Hello Kitty is an animated cat that was created by Sanrio more than 30 years ago. Since her creation, she has become the most popular of the Sanrio characters and the idol of millions of young females in Asia and everywhere else. Today she appears on thousands of different things ranging from teddy bears over toothbrushes to pink electronics.

Hello Kitty was born on the drawing board of Sanrio in Kobe, Japan in 1974. She was designed by the Sanrio employee Ikuko Shimizu, but later the responsibility for her was given to first Setsuko Yonekubo and later Yuko Yamaguchi. In 1975 did she appear for the on her first item, a small plastic coin purse and soon other small items for young girls followed.

The Hello Kitty items was a big success and started to sell very well. Soon after followed American Sanrio shops with Hello Kitty and other popular characters. The first Sanrio shop in America appeared in 1976. Today there are more than 120 official Sanrio shops and more than 3000 affiliate shops.

A special team at Sanrio lead by Yuko Yamaguchi takes care of Hello Kitty, introduces new designs with her image and removes old designs. Every year thousands of new items appear, while an equal number of old items disappear. Most of the items feature Hello Kitty, but it’s also possible to find items with her family and friends.

There are several films, books and more about Hello Kitty and she also have her own fan club. In 1990 did she open her own theme park, Sanrio Puroland, in Japan and there she currently receives around 1.4 million visitors a year. She has even become so popular that she has been named junior ambassador to UNICEF.

Today there seems to be no limitations to the popularity of Hello Kitty. Famous western pop starts and actors have recently started wearing Hello Kitty jewelry, so might easily become in more popular in the coming years. Some of the western pop stars and actors that have been seen with Hello Kitty jewelry include Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton. Even famous men like Ricky Martin and Steve Tyler have contributed to Hello Kitty’s popularity.

Festive holiday dog apparel is just one of the seasons hottest trends in fashion must haves. From dog dresses, dog sweaters and hoodies to t-shirts, pajamas and pretty dog collars for Fluffy, fashion is no longer just for the upright type. Looking for unique ideas and gifts for the holiday season for your whole family? If you’re like me, your favorite accessory probably has fur, four legs and a tail. I adore my constant companion and she definitely gets treated like royalty. When shopping for the holidays, I get the most excited shopping for my dog. I know she likes the bones and treats, but this year I couldn’t resist trying a few new gifts on for size.

If you’ve ever thought about accessorizing your four legged friend with the fabulous outfits and chic and unique pet apparel for the holidays, you’re in for a real treat. Festive holiday dog apparel is just one of the seasons hottest trends in fashion must haves. From dog dresses, dog sweaters and hoodies to t-shirts, pajamas and pretty dog collars for Fluffy, fashion is no longer just for the upright type.

Sure some people think this kind of behavior is frivolous and frown upon dressing up you pet like a little princess or donning your stout bulldog in a tough and gruff hoodie, but who cares what they think? There’s always the people that judge and critique and forget that life is meant to have a little fun. Some people express concerns about whether or not pets like being dressed up or not, who knows? Until we can speak the same language as the animal kingdom, we’ll never really know for sure if Batty likes posing and wearing Chanel, but one thing is certain is that a pet adored and paid attention to, is far happier than one neglected and abused. So what’s the harm in pampering our four legged friends?

Dressing up the pups has been around for ages, but it’s only been in recent years that it has grown in popularity. From celebrities carrying their precious chihuahuas, to people like William Wegman who makes a living by playing dress up with his weimaraners and taking funny, beautiful and unique photographs of his four legged models. Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, we’ve seen all the celebrities dress their pets to the nines and holiday apparel is no exception.

This season, whether you’re looking to pamper your pet with unique toys and dog beds or celebrate the season in style, you can find all sorts of festive holiday dog apparel at pretty affordable prices. One site, www.MichiPet.com even has the most adorable Mrs. Claus dress and Santa Paws outfit that would make anyone crack a smile. Imagine greeting your guests with your little Fido decking the halls in his very best Santa’s Little Helper Sweater. Another great idea would be to make your own holiday cards using your pet as the focal point. Nothing warms the heart better than animals do, and even better seeing one dressed in an adorable outfit brings a smile to us all.

So lighten the mood, spread the holiday cheer and be a little jolly with pet style and make this season one to remember for you and your guests, and I guarantee that treating your best friend has never been this much fun. You can find all sorts of holiday gifts for your pampered pet and even find chic and unique pet apparel for the holidays.

By Sam A. Brown

 For more pink pretties checkout Best Pink Christmas Gifts

Not only do pink gifts fulfill the need to give a unique gift to be remembered, but they also tend to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Just face it. Pink is fun.

Pink Christmas Gifts, such as the Nintendo DS Lite Pink Metallic Rose are hard to keep in stock. Many retailers have had a difficult time keeping pink items on hand for Christmas gift purchases.

Pink electronics seem to be incredibly popular. Not only are we seeing adult electronics in pink like the fashionable and functional Pink Laptop, but we also are seeing children’s versions of electronics in the popular pink color. The Kid Tough line by Fisher-Price has two such popular pink kid friendly electronics: Pink Kid Tough Digital Waterproof Camera and Pink Kid Tough Portable DVD Player.

And who can forget the ever popular and ever improving Pink iPod Nano by Apple, now in 8GB and on it’s 4th generation.

Pink Christmas decorations are also making a comeback. You can now easily find Pink Christmas Trees on Amazon. It’s not the 60’s any more, but it sometimes feels retro when you see these pink creations.

If you or a loved one has a passion for pink, Christmas 2008 is the year to indulge in your pink Christmas fantasies.

But don’t wait too long. These pink pretties seem to fly off the shelf.

For a convenient and popular selection of pink gifts for Christmas, visit BestPinkChristmasGifts.com .