Long time no talk...



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Sorry about that. Ive kinda fallen off the blogging wagon, but Ive made it my goal to keep up with this blog. Since I now post all my new pieces in our Etsy shop I plan to expand this blog a little more and post other things that interest me and that I hope interest you.

I have been doing some major organizing of my craft stuff lately and have found I have WAY WAY more then I could ever use. I have 1 or 2 of several cute little things im going to make into limited pieces. Ill be posting these on facebook as a first come first serve sort of thing so I can clear of some extra supplies I have hanging around.

These are 2 sets from last weeks batch that I have let. I have 2 of each set available. They are $6.00 each. If you are interested send me an email. I also have a special in the shop right now {till 7/10) if you spend $20 you get a free clip set. This can be one of the LE sets or we can custom create a set together.

Wait whats that sound...?

I think its a new collection Sailing in! Lol sorry that was cheesy. Im hoping to release the new Come Sail Away collection this weekend so I thought Id share a little sneak peak with everyone. While this is a nautical themed collection its very different from the traditional colors  you normally see. While I a few pieces still pay tribute to the classice red, white and blue you'll also find corals, creams, sea green, and pink among others.

Whether out and beach or hanging in town these pieces are sure to bring a little fun to your summer!

Just a few of the many to come, So keep your eye on the shop!

Its the weekend baby!

Hooray it's finally the weekend. I've had one crappy week thats for sure. Im hoping to get several new pieces finished up this weekend as well as a new necklace Im considering adding to the shop.

Here's a sneak peak at a new piece I created this week I hope to add to the shop this weekend.

I also have a new Hat im going to be debuing which has an interchangable loop to clip your flowers too!

Ok ok and now for what you all are waiting for...the winner of this weeks giveaway is:

Brandy Davis Heitkamp Beautiful! I shared.

Congrats Brandy! Email me your address and Ill send this out monday.

If you didnt win this week don't worry I will have another one next week so get your sharing buttons ready!

Heres to a good weekend! Free Shipping code in the shop!

Enter Weekend at checkout for free shipping!

Spring into Fashion {2011} Part 1

With spring fast approaching its time to shed those winter clothes for the latest spring styles! Here at Princess Couture Designs we have your bases covered with styles in all the latest trends.

Its a Jungle out there

Animal prints are hotter this spring then the African desert.

They carry over from fall but watch for them in new and exciting ways and many print including jungle themes and even feathers.

Blumarine Spring Summer 2011

A la Mode

Its all in the Lace

Lace is a trend that's here to stay.. don't worry though, this isn't your grandmas lace. Sophisticated silhouettes is key to keeping this trend fresh and young.

Dolce Gabbana spring 2011

Opening Night

Neons {period}

Whether is Lips, clothes or accessories... brights is where its at this season!

Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2011 collection

In the garden

While most the the pictures are a little out there for majority of us... you will be seeing a more toned down and wearable style in the stores you love to shop. The key to partaking in a trend that seems a little out of your comfort zone is..... ACCESSORIES! So dip your toes in the water with one of our pieces and then you won't be afraid to dive in head first!

Watch for part 2 coming next week with 3 more exciting trends!

New Shop.. New collections!

I thought for those of you that don't follow me on Facebook I would do some updating. I am slowly switching over to an Etsy shop.

Everything new will be listed there and some one of a kind pieces as well. I have recently post 3 new collections there... well 2 full collection and a 3rd I havent finished all the pieces of yet.

You can order straight through etsy if you have an account and want to. There are tons of great things offered on etsy so if you haven't checked it out yet you should. I will also still take orders straight though email like we used to. So if you see something in my etsy shop you want to order but don't want to go through etsy we can do that too!

Here are some pictures of the new collections.... I hope you enjoy!

Tea For 2

Tiny Dancer

Je T'aime Paris

Hair style Ideas and a tutorial

I've had a few people ask me for some style ideas to use with our new bobby pins so I invited my sister over and did a few on her to give you some ideas on how we wear them. If you have questions or anything feel free to shoot me an email at Princesscouturedesigns@gmail.com. Hope you enjoy!

The standard:

This is how we most commonly wear ours. Simply pull your bangs/hair to the side and stick the bobby pin in!

The Braid:

Another simple style to wear your bobby pin with. I curled her hair with the straightener first.

Cute little pigtails:

This would be an easy style for second day hair... Do the one above the first day and follow it with this! The front is very loosely twisted into the pigtails which are sprayed and ratted to give them some volume.

The Twist:

 Our favorite way to wear them! Followed by a small picture tutorial on how we do it.

Step One:

Grab the front section of hair and start to twist is backwards. Slowly grab more hair as you go down, similar to a french braid.

Twist it down and little then start to go towards the back of your head.

Step two:

Take a bobby pin and stick in back down inside the twist so the end of the bobby pin is facing the front of your head. You may need more then one to get it really secure.

Step Three:

Open the end of your flower bobby pin and stick it in toward the back of your head. Make sure it goes over the one you put in first to add extra stability and then tuck the ends under some loose hair so you don't see them.

 The finished look:

I hope these have helped and you enjoy them. If you like them maybe I can do a couple others!



And the winners are...

The winners for the homemade with love giveaway are:

$20 Gift Card-

 brandipinkshoes said...

I "hearted" your Esty shop :)

Free Set of your Choice:

Jenny Stamos said... Like you on FB (Jenny Stamos)

Amanda T said... I like you on Facebook as Amanda Tomlinson

Congrats!

Our new collections are almost done so watch for them and a special discount!

Its Giveaway time

Handmade with Love Giveaway

Welcome to Princess Couture Designs

and the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway.

Hundreds of blogs are participating in the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway Hop! Each one is offering a themed giveaway - all the prizes are handmade treasures or gift certificates to shops that sell handmade items. There is a linky at the end of this post. After you've entered here, hop on over to the next blog on the list and keep going as long as you'd like! The more you enter, the more likely you are to win. Good luck!

 THREE winners total!!

 One Winner Will get:

$20 Gift Card to Princess Couture Designs

Two Winners Will get:

One set of their choice from Princess Couture Designs
 (value $6.00)

How to enter:

Main Entry:

Follow Princess Couture Designs publicly on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar) and tell me what are your favorite summer color combinations.

Bonus Entries:

1 entry- Like me on Facebook

 1 entry- Add my button to your blog

1 entry per day -Update your Facebook Status with links to this giveaway and @Princesscouturedesigns 

 1 entry per day- Twitter about the giveaway with links to this post
1 entry- Heart our new etsy shop
3 entries- Place an order from Princess Couture Designs

*Please leave your email address for winning notification purposes!

Open to everyone!

Leave one comment for each entry. Giveaway ends February 6, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. There will be one winner chosen for each prize. The winners will be selected by random.org and notified by email to the email address provided in the winning comments. The winners must respond within 48 hours of the notification email, or another winner will be chosen. See my Giveaway Rules page for further information.

Here is the linky for more Handmade With Love Winter Hop blogs! 

Not just for babies anymore!

To order any of these please email me at Princesscouturedesigns@gmail.com

Not just for babies anymore..

Introducing our new line of

stylish bobby pins

Inner Animal

$6.00

Perfect mix of brown, tan and a little animal print

Bermuda bombshell

$6.00

Sexy mix of Brown, Navy, Bermuda blue and a little dab of Lime Green

Smokin Haute

$6.00

Fun mix of zebra print paired the sophistication of classic black

Spring Romance

$6.00

Romantic mix of light pink and flowers

Date Night

$6.00

Sexy mix of red and black- perfect for a night on the town

Don't see a set in the color you want.. Convo me to whip up a custom set just for you!

These can also be put on alligator clips if you prefer.

And another Valentines headband perfect for any age!

Be Mine

$12.00

Beautiful white flower on a red hot sequin headband