Welcome to 2013 with a $20 Voucher.

Summer is here at last, and although the presents are all unwrapped and the tree packed away party season is only just beginning! January is the time for BBQ's and the beach, fetes and festivals and of course Australia Day!

Here are our top 3 ways to celebrate Australia Day with your kids:

- Backyard Cricket, kids as young as 3 will enjoy a simplified game, just move the stumps closer together and be prepared to relax the rules a little! Check out our Eternal Creation Marine Stripped Playsuit.

- Beach BBQ. What's more Australian then snags on the barbie? The beach is perfect for a hot January day. If you want to use a public BBQ plan to arrive early- they are popular on Aussie Day! Our Bebe Daisy Shirt and Short Set is ideal for the youngest princesses big beach day out.

- Picnic at the Park. Check your Local council website, many organise fun family events on the 26th. Take along a picnic to save having to wait for a BBQ. Good Aussie picnic food might include vegemite sandwiches, sausage rolls, and lamingtons- yummy! We love the Fox & Finch Coco Frill Back Dress for a special park picnic.


Pretty Princess wants to help you ring in the new year and prepare for the party season ahead so we're offering a $20 Voucher when you spend over $100. Simply enter the code 20PP13 at the checkout. As an added bonus we've extended our free postage offer and all orders within Australia will be sent free of charge! Please note, this offer is not valid with any other offer or coupon. Original purchase total must be over $100. Offer ends midnight 31st Januray, 2013.

Santa Claus is coming to town - tips for getting the perfect Santa photo.

Santa Claus has arrived at a shopping centre near you, and its time to start thinking about the annual Santa photo again. When you still have young children in the family this picture can cause nearly as much anxiety as it does joy, it can be hard to gauge whether you’ll be seeing smiles or tears on old St. Nicks lap!  Pretty Princess is here to help this festive season- use these handy hints to net that perfect shot this festive season.

·         Pick your location.  There are so many Santa’s to choose from! Try and choose one in a place the children are familiar with and will feel comfortable at. If time allows walk past Santa a few times in the days or weeks before photo day. Watch other children have their pictures taken so the kids know what to expect.

·         Build it up! Talk to the kids about what they might ask Santa, and about what’s on their wish list. If you can try to make a day of it- is there a favorite store or playground nearby the family could visit afterwards?

·         Pick your time. You don’t want tired or hungry little Princesses and Princes, if they aren’t going in happy its unlikely they will warm to Santa and a photographer waving bells in their faces!

·         Come prepared. You could be in for a long line up! Make sure everyone is toileted before arriving. Have hairbrush and baby wipes on hand for any last minute touch ups. It might be a good idea to bring along a small toy for each child to play with as they wait.

·         Dress to impress. When picking clothes its fine to go festive but try to avoid red- Remember Santa will be in red and you want your family to stand out not blend in! And remember this means you too! If all goes south you may need to hop in the photo even if you didn’t initially plan on it!

·         If your little one is shy allow them to take along a special toy or teddy bear. Having that security blanket with them may give them the confidence needed to produce a smile!

Check out our suggestions for dressing your Little Princess to meet Santa and remember all orders between now and Christmas enjoy FREE postage as our Christmas gift to you!



Bebe Isla Blue Floral Dress

Fox & Finch Candy Pink Sundress

Eternal Creation Violetta Dress



 

 

Photoshoot Play Day

There was fun to be had at Pretty Princess HQ on our recent photo shoot play day! We invited six very special little Princesses to be the first to try on our newly arrived range from Minihaha. These little Princesses had a ball trying on all the beautiful new clothes, playing tea party and laughing in the garden!

You’ll be seeing some of the photo’s taken by Busy Bee Photography in our future advertising and on the website but we’re giving you a sneak peak at the fun we had with this beautiful range today!

 

Minihaha produces two ranges, Bebe by Minihaha is for girls’ newborn-two years of age and Minihaha’s Fox & Finch is designed for Princesses between the ages of two and eight. The new introductions to these lines are all about summer. Summer colours, summer weather and summer fun!

 

New to the Bebe line is the beautiful ‘Ruby’ dress. Perfect for summer play this sweet dress flares out beautifully at the bottom and features ruffled sleeves and a summery fine floral pattern.

Bebe Ruby Dress

We are also welcoming Bebe’s Isla Blue Floral Dress.  This sky blue summer dress features a row of white buttons down the chest that highlight the tiny white flowers adorning this lovely light fabric.

Bebe Blue Isla Floral Dress

 
In the Fox & Finch range say hello to the Pink Floral Bubble Dress. This one would make a superb summer party dress but would be just as suitable for a day at the beach. Adorably gathered at the leg to create the bubble effect this dress is really something special.

Fox & Finch Pink Floral Bubble Dress

 
The Candy Pink Sundress also features in Fox & Finch reminiscent of retro carnivals, pony rides and fairy floss this dress is perfect for your Pretty Princess’s big day out. Pleats falling from the chest below neat square neckline and perfectly detailed sleeves this dress is the perfect mix of practicality and pretty!

Fox & Finch Candy Pink Sundress