Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the princesses. I dressed up as a different one each Halloween. Disney has created more and more princesses over the years, but these are my current top 10 favorites, counting down to my favorite of all time!

10. Snow White

Snow White is sweet, optimistic, and selfless. She tries to make the best out of every situation. She is bossy and spunky, which I love. And sure, she is a bit naive, but nobody is perfect. It isn't her fault she was sheltered her entire life.

9. Jasmine

Jasmine is one of the most independent princesses. She shows that you do not need to marry someone who is just like you. Jasmine married for true love, not competition, making her a good role model for young girls.

8. Cinderella

Cinderella always has been and always will be an iconic princess. Imagine enduring years of verbal and physical abuse and continuing to maintain a positive outlook on life. Cinderella has immense self-control and inner beauty, and she shows that asking for assistance is not a bad thing.

7. Anna

Anna is quirky, funny, and loyal. She is naturally weird and socially awkward, resembling the average teenage girl in the modern world. Anna is forgiving and loving, not to mention selfless. She decided to save her sister instead of saving herself, because that is the degree to which she loves.

6. Aurora

Aurora, or Sleeping Beauty, never got a chance to do anything. But even so, she is still sweet and imaginative with a beautiful singing voice.

5. Elsa

Though technically a queen, she started off as a princes so she still counts! Elsa is one of the most logical princesses out there, telling Anna she can't marry a man she just met. She is not a helpless romantic, but rather she is mature, because she has to be. Elsa shows us that being different can be a great thing.

4. Ariel

Ariel is awesome because she believes in true love. She is sweet and gorgeous as well as ambitious, driven, and adventurous. She knows what she wants and goes after it. Her relationship with Prince Eric is admirable, making true love seem worth any risks.

3. Mulan

While she doesn't own the title of princess in her animated world, she is included in Disney's franchise of princesses! Mulan illuminates independence, maturity, bravery, and intelligence. She is an amazing role model for young girls, being a strong female character and the heroine in her own story. She puts family first and teaches us to risk it all for the people we love.

2. Rapunzel

Rapunzel is a rebellious little spitfire. She is one hell of a dancer, but she is also self-sacrificing. She is not the typical Disney princess; she is clever, kind, playful, strong, daring and fun. Not to mention she knows how to use a frying pan.

1. Belle

Belle has always been and always will be my favorite princess of all time. She is beautiful, but she doesn't care; she would prefer to read all the time, anyways. She falls in love for a man's character, not his looks. She's intelligent, kind, brave, and adventurous. She encourages girls to love knowledge and to express compassion rather than being obsessed with looks and societal standards.