metals. They can corrode and cause damage upon contact.
Use Only Acid-Free Paper
Soft tissues are often used to stuff sleeves to help them keep their shape. They are also used to minimize folds (less folds, the better). Only acid-free tissue, however, should ever touch christening gowns. Scrapbooking stores are frequent suppliers of acid-free tissue. Online sites for preservation of vintage clothing also offer this type of tissue.
Cool blue or soft pink tissue looks pretty but instead always choose pure white. If colored tissue became wet, the color could transfer to the gown. Ordinary paper boxes can not be used to store dresses. Any type of paper around a gown must be an acid-free product.
Store In A Cotton Or Special Preservation Bag
Baptism dresses may be purchased and stored for a short period in vinyl garment bags. For long term storage, however, gowns must never be stored in vinyl or plastic. Contact with these materials can harm the dress over an extended period of time. Their presence can lead to discoloration and deterioration.
The dress needs to breathe to survive the years. If fabric can’t breathe, it will fade and turn yellow. All natural cotton creates the safest storage. No dyes or chemicals must ever be allowed to come in contact with a christening gown. Satin dresses (and others) which require dry cleaning may be packaged onsite by a preservation specialist.
Store In An Appropriate Size Garment Bag
Store dresses in garment bags appropriate for the individual gown. Garment bags come in different sizes. Christening celebrations can be held at different times in a baby’s life. Some christenings are held shortly after birth. Others are not held until months into the first year. Boys’ christening outfits will not require as roomy storage as the full folds of girls’ gowns.
A dress should never be squashed in a garment bag. The length of the dress and the folds need to fall naturally in place. If there is sufficient room, mementos of the christening – socks, blankets, or other keepsakes – can be stored at the bottom of the bag.
Store The Gown In A Cool, Dry Place
A hot attic or a damp basement should not be home for a christening gown. Heat and humidity are not kind to heirloom gowns. Sunlight may brighten our lives but extended exposure to sunlight will dull and yellow a dress.
The dress should be stored in a room with a consistent temperature. A dark, dry closet provides the perfect atmosphere. Don’t store other bags or boxes on top of the christening gown.
Don’t Forget The Gown
The adage – out of sight, out of mind – doesn’t apply to a christening gown. At least every few years, you need to check its condition. The fibers need to be rehydrated before further storage. Rehydration is a simple process.
Soak the dress in lukewarm water for a few hours. Air dry again and store in the garment bag. Wearing white gloves during this process will ensure against the transfer of body oils.
Store For Future Generations
Proper storage methods can’t provide an absolute guarantee of pristine condition. Yet correct storage significantly increases the chances of a perfect preservation. Some yellowing in gowns may occur over an extended period. This patina can even add to the appeal of a heirloom dress.
Even when a Baptism dress becomes so delicate that it is unwearable, it can still be preserved in a museum-mount frame. The christening gown will be able to touch lives even further into the future. You can still continue to store your treasured gown and your precious memories.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/fashion-articles/christening-gowns-how-to-store-a-christening-gown-967477.html
About the Author:
Mary Teresa Fowler is a Canadian freelance writer. She writes articles, web content, press releases, newsletters, children’s personalized stories, and children’s general stories. She created the network – “KIND CLASSES” – Help Stop School Bullying!
This season, the Pink Princess basketball team starts off strong with a 3-1 score so far. They just played another Level I team that had a score of 3-0 as well so it was a battle of the undefeated. Team member Tony says “Regardless, no matter what the final outcome entails, as long as we lay it out on the court and play with passion, I think we’ll do just fine. Go Team Pink Princess!” 
While Tony was driving on the freeway, he happened to see a license plate “PKPRNSS”. I think it’s a sign for team victory! Now would could be driving this car around?
For anyone who wants to attend, here’s the basketball game schedule for this season.
