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To my Quinceañera readers and faithful clients: What a great start to a new year! According to the Chinese, this is the year of the horse, a year of strength, health and abundance. And I am a horse! Let me tell you I couldn’t be happier for a fresh start and new opportunities. I am blessed and very fortunate to be where I am! Speaking of new, I’m thrilled to share with you the new project a team of beauty advisors and I have started with Motives Cosmetics. We have made it the official make up line of our magazine here in Phoenix and I can’t express how excited I am to share with you. Within the magazine you will find information on how you can take part of this beauty experience. I have been publishing the magazine for quite some time now and I can truly say that I am more passionate than ever to be able to help provide the tools you and your moms need for planning your big day! I would like to thank the team of coordinators as well as my clients for all of your loyalty and continuing to help us succeed in everything we do! I encourage all of you to step out of your comfort zones this year, and try new things. What is one thing you have always wanted to do for yourself? Learn to cook, sew, travel, or read more? Do it! Life is so short and in order to have things you’ve never had, you have to do things you’ve never done! So get motivated at this time in your life and make it happen! Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up and join us for Miss Cover Girl pageants, expo models if modeling is your wish list. Happy Quince Planning to you…by visiting our website www.quinceanerasmagazine.com, digital magazine, Expos and this new issue to find the newest trends! Facebook Phoenix Quinceaneras Instagram@quinceaneramagazine Sincerely, Fran Chavez 623-694-9910 fran@quinceanerasmagazine.com

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Sneaker wedges are taking the fashion world by storm. You can see this amazing trend everywhere from So why do we the runway to the streets. Celebs spend so much money and models are also getting in on on the perfect pair of this trend it’s a great alternative for heels if we are going heels, and they would make you look to end up taking super fab. Sneaker wedges are a them off. Well that great alternative to the usual sparkly will never have an heel, it will be a way to stand out answer because we and be unique. Let’s talk the different are women. But I have types of wedges and the ones that great news I found the will look great with any Quinceañera perfect alternative, dress. The first brand I’m going to sneaker wedges. talk about is Bella Sera Dresses. This What sneakers? brand specializes in Quinceañeras I know what you are and has recently added a shoe thinking sneakers line to their brand. Their sneaker what? Me? NO WAY! wedges come in all kinds of designs They are not just and styles. For more information on sneakers they are their brand visit bellaseradresses. sneaker wedges so its still consider a heel, and com. Another brand of sneaker wedges is Steve Madden. We all they come in different know that Steve Madden designs colors and styles. great shoes so check them out and stop torturing your feet. I guarantee a night of fun and lots of dancing.

Cinderella was one of my favorite princesses and still is. She loses her parents at a young age and never loses hope of finding true love, even though the odds are against her. Luckily and hopefully our lives are not as complicated as Cinderella’s. Do you guys remember that part when the prince lays eyes on her? Well thast the moment we want to be ready for. Today I’m going to show you, How to have a Cinderella moment.

what would a princess do? How will a princess behave? All of that is important. Another thing will be to just have fun. If you are not use to been the center of attention practice talking to people striking a conversation with stranger or a girl you don’t know. I know that these might be a little strange but they will help you achieve the moment. Moving on to dancing. I always advice to take dance lessons before a Quinceañera you want to look like you know what your doing after all back in the day it was a requirement to learn a waltz. Then comes the dress. It will not be a Cinderella moment with out a beautiful dress. Cinderella if anything is known for her beautiful blue dress, so to mimic that moment the dress has to be a dream. The way I like to choose a dress is by asking my self these questions. What type of neckline do I want? What colors do I want? And what will fit me the best? Answering the questions will make the decision process easier. Finally the shoes although Cinderella lost her shoe she still manage to look good. Despite the fact that we can’t get her glass sippers we can get something sparkly. So try looking for a shoe with a WOW! Factor. In the end the Cinderella moment is about having fun and enjoying your day.

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Tiara? or no tiara?

We all know that Quinceañeras

are all about been a princess and what do princesses wear? Tiaras. Now as much as I like tiaras and the power they make you feel you must ask this question. Are they out of style now? Well it all depends on you. The tiaras are used to mark royalty and to know the social class you belong to.

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because on certain parts of the world there is a ceremony for the tiara. Meaning that she is now a women and the jewel of the family bringing her family an heir. Sounds like a lot of responsibility right. Well thank god that we don’t have to go through that any more. These days the tiara ceremony is sometime forgotten and misunderstood, so Quinceañeras just wear them because it’s another accessory to their dress. But in reality they mean so much more and can be a great honor to wear. So are tiaras outdated? Well thats really up to you if you are modern and open to new ideas or if you are classic and traditional. So what will you wear the day of your quince a traditional tiara or a headpiece?

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How To Choose

The Best Damas Dress Making decisions are not always easy, and sometime you are not sure about what you want. That’s ok this article will try to make choosing your damas dresses easy and fun.

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By Danna Chino

I ALWAYS START WITH LOOKING AT MY DAMAS STYLE, ARE THEY GIRLY, EDGY, HIPSTERS, MODERN GIRLS? Whatever their style is draw inspiration from it, and if you already have a style in mind but not sure about it ask your girls. Asking for their opinion is always good, because they will feel like they are part of your quince. Now a day we have so many options when it comes to dresses, so it can be a little hard to pick one. What I like to do is look up online the different types of dresses and try to find them near me. Another thing I like to do is a shopping day with your girls this will help you with ideas. Make sure you don’t take lots of suggestions because then you will find your self in a hard spot. Shopping and trying on dresses should be fun and a bonding experience with your damas. Make a list of the places you want to visit and the dresses you loved the most this will help a lot. You also want to make sure that everyone can afford and fit in the dress. You don’t want people feeling uncomfortable and sad the day of your quince. After you have eliminated some and love others, brain storm on which will be the best. I guarantee you will be really happy and not regret you decision.

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s n o i t a t i v n i When you give someone an invitation it’s the first impression they will get of your party, and like everybody knows the first impression is always the most important. So make sure your invitations are what you want and match the theme of your party. There are many companies that make invitations and allow you to add a personal touch to your invitations (like SoloInvitaciones.com).

How many invitations should you buy? st or an You can buy an invitation for every gue ite list invitation per family. Look through your inv er. and see how many invitations you should ord

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Who will the invitation be directed to?

If it’s a couple it should be Mr. and Mrs. (last name). If it’s a family it should be Fam. (last name). If it’s a friend it could be Miss (first and last name). If it’s a guy friend you should put Mr. (first and last name). If you are only inviting two or so people in a family you should direct it to them. If it’s one person and you don’t know who their plus one is, you should write Mr.(first and last name) and guest.

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8. Aerosmith; “I don’t want to miss a thing”

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Pink, Blue, Purple maybe gray how can you ever decide?

Let’s start with your favorite color.

Your favorite color can be the best decision you can make. Choosing your favorite color is great, because you can never get tired of it. Plus why wouldn’t you go with your favorite color. But what if you don’t want your favorite color?

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Well no worries try using trending colors. Every season

colors change and the fashion world chooses a color for a season. For example spring is known for pastels, fall for jewel tones, summer neon and winter dark colors. So why not take inspiration from that? Trendy colors are great for the modern, out side of the box Quinceañeras, she will be known for her bold statement.

Picking a color to wear can be a little overwhelming and hard. How can you make this process easy and regret free? Well I have a couple of solutions that will help you choose the best color for your dress.

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you have a theme in mind? If so look for something that can inspire that theme. If not try asking yourself simple questions like; what color do you want? Would you like to have a theme? Is there a hobby you like? Asking yourself these questions will help you with party decisions.

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a DJ? Bands are great for entrainment there’s something about live music that gets everyone moving. DJ’s are also great if you prefer the original version rather than a live cover version. Why is music so important? Music is very important because it can change the mood of your guest. If

you wan to be specific about your music talk to the band or DJ and make then aware that they could not take request or change the style of music. You want the music to reflect your personality always go with what you like and not what others tell you, but if you want to please your guest let them know the DJ/band will be taking request.

FINALLY the third and most important is

the dress. Your dress can also be a piece of inspiration. I always try to find the dress first so that I can decide the theme and the mood of the party. Remember that inspiration comes in all forms so don’t be shy to show the world who you are and what you like.

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When you are dancing with your chambelan you want to be like WOW! You look great, and not you look like you are wearing your dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suit. So instead of picking a simple suit with your quince colors, why not invest time in the perfect one?

To do so you have to know what you are looking for, so I will give you the 411 on suits and tuxedos. Starting with the different types of suits. We have the twenty first Century look. I love this look is one of my personal favorites, and its great for young man. This look is all about the slim fit with a fitted blazer skinny tie and fitted pants he will look great and you will look even better next to him. The second options and the most common is the formal suit. This suit is all about the straight fit. The blazer is boxy the pants are wide leg and the tie is a

regular size tie, which its still elegant but a little on the older side. This look would be great for a slightly heavier male. Lets move on to Tuxedos, every time I see a man in a tux I remember Mr. Bond James Bond. When it comes to a tuxedo the same rules apply fitted and the slim because the slimmer the better. Now some people will disagree with this but I believe that a tuxedo can be worn with a tie instead of a bow tie, which is preferred when men wear a tux. Even though a tux looks great on almost enyone you must try all your options. So now that you have the 411 on different suits and tuxedo you will be able to say WOW! To your chambelan.

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How to hire a makeup

artist

Hiring a make up artist is hard and sometimes can be pricy. This article will guide you towards the right direction. We have a great directory at QuinceanerasMagazine.com where you can find great makeup artist around your area, but how will you ever choose.

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“You want to get all of your ideas together”

MAKE A LIST OF THE MAKE UP ARTIST that are around your area. Then call and ask if they could do a trial, most makeup artist are willing to do so because they want to make sure you get what you want. After making the appointments with the makeup artist you want to get all of your ideas together, if you don’t have any ideas don’t worry they should guide you in the right way.

FINALLY WHEN CHOOSING THE MAKE UP ARTIST you want to make sure you hire the one that meets your needs, and if she does not then she is not the one for you. Remember it’s your quinceañera and you want everything to be perfect, so when it comes to hiring people you must always see their personality and work ethics. You don’t want to hire someone that doesn’t take their job serious.

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Eveybody enjoys a

GOOD CAKE especially during parties! Now a days you can make any kind of cake you can imagine

So use your imagination and make your cake spectacular. In Quinceañera M you can see pictures ofagazine.com cool cakes for your quin ce.

You can also find ideas, and a that will make you the cake of pastry shop your dreams.

Before you go to the appointment make sure you have:

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• PICTURES OF THE CAKE YOU WANT • NUMBER OF GUESTS • DATE AND TIME OF YOUR PAR TY • DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE

SOME QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK AT THE BAKERY:

• What flavor of filling do you recommend? mend? • What kind and flavor of icing do you recom • Does the price include the delivery?

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t e g o t w o H Lets face it girls we don’t all have great skin and we sometimes don’t know how to take care of it. So I’m going to teach you 3 simply steps to better looking skin.I’m also going to share a DIY facemask.

skin for your quince

The first and my favorite

is an exfoliator, I love this is really removes everything. Some exfoliators are not safe to use every day but others are, you just have to find the right one for you.

Lets begin by detecting your skin type. If when you wash

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your face you need to moisturize immediately you have dry skin. If you get oil down the center of your face and dry on the outside you have combination skin. Finally if you have shine on your face everyday you have oily skin. After detecting your skin type you have to know what products to use. Dry skin your skin is very sensitive and requires lots of moisture, so always moisturize and use gentle cleansers. Combination skin is a blessing and a curse because sometimes the oily part can be controlled and sometime they can’t.

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Try using products that are for combination skin.

Stay away from anything too drying and too moisturizing. Another thing that can help is apply a bit of makeup powder to the T zone of your face and a little of moisturizer on the outer side. Oily skin you need to use products that have powder particals to absorbed all that oil. Stay away from thick moisturizer and always carry bolting paper. Here is a DIY facemask that will help you exfoliate and brighten your skin.DIY Facemask; Mix 2-3 Teaspoons of plain yogurt with 1-2 Teaspoons of oatmeal create paste and spread on the face. Allow it to dry for 15 min then rise.

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Are part of the show for your party. Tend to be upbeat and get your guests dancing. Can play various styles of music.

It’s cheaper than live music. You get to listen to the original version of the songs. They can play anything you want. They could also be your MC...

You should visit the DJ or musical group’s website because they usually have pictures or videos of previous events. This will give you an idea of the quality of their work.

SOME QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK THE DJ OR BAND:

What does the price include? How long will they play music for? How many group members will show up? What kind of music they usually play? Does it include lighting? How much do they charge for an extra hour?

Is this even possible?

Yes it is I will give you the key to a stress free quince. By Danna Chino

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ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT

things to remember is to always write things down even the small things. Why? You ask because you will forget it. Every time I have an event I always make sure to make a list of the things I need even the small things like eyelash glue. So step 1. Always write things down. Step 2. Book everything in advance. Lets face it we start planning our quince a year or two before the date so why not book the caterer the venue and photographer. The sooner you book them the better. Step 3. Don’t leave your dress for last. I hate when Quinceañeras leave the dress for last. Your dress should be the first thing you choose, because it will give you ideas for the decoration. You don’t want your quince to look like a hot mess. You want it to flow and come together nicely. Step 4. Choosing your court. Having a court at your party is really important they are the ones that represent you. So choose wisely when it comes to choosing your court. Step 5. Make sure you have everything you will need a month before your quince. This step is the most important step, because you want to make sure everything fits perfect and looks great. Follow these simple steps to a stress free quinceañera and you will have the time or your life.

Do you imagine yourself in a party bus listening and dancing to music? Or in a classy limo ? Arriving to the church and the banquet hall can be as fun or as stylish as you want it to be...

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For limo companies and their websites you can look here, in this magazine, or you can go to QuinceanerasMagazine.Com and find them conveniently by zip code...

ASK THEM:

• How many hours does the price include? • Does it include the tip for the driver? • Does the price include drinks? (Soft drinks and water of course!)If not can I bring my own? • How much is the limo ride? • How much is the party bus ride?

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K THE S A O T S N O QUESTI PHER A R G O E R O CH HOW MANY HOURS OF PRACTICE ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE? WHERE ARE WE GOING TO PRACTICE?

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WHAT DAYS AND WHAT TIME ARE THE REHEARSALS?

CAN WE DO A REHEARSAL AT LEAST ONE DAY AT THE VENUE?

THE SECRET TO AVOID BEING NERVOUS IS ...PRACTICE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! SO... PRACTICE AND PRACTICE TO PERFECTION...

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