Easy Christmas Ornament Craft

Decorating for the holidays can be a lot of fun, but many Christmas crafts are so messy and complicated. DIY goddess Martha Stewart always makes it look so easy, but us mere crafting mortals know it takes a lot more work and time than we’ve got! Plus, my attempts at a Martha Stewart craft NEVER look the way they are supposed to. 

Luckily I’ve found an easy holiday craft that looks great and doesn’t take all weekend to complete. Check out these glittery Christmas bulb ornaments. You only need a few simple supplies to make them and I promise they won’t make a glittery mess all over your house. The trick is that the glue and glitter go inside the bulb. 

While you’re getting in the Christmas mood don’t forget to shop the SophiasStyle.com collection of girl and baby Christmas dresses. Finding a girls Christmas dress is even easier than this craft. With just a few clicks you can find dozens of elegant and unique Christmas dresses for every little girl in the family, as well as shoes and other accessories to complete her look. We specialize in designer clothes at discount prices, so you’ll never need to worry that they’ll bust your budget.  

    

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A Very Bonnie Jean Christmas

I love this time of year at SophiasStyle.com because all of our girls Christmas outfits and dresses are starting to arrive. The Bonnie Jean holiday 2011 collection is especially stunning. I’m always excited to see new Bonnie Jean clothing, because their designs are always classy, feminine and made very well. Add a little Christmas cheer and it’s absolute perfection! 

We’ve just added dozens of new Bonnie Jean Christmas dresses to our inventory, so shop away! Our collection features both casual yet adorable Christmas outfits, as well as elegant and festive Christmas party dresses. My top pick is definitely this black and white dress with an olive green taffeta sash and removable bolero jacket. This picture doesn’t really do it justice – trust me, it is absolutely stunning in person!

Bonnie Jean Christmas outfits, though more casual, are still well made garments with plenty of holiday cheer. This red Christmas tree outfit is a must-have this holiday season. You won’t be disappointed in the Bonnie Jean Christmas collection this year. Start shopping now, because Bonnie Jean is such a popular brand and their clothing always goes fast. 

I’ll even give you extra incentive: continuing through this weekend is our 20% off sale on any regular priced items. Simply enter code LIKE at the checkout to apply the discount!

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Flower Girl Flower Alternatives | SophiasStyle.com

A beautiful petal alternative!

If you’re planning a wedding then you know just how many details there are to consider. You have to choose a menu, pick jewelry for your bridesmaids, find a cheap flowergirl dress and decide on the types of flowers for the ceremony. No wonder you need a vacation after it’s all said and done! 

I hate to throw another wrench into your plans, but make sure to check with your church, synagogue or ceremony site before making a final decision on your flower girl’s flowers. Some places may not allow the flower girl to drop petals down the aisle because they could stain the floor or carpet. But don’t worry, there are plenty of alternative ways you can incorporate flowers into the flower girl’s walk!

1    Pomander ball Your florist can create one, or you can DIY. Simply cover a foam ball with silk flowers and attach a ribbon so she can carry it. 

2.    Ribbon Wand Attach flowing ribbons, flowers  or tulle to a stick. This would be an especially great prop for an outdoor wedding. The ribbons will look fabulous fluttering in the wind!

3.    Small Bouquet The flower girl is supposed to look like a miniature version of the bride, so why not give her a miniature version of your bridal bouquet? This way she can still carry real flowers but won’t make a mess throwing them on the floor.

Perfecting all these details can easily get expensive, so make sure to shop for discount flower girl dresses from SophiasStyle.com. We have hundreds of affordable baby flower girl dresses that are $50 or less!
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Get A Great Deal on An Easter Dress!

A beautiful Easter dress!

Hop on in to SophiasStyle.com this year to find the perfect girls and baby Easter dresses. This week is a great time to pick up a girls Easter dress and all of the accessories to go with it. It’s the annual Sophias Style Friends & Family Sale, so any regularly priced items are 20% off. Simply enter the promotion code YESPLEASE at the checkout. The sale ends on October 4, 2011 at 11:59pm CST. Remember to pass the word on to your friends and family!

We have fabulous baby Easter dresses from all your favorite, top quality brands, including Lito, Bonnie Jean, Rare Editions, Chic Baby, Sweet Kids and more. Our Easter dresses capture the essence of a delightful Spring day, and at an affordable price! The extra 20% off is just icing on the cake. Now for the cherry on top – orders of $75 or more also receive Free U.S. Standard Shipping! 

Today is the day to get a head start on your Easter dress shopping. We have dozens of wonderful dresses to choose from and two great deals to help you save even more money on your purchase!

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First Communion Photo Taking Tips

Like at any other big family event – a wedding, birthday or anniversary – you’ll want to have special photos to commemorate your little girl’s First Communion ceremony and party. You’ll certainly want to capture digital memories of her in her elegant first communion dress, but there’s more to it than simply snapping away. There will be lots of other hustle and bustle around the church that day – other little girls in their first communion dresses, boys running around in their suits and family members shouting and waving. Dealing with all these elements can be really frustrating and might even ruin your pictures. 

Plan ahead a little to make sure everything goes smoothly and you get the perfect pictures that you want. It’s not a bad idea to take some pictures of her in her 1^st communion dress before the big day. This way you’re sure to get a good shot before the stress and excitement of the event. You can take your time and not feel rushed by other parents who are waiting in line to take their pictures too.

You can also scope out a location at the church before the big day. You’ll want an area with good natural lighting and maybe some props or elements she can pose with. This way on the day of the ceremony you’ll know right where to go to take your photos, and won’t waste time testing out a bunch of different areas that might not work anyway. 

Finally, make a checklist of any special shots you’d like to get. This might include a family picture, one with the priest, minister or instructor, or a pose with special classmates. Nothing’s worse than realizing a few days later that you never included so-and-so in the pictures. 

Our elegant and affordable SophiasStyle.com communion dresses also help guarantee beautiful photographs. They all feature breathtakingly beautiful details that will make her feel extra special. 

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Fall Flower Girl Dresses | SophiasStyle.com

A great fall flower girl dress

The colors of weddings and flower girl dresses for Fall change along with the leaves. For Fall and Winter weddings you are more likely to see rich tones of red, orange, purple or classic black in the bridal party attire. Of course we pay attention to wedding fashion trends, and our Sophias Style flower girl dress inventory reflects that!

Red is always a great choice for a fall wedding. It’s a popular color so there are literally thousands of bridesmaids dress styles, decorations and floral arrangement ideas that incorporate this color scheme. We’re also in on the action with beautiful and affordable flower girl dresses in stunning shades of red.   

This classic red flower girl dress by Sweet Kids is even more stunning in person. It is a beautiful taffeta material that is rich and luxurious to the touch. The charming rosettes create a great detail that isn’t over the top – perfect for a formal church wedding. Since red is also a Christmas color, she can wear the dress again for the holidays. 

Another option is this Kids Dream flowergirl dress in a rich shade of burgundy. It’s still in the same color family but is a bit more understated than bold red. There are also black rosettes on the bodice and a small jeweled pin. This would be a stunning dress for a nighttime wedding – think lots of flowers and candles!

A stunning flower girl dress!

So many choices, such little prices! We carry hundreds of flower girl dresses that are $60 or less, helping to keep your dream wedding well within budget. Shop and see for yourself.

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Flower Girls Dresses for Every Wedding

Flower Girl Dresses

Every couple is different, which means that everyone has their own idea of the perfect wedding!   No two ceremonies are alike, and that's why it's important to find the flower girl dress that will fit with the color scheme, level of formality, and general style of your wedding.  Many brides complain that it's difficult to find anything original, and no one wants a wedding that feels too "cookie-cutter."  That's why at Sophias Style, we work hard to find beautiful flower girl dresses in a variety of colors, lengths, cuts, and patterns. 



Flower Girl Dresses



Whether you're hunting for the perfect satin bubble dress for a whimsical feeling spring wedding on a fabulous beach, or an intricately embroidered gown for a formal fall wedding in a beautiful cathedral, we're sure to have just the dress for you! 

Your flower girl will feel gorgeous and she'll be the perfect finishing touch on your special day.  And don't worry, you can find more than just the flowergirl dress of your dreams!  We carry beautiful girls dress shoes to match, and elaborate headpieces and flower girl baskets as well.  Find everything you need to complete your dream flower girl ensemble at SophiasStyle.com.

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Girls Party Dresses | Sophias Style



Girls Party Dresses

 How pretty is the color of that dress in the image?  I'm not usually into pinks or reds, but that rose shade is gorgeous.  I also really love the silhouette, it's such a perfect girls party dress.  She could wear it in any season and look fabulous. 

At Sophias Style, we've been really working on expanding our selection of girls special occasion dresses.  Now we have literally pages and pages of options, so you can find exactly the style and color your little girl needs for any event.  Between our flower girl dresses, pageant gowns and girls party dresses, there is literally something for everyone. 

Enjoy shopping special occasion dresses for girls at Sophias Style!

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Stunning New Flower Girl Dresses at Sophias!

Flower Girl Dresses

We've recently started carrying the most stunning new flower girl desses at Sophias Style.  If you're planning a wedding and really want the attire to look fabulous, you have to consider a House of Wu flowergirl dress.  They have full ballgown skirts, beading, satin, tulle, lace, all of the embellishments you've been dreaming of since you were a little girl. 

Also, if you're looking for some great DIY wedding ideas, check out our new post on the Tips and Guides blog!

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Flower Girl Dresses | Sophia's Style

Affordable Baby Flower Girl Dresses

Is your little girl going to be in a wedding soon?  Are you horrified by the outrageous amount of money it costs to dress a toddler in formal wear for a mere two minute jaunt down a church aisle?  Are you baffled by the fact that your expensively dressed tot will be accompanied down said aisle by a tuxedo-clad boy toddler who has been- for some reason that totally contradicts any and all sense of logic- entrusted with the care of valuable jewelry? 

Well I have good news, Sophia's Style carries beautiful discount flower girl dresses that will look amazing and won't require you to take out a small loan.  All of our affordable baby flower girl dresses are boutique quality.  You can find a cheap flowergirl dress for far less than what you'd have to pay at any other store, and it will look just as, if not more, beautiful than the overpriced dresses sold everywhere else. 

Happy shopping!

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Jessi

Perfect Flower Girl Dresses | Sophia's Style

I went to the most beautiful wedding this weekend.  It was outdoors, and the weather was perfect- which was so lucky, because the very next day was a rainy mess- and everyone in the wedding party looked stunning. 
The flower girl wore this beautiful little tea length flower girl dress with a puffy skirt, and she was so obviously loving it and enjoying all the attention she was getting.  I wish I'd had a camera so I could post a photo of her!  I did, however, find this adorable photo of twin flower girls in their flower girl dresses from Sophia's Style on our Sophia's Style Stars page, and I had to share it.  The girls look gorgeous, and I love the dresses they're wearing. 
If you have an upcoming wedding, make sure you stop by and check out our wedding styles for girls and boys- they're perfect and astoundingly affordable. 

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Jessi

Sweet Kids Dresses | Sophia's Style

Sweet Kids is this line of girls dresses we carry at Sophia's Style that are just stunning.  If you're getting married or you have a girl who's going to be in a wedding, you've got to look at the Sweet Kids flower girl dresses. 
Sweet Kids dresses are incredibly well made, and so elegant and unique.  They come in gorgeous colors, and all the materials are so pretty!  The one in the photo has a satin bubble skirt, and the top is taffeta and covered in tiny rosettes.  And if that's not your style, don't worry- Sweet Kids has an enormous varity of cuts and styles and colors, so you can find the perfect Sweet Kids dress for your little girl! 

This blog was first posted at Trendy Girls Fashion Blog. 

Jessi

Leading the Procession....Stealing the Show Flowergirl Dresses

Your little one has the royal privilege of leading the wedding procession down the aisle. This is an awesome responsibility to headline the show in the perfect flower girl dress from Sophiasstyle.com. Tossing lovely petals prior the procession signifies the elegance and royalty of what is to follow. We all dream of the perfect wedding and mostly a long loving married life together.

Fresh rose petals were used as wedding throws in the middle ages, since they are known to have been used to decorate the bride's hair from very early times.The wedding throw was initially a pagan rite, and grains and seeds were thrown rather than rice, which spread from the orient to the west in the Middle Ages. What people threw would naturally depend on the crops indigenous to the area, and the idea was that the fertility symbolized by the seeds would be passed on to the couple.

Completing the procession of flower Girl dresses with the perfect flower basket, lovely sparkly shoes, head and hair accessories complete the specialness of this important day. And you larger families don’t fight over who will be the flower girl just have all the little girls in the wedding and change the color of the sash and add a flower of the same color to the dress



The baby flower girl dress is also available in all colors and sizes for your lovely day! This will be a grace filled day certain to go down in "one of the funnest days ff my life" book as you grow up.


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SuZann

Unleash Flower Power With Flower Girl Dresses

Girls Flower Girl dresses from Sophias Style in a mesmerizing range of classic and contemporary styles are certainly creating quite a sensation this season.
So what makes the collection of flower girl dresses at Sophias Style so special? For starters, our extensive line of dresses are crafted from the finest fabrics – satin and organza. Then there is our  tendency to fuss over every little detail. Take a look at the lace and rice pearl embellishments on our elegant cream floral satin and organza formal flower dress, and you will know what love at first sight is all about. We have also added ribbons and rosettes that are sure to wrap your little one in a cloak of mystique. 
The exquisite range of girl flower dresses at Sophias Style is sure to send you and your little girl over the top with excitement.   The most romantic color of them all – sage green – is a universal favorite.   We also have girls dresses and flower girl  dresses in shades like gold and silver, black, white, aqua, teal, lilac, jade, wine, coral, tan and rust, among scores of others.
And the icing on the cake is the extensive line of headpieces.  These include crowns with and without veils, head wreaths, hair bows, headbands and rhinestone tiaras. With baby girl flower dresses available at Sophias Style, your bundle of  joy  is bound to unleash the flower power to the world.  

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New Girls Pageant Dress Styles from Sophias Style!

If you are in need of pageant gowns for girls that will really WOW the judges, look no further than Sophias Style! This spring we have several new girls pageant dresses and even baby girl pageant dresses that are sure to help her take home the top prize and will save you money to boot.

Check out this new arrival from Bona Angel. This lavender dress is beautiful for a spring or summer pageant and is a unique look that the other little contestants won’t have! It also comes in a beautiful shades of white or light pink. Don’t forget it would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding too – it’s a flower girl dress and pageant dress all in one!

Add a pair of our girls shoes or gloves and other accessories and you’ve got the winning
look – all from Sophias Style girls clothing boutique and all at discount prices!

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First Communion is About Family | SophiasStyle.com

At Sunday church last week a beautiful little girl was sitting sandwiched in between her parents, wearing a beautiful 1st communion dress. She was the only child dressed for a first communion in the entire church, and I wondered why. Near the end of mass I got my answer. The priest explained that the first communion ceremony for all the second grade students was supposed to take place in a few weeks, but that this little girl’s father was being deployed to Iraq in just a few days. The little girl had an early ceremony by herself so that her father could witness such a special event in her life.

I wasn’t the only one in the church who was brought to tears by the scene before us. It was very touching and beautiful! The little girl and her family looked so happy. That is truly what first communion is all about. Sophias Style makes taking care of her attire easy, so that you can focus on what is really important. Our communion gowns are simple yet elegant and best of all are affordable too! We also have the perfect shoes, veils, gloves and other accessories to complete her look.

Find one-of-a-kind first communion dresses for less every day at SophiasStyle.com

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A Creative Way to Save Money On Your Wedding | Sophias Style

Everywhere you look it’s all about weddings – expensive weddings. There are some many things that cost so
much – flowers, food, you name it! It seems like the list of wedding “must haves” keeps growing and growing. I realized this very early on during my own wedding planning process.

Stationary is quickly ballooning into a bridal budget buster. If you’re sending “Save the Date” cards, don’t be surprised if they are almost as detailed (and almost as expensive!) as the actual wedding invitations! The other day I came across a great idea for a save the date card that’s a little different. These are actually Save the Date Stickers. They are completely affordable and also a refreshing change from the standard photo magnet or postcard. You can print them yourself and send them in a small envelope that won’t cost any more than standard postage. Send a few to each wedding guest and they can easily mark a day planner or calendar with your wedding date!

Sophias Style offers a tried and true way to save money on your wedding – our boutique flower girl dresses at discount prices! Styles start at just $29.99 and are simply divine. You’re sure to find the perfect one for any age flower girl. Pick out a fabulous baby or toddler flower girl dress that is sure to coordinate perfectly with your wedding color scheme. We also have great hair accessories, shoes and flower girl baskets to match!

Lindsey

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Lindsey’s Big Day is Finally Here!

So for about ten months now I’ve been sharing tips and details of my wedding planning process. Well today is finally my wedding day! I can hardly believe it! All the details of my wedding are ready to go- definitely no time to change anything major plans now. But if you’re planning your own wedding, don’t forget to check out Sophias Style, where you’ll find the greatest selection of affordable flower girl dresses around. It will be the easiest task to cross off your list.

This season this beautiful pink Sweet Kids flower girl dress has been one of our best-sellers. It’s going fast so hurry and grab it for your special little flower girl. It also comes in plum purple, silver, orange and hot pink. Great for spring and summer weddings! Happy planning – next time you hear from me I’ll be married!

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Lindsey

We’ve Got A Pageant Dress For Every Girl | SophiasStyle.com

Pageant season is fast approaching, so get the winning look with beautiful girls pageant dresses from Sophias Style. We have dozens of glamorous gowns to choose from, as well as the petticoats, shoes, tights and hair accessories to go with them!

We also have all you need for a more casual pageant look. Is she entering the “Little Miss Springtime” pageant? This pink eyelet dress by Bonnie Jean is sure to take home first prize! Find great baby pageant dresses for that Beautiful Baby Contest. And don’t forget to shop all of our clothing departments to find the best girls pageant clothes around – skirts, adorable outfits and much more!

Good luck and don’t forget to smile!

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Special Occasion Looks for Kids | Sophias Style

Weddings, Baptisms, pageants (and not to mention Easter!) are all coming up soon. ‘Tis the season for all those special occasions! Sophias Style is here to help you find affordable special occasion dresses for girls. Her outfit is important, but don’t forget about another big aspect of her look – the hairstyle!

A grown woman might go have her hair done at a salon for a wedding or special occasion. While this can be a great idea for little girls too, sometimes it is hard to justify for our tiny tots! No matter how much they’re dressed up, they’re always kids first – running, jumping and playing. You hate to see a lot of work on a fancy hairstyle go to waste in 5 minutes flat!

A great do-it-yourself solution for special occasion girls hair only takes a curling iron and an elastic ponytail holder! Curl her hair with whatever curling iron you have around the house and then pull it all up into a ponytail or just the sides up into a half updo. It creates a look that is fancier than her everyday look so it’s perfect for a special event. At the same time, it is casual enough that she can still be herself and feel comfortable. Plus at the end of the day you don’t have hundreds of hair pins to take out!

You can dress up her hairstyle even more by adding a colorful bow or
hair clip – SophiasStyle.com had got plenty of those too! Save big on girls special occasion dresses this season. And don’t forget to pick up a baby special occasion dress for your littlest one too!

What special occasions do you have coming up this Spring? Share with us!

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