Quinceanera Dress Fest

A selective sampling of some sensational gowns for your special night
My Blue Heaven
This Japanese-inspired dress is a dream made real! Featuring silk organza embroidered with small Swarovski crystals in various colors, it showcases a delicate hand-painted design of birds on branches. Measurements are taken to custom-fit to perfection and you can select whatever color desire. Priced at $1,980, it’s available from Karisma Novedades, www.karismanovedades.com

Belle of the Ball
Bedazzle in this beautiful gown featuring fresh twin spaghetti straps with vertical beading and 3-D florette, triple layers of organza, split side-skirt with sparkles that gather at the waist with a corsage and finished off in the back with a sweeping train. Available in Canary/Multi, Lilac/Multi, Orange/Multi, or White/White. For more on this and other lovely creations from Mary¹s Bridals, visit www.marysbridal.com. Click on "stores" to purchase gowns, which range in size from 4-30 and in prices averaging between $160 to $600.

Flirtatiously Appealing
All eyes and "aaahs" will be on you in this wide V-neck ball gown fit for a quince princess. The special features include beaded and marabou trimmed spaghetti straps, a shirred bodice with beading, and floral appliqués that scallop into a full net skirt with scattered beading. Available in sizes 0-24, it sells for $400 from Alyce Designs. To view the entire quinceañera collection, or to locate a store near you, visit www.alycedesigns.com

Color Me Beautiful
Liven things up with a spot of luscious color in this attention-grabbing dazzler from the House of Wu. The strapless beaded ball gown with pick-up skirt is available in your choice of calypso, pink, iris, white and ivory; it comes in sizes ranging from 0-30. For pricing information and to contact a retail store near you, call 1-800-732-8077, or visit www.houseofwu.com.

Simply Sophisticated
Elegant and classic, this strapless A-line gown from David’s Bridal features allover beaded corded lace and sash. Ribbon, which is sold separately, comes available in apple, black, champagne, chocolate, ivory, periwinkle, pink blush, tropic and white; also available without train. Sizes range from 2 to 18, 14W to 26W; it¹s priced under $700. For more information, call 877-923-BRIDE or visit www.davidsbridal.com.

Nayda Rondon, who was born in Cuba, is a New Jersey-based writer and editor who frequently covers the areas of beauty, fashion, health & fitness, and lifestyle trends

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written by U KNOE WAT I KNOE, April 06, 2008

THIS SUCKS ASSS smilies/shocked.gif

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written by latina809, April 09, 2008

THIS SUCK!..THIS ONLY FOR RICH GIRLS WHO COULD AFFORD 1,980!...DRESS..THIS SUCK MORE THAN ASSS!...I THOUGHT THIS WEB..WAS FOR HELPING KIDS THAT NEEDS HELP!...AND COULD AFFORD THIS EXPENSIVE STOVE...THIS IS REALLY NOT HELPING!..THIS STINKS! smilies/angry.gif