When just the right decorations, style and theme are desired for a little girl's birthday party that's a big splash, there are some fantastic ideas for parents to follow. The trick in selecting the perfect theme is to find out what delights the star of the day and follow it through with everything from favors and wall hangings right down to the cake and activities.

Some of the hottest themes for girls birthday dresses as of late include:

1) Princess parties. These never go out of vogue for little girls. Make her a princess for the day with a special outfit that shines, add a crown and pass out tiaras for her royal friends. The cake styles and decoration ideas are almost endless. Just be sure to add an extra special royal touch to the favors.

2) Makeover parties. These are becoming very hot even with the littlest of girls. A party that's designed to pamper the guests for the day is a real hit. Think hair makeovers, play make up and more and little girls delight. A great twist on this is a dress up party where everyone gets to play a role.

3) Karaoke star parties. These are a blast for little girls. Have them dress as their favorite pop stars and create a makeshift stage for them to shine. The outfits for this one can be a whole lot of fun. Just make sure parents know the theme in advance to dress their little divas up just right.

4) Luaus. Hawaiian luau parties are becoming a big hit among girls who want to have a little fun. With grass skirts, flowers and dancing, these parties are a big hit and they're easy to decorate for.

5) Cartoon theme parties. These have been and remain quite hot. The characters change in and out from time to time, but generally finding just the right decorations, cakes and favors is a snap.

6) Tea party. Little girls that love to play dress up generally get a big kick out of these. Have the little ones dress in their Sunday finest and even bring along their favorite teddy bears for a garden type party that is sure to please.

7) Craft parties. These are a big hit as of late. Craft parties that enable all guests to take something home are just the thing to keep little ones having lots of fun. When this theme is chosen anything goes for the cake and decorations.

8) Farm parties. Petting zoo parties that are casual and fun remain great options for little ones.

Picking the best birthday party theme centers a lot on the little girl in question. Just make sure to reflect her style and tastes and the day is sure to prove a hit. From the decorations down to the cake and activities, there are some very creative ideas that don't necessarily take a lot of work on the parts of moms and dads.