Mark your calendars: The fifth annual International Princess Day will be celebrated on Dec. 14.
The history:
Also known as "Wear Your Tiara to Work Day," International Princess Day is held each year to raise awareness of the thrills of being a girl ...
The idea for IPD originated from the observation that qualities of the feminine were seen as negatives in certain arenas by both sexes. (Plus Princess Carol and I had birthdays within days of each other in December, so it was convenient.)
(There's more on IPD here. But, uh, yeah, we've capriciously changed some things from last year already so stay tuned to xark!) All princesses are invited to wear a tiara all day: at work, at home, at the mall, anywhere. Plan to take lots of photos! That can be published! For those here in the Lowcountry, there will be a celebration after work, I'm thinking 5-8 or at a place TBA, but most likely a bar downtown, unless other princesses have better ideas. I hope to have discounts for those wearing tiaras, courtesy of Guerrilla Muse, my online store. Yes! There is IPD merchandise available!!!
Full details will go out as soon as possible, but plan to participate and join the fun! Feel free to spread the word to any and all of your royal friends.
I am soooo there!
Posted by: Jean McGreggor | Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 20:50
I'll be sure to wear my Pirate Princess shirt, although I don't think I own a tiara.
Posted by: Sam | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 04:51
I'm looking into hiring a sitter, but I am going to do my best.
Posted by: Heather | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 10:47
The princess in my universe, who totally and completely embraced IPD last year, upon my forwarding of your post, contends that IPD should be Dec 7; that the website says IPD is the Friday before Dec 11. Janet, this is causing great perturbations in my castle.....please advise.
Posted by: Agricola | Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 18:13
We are capriciously changing the date, as is our royal privilege, due to Princess Carol having to work on Dec. 7 and thus being unable to attend.
Posted by: Janet | Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 07:41
The Queen of IPD-CHS has spoken. I have no choice (nor does my princess) but to obey.
Posted by: Agricola | Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 12:51
The only tiara that I've 'owned' (as if a tiara could be owned) one was I bought at...ugh...Walmart...that had 'birthday girl' written on it. I used to make members of the lab (irrespective of gender) where it all day on their birthdays. Mysteriously, and somewhat suspiciously, several years after I initiated this ritual the tiara disappeared. (Do I sense mutiny in the laboratory????)
I end up having a conflict on that night, but will do my best - perhaps I'll straggle in at the final hours and still find some tiara-wearing women enjoying their special day.
Posted by: Pam | Friday, December 07, 2007 at 11:07
Ooooh! This sounds like fun! I'll be there.
Posted by: Vera | Friday, December 07, 2007 at 16:11
We'd stay late for you, Pam. Totally.
Posted by: Janet | Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 09:15
I'll stay as long as I can. Cruel, cruel biology is the deciding factor, not my desire to socialize with adults.
Posted by: Heather | Monday, December 10, 2007 at 22:12