Here is Anika Noni Rose at yesterday's Disney event in New York City. It was Princess Tiana's official induction into the Disney Princess Royal Court. While I've been focusing on making my wardrobe edgy, Rose's soft pink chiffon dress makes me want to embrace my romantic side, starting with a certain Merona dress I spotted in Essence's April 2010 issue.

As for her makeup, I'll definitely ask celebrity makeup artist Samuel Paul what he used. I'm particularly smitten with her sunset eyes and her shimmering skin as well! I guess I'll be buying Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Shimmer Oil after all to get a similar effect.

Initially, I wasn't too thrilled to learn that Princess Tiana would spend most of her time on screen as a frog, of all things. I'm sure you've already heard a similar comment so I won't rehash my thoughts. A frog, really?!

I will say that when my best friend announced that the theme for her baby's birthday was Princess and the Frog, I went ahead and settled on the Disney Princess Tiana and the Frog Serving Set Tea Party Playset as well as the Princess and the Frog Musical Instrument Set. Then I saw the Barbie and the dress with slippers. My heart melted a little bit and I actually got excited. But then I remembered I was there for my goddaughter and not myself.

Unfortunately, Target was sold out of the Princess Tiana Barbie when I last visited. Isn't she adorable?