Mermaid Parties – a fantastic theme for your Little Mermaid
The ongoing popularity of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid and Disney’s hit comedy Splash which they followed up with their children’s cartoon mermaid character Ariel have all served to make a Mermaid themed parties a firm favourite with girls. Whether you buy a costume or simply adapt a bikini and sarong to suit all little girls of all ages love to pretend that they are sirens of the sea.
But does this love of mermaids come from and why do we find them so cute when legend would have us believe that they used to lure sailors onto the rocks with their singing and then drown them out of spite?
If we start at the beginning, mermaids are fictional creatures being half human and half aquatic creature, fish, dolphin or seal. Mermaids exist in many cultures and stories about them date back thousands of years. Their name derives from concatenating a derivation of the old English (and French) word for sea; ‘mere’ and maid which would simply mean servant.
The earliest representation of a mermaid as we would think of them today would be the story of Atargatis who was goddess who fell in love with a mortal and in so doing killed him and through this loss of love threw herself into a lake taking on the form of a fish. It was said that the waters were unable to hide her beauty and thereafter she took on the form of a mermaid, human from the waist up and fish below.
The most popular depiction of the current day mermaid is left to us by Hans Christian Anderson in his story of The Little Mermaid which has given form to our modern day interpretation of the mermaid form and indeed was the model for the bronze statue that stands in Copenhagen Harbour.
And once Disney had spotted the potential and appeal of the mermaid theme its success was assured.
Today there are official Disney licensed Ariel fancy dress costumes which are available both in store and to buy on-line. These and most other mermaid costumes tend to follow the same design being a bikini styled top with a flesh coloured body suit with a greenish blue coloured tail. Most costumes come complete with a seashell tiara and necklace but if you are making your own, seashell jewellery and loose seashells are readily available.
There is an increasing range of sewing patterns available for Halloween and other costume themes and it would be worth checking with your local haberdashery to see what they have available or could get for you. Materials should be translucent in shades of blue and green with gold or silver scale effects to form the outer tail which should/could be over a more solid material for the base skirt – unless you are very daring. If the thought of making a costume is off putting then there are two basic options for purchase, visiting your local fancy dress retailer or buying from a specialist online internet costume retailer.
Online retailers tend to lay their shops out so that it’s easy to find the costume that you are looking for and a few will have an exceptional variety of fancy dress costume accessories. And in the main, it is the careful selection of your costume accessories that really brings the whole costume together.
About the Author
Karnival Costumes stocks a huge selection of fancy dress costumes and accessories for Mermaids including Ariel styled costumes; go to: Karnival Costumes Mermaids or for any other party theme you may choose. And not forgetting the adults, we have Disney’s Ariel mermaid costume and others which can be found I our section; Karnival Costumes Beach Party Feel free to browse our website and purchase your costumes and accessories with confidence from one of the leading costume suppliers in the UK. Did you find this article useful? For more useful tips and hints related to all things fancy dress and parties please browse our website at Karnival Costumes
Kiss the Girl – The Little Mermaid – Kiss de Girl – Lyrics
|
|
Ariel Little Mermaid Signature Petite Cake Topper $1.99 Little Mermaid 3 inch cake topper for petite cake or jumbo cupcake…. |
|
|
Plastic Coctail Drink Monkeys (72) $8.99 Great plastic primates will turn any ordinary cocktail into a swinging party drink. Hang them from the rims of glasses or let them float in your punch. Great accent for all types of monkey cocktail recipes! These monkeys really know how to have a good time and make a great conversation starter at your next party! Made of plastic in four assorted colors. Pack of 72 pieces. Features: Hang them from … |
|
|
Wilton Disney Princess Ariel Baking Cups $2.27 Standard size, microwave-safe paper. 2 in. diameter…. |
|
|
Cinderella (Three-Disc Diamond Edition: Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) $29.96 Related Products See more Cinderella Amazon’s Disney Store See more Disney Movies Versions of Cinderella on Blu-ray and DVD Cinderella Also available in Spanish Version Cinderella (Two-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo in DVD Packaging) Also available in Spanish Version Cinderella (Two-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) Also avail… |
|
|
Beauty and the Beast (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) $26.99 Set in and around a quaint French village during the late 18th century, Beauty and the Beast follows the fantastic adventures of Belle, a brightand beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life, and the advances of a boorish suitor, Gaston, by reading books. Meanwhile, off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under the spell of an enchantress who turns him into… |
|
|
Sleeping Beauty (Two-Disc Platinum Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray] $31.69 Disney’s 1959 animated effort was the studio’s most ambitious to date, a widescreen spectacle boasting a gorgeous waltz-filled score adapting Tchaikovsky. In the 14th century, the malevolent Maleficent (not dissimilar to the wicked Queen in Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs taunts a king that his infant Aurora will fatally prick her finger on a spinning wheel before sundown on her 16th birt… |
|
|
RoomMates RMK1470SCS Disney Princess Peel & Stick Wall Decals with Gems $9.24 … |
|
|
RoomMates RMK1489GM The Little Mermaid Giant Peel & Stick Giant Wall Decal $16.65 Go under the sea into a whole new world with this giant wall decal of Ariel of The Little Mermaid. Fully reusable and repositionable, Ariel and her friends are sure to delight any little girl who is a fan of the classic Disney movie. para;Includes (1) 18″ x 40″ sheet (12 decals).¶¶Fully Assembled Dimensions: 32″ wide x 40″ high.¶¶Assembled:para;Please note this product can only be shipped to t… |
|
|
Blue Mountain Wallcoverings GAPP1816 Little Mermaid Self-Stick Room Appliqués $10.79 19 quality licensed decals. Just peel and stick – guaranteed! These are quality wall accent stickups made in N. America. Use these large pre-cut wall appliques to create that unique accent for your room or car in minutes! They are instantly removable and reusable with no damage or residue to the wall! Sticks equally well in the bathroom, onto your car, truck, kitchen tiles or furniture! Genuine li… |
|
|
Little Mermaid 36in Balloon $3.95 Ariel along with Flounder and Sebastian become a part of your world the Little Mermaid and Friends Balloon. Balloon measures 36″ tall!NOTE: Balloon arrives uninflated…. |
|
|
Super Mario Bros. Napkins $2.49 Includes 16 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ lunch napkins…. |
|
|
Disney Princess Swirl Decorations 12ct [Toy] [Toy] $3.74 Includes: three 7 inch cutout swirls, three 5 inch cutout swirls, and 6 hanging swirls (no cutout attached)… |
|
|
Princess Ariel Cake or Cupcake Topper (24 Pack) $0.01 A quality plastic food topper cake or cupcake topper. There are 24 items per package. Sold by the Package…. |
|
|
Mermaid Birthday Edible Cake Decal $4.99 Why pay big money for a birthday cake when you make one right at home? With the Edible Mermaid Birthday Cake Decal, you can make a professional looking cake right in your own home! … |
|
|
Disney Princess Pez Dispenser Collector Set Enchanted Tales $28.50 Included in the collectors set is Beauty, Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Mulan. Also, includes 6 Multi Flavor Pez Rolls…. |
|
|
The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) $25.70 2 button-type batteries included for light up scepter. Clam-Shell Styled Display Box measures 16 x 13 x 5…. |
|
|
Aladdin (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) $19.55 Disney’s 1992 animated feature is a triumph of wit and skill. The high-tech artwork and graphics look great, the characters are strong, the familiar story is nicely augmented with an interesting villain (Jafar, voiced by Jonathan Freeman), and there’s an incredible hook atop the whole thing: Robin Williams’s frantically hilarious vocal performance as Aladdin’s genie. Even if one isn’t particularly… |
|
|
Little Mermaid Backpack – Ariel School Bag $17.95 Little Mermaid Backpack, Features:Large Main Compartment with Dual Zippers2 Spacious Zippered Front Pockets2 Side Pockets With Velcro FlapAdjustable Padded Shouder StrapsMade of Quality MaterialsMeasures Approximately: 12 Wide x 16 Tall x 6 Thick (Inch)… |
|
|
Disney The Little Mermaid 16 Large School Backpack $19.24 This is a full size backpack measures 15″H x 12″W x 5″D, has lots of space for all your little one’s school or travel needs. Large front pocket(s) and side pocket(s) for easy access and organization. Padded back panel and straps for comfort…. |
|
|
Disney The Little Mermaid 12 Toddler Backpack $11.49 This is a full size backpack measures 12″H x 10″W x 4″D, has lots of space for all your little one’s school or travel needs. Large front pocket(s) and side pocket(s) for easy access and organization. Padded back panel and straps for comfort…. |
|
|
Disney Princess: Magical Jewels $13.97 Rescue the whole kingdom in Disney Princess: Magical Jewels, an enchanting tale where players assume the role of a beautiful Disney princess. It’s up to you to find the stolen jewels by solving fun puzzles and interacting with spectacular, fun-filled environments. Can you make your way through the beloved princess’ worlds and save the day before it’s too late? Play as your favorite Princess Vie… |
|
|
Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Underseas Adventure $6.49 Discover undersea adventures with Princess ArielProduct InformationPlunge into a magical mystery with everyone’s favorite deep sea damsel. Join Ariel Flounder Sebastian Prince Eric and King Triton plus UrsulaFlotsam and Jetsam for 16 gaming levels of underwater discovery. Kick outthe jams and sing to unlock clues dig up treasure and you won’t believe whathappens when you rub the crystal… |
|
|
Disney Sing It: Family Hits $20.40 Description:Tapping into both the past and the present, Disney Sing It: Family Hits features favorite songs from all-time classic Disney films, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book, as well as contemporary favorites from films like Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story and Cars, The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and The Frog, and more. Further immersing… |
|
|
Disney’s Princess Magical Dress-Up $9.00 Belle, Jasmine, and Ariel are your guides in Disney Princess Magical Dress-Up, a game that lets girls ages 5 and older play fashion designer with a vast range of princess dresses, hairstyles, and accessories. Players can design a model for the clothes on offer, choosing from a range of skin tones, body shapes, and hairstyles to create their inner princess. Alternately, they can create a new body a… |
|
|
Little Mermaid Print Studio $9.99 Make a splash with print projects from Ariel’s magical undersea kingdom. Enter a new world of creativity and fun with Ariel and her friends Sebastian, Flounder, and other characters from The Little Mermaid. Turn your computer and printer into a home printing studio that the whole family will love. Disney’s Print Studio, The Little Mermaid CD-ROM is everything you need to be creative for special ho… |
|
|
Disney’s Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea $19.99 Here’s your chance to reunite online with the entire undersea gang. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea brings Ariel, her daughter Melody, Sebastian, and all the other characters from the two Disney films straight to your computer, in a package of games and activities certain to please young players. Return to the Sea features two arcade games–Melody’s Daring Dive and Too Cool!–and a … |
|
|
Disney Princess Child Life Jacket (Pink, 30 – 50-Pound) $18.03 Keep your child safe with this Disney Princess Child Swim Vest! Your child will love this swim vest while they enjoy a fun day in the pool! This Pink Life Vest features the Disney Princesses Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Belle…. |
|
|
Diego Micro Bicycle Helmet and Protective Pad Value Pack (Toddler) $20.89 Keep little riders safe with the help of Diego! Stylized micro helmet and elbow/knee pads are a great safety measure for riding bikes, in-line skating and other outdoor activities. Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standards…. |
|
|
Sigg Little Mermaid Water Bottle (Pink, 0.3-Litre) $14.08 … |
|
|
Disney’s Greatest 3 $8.89 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: DISNEYTitle: VOL. 3-DISNEY’S GREATESTStreet Release Date: 08/20/2002… |
|
|
The Little Mermaid $9.40 Before Broadway was Disneyfied and Times Square became a mall, the best Broadway musicals were being written for Disney animated features by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. Their songs for The Little Mermaid created the mold from which their even more popular work (Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin) would be cast. Almost every tune in Mermaid has its (slightly inferior) counterpart in Beauty, fo… |
|
|
Classic Disney, Vol. 1: 60 Years of Musical Magic $11.98 The first volume of a series that collects the greatest songs from classic Disney productions like Mary Poppins, Beauty & The Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Dumbo, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and many more…. |
|
|
Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel 3D Mouse Pad $1.48 Mousepad with changing picture featuring The Little Mermaid’s Ariel with Flounder and Sebastian…. |
|
|
Brand New Mouse Pad Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel $7.99 A great collector item or a perfect gift. It measures 8″ by 9 3/8″ rectangular shaped with slightly rounded corners and is 1/4″ thick. The mouse pad is made with “easy clean” 100% polyester fabric tops. (high quality open cell neoprene rubber, not foam)…. |
|
|
Disney Little Mermaid Mouspad : Ariel Mousepads x 2 Pcs $5.75 … |
|
|
Disney 3d Stitch Movable Ear Flip Hard Case Cover for Iphone 4/4s Xmas gift $1.83 It’s better than your expect, it is better than others…. |
|
|
Little Mermaid Cartoon Hard Cover caase for Iphone 4 $9.99 Customised your iPhone with this wonderful Plastic Case which is a accessory for your iPhone 4 which is made of high quality and durable plastic, protect your iPhone from scratched and damaged from objects in your pockets or purse. At the same time, this case make your Apple iPhone more beautiful. Detachable Matte Hard Plastic Case Cover for iPhone 4. Detachable design for easy and convenient to i… |
|
|
Disney Ariel Princess The Little Mermaid iphone 4 4s 4g hard Case $17.99 Japanese Import hard case fits iphone 4… |
|
|
MGA Lalaloopsy Sew Magical Mermaid Doll – Coral Sea Shells $31.60 Coral Sea Shells loves to imagine shes a mermaid. When she does, she changes from her bathing suit into a mermaid tail. Her hair even changes color under water.Lalaloopsy Mermaid Coral Sea Shells Dolls hair changes color under water Bathing suit changes into mermaids tail Pet blowfish squirts water… |
|
|
LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Princess Adventures Under the Sea $7.99 Read and swim along with Ariel and Flounder as they explore a sunken boat loaded with treasures. Find out what happens when they’re surprised by an unwelcome visitor and their adventure takes an unexpected turn. After the story, play leveled learning activities with Cinderella and Jasmine that help build vocabulary, reading comprehension and phonics skills. Connect the Tag Reader online to the Lea… |
|
|
Little Mermaid Sebastian Disney sticker 5 x 4 $3.95 Highest quality outdoor grade vynil, UV and Water resistant. The sticker is die cut around the image. Easy application, will stick to all types of flat surfaces – bumpers, car windows, lockers, binders, metal, wood. Directions: Ensure that the surface that you are applying the sticker to is dry and clean. Stick the adhesive backing to the desired surface. Orders are shipped within 24 hours…. |
|
|
Little Mermaid Ursula Disney sticker 4 x 4 $3.95 Highest quality outdoor grade vynil, UV and Water resistant. The sticker is die cut around the image. Easy application, will stick to all types of flat surfaces – bumpers, car windows, lockers, binders, metal, wood. Directions: Ensure that the surface that you are applying the sticker to is dry and clean. Stick the adhesive backing to the desired surface. Orders are shipped within 24 hours…. |
|
|
Little Mermaid Flounder Disney Princess sticker 4 x 4 $3.95 Highest quality outdoor grade vynil, UV and Water resistant. The sticker is die cut around the image. Easy application, will stick to all types of flat surfaces – bumpers, car windows, lockers, binders, metal, wood. Directions: Ensure that the surface that you are applying the sticker to is dry and clean. Stick the adhesive backing to the desired surface. Orders are shipped within 24 hours…. |
|
|
The Flower Princess The Flower Princess; The Little Friend; The Mermaid’s Child; The Ten Blowers This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery…. |
|
|
It’s Time for Bubble Puppy! (Bubble Guppies) (Little Golden Book) $0.97 Children ages 2-5 who love Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies will enjoy this charmingly-illustrated Little Golden Book…. |
|
|
The Burn $2.99 The Burn is full of nuclear fallout, roving gangs, anarchy, unreliable plumbing. That’s what Terra’s father tells her. She has lived her whole life in comfort in a colony at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. She hates it. And she would pay any price to leave. But when Terra finally escapes the colony, she finds out her father is right. She finds a group of survivors that quickly become friends, and… |
|
|
2 Item Bundle: Little Adventures Princess Ariel Magical Mermaid Dress up Costume (11102) + Hair Bow-Size 3-5-Machine washable! $19.99 2 item bundle comes with outfit and bow. This wonderful two piece mermaid costume has a shimmery pink bodice with china silk ruffles at the shoulders and waist. The iridescent green stretch skirt is easy to walk in and the light green china silk ruffle completes the mermaid fin. Both the bodice and skirt are stretchy to accommodate most body sizes. This comes with a hairbow. Color of hair bow may … |
|
|
California Costumes Toys Little Mermaid $35.99 Includes dress and headband. Does not include seaweed boa…. |