New Contest starting January 1st !!!

Starting January 1st 2010 Flower Girl Princess is running a new contest untill January 15th! Any one who posts a comment or message to this blog post will qualify to win any girls dress valued at 54.99 or less. Tell us your most memorable accomplishment that you achieved as a child and bam!..you are automatically entered. We will choose the most heart warming story and notify you by email. One winner will receive an email gift certificate and all you need to do is find the prettiest little darling flower girl dress listed on our site. What are you waiting for? We want to hear your story.....

Most popular style is a season surprise

Usually with the new seasons lines Flower Girl Princess can successfully predict was will be a hit and we stay well prepared for the hot items in order to keep the fastest delivery pace in the industry. One fresh style has bowled us over for sure. A classic black and white A-line style by the makers of Sweet Kids has this season buzzing. This American company has grown a reputation for quality over the past decade. This season surely is no disapointment. Typically the fall/winter line isnt released until August but we were lucky to get a sample. The Black Elaine can be seen here in this video clip.




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FlowerGirlPrincess expands its collection

Typically FlowerGirlPrincess carries its stock in children's flower girl dresses from satin to tulle. This summer, however, we have added a treat that any shopper will love, a summertime cocktail party dress collection under $50. Everything in the under $50 collection is in stock and ready to ship. This collection has been built slowly as we hunt for the best deals from the most reputable manufacturers. One of the best aspects of the dresses under $50 is that we are constantly adding to the collection, so every time you check there is a new deal available.

Colors for Spring

Spring is a huge boom in the world of fashion. Well, it is in the North. The first few days you can step outside of your house without being burried nose deep in a coat and sweater is a great day. It also means a fresh turn for spring fashion. Spring usually brings new colors. One thing I've noticed for sure is that the last few years have produced some very muted dull colors in fashion. I know, style is always recycled, but my favorite part of the style is when the bright pastels come out. The true bright pastels aren't here yet, but gosh this springs styles are getting better!
One of the first hints of the fashion colors for the coming year is in children's clothes, and this years easter dresses are a big hit!

The colors are much brighter and happier. We're seeing floral print design, BIG floral print. We love floral print over heavy fabrics such as taffeta and jaquard. It feels warm, happy, and tropical while keeping the appearance of quality fabric. (We stay away from the Walmart look with cheap fabrics)

The bubble dress is in. This is usually a style for older girls, and we haven't seen it for quite some time in the childrens collection. I don't know why. It is adorable!! It's perfect for a dressy party without going to formal. It's also usually a light spring cut while staying age appropriate. We're big on the age appropriate reminder.

Of course, you know, by reading our blog we specialize in Flower Girl Dresses. Here's a good article breaking down some flower girl dress styles. It's a new one on the web so some of the info will be fresh to one's eye. This flower girl dress article will give you tips on who's who in the higher class American designers.

Cheers, and have fun cyber shopping!

New Favorite Video

Another beautiful dress we were happy to offer.
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Classic Theme: Black and White Flower Girl Dress

Black and White Flower Girl Dress

The Black and White Flower Girl Dress is a twist of formal classic and chic modern style. Traditionally, a black and white flower girl dress would be a full white satin gown with a fat black satin sash. The black and white flower girl dress was meant to be a perfect match to the brides gown and formal tuxedo. Black and White formal dress was originally an old English custom where white represented the innocent image fit for brides and children. The black and white flower girl dress has served as an accessory to a perfect modern wedding by serving as the background to any color one wishes to add to the wedding party.

The season plays a roll in the classic black and white formal affair. Winter is the most popular time for this classic theme. Parisian and Russian fashion in the 1940s had an elegant tradition of elaborate white wedding dresses with long white fur sleeves and collars. The flower girls would follow behind caring the bride's train dressed in matching white dresses with fat black satin sashes and black fur boots. This image became an icon of high fashion in Europe for a short time.

Fabric is a crucial element when dealing with bold colors meant create a strong visual contrast. Satin is the most common fabric when choosing black and white flower girl dresses. Most satins are a 'one tone fabric', this fabric holds a constant shade and luster in most lighting. This means when a group of flower girls are wearing the same shade of satin in a photo one won't stand out over another. This becomes very obvious in shade of white and black if the fabrics are mixed improperly. For example, if the bride wears a white silk wedding dress and the briesmaids and flower girl dresses are dressed in satin, the silk may look dull and dingy next to a bright popping white. Taffeta is a lusterous elegant fabric, however, most party taffetas are a 'two tone fabric'. Unless the photographer is a professional and knows the proper lighting, the flower girl dresses can stand out brighter than the bride if the girls dresses are reflecting the light at the right angle. This is wonderful for the mother of the flower girl, but a bride really does need to be the center of attention for her special day.

Of course, the black and white flower girl dress does not need to be restricted to the traditional structure of a white dress and plain sash. Nothing is more elegant than a dress with beautiful floral embroidery . A white dress with black trim makes a clean crisp style look feminine and fun. Another popular fun style is the black and white polka dotted flower girl dress . Whatever your choice, a black and white theme will always be top fashion no matter the time or place.



Stop by the FlowerGirlPrincess to find your Black and White flower girl dress today. For information or questions on different styles of black and white flower girl dresses please feel free to stop by our forum and post your questions or comments.

Cotillion = Debutante Ball

The dance known as Cotillion came from France in the 1700s and was originally made up of four couples in a square formation. This may be easily recognized in northern states as a "country dance" we recognise as square dances. The participants (especially those from royalty) gathered to introduce themselves and to flirt with other dancers through the exchange of partners within the formation network of the dance. Early US recognizes this in the likes of the traditional Virginia Reel Dance, the most common dance of a square dance gathering. By the 1800s, the Cotillion evolved into more couples with many complex dance figures and was the forerunner of the Quadrille. American square dance is a form of contredanse that also descended from the Cotillion. The direct translation from French to English of the word "Cotillion" is the word "petticoat' but the more appropriate translation is the word "ballgown."

A Debutante Ball is a formal presentation of young ladies, debutantes, to polite society. It is in use in the United States, more so in the South, and some other countries. Debutantes are usually recommended by a distinguished committee or sponsored by an established member of elite society. Modern debutante balls are often charity events; the parents of the debutante donate a certain amount of money to the designated cause, and the invited guests pay for their tickets. These balls may be elaborate formal affairs and involve not only "debs" but junior debutantes, escorts and ushers, flower girls and pages as well

In the United States, Cotillion has become training that children and young adults attend to learn manners and proper social behavior in the context of formal dance. The participants dress up in formal attire and some cotillions emphasize the use of white gloves. Modern day Cotillion takes the form of classes and parties. These programs use dance as an interactive tool that breaks down inhibitions and teaches important social skills. Some of the dances currently taught include waltz, fox trot, tango, swing, cha cha and many other ballroom dances. The parties are typically "graduation" parties usually held after a series of classes. At the party, the students sit together in tables in the front while the family members sit in tables in the back. A master of ceremony guides the evening and, if funds are sufficient, dinner and an orchestra may be included. Usually after each dance, a couple may be recognized with a modest prize for best executing that dance.

find more info about cotillion and debutante ball at the forum at FlowerGirlPrincess