Over 2,000 families have already registered to attend the next event hosted by El Clasificado and Quinceanera.com. Over 50 booths offering reception hall rentals, cakes, flowers, decorations, catering, and DJ services will be available at the Ontario expo, promising every possible service for organizing a Quince party. Many of the confirmed vendors have continuously sponsored the event since the first Quinceanera.com expo in 2006.

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Quinceanera.com Expo and Fashion Show will showcase the latest trends in Quince attire

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) September 30, 2010

A record-breaking attendance is expected for the next Quinceanera.com Expo and Fashion Show proving that the cultural and festive Quinceañera phenomenon is rising again, hand-in-hand with the slow, but steady recovery from the American economic slow down. Over 2,000 families attended the previous Quinceañera.com Expo and many more families have already registered to attend the next event. The expo and fashion show drew more than 400 young girls in search of the best alternatives for their long-awaited fifteenth birthday celebration.

The Hilton Hotel in Ontario was selected for the upcoming Quince expo to be held on October 3 from 12pm to 5pm. The event is free and open to the public, a common practice for hosting company, El Clasificado, which has connected families in the Hispanic community with hundreds of businesses providing products and services for quinceañera celebrations over the last 22 years.

The Ontario Expo promises over 50 booths offering every possible service for the upcoming festivities including reception halls, cakes, flowers, decorations, food and catering, and even DJs, some of which have been sponsoring the event since the first Quinceanera.com expo in 2006.

The much anticipated Quinceañera dress and accessories fashion show will showcase the latest trends, many from well known brands, in traditional and fashionista Quince celebration attire. Elegant Touch and Roxy’s Bridal, two local merchants, will present their newest dress designs on the runway and give attendees an upfront view of this season’s fashion trends.

As a final treat, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle to win one of three dresses, one of which is valued at $2,500. One quinceañera dress to be raffled has been created by Mexican fashion designer Mitzy, known worldwide for designing Thalia’s wedding dress. Elegant Touch will also be raffling one of their designs for a lucky winner that attends the expo. The third Quinceanera dress will be given away through a mobile contest and the winner will be announced on October 4 on Quinceanera.com.

Also featured will be the winner of Quinceanera.com’s “cover girl” contest, Alexus Barrantes, who will open the fashion show and receive a $650 scholarship, courtesy of the Patricia Sturla Academy of Acting and Modeling.

As an innovative company always seeking to find new ways to help buyers and sellers in the U.S. Hispanic grassroots marketplace, two new products will be launched this week to help merchants target Quinceañeras and their families. Mi Quince Planner on Facebook will help young quince girls organize and share their quinceañera plans with their Facebook friends. The Facebook App will enable businesses to offer friendly offers and connection channels to prospective Quinceañeras.

ServiciosdeFiestas.com is an e-commerce site with a Latin flavor. It provides low cost tools and e-commerce solutions to help merchants sell their goods and services for party supplies and help families find everything they need in one place for Quinceañeras, Bodas, and Bautizos and all traditional Hispanic celebrations.

Major event sponsors for this Quinceanera.com Expo and Fashion Show include Cover Girl, David’s Bridal, Seventeen, and Aquarium of the Pacific.

Quinceanera.com Expo is presented by El Clasificado, a Hispanic media solutions company that connects buyers and sellers through its niche-oriented websites and brands. A verified publication with a weekly circulation of 420,000, El Clasificado print reaches more than 1.5 million Latinos and is distributed in more than 200 cities across Southern California.

Presents

Sweet 15 Poems

All poems have been written by Sweet 16 Jewelry employees.  Please drop us a note if you would like us to write a Sweet 16 poem about something special.  Also, let us know or if you intend to use one listed here.  We would love to know which poems you like best and if you have any suggestions regarding our Sweet 16 Poems

Los Angeles Teen Wins $45,000 Quinceanera Party From Verizon Wireless

Pop and R&B Artist Jay Sean to perform live for 200 guests at girl’s coming of age party

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire

After 2.4 million text and online votes cast by the public, Verizon Wireless crowned Dioselyn Maximo as the 2010 “My Fabulous 15” contest winner. Standing before family and friends at a Verizon Wireless store in Panorama City to hear the voting results, Dioselyn was elated to hear her name announced and was overcome with emotion.

“It’s still all so surreal,” said Dioselyn. “I pleaded with all my friends and family to vote and I’m so excited to have won. I am thankful to Verizon Wireless for this unbelievable Quinceanera!”

The grand prize Quinceanera party package valued at close to $45,000 includes:

* Dinner for 200 guests
* A formal dress
* Transportation to and from the party
* LG Ally cell phones for Dioselyn and her parents
* A private, live concert by British pop/R&B artist Jay Sean

As a student at James Monroe High School, Dioselyn is the youngest among her circle of friends who have all had beautiful quinceaneras. However, a work-related accident suffered by her father has meant sticking to a strict family budget which is why winning the contest is making Dioselyn’s dream a reality.

“I found the response overwhelming,” said Christina Gonzalez, Director of Multicultural Marketing for Verizon West Area. “Over 1.7 million teens from Los Angeles, San Jose, El Paso, Salt Lake City and Seattle entered to win and more than 2.4 million text message and online votes were cast to pick the winner.”

For more information about My Fabulous 15, including finalists by city, contest rules and more, please visit http://www.myfabulous15.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Jay Sean

Hailing from London, England, Pop/R&B star Jay Sean began honing his craft from an early age and began to explore the possibility of making music a career as he entered college. With a positive response from friends and the organic development of a fan base that ranged from the UK to South Asia, Jay Sean released his debut album ME AGAINST MYSELF in 2004 on digital platforms. It was then that his music exploded on the internet and he began to tour throughout Europe and Asia. He became a major sensation and multi-platinum artist overseas, releasing two smash albums, two top ten singles and was nominated for Britain’s heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice. One song, “Ride It” garnered 20+ million views on YouTube and captivated fans everywhere, including Cash Money Records CEO and co-founder Ronald “Slim” Williams. Jay Sean became the first UK artist to join the Cash Money family in 2008 and released his American debut album ALL OR NOTHING on November 23, 2009, which includes the #1 song on Billboard’s Hot 100 and 3X platinum hit “Down” featuring Lil Wayne, and the platinum certified track “Do You Remember” featuring Sean Paul and Lil Jon. Further exemplifying his presence on the charts, Jay Sean had four Billboard Top 20 singles in his introductory year in the U.S. “Down”, (#1 on Billboard’s Hot 100), “Do You Remember” (#9 on Billboard’s Hot 100), “I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)” (#21 on Billboard’s Hot 100), and “Written on Her” (#17 on Billboard’s Rap Chart). To date, Jay Sean has won 11 UK Asian Music Awards, including ‘Best Male Act,’ ‘Best Urban Act,’ ‘Best Video,’ (“Down”) and ‘Best Album’ “ALL OR NOTHING,” in 2010, a 2009 UK Urban award for ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Down” featuring Lil Wayne, and received past honors from MTV Russia Music Awards and UK BMI Awards. Jay Sean is gearing up to release his sophomore album this fall on Cash Money Records.

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A Stream of Consciousness

My life sometimes a lonely stream

But smooth and silky, pure and clean

An occasional storm disturbs the flow

Turbulent lessons learned, required to grow.

Yet when with love I look around

The tempest ceases and all is calm

And I think to myself what a lovely life

Daddy’s wishful face, mamma his beautiful wife.

I see grandma and grandpa who came before

Built the foundation of this family’s floor

Brothers and sisters striving for best

Aunts and Uncles, all beautifully dressed.

Friends with smiles as bright as the sun

Fireworks for hearts, always so much fun

But when the long day’s finally done

He’s always there for me, my special one.

So on this day of candles sixteen

I awake a young woman from childhood dreams

And all that I ever needed, took or received

I’ll give back to other lonely restless streams.

Stay cool with these Hollywood-chic hairstyles

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High buns were all over the spring 2010 runways—and Kate Bosworth is just one of a handful of stars who have embraced this warm-weather-ready do (see January Jones and Jessica Alba).

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The Pony Updo

Introduction

Balmain Paris Backstage at HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Paris Fashion Week 2008

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Prom hairstyles often begin life on the high fashion runways of the world.  Once a sizzling new hairstyle catches fire on the catwalks they are often adopted by celebrity hairdressers looking for innovative new looks for their famous hair clients.

The Edgy Pony shown to the right was first showcased both backstage and on the runway by Balmain Paris at the HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana show in Paris in 2008.

Messy pony hairstyles along with pony updos have filtered down to such high profile female stars as Christian Serratos and Holly Montag (Heidi’s big sis) on MTV’s The Hills.

Other celeb adopting versions of the messy updo or pony bun include the girls on 90210 and Gossip Girls.

One thing is for sure, if you want to go with a totally edgy and latest pony updo style for your Prom, Holiday Party or other hair event, this hairstyle is going to stand out.

Listed below are the steps to re-create this hairstyle.  Although this is a relatively easy hairdo to do, if you are concerned about copying it exactly you may want to print out this page to take to your hairdresser for a professional finish.

How To – Step By Step

Balmain Paris Backstage at HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Paris Fashion Week 2008

Balmain Paris – All rights reserved.

This hairstyle is best created on either day old hair (aged approximately 24 hours after last shampoo) or hair which is newly washed but properly prepared with the appropriate styling products such as mousse, gel and/or hairspray.

1.  Whether you make a ponytail on newly washed hair or not, strands must be 100% dry and completely detangled before putting into a ponytail to prevent breakage.

Note: Never make a ponytail from hair that is wet, tangled or full of knots.

2.  Using a natural boar bristle brush or similar, brush hair from roots to ends until the hair is smooth and sleek.

Balmain Paris Backstage at HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Paris Fashion Week 2008

Balmain Paris – All rights reserved.

3.  Distribute a dime-size amount of styling cream, glaze or similar through out the hair to help hold strands in place.

Apply extra product to the top of the head and throughout the crown to guarantee a firm holding tail.

4.  Use fingers and brush to direct hair from the front of the hairline and along the sides of the head up towards the top of the crown area.  All of the hair should be merged together in a “tail” formation.  Initially hold the new tail with your fingers and then use the brush to smooth the crown area of the head.

5.  Carefully slide on a “hair-friendly” Blax or Bungee cord around the base of the ponytail.

A secret hairdresser’s trick to creating a super tight pony without crown wrinkles or bulges is to strategically place bobby pins, the same color as the hair, right above the newly created pony base.

By carefully adding bobby pins above and below the pony elastic, all hair will be held securely in place.

Balmain Paris Backstage at HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Paris Fashion Week 2008

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6.  Separate out a section of the newly created pony tail that is 1-2″ wide.  Wrap the section around the base of the pony several times to give it a thick base.

7.  Use a brush and back comb the ponytail section until is it full and lush.  Use fingers to lightly smooth the top.

8.  After hair is teased pull the tail of the pony towards the front of the head.  Create a smooth or twisted loop with the tail that is approximately centered between the back of the crown and the front of the head.

Pin the edge of the pony, on the underneath side, just 1/2 inch from the hairline.

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9.  Pull the tail over the front of the hairline and down in front of one eye.  If you choose this option you will need to anchor the tail on the underneath side with bobby pins the same color as your hair to hold the tail firmly in place.

This edgy updo hairstyle can be finished in a variety of ways depending on whether you want a low, medium or high loop and whether you want to merge it with an existing fringe, drape it down over one eye or drape it to one side.

Balmain Paris Backstage at HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Paris Fashion Week 2008

Balmain Paris – All rights reserved.

10.  To finish ponytail, spritz top of the head along the crown with a hairspray which is compatible with your hair type and texture.  Use your own judgment whether to use a light, medium or strong hold formula.

Use a clean toothbrush to carefully smooth out any wrinkles that develop around the hairline or along the crown or along the top of the pony updo loop.

11.  For extra pizazz attach a high fashion pony elastic encrusted with silk flowers, crystals, bows, satin or other appropriate adornments.

12.  Add extra bobby pins along the sides if necessary to keep all tresses secure and tucked neatly into the ponytail.

Summary

The key to the creation of this edgy ponytail is inventiveness and the willingness to do some heavy tousling.  Go into the creation of this funky fashion pony updo with an attitude of experimentation and fun.

Whether you wear this updo with a Prom Dress, a sizzling Party Dress, with couture fashion or dressed down fashions you can’t get this ponytail updo wrong.  It’s a unique hairstyle and should be infused with your imagination and fabulousness.

Below are some Quinceanera Poems.  

 

 

 

 

Wish Upon a Quince Star

When night has fallen
And the soul is moved
Silent wishes are made
In sacred solitude.

My wish dear friends
Look far above
Night sky filled with diamonds
Lit up with Latin love.

And we will all be stars
Shinning lights from times long past
Celebrating a Quinceanera
Family traditions holding fast.

 

The Symbol of the Shoes

Before me sits
A pretty pair of woman’s shoes
That will add beauty to a world
In which the almighty dollar rules.

And as beauty fills
The beast’s lonely tired heart
May these shoes of love teach well
Their grown-up adult part.

But where is my loving daughter
Who I once saw so infant small
Now a pretty princess
Attending her Quince Ball

Let the merry voices hush
When this princess takes her seat
While I remove childhood wrappings
From her proud Latino feet.

And true to tradition this parent will bow
Kissing my baby girl goodbye
Then presenting this pretty woman
To the honored handsome crowd.

The Tiara Tale

As legend would have it
One thousand years ago
There was an Aztec princess
Dressed in a shimmering golden robe

Looking over the palm tree’d cities
From her flowered balcony
Her father King held in his hands
A tiara named, “The Sparkling Sea.”

One hundred thousand subjects
Gathered to watch below
While her father gently whispered
During the orange drenched sunset glow

He whispered of all his people
In her life that she would know
From ministers to farmers
From the richest rich to the lowest low.

And how the young crowned princess
Should care and love them all
No matter how bejeweled
No matter how big or small.

As the princess bowed her royal head
In humble gratitude
Her childlike expression changed
Into a serious and thoughtful mood.

The sunset fired one last time
And the King looked towards the sea
While placing the tiara on her head
Asking God to protect her please.

The Princess now understood her place
And how she must proceed
A life removed from selfish things
But devoted to her kingdom’s needs.

 

 

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Quinceanera  Virtual Hollywood Makeover

Quinceanera Uses Virtual Model to Pick Hairstyle

Check out this website for the Quinceanera to Use the Virtual Model to Choose Best Hair Style. This is a great place for experimenting with different hairstyles. The site offers a virtual model that you can adjust to match your own measurements, age, and skin tone.

What’s next? Will the traditional Corte of Honor be replaced with virtual dancers?

Technology has changed our lives so much. Before long the close contact we experienced all the time with friends and family is now becoming less and less. It used to be teens talked on the phone too much of the time. Now it’s text messaging. It takes less time and you can text a few people in the same period of time as you would make one phone call to one person.

Life is becoming more and more impersonal. Learning how to communicate face to face will probably become more of a challenge as we continue to get more attached to our cell phones, I pods, and computers.

I recommend mom’s should have some fun also and check out the InStyle.com site and play with the makeover section.