When we have to explain to people not in the know what a Quince is, without getting into all the history and tradition (that could take hours to do it justice!) we pretty much call it a mini-wedding.  So if it’s a mini-wedding, why can’t we incorporate wedding ideas into a Quince?!  The latest wedding favor craze is offering a sweet smorgasbord to your guests. At realsimple.com I found this colorful and yummy party idea:

Instead of a keepsake favor that may got lost or tossed, how about giving your guests a chance to make their own treat bag favor! What a sweet idea! ;p Check out your local Sweet Factory or Costco to price the treats they have available. And if on a budget, try the Dollar Tree.  You can contact them to buy brand name candies in bulk at deep discounts! They also sell party supplies, wedding stuff, and tons of other things you may need! 

Finally, it’s coming back!  

The Latino Bridal & Quince Girl Expo is on its way to California!  

You can drown yourself in all things Quince for five whole hours!  

At just $5 per person, you can bring your whole Court of Honor for a fun weekend excursion!  

Hope to meet you there!

I am obsessed with the DollarTree! Last July I used these awesome tin mini pail favor containers for a cousin’s Wedding Shower.  I bought some cute printed ribbons and cup cake paper liners that coordinated with the theme colors then filled them with bright jelly beans.  They were super cute and were an absolute hit.  Of course you can fill them with just about anything you can think of! 

 $1/3 pk, also sold in a bulk case of 72 pks

 p.s. If I remember, I will try and recreate the favor I did as a visual.

You ready for summer, but your legs aren’t?  Want that yummy Eva Longoria type of flawless skin but don’t have the time to wait for those gradual bronzers to work their magic? Well, Sally Hansen just might have your answer in their Airbrush line of temporary self tanners.  These products promise to be fool proof (for you accidents waiting to happen!) with natural looking results.  And since it’s washable, if you don’t like how it turns out on you, take a shower!  Check it out for yourself, I bet it’s on sale at Target!

When it comes to your Quince look, will you cut corners or will you splurge for your one special day?With make up, you have to make the right decision for your own Quince style. Otherwise, the proof will show up in the pictures (the only thing that will surely last from the fiesta!). Check out this awesome 88 color eyeshadow palette from Coastal Scents!  Only $24.95!

Now if you can’t create a knock out look with shimmering options like this, I don’t know what to tell ya!  They also have other palette combinations to choose from such as a neutral palette or a palette with blushes and eyeshadows.  If you want to see these palettes in action, log onto youtube and search those make up tutorials we mentioned earlier.

It’s All About Me Forever is an accessory boutique and is the newest kid at The Block in Orange where you can find the cutest designer inspired handbags and shoes.  With the variety of goodies offered, there is sure to be something for everyone! Stop in and check it out, you never know…what you need to complete your look may be sitting on the shelves at It’s All About Me Forever!    If you are familiar with The Block, you may already know that its an outdoor mall with a wide array of stores and kiosks.   If you find this store isn’t for you, there’s plenty others like Hot Topic, Forever 21, and Claire’s.  Click the following link for the complete listing of shops at The Block. Maybe we’ll run into you there!