It’s Spring again and the flowers are blooming!  Here are some Spring time flower arrangements that you may want to consider for your Quince.

 The first and obvious choice are Roses.  They have the biggest color palette of all flowers and you can score these babies all year around. As the climate gets warmer the Roses get growing!  So Spring Time = more Roses!!!

Another lovely flower are Tulips but hurry quick because when Summer hits the prices for these will go up!

Here is a cute bouquet of Daisies and Tulips.

 Next we have the bright, fresh, and simply delightful Daffodil.  This flower has spring time written all over it!

Next we have Anemones.   They have a large bright bloom. Perfect for bringing outdoor nature indoors!

Whatever you decide, make sure you choose a floral arrangement that represents you and your theme! If you are bold and outgoing, go for those bright bouquets. If you’re more romantic, check out the pink Roses and add tons of Babies’ Breadth. Just be sure you check the growth season so that you are not disappointed if a flower isn’t available or costs a fortune! If you are planning on making your own floral arrangements, check out the wholesale florists or the Farmer’s Market in your area for bargains.

Hola Chicas,

Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth with your friends at some fair, mall, arcade etc…..  Aren’t they totally cool?!  Well, how about renting one for your quince?  We think it’s a great idea!  Check out http://www.cheesyphotobooths.com/ for Orange County and LA areas.

Here are some examples of wallet pics we did in Feburary.  Enjoy!!

Do you all remember Shelbie Bruce? The cute spunky chica in Spanglish? Well she has developed her own perfume,Florecita, for teens girls just like you! “Crisp and juicy blackberry and sparkling pear in the top note create a clean and sweet introduction. Paired with red currant and exotic jasmine, this fragrance is a fun, fruity floral. A dry down of skin musks and sandalwood make the fragrance creamy and delightful.” Florecita is sure to get you noticed! Also available at Claire’s. Get your hands on a bottle today and if you’ve never seen Spanglish, stop by Blockbuster and rent the DVD while you’re at it! A Must See Movie!

Remember when we introduced you to our friends at Dance Asylum? Well they are now offering exciting teen dance class specials! Here is your chance to get a professionally choreographed dance to show off to your friends and frenemies and at a great discount too! How much? You’ll just have to give them a call to find out! Ask for Hanh! 

Don’t miss your chance at winning a $250,000 sweepstakes for your Quince sponsored by Seventeen Magazine.  Your last chance to enter is January 15, 2009!

We heard Mark Indelicato from ABC’s smash hit Ugly Betty has aspirations to be a young designer of the people, for the people, and he wants to design for you! Check out this fashion news snippet as reported on Latina.com. This cutie patutie must have been bit by the fashion bug since becoming Justin Suarez! Mark will be celebrating his 15th Birthday this July, so you can be sure he won’t disappoint with something your abuelita would pick up! We appreciate it grams, we really do, but really?!

So keep an eye out for some genuine Indelicato duds. Wonder what he’ll call his line? Any ideas? 

If you’re not already going, grab your parents, stop reading this Diary, and go to the Expo! We’re dying to meet you!

Tell us what a Quinceñera means to you and you can win a prize! To enter, simply send us an email in how ever many words you feel adequately explains what having a Quince means to you personally then submit your entry to info@quincevelas.com. Be sure to include your name and email address. Contest rules are:

1. You must be 14 about to celebrate your Quince.
2. You must get your parents’ permission to participate as you will be providing your address to receive the prize if you win!
3. Only one entry per person.
4. All entries must be received by 12 am November 30th, 2008. The winner will be announced on December 1st, 2009 and her entry will be featured on our Diary. 
5. Have fun!

The prize will be a goody package and will include some items we think a Quince would need for her special day. Good luck! 

 Photo Credit: Carolina Parrague/Flickr

Thinking about trying out dramatic false lashes for your Quince? Before you do, click here to check out Latina Make Up Artist to the stars, Rebecca De Hererra’s, technique on achieving a glamed out look with falsies for your special event!