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Disney's The Princess and The Frog - See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:11:52 -0700

The Princess and The Frog is the new animated 2D feature from Disney, which looks set to capture the magic of older classics. It's a fairy tale centered on a young girl named Princess Tiana who lives in New Orleans' French Quarter during the Jazz Age, and encounters a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again. The story really kicks off when they kiss, as you'll see from the trailer below! It's not out until 2010, but check out this early glimpse and let me know if you think you'll see it or skip it when it's released in the UK.

Love It or Leave It? Disney-Inspired Engagement Rings

TresSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Some girls never let go of their wish to be princesses, and thanks to designer Kristie Kelly, they don't have to. The Kirstie Kelly for Disney by Mouwad collection, shown at Bridal Week in New York, features six engagement rings and wedding bands that pay homage to Disney's leading princesses.

The engagement rings, named after Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, and Belle are supposed to be "subtle references to the personalities of each princess." For example, the baguettes and clean lines of the Ariel ring are supposed to reference the bold style of art deco and Ariel's "bold individuality."

Although I was never a fan of princesses, have no plans of getting married anytime soon, and would feel sheepish taking a leap into adulthood wearing a Disney-inspired engagement ring, I do fancy the look of the Sleeping Beauty ring. What do you feel about this collection?

Who's the Princess?

LilSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:00:32 -0700

So many parents have told me that when their daughter turned two or three or four, they had a sudden obsession with princesses. Whether the lil darling had seen the Disney stars on the big screen or in the happiest place on earth, they knew the difference between the main characters in Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Do you? Take this quiz and test your knowledge.

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Princess Culture Might Not Be Healthy For Girls

TresSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:10:00 -0700

I know a very smart, independent, tomboyish 5-year-old who is enthralled by the idea of being a princess. It was Fiona from the Shrek films that got her hooked.

Girls have always loved playing with dolls and pretending they're princesses, but it appears to be crammed down their throats even more now by toy manufacturers and movie studios. There are princess baby clothes, princess-related Barbie items, and the entire Disney Princess franchise, featuring characters from Sleeping Beauty to Mulan. Even tough chick Dora the Explorer wears crowns sometimes!

Many people who are trying to raise nonbratty girls with aspirations beyond being pretty and glamorous worry that selling the princess ethos to girls might be a bad idea. Jean Twenge, an associate professor of psychology at San Diego State and author of The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement, worries as well. She argues, "It just encourages parents who put their kids on a pedestal - and who encourage their kids a lot and rarely criticize."

Twenge and her co-author W. Keith Campbell found that although a study of college-age men and women showed that men in that age group are more likely to exhibit narcissistic traits, the rate at which college-age women were developing narcissistic traits was four times that of the men.

Is the fantasy of being a princess just an inevitable rite of passage for girls? Or would girls be better off heeding, "Do not pass Princess Lane, do not collect crown"?

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Disney Costumes For Your Little Princess or Mermaid

LilSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:30:41 -0700

Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl who loved fairy tales, happy endings and Disney princesses. What did she want to be for Halloween? Why Bella, Cinderella, Snow White or the Little Mermaid, naturally!

Like their inspiration, Disney princess costumes are always a classic. You can make your darling's wishes come true with an official Disney costume (they sure know how to make a mama's life easy!) or make your own using the character's token colors and style. Either way, she'll be the Bella of the ball.

Share a past pic of your wee one in their costume in our Sugarbabies group in the LilSugar Community! Your little darlings could be featured on the site.

Disney© Belle Costume - $54.99	Disney© Cinderella Costume - $54.99
Disney© Ariel Costume - $44.99	Disney© Sleeping Beauty Costume - $54.99
Disney© Jasmine Costume - $29.99	Disney© Ariel Costume - $54.99
Disney© Snow White Costume - $44.99

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Carol's Daughter Is a Disney Girl

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:01:25 -0700

This October, Carol's Daughter is launching a new bath collection to celebrate Disney's next big release, The Princess and the Frog. The film, due in December, has raised both excitement and WWD, she says the film is “an event with significant social importance. I’m thrilled and proud that African-American girls everywhere will see the movie and see someone to identify with.” The Carol's Daughter bubble bath, detangler, shampoo, and conditioner celebrate the new princess, Tiana, by featuring moments from the film on their packaging. Like other products from the line, these will include ingredients aimed at pampering African-American hair in particular, although they're said to be suitable for everyone. Each item in the collection is nicely priced at $10. Although I'm not sure what to expect of the movie yet, I do love Carol's Daughter - the products are inexpensive and the ingredients are sure to be high quality, so I might check these out.

Buzz In: Which Animated Movie Is Most Oscar-Worthy?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:37 -0800

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a press release today, announcing that 20 films have been submitted for Best Animated Film consideration at this year's Oscars. This means there could be five movies competing at the awards show in March. (In the history of the category, there have typically been only three.) So who is up for the honor?

Some are obvious choices. Up, for example, comes as no surprise thanks to its huge accolades. I also think Coraline stands a chance, as well as Fantastic Mr. Fox (look for my review on Friday!). But Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel seems like a long shot - even though it hasn't hit theaters yet, so I'm just making an early prediction. (Sorry, Alvin.)

With 10 movies in the Best Picture category, I wouldn't be surprised if some of these films end up with more than one nomination. Check out the full list of animated film contenders, and tell me which you think is most deserving of an Oscar when you read more.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Astro Boy
Battle For Terra
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Coraline
Disney's A Christmas Carol
The Dolphin – Story of a Dreamer
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Mary and Max
The Missing Lynx
Monsters vs. Aliens
9
Planet 51
Ponyo
The Princess and the Frog
The Secret of Kells
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
A Town Called Panic
Up

Celebaby Style: Suri Cruise Steps Out in Silver and Suede

babysugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:30:46 -0800

Suri Cruise is one hot tot that sets the bar when it comes to celebaby style. Her high heel wearing ways have made her the hot topic in many mommy groups of late but it was this outfit that caught my attention. A sign of a true fashionista, Suri's ensemble looks perfectly effortless. Methinks "Stylist" might make it onto the lil sass's resume faster than any other profession.

All bundled up and protected from the NYC weather, the lil lady wore silver liquid leggings and a posh set of kid-friendly Petite Maloles "Celia" purple suede flats before stepping out in the rain. While the $160 shoes may be a bit steep for most moms who know they will end up in a sandpit, they are less apt to cause a twisted ankle than a pair of pumps. Keeping the flash below, she tops it off with a simple hot pink dress and a conservative Juicy Couture sweater that screams sweet girl. And for those who worry about her ability to hold onto youth, just take a gander at her Disney princess umbrella; it doesn't look like Jasmine and Aurora are going anywhere anytime soon.

Love It or Hate It? Sinitta's Prairie Plaits

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Simon Cowell's gal pal and American born singer Sinitta arrived at the London launch of Disney On Ice's "Princess Wishes" show yesterday sporting casual double prairie plaits in her long black hair. Typically we see her dressed up and looking glam, but she toned things down for the kids yesterday. What do you think of this laid back hairstyle on Sinitta?

Disney's Desperate Housewives

GiggleSugar — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:00:00 -0800

These Desperate Mousewives need a little less magic and little more sugar in their lives. GiggleSugar, that is. (Shameless plug, I know.) Thanks, Autumn87, for the find!

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