Sparkle Lots with Toys for Tots!

The holidays are approaching fast, and Sparkling Tiara is pleased to kick off a second year of participation in the USMC Toys for Tots program. Last year we were inspired and encouraged by the members of our community who generously donated toys for distribution to less fortunate children in our area. We’re happy to resume our post as a local collection point for the Toys for Tots program in Mount Juliet. If you’d like to make a donation, stop in during our business hours (Mon. – Thurs 10am – 7pm, Fri. – Sat. 9am – 7pm) and put a toy in the Toys for Tots box. As always, we’ll look forward to visiting with you.

The USMC Toys for Tots program has been wildly successful since its inaugural campaign in 1947. That first year, 5,000 needy children in the Los Angeles area received toys that were collected and distributed by a group of Marine Reservists under the direction of Bill Hendricks.  The next year, Toys for Tots became nationwide. The program has grown to include all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. The mission of Toys for Tots has always been the same: to help community members, local business leaders, and local community welfare agencies to collect toys and distribute them to needy children during Christmas time. The goal is, according to the official Toys for Tots website, to “deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.” For more information about the Toys for Tots program, visit their website.

Let’s work together and make sure that every child in the Wilson County community receives this message of hope with a special gift this Christmas. Come by the Sparkling Tiara shop and see us!

Special Sparkling Tiara Employee: Samantha Young

This November we find ourselves giving thanks for our community, our customers, and our special family of pink ladies. At Sparkling Tiara we’re committed to customers of all ages, but there’s an extra special place in our hearts for our petite princesses and junior divas. It’s appropriate, then, that we shine a thankful spotlight on a very special employee who is especially committed to children.

This post is all about the talented and sweet Samantha Young. Samantha possesses a “million dollar smile” that dazzles coworkers and customers alike. Her sweet disposition, artistic flare, and dedication to children make her a favorite princess here at Sparkling Tiara. Coworkers and customers of all ages instantly take a shine to Samantha’s sweetness. She is always willing to lend a compassionate and non-judgmental ear to anyone with a problem. Her understanding attitude and dedication to hard work greatly contribute to the upbeat atmosphere here at Sparkling Tiara.

Samantha also artistically contributes to the visual atmosphere of the store by creating stunning displays and clever storefronts. She can sew anything, and enjoys crafting in her spare time. Her open ears and creative eyes definitely add a healthy dose of sparkle to our store.

Samantha attends TN tech, where she majors in elementary education and minors in special education. Samantha’s chosen career path suits her from head to toe: coworkers and her family praise Samantha’s understanding and compassionate personality. She works well with everyone, but she is especially dedicated to kids. She has a unique ability to make every child feel special and happy during the Princess Parties, and she helps new employees learn how to deliver the best possible experience for the children who come into the store or participate in a party.

Samantha’s commitment to children extends beyond career and into her free time. She dedicates her Sundays to teaching little ones about God’s love at Children’s Church at The Bridge.  Samantha’s dedication to children is heartwarming and inspiring to coworkers and family members alike.

Samantha is multitalented and enjoys a variety of hobbies. When she isn’t working or attending class, Samantha enjoys crafting, playing the mandolin, and listening to music. She lived in Florida for part of her life, where she picked up a passion for swimming and boating. She used to compete in gymnastics and played volleyball at Mount Juliet High School. Her mother describes Samantha as a “great leader” who was nominated captain of the volleyball team her senior year.

Samantha’s thoughtful nature also makes her a great debater who can, in the words of her mom, “debate the best of the best (even her dad) on any given subject.” She also enjoys the finer things in life, like a healthy portion of Mac n Cheese or any food covered in a dose of Ranch dressing.

Sparkling Tiara certainly has a lot to be thankful for with respect to this kind young woman.  Stop in and see sweet Samantha Young – and don’t forget to bring your little princes and princesses along!

Calling all princesses! We’re celebrating the first ever National Princess Week with a 50% off sale

A Springtime of sparkle is here.  The sun is out and the community is busy getting ready for summer.  At a time like this, we at Sparkling Tiara think that every day is a good reason to celebrate; and how can we pass up an opportunity like the first ever National Princess Week?  National Princess Week is about encouraging the women and girls in your life to celebrate the fun of every princess.  There’s a touch of royalty in everyone.  Just think about a mother’s grace, a best friend’s loyalty, or the charm that radiates from a classmate or coworker’s warm smile.  Princess Week is an opportunity to acknowledge the shining spirits of women everywhere, as well as spark the imaginations of young girls by directing their attention to positive role models both real and imagined.  The timing is golden: Mother’s Day is just around the corner, we’re in the thick of prom season, and graduation day will be here before you know it.  Put Sparkling Tiara on your destination list if you need something special for mom, a little new bling for prom, a great gift for a grad, or any “just because” surprises.  We’re honoring National Princess Week with a spectacular sale.    This is an event worth celebrating, and we’re calling all princesses to come in and have a look at items to spark the imagination, pamper the royal senses, and add some flair to any kind of wardrobe.  Come in today and receive 50% off all jewelry, bath soaps and lotions, photo frames, coffee and tea, mugs and more!  Our pink ladies are ready to greet you with a smile and treat you like royalty as you browse around the store.  We know you’ve been meaning to stop in and check out all of our new products – make today the day!

Welcome to Ballerina Princess Fairyland!

Whether you’re looking for a storybook perfect party or a special surprise for your little princess, Sparkling Tiara has the treasures you need. Add some sparkle to her “dress up” selection with tutus, wands, and wings!

Role play is a creative way to fill free time rain or shine, summer or winter, night or day. Whether she’s enjoying play time in her room, with her friends, or out and about – Sparkling Tiara has the accessories to make the fun complete.

Give your little dancer a tutu she’ll adore.  She might imagine herself on the stage, performing a picture perfect plié for an adoring crowd. Or perhaps she’s spending the daydream at the Paris Opera Ballet School. Make the fantasy picture perfect with a flowing tulle tutu.

Present your princess with a magical wand. Glitz, glitter, and magic are hers with a charming wand to wave about. She can cast a spell or officiate over court proceedings in style.

What goes perfectly with a tutu or a wand? Wings! Your princess will look picture perfect with a pair of colorful wings fit for any fairy. One size fits all as imaginations soar for little Titanias, Tinkerbells, and tooth-fairies everywhere.

Dress up has never looked so good! Buy one or mix and match these items to build a dream wardrobe that inspires hours of creative, constructive fun. And, of course, you can let your own imagination fly.

More and more of us are grabbing our digital cameras and snapping great shots to share with our families and friends. Glam up photo time with these great dress-up items! They’ll make your portraits as unique and magical as the little girls in your life. You and your little ballerina-princess-fairies will savor these creative moments for years to come!

Add some sparkle to play time or any time; come and see our whimsy wears at Sparkling Tiara!

Just Dance! Diva it up at Sparkling Tiara!

It’s party time! Give your diva the perfect opportunity to go glam, glittered, and glorious with her entourage. This will be a party for the record books complete with star treatment and special memories for years to come.

So just how much sparkle and flash can you pack into a party? It all starts with the perfect personalized invitation. Once you’ve set your date and time, you can work with the glamorous Sparkling Tiara staff to design an invitation that’s a perfect fit: maybe striking pinks and animal prints, or music notes, or glitter and glam will do the trick. You can choose the look and the details and we’ll print and mail the invitations for you!

When the diva day arrives, your party girls will step in style into a party room with funky and fabulous diva décor. The party starts with attire and accessories. Think pink, think prints, think boas and bows galore. We have a variety of diva digs to suit your birthday girl and her guests from top to toe.

Next, the girls can pump up the shine with diva nail polish, funky hairstyles, and a colorful splash of glamorous make-up (all done by our Sparkling staff, so parents can sit back and enjoy the fun)!

Once the girls are glam to the max, they get to revel in photo ops and dancing to pop.  We have diva-classics and pop songs aplenty to suit your party-girls’ tastes. The Sparkling staff will happily assist the divas with karaoke, dance, or a fashion show! The Sparkling Tiara party room is a perfect place to showcase – there’s a bright, wide open space for dancing and dining, and there are nooks for primping, posing, and singing. Of course, no party room is complete without the perfectly set refreshment table. We take pride in preparing a beautiful array of diva-licious cupcakes, ice cream, lemonade, and cotton candy!

And the final touch to the perfect diva-day? Each guest gets a fabulous handmade glam-goodie bag complete with a glitter spiral notepad and pen, a stylish ring, lip gloss, feather bracelet, glitter sunglasses, and a diva keychain. So there you have it. Sparkling Tiara can give your little diva and her friends a glam-packed party that’s perfect for all seasons.

But party time is great for you, too, because the Sparkling staff does all of the work! We handle set up and clean up; we primp and serve; we play and supervise. We’ll even help with the photo ops – you can order a photo CD from the party (we’ll mail it to you, or you can swing by the store and pick it up). Booking a party is simple for you and fun for everybody. Come in and schedule your party today so we can show you and your divas that r-e-s-p-e-c-t! Glam-on!

Tales From the Slip: Hollywood Fashion Tape Saves the Day!

Okay fashion royalty; it’s time to introduce you to a product that’s a real knight in shining armor. Sparkling Tiara is now carrying Hollywood Fashion Secrets Tape. This quick and easy to use fashion fixer will help keep those necklines from plunging too far, wraps from unwrapping, and bra straps from becoming a royal pain. Few clothes are perfect, but most fits are close enough that fashion tape will help you make adjustments, and get hold and support. Here is a list of tried and true uses for fashion tape:

Socialites: keep the dress from slipping. Most body types have a spot that could use more give or more cling – you can use fashion tape to make sure that the fit is secure and just right for.

Prom Queens: this is for you! Avoid wardrobe malfunction (especially if a pin on corsage is involved) and reinforce your fit with this double sided lifesaver.

Island princesses: keep those wraps wrapped. Nobody wants to spend half of her beach day or poolside party time tying and re-tying a sarong. If you know you’re going to want the wrap to stay on and secure, use a bit of fashion tape to keep things in their place. The tape is clear and easy to clean up, so you don’t have to skip your swim time in the name of fashion.

Day to day divas: you can use fashion tape to keep that pesky bra strap in its place. This tape is two sided and gentle. Put one end on your bra strap, apply the sticky remainder to your outfit, and don’t worry about faux pas. Just “roll” the tape off of your clothing when you’re finished.

Ladies of the last minute: make a quick fix on a hemline. Fashion tape is strong enough to support folding and securing fabric so you can walk confidently. This tape is small and won’t take too much purse space, so it’s great to keep handy for “fashion emergencies.”

Don’t let your own outfit give you the slip! Stop by Sparkling Tiara and check out the Hollywood Fashion Secrets products!

Sparkling Gift Cards…Priceless

Looking to give the gift of a lasting memory?  Whether you need a Valentine’s Day gift for your Princess, a birthday gift for a hard to shop for Diva, or an anniversary gift for the Queen in your life, Sparkling Tiara has gifts for all occasions.  From the moment you step into our store, you step into a wonderland of pink, glitter, sparkle, and fashion pizazz.

We know how hard it will be to pick just one of our items – there is just too much to choose from.  Why not let your little socialite make the choice herself with one of our prepaid gift cards?

Our personalized gift cards will let her feel like a special V.I.P. every time she steps into our sparkly shop.  What young fashionista can resist layers of pink tutus; gem-stone tiaras; fashionable zebra striped totes; personalized stationary, notepads and journals; sparkly earrings, bracelets and other bling accessories; shimmery body lotion and luxurious bath products; and other trendy fashion essentials, to name a few?  Additionally, our cards can be used for party payments.

Our Sparkling Tiara personalized gift cards are the perfect solution for both of you.  They can be purchased in increments of $10, $25, $50, $75, and $100 and offer you the flexibility and value that your glamour queen will truly appreciate.  Watch your diva dance with delight as she steps out in style — card in hand!

Personalized gift cards…smart thinking; the look of glee on your pretty princesses’ face…priceless.

Bling in the New Year with Sparkling Tiara!!!

New Year’s Eve!  It is almost here!  This is always the time of the year that inspires new ideas and sparks great possibilities.  Start the New Year with a completely polished look of glitz and pizzazz that tells everyone that you – have – arrived!

Step out in style this weekend with the right touch of bling from Sparkling Tiara.  And to turn your shine up a little brighter, why not begin by giving your skin some added shimmer with a touch of glittery, silky body lotion.  You’ll be sure to feel ravishing as you catch all the admiring glances in your wake.  Your radiant glow will sparkle brighter than any party lights ever could!

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending an event, your outfit requires special thought.  The one thing we all know for sure is that adding a touch of bling turns a great ensemble into a stupendous one!  Just the right sparkle will help you make magic as you bid farewell to 2011!  Dangling earrings and sparkling bracelets will definitely add to the anticipated drama and intrigue of the New Year.

It’s pretty much a known fact that a girl can never have too many options when adding jewelry to her look, and it’s always good to have choices!  Of course, an assortment of jewelry styles is absolutely essential when you’re looking for just the right air of whimsy or flair of glamour.  And, when selecting bling choices for yourself, be sure to pick up extras.  A boxed set of twinkling delight for your favorite hostess will be certain to make you a very welcomed guest!

Let’s bling in the New Year together with a promise to help each other shine brighter each and every day in 2012.  Everyone here at Sparkling Tiara wishes you a safe, sparkly and very Happy New Year!

 

Sparkling Resolutions for the New Year from Sparkling Tiara!!!

What an exciting holiday season we’ve had!  It’s been so much fun and it’s not over yet.  Of course, before this year signs off, we should veer our thoughts to the year ahead.  Why not add some sparkling “resolutions” into the mix?

We here at Sparkling Tiara are honored to have shared so many fun adventures with you this past year and our own #1 New Year’s Resolution is to serve you even better in 2012.  And what’s more, we’d like to help you with some of your own resolutions – we have some great ideas to help you get started.

So go ahead and grab your favorite Sparkling Tiara notepad and we’ll begin.  Don’t worry if you don’t happen to have one because we have whimsical notepads galore.  There’s surely a special one waiting here just for you.

Now on to some sparkling suggestions:

1 – Keep a Journal: a private place to scribe secrets and jot down dreams is a must for anyone who wonders.  A journal or diary is the perfect place to share thoughts and hopes for the year ahead.  A treasured “home” for your meaningful meanderings and poetic verses awaits you here at Sparkling Tiara.  And, perhaps adding a book or two to your collection from our inspirational section will add grist to your writing mill!

2 – Treat Yourself to a Diva Day of Luxury: there’s nothing like a warm bubble bath soak to help the body relax and encourage the mind to roam peacefully.  Sparkling Tiara has a full selection of luxurious bath products guaranteed to help you unwind and renew your spirit.  Don’t forget to add some sparkling body lotion for that finishing silky touch.

3 – Pamper Your Little Divas: your own little princesses and tweens have been particularly good and Santa certainly rewarded them this year.  But why not plan to keep the glamour of the holidays aglow all year long?  Show them how much they are treasured with some special sparklings from Sparkling Tiara.  So many to choose from!  Tutus, jewelry, bangles and, of course, Tiaras – the essentials that every little diva deserves!

4 – Plan a Sparkling Party:  We can never get enough celebrating around here and we bet you feel that way too.  So don’t let the end of the holiday season bring you down.  There’s no better way to fight the post holiday blues than to plan a shindig for an upcoming event.  Sparkling Tiara has a party idea for every occasion.  Come visit and let us help with a theme selection that’s sure to make your soiree a huge success!

We hope this helped to get your resolution list off to a good start.  We’re busy here too, anticipating all the sparkles we’ll want to share with you in 2012!

Sparkling Tiara Parties: Now, That’s Something to Celebrate!

Parties, parties, parties.  What better time for a little razzle-dazzle than right now and what better reason for a party than to stir up some fun?  Sparkling Tiara is the place to come if you want to be sure all your fun is funtastik!  We know exactly what it takes to turn every celebration into one duly fit for the Queen, Princess or Diva in your life!  Wrapping up laughter is Sparkling Tiara’s specialty and our famous fun-filled packages provide the perfect ingredients for plenty of party panache.

Birthday Girls, Bachelorettes, Divas, Queens, Princesses…no matter what the occasion is for, celebrating is what it’s all about.  Why not mark a special gala by letting Sparkling Tiara build a theme-based party plan – one created specifically for you!  You’ll have all the accoutrements: tiaras and glitter nail polish for those princesses, or fun and flashy retro attire for a bachelorette flashback themed party.   And that’s just the beginning of the fun!  Our animated staff will lead your group in engaging activities and provide refreshments to one and all – what a great time!  Plus, everyone leaves a winner and takes home a goody bag!

At Sparkling Tiara, we have a selection of packages and all include special invitations, decorations, treats to eat, and our party coordinators who will meet, greet and entertain all in attendance.   Now, should you be looking for something with a distinctively unique flare, we would be thrilled to discuss custom-theme possibilities!  Sparkling Tiara will work with you to create a custom party package that will wow your guests and make your honoree and the special guests the belles of the ball!

So party, party, party!  Sparkling Tiara knows what it takes to create a perfectly sparkling event!