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Adorable princess party items are not only smart retail options for little mani/pedi parties, but they also serve as add-on sales for mommy-daughter visits to the salon. Try showcasing these cute costumes and accessories on a princess-themed display.


Little Adventures offers a collection of girls dress-up items and a variety of matching adult outfits and accessories. Items are conveniently made with stretch bodices and machine-washable durable fabrics. Costumes are made without itchy fabrics, feature completely finished seams and hems, and do not have buttons or ties to frustrate little hands. The collection includes fun items like wands, tiaras, superhero sets, and fluffy pink and white tutus.

In addition to princess dresses, My Cute Dressups retails a wide range of endearing costume dresses for girls and offers incentives for commission on large sales. Dress-up items such as fairy ensembles, dance outfits, and accessories are available through the website, but salon owners can earn additional income by hosting a My Cute Dressups guided party. Matching costumes for parents are available.

My Princess Party to Go specializes in princess parties for ages 1 to 10, and offers pre-packaged party sets and favors in a wide variety of customizable assortments. Party packages are available for retail and wholesale, and include charming sets with items like boas, purses, stuffed animals, wands, tiaras, jewelry, and other themed dress-up costumes for up to eight children. Smaller packages and single items are also available, which are perfect for retailing as party favors or last-minute impulse buys.

The Princess Dress retails princess products for girls, ranging anywhere from tiaras and boas to jewelry and dress-up costumes. Some of the items are especially convenient for princess mani/pedi parties because they slip on over clothing, removing the need for a wardrobe change.

Wholesale Princess provides hair salons, boutiques, and craft show vendors with a variety of charming products. The items can be branded with any logo or specially ordered to help resellers market their own brands and stores. Fun products include pink dots tutus, little grosgrain bow hair clips, crystal gerbera daisy hair clips, and interchangeable crochet headbands with daisy clips.

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