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The New “The Little Mermaid” Film is coming to our screens!
There has been massive excitement recently with news that filming has now finished for the new “The Little Mermaid” Disney film, although the release date is set for May 26 2023 fans are already super excited and are counting down the days..months..years until it comes out in the cinema. All the team at Planet Mermaid cannot wait and have been debating as to which Planet Mermaid inspired tail would look the best on the gorgeously talented Halle Bailey who has been cast as Ariel little mermaid. Past castings has seen Ariel little mermaid in green and purple, similar to our very own Sea Star or Purple Surf collection Or will they completely change and maybe go for a Sunset Splash style? This tone would look amazing on Halle Bailey really showing off her amazing colour! What do you think Halle should wear; we would love to hear from you on our socials! Next let’s talk material; will it be an inexpensive silicone mermaid tail to go with a silicone monofin? Or will it be a custom silicone mermaid tail or something completely different such as a neoprene mermaid tail?! Planet Mermaid would also love to see Halle in its very own Magic Fin Monofin with three colours available to choose from. Halle would have no problem in choosing which one to go with her mermaid tail! The choices are just endless and we cannot wait to see what the end result will look like. It has not been plain sailing for Halle Bailey, who at only 19 was hit with criticism soon after she was announced by Disney that she would be Ariel in the live action production of the animated classic, “The Little Mermaid”. Twitter and other social media channels were inundated with an online petition #NotMyAriel which saw opinionated and cartoon purists complain that she did not look like the original version of princess Ariel mermaid who was white and a redhead in the 1989 version of the film. Halle however came back in true mermaid style commented: “"I just feel like this role was something bigger than me and greater. I feel like I'm dreaming and I'm just grateful and I don't pay attention to the negativity. It's going to be beautiful and I'm just so excited to be a part of it." Source: BBC Newsbeat Such inspiring words from such a young actress! Planet Mermaid applauds you for your courage, professionalism and ultimate girl power! Disney also hit back defending Halle by pointing out that the original “The Little Mermaid” story was created in 1837 by the famous Danish author Hans Christian Anderson, and that Danes come in many colours including, black and finishing the argument that “The Little Mermaid” is a cartoon, not a biopic and could cast her in any colour they wished! The upcoming film is full of other wonderful characters, including Sebastian played by Daveed Diggs, King Triton played by Javier Bardem, Flounder played by Jacob Tremblay, Ursula played by Melissa McCarthy, Prince Eric played by Jonah Hauer-King and Scuttle played by Awkwafina… Who is your favourite character in the film? The full casting line up looks simply phenomenal…..come on May 26 2023 we can’t wait!! Don’t forget to let us know which Planet Mermaid tail would look great on Halle! Happy Mermaiding
Planet Mermaid helps save the Whales and Dolphins!
Planet Mermaid is very proud to have one of its own mermaid team member’s sign up to the “Swim Serpentine” event to raise valuable funds for WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. The Swim Serpentine event is a one day open water swimming event held on Saturday 18th September at the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, home of the Serpentine Swimming Club. Hyde Park swimming is open to everyone at the Serpentine Lido and is an amazing venue to do wild water swimming. Mermaid Ophelie who took no hesitation in signing up comments: “When I was given the opportunity to participate in this event, I said yes straight away without knowing too much about the details. I am always up for doing new and exciting things that challenge me and allow me to work towards a specific goal, all whilst raising money for a great cause. I had recently seen articles about an annual tradition in the Faroe Islands in Denmark where a festival involves the needless killing of hundreds of dolphins and whales, these images have continued to be my inspiration and motivation for doing the swim. Whales, dolphins and all sea creatures are a Mermaid's best friend and they need to be saved, they all deserve a chance to live. When I started training, I was barely able to swim 500m, and this was with lots of breaks! I can now swim 1600m with minimal breaks and longer sets, with each session I try and push myself to swim longer and further. I have loved swimming and being in the water, both in pools and outside in the fresh and most of the time very chilly water. My hair never looks nice, I always seem to have water in my ears and can’t get rid of the smell of chlorine, but it is completely worth it! I'm so excited for the event on the 18th September and can’t wait to swim alongside everyone else participating, I'm sure I won’t be the only mermaid there” Planet Mermaids founder Maggie goes on to say: “We at Planet Mermaid are super proud of Mermaid Ophelie for her endurance, strength and courage to improve her health and stamina whilst doing her part to help save whales, dolphins and porpoises; we are behind her at every stage of this exciting journey” Mermaid Ophelie is openwater swimming in her wetsuit and neoprene swim cap but has said if she raises enough for WDC she may think about using her mermaid tail or even enter other open water swim races in 2021! Mermaid Ophelie has been training extremely hard for this and if all goes well may look to do the North Channel Swim as her next challenge!! Ophelie has already smashed her £300 target which is simply amazing, lets help her get to her ultimate goal of £700, simply click on the link to go straight to her just giving page of you would like to donate to this worthy cause - https://bit.ly/3ySjHyb If Mermaid Ophelie has inspired you to try openwater swimming and you are thinking about where you can find “open water swimming near me” just google and locations will come up near you. Mermaid Ophelie chose to train at Box End, Kempston in Bedfordshire, near Planet Mermaids HQ. Planet Mermaid will be cheering Mermaid Ophelie on during her swim the 18th September so keep an eye on our social media for live updates! Go Mermaid Ophelie you truly are an inspiration and the whales, dolphins and porpoises will be so proud of you!
How to act like a mermaid at school
Do you dream of becoming a mermaid and swimming deep into the sea with the dolphins? Whilst that might only stay a dream, for now, there are a few things you can do to look and act like a mermaid in your everyday life, especially at school. Read on below to find out how to act like a mermaid at school and look your best whilst doing it. 1. Style Your Hair Accordingly If you have long hair, it is easier to look and act like a mermaid. Traditionally, mermaids have long flowing hair but if your hair doesn’t go past your shoulders then there are other hairstyles you can utilise. For those of you who are lucky enough to have long hair, braiding can be a great technique to look more mermaid-like as well as using hair glitter to make your hair shimmer. Opt for oceany colours such as blue and green. Any mermaid worth her sea salt knows to rock a beautiful hairstyle, that’s why fish plaits are at the top of the list to look more like a mermaid. There are some excellent tutorials available on how to style your own mermaid fish plaits if you are not familiar with them. Mermaid hair accessories give you another option to style yourself and act like a mermaid. From sea-themed hair bands to seashell clips and shimmery purple scrunchies - the possibilities are endless here! Mix and match your hair accessories to coordinate them with your mermaid outfits. Which brings us onto our next point of how to act like a mermaid at school. 2. Dress Like A Mermaid What does a mermaid’s closet consist of? Think of ocean colours, flowy skirts and seashell tops. Upgrade yourself to a mermaid look by investing in mermaid-themed tops and scalloped leggings which mimic a mermaid’s tail. Pair your mermaid leggings with a dark top bring out the colour of your mermaid leggings and focus the attention on them. Don’t forget the mermaid flip flops! Want to take your mermaid attire a step further? You can get mermaid swimming leggings which can be used in or out of the water! In the summer it is easier to wear flowy tops and scalloped skirts but in the winter when it gets cold, it is harder to keep this up. So focus on the colours in the winter and go for blue and green ocean colours. 3. Mermaid Behaviour In order to act like a mermaid at school, you need to think like a mermaid. Read up on mermaids and watch tv shows about mermaid to get tips on how to act like a mermaid. As a mermaid, you will no doubt be interested in marine life and protecting it. Join worthy causes and let your school mates know about these causes. Some tips include staying away from water at school in case you change into your mermaid tail and carrying seashells in your pocket. 4. Shimmer Like A Mermaid In addition to your mermaid-like clothing, if your school allows it, you can paint your nails a green or blue colour which also has a shimmer effect. Outside of school, you can also do your make-up to look more like a mermaid. Use shimmery sea green eyeshadow and highlighter for your face. And don’t just stop with the mermaid make-up, a real mermaid uses mermaid make-up brushes to apply her make-up. 5. Enhance Your Mermaid Look With Mermaid Accessories Mermaid Jewellery There are so many different types of mermaid jewellery out there so pick the ones that take your fancy. These can include seashell bracelets, seahorse necklaces and dolphin ankle bracelets which all help to bring out your inner mermaid. Mermaid jewellery - bracelets, necklaces with seashells, dolphins, seahorses on them all accentuate the mermaid look and you will be able to act like a mermaid much better at school. Mermaid School Accessories In order to act like a mermaid at school, it is essential to have accessories such as a scalloped school backpack and a mermaid-themed lunch bag. These items will accentuate the mermaid look and you will be able to act like a mermaid much better at school. Mermaid Stationery You’ve got the mermaid outfit, the make-up and jewellery. Now you need some nifty mermaid stationery to really stand out and act like a mermaid at school. Opt for mermaid pencils, pens and a mermaid shaped pencil case. When choosing your exercises books, look out for mermaid designs on the front. Want to fully embrace the mermaid lifestyle? Extend it to the pool and your home too. How to act like a mermaid in the pool It couldn’t be easier to act like a mermaid in the pool, after all, water is second nature to mermaids. You can get swimming costumes that come in oceany, shimmery colours and a scale effect to match the patterns on mermaid’s tails. Want to fully immerse yourself in a mermaid world? You can now with mermaid tails! These mermaid tail swimming costumes look just like a real mermaid’s tail - perfect for swimming in or hanging around by the poolside. How to act like a mermaid at home Create a mermaid’s paradise in your bedroom with mermaid decorations. Opt for shimmery blue sequined cushions, mermaid paintings, mermaid wallpaper. You can also get a mermaid duvet cover and decorate the walls with mermaid fairy lights. Continue your mermaid theme into the bathroom with seashell-shaped soap dishes and under the sea shower curtains to make you feel like you are in the sea. The possibilities and options are endless when it comes to decorating your bedroom and home to make it more like a mermaid’s residence. Now that we have listed all the things you can do to act like a mermaid at school, hopefully, you will be able to navigate through school swimmingly like a mermaid.
Fun activities to do with your children during this period of self-isolation
Finding different ways of keeping your bundles of joy entertained at any time can be a challenging concept but having to adapt to a new way of life during these unprecedented times can seem a little daunting, especially when your options are very limited! The new “every day living” is very different to what we are used to, home schooling and working from home is now the new “norm” and something which we had to adapt to very quickly. No one knows how long we will be in this situation for or when normal life will resume but until then let’s take this time to spend precious time with our family and do things together which you wouldn’t normally find time to do in your busy everyday lives. We have come up with some mertastic suggestions below to help adults and children enjoy their self isolating time together and make memories to treasure! Planet Mermaids top 15 mertastic and shark ideas: 1. Home baking There are some fantastic online baking classes children can enjoy from the comfort and safety of their own home: 2. Make a memory box Why not make a memory box containing memories from your past and your present. Memory boxes are a great way to keep imagination flowing. Any box can be used, old or new, have fun decorating it and fill with all your special memories. 3. Mermaid and shark inspired crafts 4. Online PE with Joe Wicks Source: Google Every week day morning at 9am Joe Wicks aka “The Body Coach” puts on a live PE session lasting for 30 minutes where he uses different workouts to get children and adults moving in their own homes 5. Do a science experiment 6. Host a family dinner party Why not turn a family dinner time into a trip to a luxury restaurant. 7. Make a bug house 8. Play a board game Bring out those old favorites and have a family board game night 9. Take a walk 10. Make a treasure hunt 11. Make a family tree Research your own family tree by face timing or calling your relatives and research your past online….you may be surprised what you might find! 12. Write a postcard to an elderly neighbour or friend We guarantee this will make their day! 13. Build a den 14. Camp in the garden As the weather gets better what a perfect opportunity to camp out in your garden or if you like your family comforts from the warmth of your sitting room! 15. Film night Nothing beats sitting in front of a good film with a big bowl of popcorn! Most importantly don’t forget Planet Mermaids very own Calendar competition – look on our website for more details! Adults take time for yourselves too, 20 minutes is all you need to re-focus your mind. We would love to hear what you are up to… Leave your feedback please visit our social media pages - @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid On a separate note we are still scheduling mermaid swimming sessions via www.mermaidwave.com for this summer and we recommend keeping spirits high in such strange times by letting our children continue to believe in the magic of hope and prosperity. Please use the #mermaidlockdown to show the world that the UK will continue to be hopeful and positive in a time where our generation can use technology to unite spirit and mind. Planet Mermaid will continue posting parcels whilst our UK/International Couriers continue to knock on our door in Bedford to collect. Please look out for any vulnerable neighbours and extend the hand of grace and kindness to all postal staff, NHS staff and shopkeepers, small businesses who continue to provide a service. At this time we would like to say the biggest mermaid thank you to you all for your continued support. Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing fabric mermaid tails for kids and adults, woman’s mermaid monofins, siren tails and a whole lot more! Mermaid love to you all Keep safe! #mermaidlockdown
The Evolution of Make Up
History behind Make Up Make up started to be used as early as 4000B.C to enhance beauty. Ancient Egyptians, the first known to have created this worldwide craze, shows images of Egyptian ladies wearing makeup around their eyes. It was understood that the main reason for this ritual was to please the gods, as women felt their appearance was directly related to their spiritual worth. The eye makeup applied was called mesdement (from the ancient Egyptian word msdmt) a mixture of copper and lead ore around their eyes. Green shades then went on the lower eyelids and black and dark grey was applied to the lashes and upper eyelids. It was thought that dark colours were said to ward off "evil eyes". To complete the ornate look around the eyes, they added almond shapes of dark-coloured powder (later called kohl) that might have been a combination of ingredients such as burnt almonds, oxidised copper, copper ores, lead, ash, and ochre. The connection between beauty and spirituality remained for centuries until the Romans came into power and discontinued many of the Egyptians cosmetic formulas. Since then the way people express themselves has evolved enormously. The cosmetics industry makes billions of pounds annually and fashion has set the standards for beauty. In one form or another it is the perfect way of expressing a person’s inner passion through the art of make up! For merfolk it is the perfect solution to expressing their devotion to all things mer related. Below are some fabulous creations to get your creative juices flowing! Mermaid Make Up Art Not forgetting our Mermen! Mermen Make Up ArtThere are lots of tutorials available to help you stage by stage, why not start with our favourite below! Please send us your own creations through our social media platforms, we would love to see them and share with fellow mermaid lovers! @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid Keep mermaiding and sharking! Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing mermaid tails for kids and adults alike!
How to decorate your Bedroom Mermaid Style
Dream of being a mermaid? Why not decorate your bedroom to make you feel like you are venturing into a world under the sea! Sea life is so peaceful and full of exciting new adventures and in truth the fact of the matter is we all need more mermaids in our life don’t we! Ariel’s independent and adventurous spirit inspires us to think outside the box and get lost in a world of fantasy and enchantment…and it’s not just for children either! You can get lost for hours on the internet looking at different ideas but below are a few handpicked options to get your inspirational juices flowing… now let’s dive beneath the waves and explore what creations there are, there may even be something here for you! Mermaid Bedroom Accessories Go under the sea into a whole new world and celebrate the magic and enchantment of Disney's The Little Mermaid and create a Little Mermaid Bedroom with Ariel and her fishy friends. The charming story of Disney’s The Little Mermaid can now be brought right into you’re under water themed bedroom. The Little Mermaid theme is a good choice for little girls and even big girls, who would love an "under the sea" theme in their rooms and there are so many ideas to try and transform a once boring normal bedroom into an Ariel themed masterpiece! Little Mermaid Bedroom Mermaid Bedroom Furniture and Mermaid bedroom Rug Wall murals are a fantastic way of making a splash, below are some examples: Mermaid Bedroom Decor The bed is the focal point of the room so making sure you have the correct bedding to set your theme is very important. There are so many different designs out there to choose from depending on your own design, colour and budget. Little Mermaid Bedroom Set Lighting is another hugely important factor as it changes the mood of a room and is a very important finishing touch element to making sure your design criteria is fulfilled. A little fact for you – did you know that the use of lighting can add to or subtract from the overall colours of a room. Darker colours make a room feel smaller and cramped, while light-coloured walls do the opposite. The illusion of space is defined by light reflected off of the surfaces of the walls. Some types of lighting help with this illusion by further illuminating the walls. In addition, directional lighting, such as a track light, can soften the wall colours. There is also recessed lighting, which has a soft, downward glow that illuminates the floors, not walls. This is opposed to lights hung from the centre of the room, which provide ambient illumination, or wall lighting. In both cases, this can affect how light or dark a coloured section can appear. Mermaid Lights for the Bedroom Finally cutting yourself off from the outside world and into your magical fantasy is only complete when you close your curtains.Transforming into a world of fantasy doesn’t just have to be for children, adults can have just as much fun too designing their boudoir whether it be contemporary or out and out wacky the choice is yours! Please send us your creations through our social media platforms, we would love to see them and share with fellow mermaid lovers! @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid Visit www.planetmermaid.com to view our latest in amazing mermaid and shark tails for kids and adults alike! Keep mermaiding and sharking
Start a mermaid young, and their Planet Mermaid journey becomes something quite magical…
Most little girls can only dream of becoming a mermaid, but when Planet Mermaid swam into the swimwear scene back in 2009, these dreams could suddenly become real. And now there are Planet Mermaid mermaids all over the globe, fighting the good fight against climate change and plastic-free oceans. ‘I live by lots of beaches and hate seeing litter on the fish,’ mermaid Kioni from New Zealand told us when we asked how she felt about the climate change debates in London. ‘It makes me so sad and angry that human’s rubbish hurts the sealife.’ Fellow mermaids Josephine and Megan are also learning about climate change and the environment at school – ‘it’s really important to us to help save the environment and animals, particularly those that live in the seas and rivers.’Kioni was gifted her first tail when she was only eight and has grown up loving the freedom it brings her. ‘It’s so fun being in the water with my friends and swimming faster than my brother in my Planet Mermaid tail. I love all the different colours, and even though I’m now 12, I’m already on my third tail!’ Growing up with Planet Mermaid has almost become a rite of passage for many of their buyers, and it’s easy to see why younger siblings are often quick to follow in the fins of their older sisters or brothers. ‘Planet Mermaid is so mermazing, because it feels like make-believe comes to life!’ Josephine, 10, told us, with her eight-year-old sister, Megan swiftly adding, ‘It makes you go faster and glide through the water like a real mermaid.’ Their friend Imogen, 10, is also a huge Planet Mermaid fan, buying her first tail at the same time as Josephine when they were seven. For ten years, Planet Mermaid has been capturing a part of life that is vanishing for some children – and our loyal mermaids are proof that it doesn’t just sell swimwear, it sells an experience that keeps on giving.
Mermaid Tattoos for the seriously enthusiastic mermaid lovers amongst us
The tattoo industry is a booming market, last year the industry generated a staggering $1.6 billion in revenue according to the market research firm IBISWorld and there is no sign of a downturn. In fact over the next decade the industry is looking at a growth rate of 7.7%. Today it is estimated that over a third of 25-29 year-olds have at least one tattoo with woman comprising of half of this figure. This boom is a result of a rise in professionally trained artists doing a more competent job also contributed by the increase in celebrity and media exposure. Famous celebrities who openly show off their body art include Justin Bieber, Rhianna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga to name just a few! This boom has also seen an increase in the amount of diverse tattoos available to choose from which can make your own choice a stressful process as you want to ensure the one you ultimately pick reflects your own personality. The choice of size, colour, meaning and placement are also other major factors to consider in this process. For those of us passionate about mermaids it is the perfect opportunity to bring the passion to life and show off your inner love. The mermaid symbol goes far beyond the Disney princess meaning some even say it can go as deep as the ocean itself. Other meanings associated with this symbol include danger, sensuality, temptation all of which are steeped in history. With our own bodies made primarily of water it can also been a symbolism of people’s desire to swim in the vast oceans and get lost under the waves into an underwater world full of mystery, charm and intrigue releasing their inner sensuality and feminine beauty whilst showing the world they are not shy to bare their bodies. Mermaids are the admired descendants of Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of both love and beauty which is also an added attraction for choosing a mermaid inspired tattoo. There are many different mermaid inspired design ideas out there to choose from. They vary from the perceived pretty mermaid with long flowing hair and a beautiful mermaid tail sitting on a rock with the waves lashing around her to the portrayed Disney character of Ariel from the Little Mermaid. Whatever your design you will be sure it reflects your nature and individuality. Beautiful examples of mermaid tattoos can be seen below: Mermaid Tail Tattoo Amazed by this wonder of symbolism associated with a mermaid tattoo…go on celebrate and embrace your inner and outer beauty. Have you already taken that step and got a mermaid tattoo? Please share your artwork with us we would love to see them and share with fellow mermaid lovers! @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaidKeep mermaiding Check our mermaid swimming videos to get inspired!
