6 Saving Tips From Disney Princesses


Updated 04/25/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Frugal Disney Princesses

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. In celebration of National Princess Week, check out these savvy money lessons from these singing, dancing beauties. Read more

Artistic Twists on Disney Princesses (and Other Heroines)


Updated 04/27/12 2:33 PM · Posted by · 22 comments

Disney Princess Art

As it's National Princess Week and the week leading up to Will and Kate's royal wedding anniversary, we've got princesses on the brain. 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 While our adult selves may cringe at princess culture and the outdated stereotypes that come along with it, there's Read more

Disney Princess It Girl: Snow White's Pop Culture Evolution


Updated 05/16/12 9:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Snow White History

We've all got fairy tales on the brain, as the very first Disney princess, Snow White, is having her moment in the sun. Two star-studded movies about Snow White, her evil stepmother, and those seven mining dwarfs are hitting the big screen this year. First up was the Lily Collins-Julia Roberts version Mirror Mirror, and come June 1 Kristen Stewart will take on the role in Snow White and the Read more

Types of Princesses and What We Can Learn From Them


Updated 04/24/12 8:01 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Kate Middleton and Other Princesses

Today kicks off the first-ever National Princess Week! With fairy-tale-inspired movies aplenty (including multiple Snow White flicks), Pixar's first princess Merida hitting the big screen in Brave, 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 be 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

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

Fun and Functional Kids Luggage Perfect For Summer Travel


Updated 04/29/12 7:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kids Luggage

Get your lil ones extra excited for Summer vacation with these playful, practical luggage picks. There's a smart, sensible option for any occasion, whether you're heading cross-country or just to grandma's house across town. Here are some of our favorite luggage choices for tots, from a commemorative 2012 Olympic Trunki to light-up Disney princesses. Read more

Let's Be Social: This Week's Best Celebrity Snaps From Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook


Updated 04/12/12 11:07 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pictures of Celebrities and Models on Twitter April 11, 2012

There's never a dull moment in the social media sphere, and we've got Miley Cyrus (barefoot), Rihanna (sending kisses from overseas), and Nicole Richie (hanging out with Disney's princesses) leading the tech-savvy pack. Also in the mix? Coco Rocha and Crystal Renn having a chic pose-off with Stephanie Seymour's sons, Alexa Chung and crew getting pumped up for a Pulp concert, and Prabal Gurung Read more

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


Updated 02/02/12 3:58 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

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

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