How to Save Like a Disney Princess


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Disney Princess Tips

What a great life these Disney princesses have! They get to marry the prince of their dreams, and live lavish lives as royalty. But before you start scoffing at what an easy time these princesses have and how they never had to think about budgeting, think again. There are plenty of savvy lessons to be learned from these singing, dancing beauties! Read more

Artistic Twists on Disney Princesses (and Other Heroines)


Updated 02/13/12 9:47 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Disney Princess Art

Sometimes that little girl inside us refuses to grow up, like when it comes to our endless fascination with all things Disney-princess-related. While our adult selves may cringe at princess culture and the outdated stereotypes that come along with it, there's just something special about the Disney princesses we grew up with like Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Aurora, and Ariel. And they aren't Read more

Types of Princesses and What We Can Learn From Them


Updated 01/11/12 10:17 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kate Middleton and Other Princesses

Happy birthday, Kate Middleton! The Duchess turns 30 today. With fairy-tale-inspired movies aplenty (including two Snow White flicks, a dark Sleeping Beauty, and another Maleficent-centered version) and Prince William's own princess Kate in the spotlight, little girls and grown women alike have tiaras on the brain. And sure there are downsides to princess culture, but there are also lessons to Read more

How Do Disney Princesses Stand Up to More Historical Versions?


Updated 02/02/12 3:55 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Historical Versions of Disney Princesses by Claire Hummel

Just like modern-day princess Kate Middleton, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, and other Disney princesses have made their own iconic fashion statements. Illustrator Claire Hummel wondered about the historical accuracy of these cartoon creations, so she decided to do some research and give each princess a makeover based on what she learned. According to Flavorwire, some princesses were easier than Read more

Tale as Old as Time: Beauty and the Beast's History


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Emma Watson in New Beauty and the Beast

This Friday we can take a trip back to our childhood with the re-release of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, this time in 3D. It's a magical blast from the past for us, but it's also a way for a new generation of tykes to enjoy the tale of a bookish peasant turned princess on the big screen. Beauty and the Beast has come a long way from its 18th-century French origins to three-dimensional Read more

Disney Princesses as Seven Deadly Sins: Spot On or Royally Wrong?


Updated 02/02/12 5:39 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Disney Princesses as Seven Deadly Sins Art

When we saw these illustrations by Chris Hill on Flavorwire, we thought they were a clever (and impressively executed) interpretation of the seven deadly sins. The artist has used seven Disney princesses to illustrate the deadly sin they most closely match up to, like Belle from Beauty and the Beast representing vanity and Tinkerbell from Peter Pan as envy. Click through to see the rest and tell Read more

The 7 Deadly Sins of Disney Dudes


Updated 07/18/11 2:49 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Seven Deadly Sins of Disney

We showed you some sinful Disney princesses yesterday, and reader stephley was quick to point out that female Disney characters aren't the only ones with a devilish streak. Using her examples as a starting point, we rounded up seven Disney dudes (not villains, that would be too easy!) who represent the seven deadly sins. See who we picked and let us know if you can think of any more! Read more

A Grown Woman's Guide to Dressing as a Princess For Halloween


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Real Life Princess Costumes

If Halloween as a little girl meant dressing up as every Disney princess from Cinderella to Snow White, you should still feel perfectly comfortable going as a princess now that you're a grown woman. And no, I don't mean by choosing among the sexier options of Ariel's bikini top or Jasmine's midriff bearing outfit. If you still have princess fever, this is the year to channel non-cartoon royalty; Read more

Nicole Richie Gets Fancy For a Meeting, Casual For a Treat With Harlow


Updated 10/13/11 9:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Nicole Richie Pictures Getting Ice Cream With Harlow

Nicole Richie had a busy one in LA yesterday, starting with a business meeting in the afternoon. She traded her black skirt and leopard print booties for cutoffs and flats later when she and a friend took their kids out for ice cream. Nicole's oldest, her daughter Harlow, was decked out in her ballerina gear for the sweets run. The day about town came after Nicole and her husband, Joel Madden, Read more

Nicole Richie Returns to LA and Freshens Up Her Blond Locks


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Nicole Richie With Blond Hair and Bangs Pictures

Nicole Richie hit the gym in LA yesterday morning before stopping by a hair salon later in the day. She emerged with bright blond locks and carried a bottle of juice as she returned to her car. Nicole is back on the West Coast after taking a trip overseas with her family. Nicole, Joel Madden, Harlow, and Sparrow showed up in London for Disney's Princess Royal Court Celebration and then Nicole and Read more