Contest Name:  Quinceaneras Magazine ~ œLa Corona De La Princesa   Sponsor (s): Ashdon Inc. & QuinceanerasMagazine.com Sponsor (s) Address: 11100 West Airport Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477 Telephone:  (832)-947-2020   Ashdon, Inc. its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (together, the œCompany) and QuinceanerasMagazine.com, will conduct the Contest substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:   1. Description of Contest/Participation.   A. Dates of Contest:  The Contest will begin May 5th 2013.  Deadline to enter as a contestant is 12 Noon on June 7, 2013.   Winner will be notified June 10, 2013.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. Void where prohibited.  Odds of winning depend upon the number of entrants and the number of votes received.   B. How to Enter: Parents or legal guardians of eligible ent...

ATTENTION ALL FUTURE QUINCEANERA PRINCESSES DISNEY’S ROYAL BALL AND QUINCEANERAS MAGAZINE.COM IS SEARCHING FOR OUR FIRST EVER "LA CORONA DE LA PRINCESA"! ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP? Create a short story, no more than 500 words, which centers around your uniqueness, your life story  - one that best describes why you deserve to live your own fairy tail and be crowned as our first ever "LA CORONA DE LA PRINCESA"! We’ll pick and post our top 10 favorites and let the public vote on a winner, who will be crowned as the first ever  "LA CORONA DE LA PRINCESA". The winner will fly to Los Angeles, CA with a parent/guardian to be  photographed for the Disney’s Royal Ball and Quinceaneras Magazine.com marketing campaign. WINNER WILL RECEIVE: 1.- A $1,000 cash prize. 2.- A Crown and scepter. 3.- A Disney’s Royal Ball quinceaera gown of choice. 4.- An unforgettable three day-two night stay with all expens...

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These are the right questions to ask to your banquet hall. Getting the right answers will save you headaches and probabaly, thosusands of dollars.  These are some questions you should ask so you wont have any doubts.   1.     What kind of food do you serve? 2.     Do you offer any food tastings? 3.     What is the recommended entre? 4.     What is the recommended salad with my choice on entre? 5.     Do you serve salsas and condiments? 6.     Is it Buffet or Family Style dinner?  Do I have a choice? 7.     Do you cook extra food for extra guests? 8.     What type of soft drinks do you serve?  Is there a limit? 9.     Will you serve coffee and or tea? 10.  What are my choices for dessert? 11.  How many servers do you have? 12.  Do you use paper, ceramic, chin...

  Let’s talk for Real ... Pictures do say a thousand words but will they only be the words of the photographer. Your QuinceAnos is a big day and even though you will remember it for the rest of your life, will you recall all the steps and moments you went through.   The average Quinceanera Album is filled with pictures of posing bodies why not add or have a full separate album of your process of your Quinceanera and not only of the day. Can you imagine being 30, 40, 50 and going through the candid pictures that make you remember that special moment when you saw your dress for the first time, the time all your chambelanes were ready to cry cause the dance was too hard, or when you asked your dad for another $1,000.    Those moments are the ones that are easily forgotten after time but if you have a few picutres to remember, the laughter will continue and you will have stories to tell your future friends and family.    So go on take pictures and ...

We know that it may be easy for some to pick their theme and colors but once it comes to the dress all may go out the window. Since the dress IS the most important thing for your Quince you may lose your mind once you get to the store. So listen up ! The following steps will guide you on narrowing down your Quinceanera Dress color. 1- Skin TONE  Not all colors look great on everyone. Fair complexions for the most part look best in light colors, soft pastels like corals, whites, sky blues, champagne, light pinks just to name a few. If you have a darker skin tone you are able to play with the more brighter and live colors such as the neon pinks, electric blues and greens.  2- THEME If you are set on a certain theme keep it in mind when shopping for your dress to narrow down your selection. Remember your dress color can be the main color or the accent, its up to you how you play off your damas, chambelanes and decorations.  3- Pick the Color you GLOWN In ...

Making your Quince Waltz a Disaster is easy just follow these 5 steps. 1- DO it yourself.  How hard can it be, look up videos online and seek no professional  help.  2- Pick random people that you like.  Without asking just go around school and pick whoever you like. Don’t worry if they know how to dance or if they have a ride to show up to practice.  3- Practice whenever possible No need for a strict schedule, meet up when you can and just roll with it.  4- Add new people every time. So what if the new girl wants to be in your Quince and so does that other chica, you will find two more chambelanes. The Waltz is easy, they will catch up quick. 5- Practice with whoever shows up Your main chambelan sends his couzin to do the practice or a dama sends her mom to get the steps down its perfect, just practice.  Now, we don’t expect you to go through this unless you honestly want your Quince Waltz to be a COMPLETE DISASTER...

- The secret is that your already beautful! I bet you weren’t expecting that were you? Well its true, we all have different looks, different hair textures, different skin tones, different body types, but the one thing that we all have in common is that we’re all unique. But if enhancing your beauty was what you were looking for then your in the right place. here are some tips for hair care, skin care, and nail care. Hair: A lot of us are in the habit of straightening and curling our hair, but don’t really consider what it does to the health of our hair. Doing this frequently burns and damages our hair. A quick and safe fix is soaking your hair in almond oil. After doing some research I discovered that putting almond oil in your hair restores the lost minerals in your hair to keep it strong and shiny. The way you use this technique is to wash your hair before and after you have the oil in. Leave the oil soaked in your hair for about 30 mins, then wash it out. You&rsqu...

Picking chambelanes for your quince is no joke! Remember that your Quinceanera is a once in a lifetime event and everything, and everyone who has been part of it is going to be remembered as well. Choosing close friends and cousins or siblings that you are sure will stick around are the best candidates for your chambelanes. Also, keep in mind that these people should have rides and be to practices on time for the vals and surprise dance. Of course if its people who care about you, theyre going to take practices very seriously to make sure you look amazing on your big day. So when your thinking about who to choose as your chambelanes, keep these simple tips in mind.

There’s nothing serious about a circus themed party. If you’ve chosen this as your theme then your personality probably reflects it also. Its all about fun, sweets, music, performances, spontaneous characters, and did I mention FUN?! Having chosen this theme, you have no limits when it comes to decorating and planning. Don’t be afraid to go all out! Yeah, there’s alot to anticipate when it comes to every last detail, but keep in mind that all your hard work and creativity is going to pay off. Where to start? Thats a good question. Well of course make sure you have the basics to your party covered. Such as food, reception hall, dj, ect. Once all of that is taken care of, you can focus on theming up your party! - Think about performances that you could plan...(Perhaps your baile sopresa) or you could hire and actual performer if you want to go all out. It’s all up to you! - Then consider party favors and decorations. When you think of a circus, what co...

Get in YOUR best shape, not what everyone else things you should look like.  We all want to look and feel beautiful on our special day right? Well a few months before the date, pick your dress and if your planning on changing during the night also have that outfit planned. Look at yourself in the dress and positively criticize yourself. This means to not beat yourself up about any flaws you may think you have, but to think to yourself "What can I do to better myself and feel prettier?". Your the best judge for your body. Once you figure out  what areas you need to work on you can get in the best shape of your young life. 

Toners A toner is a skin care product that you apply to the face after you cleanse and before you moisturize. Toners are can also be classified as fresheners and astringents. Toners are suppose to restore the pH balance of the skin, remove any makeup that was not fully removed, or any soap residue. Toners leave skin feeling very refreshed and clean. There are also toners that claim to help fight the aging process and to help prevent and clear blemishes. Choosing a Toner If you decide to use a toner, it is important to know just what product is right for you. One of the best things that you can do to find a toner is to experiment with many different brands and formulas to find the toner that is ideal for you. Ask yourself questions like: Does the toner make my skin feel too oily or too dry? Does my skin feel clean and refreshed after I use it? Does it make my skin feel too tight? If your answers were good to all of these questions, then chances are that you have found a good toner f...

Cleansers Everyone knows that it is critical to wash cleanse their face twice daily to have healthy skin. That™s the easy part. The hard part is knowing what kind of cleanser to choose and what they do, with all the hundreds of cleansers on the market today. So where do you begin? There are so many cleansers today that it is hard to determine what the best type is. Because everyone™s skin is so varied, different cleansers won™t work for some and will for others. The most important thing to do is to experiment with all different kinds of cleansers to find one that will give you the best results. Here is a guide of some of the most popular cleanser types: Cleansing Creams Cleansing creams, when applied, create a rich and thick cream that is ideal for anyone who has dry skin. The rich formulas are sensitive on skin and give extra moisture to dehydrated skin. Cleansing creams are also good for older women because they have been known to help slow the aging process. M...

What is Skin Type? It is critical that every woman be aware of her own unique skin type in order to properly buy makeup and care for her skin. Most women, not surprisingly, are not even aware of what their skin type is. Many factors play into what skin type you have. Things such as ethnicity, location, genetics and age can all be a factor in determining your skin type. Here is a guide to better understanding or finding out what your skin type is: Normal Skin Normal skin can be classified as having an even a smooth surface. Normal skin is neither oily nor dry skin. It is a balance between oily and dry. Therefore, if you have a normal skin type, your skin will feel neither oily nor dry. Other characteristics of normal skin are a clear complexion, not visible pores, and it is relatively healthy looking. It also does not require special treatments or products. Dry Skin Dry skin has a very dull appearance and flakes very easily. Large amounts of moisturizer are needed to just get a sm...

Hair Coloring Hair coloring can be a great way to cover up gray hair, to add vibrance to your current hair color or get the hair color that you™ve always wanted. Read more about hair coloring below to make sure that your hair color turns out the way you want it to. Types of Hair Color Temporary- Color only lasts for one shampoo Semi-Temporary- Color will last about five shampoos. Demi- Permanent- Will last about six weeks. Permanent- will completely change hair color. Touch ups needed about every six weeks. How Hair Color Works Hair color opens up the outer layer of the hair to allow the color to penetrate the root of the hair. The different types of hair color will penetrate the hair in different ways, leaving a different color. To permanently change hair color, an oxidation chemical reaction needs to take place. Hair color comes in a variety of creams, gels and shampoos. Things to Remember About Hair Color What you see on the package or in the tube itself is not w...

Hair Cuts I am convinced that there is a perfect haircut for everyone. No matter what your face shape, hair color or texture there is a cut that is sure to flatter anyone. The key is to experiment with many different haircuts and finding out what looks best on you personally. Experiment, have fun and see what you can come up with! Always remember, that no matter how awful the cut may seem at first; it will always grow back! Here are some things to consider when choosing a haircut: Face Shape Face shape is one of the most critical things to consider when deciding on a haircut. Choosing a hair cut that compliments your facial features and face shape can add angle to a round face, make a angular face appear rounder or downplay any feature that you are not satisfied with. If you have a round face, you will want to make your face appear more angular by adding fullness to the hair at the top of the head. You will want to avoid haircuts that are very long and straight. If you have a long...

Hair Styling Even if you have great hair length, texture, body and cut, your hair can still look incomplete unless you have taken the proper styling procedures.  Knowing how to style your hair and what looks best on your hair type is critical. Your hairstyle is central in the overall image that you exude. If you have a messy hairstyle, people automatically make unfair assumptions about you. To make sure that you exude the best image possible, try these tips below: Hair Styling Tips Try not to use a lot of hair styling products. Using a minimal amount of hair products will leave your hair looking and feeling soft and natural. Using too many hair styling products can make your hair look greasy, crunchy and very unflattering. When it comes to hair styling products, less is definitely more. Try to update your hairstyle often. Changing your style will not only keep you looking young and fresh but it will make you feel confident as well. Look in fashion magazines and ask your ha...

Lip Liner: Lip liner can make your lips look instantly bigger, fuller and shapelier. It can serve as the perfect final touch for lipstick. It can also give the lips more definition and perfect the shape of your lips in a way no other makeup product can. Picking out the right shade of lip liner is critical to ensure that you will get the best look possible. Try to choose a shade that matches well with your natural lip shade. If you must go a little darker then choose one that is only a couple shades darker than your lip color. Too dark of colors will make your lips unnatural and will appear as if you are trying too hard. The proper application techniques are also critical to ensure that you get the best look possible. Follow the simple application steps below to ensure that you get optimal results: Lipstick and lip liner should be the very last thing that you apply, so do all other makeup first. Prep the lips for lip liner by applying lip balm. This will ensure that the lip lin...

Eye shadow The whole point of eye shadow is to draw attention to the eyes and to give the eyes more definition. However, not all eye shadows make the eyes look defined and beautiful. Only when eye shadow is applied correctly, in the right shade, can you get a stunning effect. When choosing an eye shadow, the most important thing to do is to choose colors that complement each other. If you are fair-skinned, then you will not want to go over the top with dark shades. You will want to stick to colors with soft undertones such as pink, light purple, light brown and a soft white. If you are dark-skinned, you will not want to pick too light of a shade. You will want to stick to shades with dark undertones such as dark brown, deep pink or deep purple. No matter who skin color you are, you never want to wear to dark or wild of a shade. It just looks unnatural and makes you look as if you are trying too hard.  To really define the eyes and get them noticed, try to use more than one c...

Eye Brow Liner: Eye brow liner is used for many things to make a person look and feel her very best. It can be used to fill in brows when the one is loosing or does not have any eyebrows. It can be used to make very light eyebrows appear darker and thicker. It can help disguise and fix over-plucked eyebrows. It can be used to tame and control unruly brows. The possibilities are endless with brow liner! Read below to find out more about finding the right brow liner and proper application techniques! Choosing a Brow Liner The most important thing when choosing a brow liner is to choose one that will compliment you individually. It is critical to choose one that will compliment and enhance your skin tone and your hair color. If you have very light hair and wish to make your eye brows look darker, then choose one that is one or two shades darker than your natural hair color. Any darker than that will look unnatural. If you are looking for a liner to fill in sparse brows, try to find ...