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Greg Sanchez was in the car with his wife Christina when he thought of his first message tee — a shirt that says, “Touch Me Before You Give Me Ojo.”

He wished out loud for the shirt, when Christina said, “Make one.”

“People started to stop and ask me, ‘Where did you get your T-shirt,’ ” says the 35-year-old San Antonio police officer.”*

*From: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com
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Are you planning to appoint a Dama del Honor to help perfect your Quinceanera preparations?

Sort of like a maid of honor at a wedding celebration, the Dama del Honor of a Quinceanera honor court is the quince girl’s “right hand woman” that helps with all the many details that go into planning the event. While it’s true that quince anos girls have their parents and padrinos to help them, a dama del honor works in areas the girl’s other helpers might not be the most expert - like gown styles, and what music to play at the fiesta.”*

*From: http://cims.hispanictips.com
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You already know that the Quinceanera is traditionally made up of two parts, the misa and the fiesta. You may also know that this tradition goes back many hundreds of years, and has its roots in even older customs throughout Central and South America. In many parts of the Hispanic world, the Misa de Acción de Gracias was the main event of the Quinceanera celebration for centuries.

In America and other parts of the world, however, that rule is quickly softening into a guideline.”*

*From: http://cims.hispanictips.com
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William H. Sadlier, Inc., of New York has published the Quinceañera Planner and Keepsake—every girl’s complete guide to planning the perfect quinceañera. This fun and feminine planner and keepsake is truly the first of its kind! Designed like today’s must-have wedding planners, the Quinceañera Planner and Keepsake offers essential information and allows young women to collaborate with family members in preparing for this much-anticipated tradition in a way that suits their unique styles and needs.

The quinceañera is an increasingly popular cultural celebration for Latina girls in the United States. Each year in the United States, 400,000 Latina girls turn 15 and many will commemorate this important birthday with a quinceañera—a celebration of the young woman and a recognition of her journey from childhood to maturity. The celebration highlights God, family, friends, music, food, and dance, and includes a ceremony and reception that can be as important, and as expensive, as the average wedding.

Sadlier’s Quinceañera Planner and Keepsake includes information about the history of quinceañera, a getting started section, and sections for planning both a ceremony and a reception or fiesta. While it recognizes the material aspects of the quinceañera, the planner and keepsake emphasizes the spiritual aspects of this celebration, and offers opportunities for the quinceañera to reflect on what it means to be a mature, gracious, and celebrated young woman. The Quinceanera Planner and Keepsake also includes helpful planning charts, timelines, checklists, and invaluable tips along the way.

While the costs for the quinceañera may be a large family investment, this planner and keepsake is a must-have to keep costs and plans in order and ensure a successful and memorable event. It is a true value at $24.99 and also makes a perfect gift. It is available for sale at www.planyourquince.com.

For information: www.planyourquince.com or
Contact: Carol Dolan
Phone: 877.930.3336 “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Twenty-two stories above Fashion Avenue, two days before the first big show of New York Fashion Week, designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka are focused on a single column of red chiffon fitting the form of a very familiar face. Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz, who flew to New York from Los Angeles Wednesday night for a private fitting, can’t stop grinning.

“Oh, my God!” she squeals, “It’s so gorgeous. I can’t believe it!”

As the duo tugs at the tight bodice, checks the strapless neckline, and makes sure the alterations fit the curvy Latina perfectly, Ortiz twirls in the full-length mirror under their studied eyes.”*

*From: http://www.usatoday.com
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I started sewing when I was 4 years old. I was using my mother’s sewing machine when I turned 10, and in college I earned extra money by making and mending clothes. I would buy $5 suits from thrift stores, and then rip the seams apart and reconstruct the jackets and pants to fit me.

Zoot suits - which are an icon of Latino culture - were hard to find. In the Hispanic community our fathers, grandfathers, and uncles wore such ensembles; they’re part of our identity. So a friend, Jay Salas, and I started making them in 1997.”*

*From: http://money.cnn.com
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Planning your Quinceañera means getting dozens – maybe hundreds – of details just right. Along the way you’ll have to make what will feel like thousands of decisions. Even with the help of your padrinos, family, and friends, there’s a lot that needs your attention.

To help you make the fiesta even more fun, here are seven ideas to super-charge your Quince planning.”*

*From: http://cims.hispanictips.com
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The Miss Latin America Organization is proud to announce that the Miss California Latina™ and Miss Teen California Latina™ Pageants have come under the directorship of Jennifer Rodriguez of The Gala Company in Los Angeles. These are the official state preliminaries to select the California delegates to the Miss Latina US™ and Miss Teen US Latina™ national competitions.

“We are very fortunate to have Ms. Rodriguez join our organization,” said President and Founder Acirema Alayeto. “She is an incredibly talented and motivated young Latina, and having been a former beauty pageant finalist herself, she is well-suited to being a role model to her pageant contestants.”

Jennifer began her career in sports and entertainment at an early age making one of her most notable marks at the National Football League. Upon graduation from Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business, she obtained a position at the National Football League as an intern for Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

After performing above and beyond the call of duty, Jennifer was retained by the NFL to work in the public relations department, where she focused on the league’s community affairs. While there she created Celebrando, a national newsletter highlighting accomplishments of Latin and Hispanic players, coaches and cheerleaders in the National Football League.

Jennifer quickly rose through the ranks and landed a position as events
coordinator for the NFL, where she managed major events, such as the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, the NFL Draft, and league owner meetings. Her work was valued by many of the player in the NFL so much that she was approached to independently coordinate fundraisers and events for players such as Terry Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers and Lance Shulters of the Miami Dolphins.

This New York native of Dominican heritage is also an accomplished dancer, having studied various dance techniques, from ballet to hip-hop, at several schools in New York City, including the world-renowned Alvin Ailey Dance School. Her life-long passion for dance has included an internship at The Dance Theater of Harlem and numerous appearances in music videos. While at Hofstra University, she became captain of their nationally-ranked dance team, performing in nationally televised competitions and even a half time show for the New York Jets.

Upon her relocation from New York to Los Angeles, Jennifer was named director for John Casablancas Modeling and Training Center in Beverly Hills, where she created new programs and coordinated events to build and showcase the Center’s talent.

Jennifer says she is very excited to be the state director for the Miss California Latina™ and Miss Teen California Latina ™ Pageants, adding, “My vision for the state is to mentor and create opportunities for Latinas to pursue their goals and dreams, while impacting the community.” Jennifer is also working on the creation and production of a sports show and writing a book.

With the addition of Jennifer, the Miss Latin America Pageant system can now boast it has two distinguished Hofstra University graduates among its state directors, and in two of the three largest Latino markets in the US. Former Miss Latina US and Miss Latin America winner Melissa Quesada holds the New York directorship.

Says Pageant Founder Alayeto, “These two beautiful, accomplished and intelligent Latinas, just like Leslie Ann Cintron in Oklahoma, Giancarla Sambo in Florida and Marjorie Weller in Tennessee, exemplify the high calibre of talent being attracted to our pageant system…and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them.”

The Gala Company LLC will soon be launching the official state pageant website under the domain www.misscalifornialatina.com.

Organizacion Miss America Latina, Inc., based in Miami, FL, is the oldest and largest producer of Latina pageants worldwide. Beginning in 1981, founding President Acirema Alayeto created an international pageant system where Latin American women from around the world annually compete for the title of MISS LATIN AMERICA®, best known worldwide as “MISS AMERICA LATINA.” The company also produces the annual MISS LATINA US™ and MISS TEEN US LATINA™ national pageants.

Additional information on Organizacion Miss America Latina, Inc. can be found at their website, www.missamericalatina.com.”

Paris, one of the world’s leading business and cultural centers of France, is holding an exhibition of textiles made of Peruvian Alpaca. The Pret a Porter Fair is organized by The Commission for the Promotion of Peru (promperu) from January 24 to 27.

Promperu has managed to attract participation from five textile companies and nine national designers as this is an exclusive event. “*

*From: http://www.fibre2fashion.com
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Fiorana, Inc., an established international denim company, announced today that they will be launching the first women’s “Latina Cut” premium denim collection at the WWD MAGIC Fashion and Apparel Expo in Las Vegas, February 12-15, 2008.

In April 2006, founders Mike Braden and Juliana Ramirez researched the US Hispanic population in depth to see if there was a niche for a premium jean designed specifically for American Latinas. According to Hispanicbusiness.com, in 2005 approximately 42 million Hispanics spent 8.8 billion dollars on denim products with the average Hispanic woman owning more than 12 pairs of jeans. Conducting interview after interview with American Latinas, the two entrepreneurs gleaned that this market was ready for a collection designed with their shape in mind.

“The Latina body is different in waist and hip structure,” says Mike Braden, Founder and President of Fiorana, Inc. “When wearing Anglo cut jeans, there is always a fit problem around the waist area. Our ‘Latina Cut’ collection will provide the American Hispanic woman a sexy, sophisticated premium jean that caters to their feminine curves.”

Hispanics represent a booming 9% of the American population and their tastes are visible on the street and in the shopping mall. “Fiorana knows that the influence of Hispanic fashion and Latina consumer trends in America is greater than ever,” says Mike Braden. “The American Latina is fashion-forward, brand-conscious and understands e-commerce. Our ‘Latina Cut’ denim collection will retail around $100, but the quality is comparable to jeans selling for $175 and up. We are focusing all of our efforts to offer this neglected market a high quality denim product at a competitive price.”

Fiorana’s “Latina Cut” denim collection will debut at the WWD MAGIC Fashion and Apparel Expo in Las Vegas, February 12-15, 2008 at booth WS-17904. Their Summer ‘08 collection includes the latest trends of bright-colored denim skirts, shorts and capri’s while the Fall line-up hits strong with a variety of washes and fashion denim. Retail prices will range $80 - $110 in sizes
2-14.

About Fiorana:
Fiorana is an apparel manufacturer specializing in high quality denim. Their manufacturing plants are located in Medellin, Colombia and their USA Headquarters are located in Fort Worth, Texas. Fiorana sells direct to apparel boutiques, department stores, and provides private label jeans.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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t’s time to throw out the stereotype that Mexican furniture means rustic. A look at Robb & Stucky’s new line will convince you of that.

The 70-piece collection includes dining tables, armoires, mirrors, sofas, secretaries, headboards, chairs and other pieces with a European or urban contemporary flair and will be unveiled Thursday at the Phoenix showroom as the highlight of “Mexican Design: From Colonial to Contemporary,” an exhibit held in conjunction with Phoenix Home & Garden magazine. “*

*From: http://www.azcentral.com
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The women Valdez is counting on to broaden her direct-sales force are mostly Spanish-speakers she meets knocking on doors in Azusa, La Puente and West Covina, immigrants with little spending money but a burning desire to improve their looks and finances.

In a land of opportunity, cosmetic direct sales looks like a shortcut to the middle class, a corporate ladder whose first rung doesn’t require a high school diploma or even English skills. As Latina saleswomen rise through the ranks, they are changing the face of Mary Kay, long associated with blond Texas founder Mary Kay Ash.

Mary Kay Inc. sees potential in the immigrants’ battered apartments and modest tract homes. Both Mary Kay and rivals such as Avon have recently seen sales swell among Latino immigrants in California.”*

*From: http://www.latimes.com
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The Miss Latin America Organization continues to expand its network of pageant affiliates nationwide and has just added Oklahoma to the growing list of states holding preliminaries to select their delegates to the Miss Latina US™ and Miss Teen US Latina™ national pageants. Higher Reach Enterprises by LCM has picked up the state license and will produce the first ever Miss & Teen Oklahoma Latina™ Pageants in history. Oklahoma is the latest state to become part of the largest Latina pageant network in the world started in the United States.

“We’ve seen an increased interest of young Hispanic women in participating in our pageant,” said President and Founder Acirema Alayeto. “I think it is a further indication of the new generation of Hispanic women evolving in the United States; one that is intent on obtaining recognition of the personal and cultural attributes of young Hispanic women beyond their physical beauty. Their desires for achievement, recognition and the betterment of themselves and their families are shaping the future economy and culture of this country.” Alayeto concluded.

More states are sought for greater representation of the Latino population that now stretches all over the country as never before. Since 2003, national heritage representations are also being accepted.

Previous Miss Latina US titleholders have come from Arizona, California, Florida, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah and Washington, D.C. They have been of Mexican, Cuban, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Peruvian, Bolivian, Costa Rican, Nicaraguan and Dominican descent, a testament to the vast number of nationalities that comprises the large Hispanic population now living in the United States of America.

The winner of the Miss Latina US Pageant advances, in representation of the USA, to the international competition to select Miss Latin America held annually in different Latin American countries. Single Latinas ages 18 to 27 are encouraged to participate in their state preliminaries or apply for state representation where none exist. Information on participation and directorship opportunities can be found at www.missamericalatina.com.

The current Miss Latin America is attorney Heidi Garcia of Guatemala. Yalena Matos (Cuban) of Oregon holds the Miss Latina US title and Nicole Korrody (Mexican) of Texas reigns as Miss Teen US Latina.

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About Organizacion Miss America Latina, Inc.: based in Miami, Florida, it is the oldest and largest producer of Latina pageants worldwide. Beginning in 1981, founding President Acirema Alayeto created an international pageant system where Latin American women from around the world annually compete for the title of Miss Latin AmericaA®, best known worldwide as “Miss America Latina.” The company also produces the annual Miss Latina US™ and Miss Teen US Latina™ national pageants.”*

*From: http://www.prlog.org
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For most of us, brands are just another cloying tactic employed by the corporate world, a necessary strategy in a market where many competing goods are of virtually identical quality. But for Molly Robbins, president of ‘LicenZing,’ a San Rafael-based, independent branding company, her business has just become something more: a means to preserve a cultural heritage.

Robbins’ company, which mainly builds brands for other corporations, recently won an award from the Telemundo network, due to be presented March 21, for its success as a Latino business in Northern California, and its involvement in the local community. A major component of that recognition, however, has to do not only with Robbins’ commercial work as a promoter, but as a participant in one of the product markets she serves. Working with dozens of companies, Robbins has become one of a few branders to create clothing lines featuring iconic Latino brands, from pop-culture characters like Topo Gigio, a popular mouse character, to beverage and confection companies such as Bimbo.”*

*From: http://www.novatoadvance.com
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Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, will commemorate the start of its 20th year of enriching women’s lives in Mexico with ribbon-cuttings at its brand new headquarters and distribution center today, the anniversary of the Monterrey-based subsidiary’s establishment.

The approximately 49,000-square-foot headquarters and 144,000-square-foot distribution center, both located in the Nuevo Leon region of Northern Mexico, replace and are nearly double the size of the Company’s previous headquarters and distribution facilities located in Monterrey. Mary Kay’s $20 million combined investment in the two sites reflects its steadfast commitment to Mexico, which has consistently ranked as one of the Company’s top-performing subsidiaries.

The new distribution center will focus on serving the needs of some 200,000 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants throughout Mexico. The center features new technology designed to reduce operational time, verify the accuracy of orders and ensure safe delivery of products. Mary Kay Mexico is among just three companies in Mexico who currently utilize this progressive technology for order fulfillment. Approximately 75 million units are expected to be shipped from the distribution center annually, increasing the Company’s business capacity by 50 percent and enhancing its longstanding reputation for providing excellent customer service.

Among the highlights of today’s festivities is the presentation of the famous pink Cadillac for the first time in Mexico. Seventeen Independent National Sales Directors in Mexico – who have earned the use of the most coveted incentive awarded by the Company and one of the most recognized brand symbols in the world — will receive their car keys during a ceremony preceding the ribbon-cuttings. Independent National Sales Directors are an elite set of business owners, ranking among the top one percentile in terms of sales and recruitment of the entire Mary Kay independent sales force globally. Throughout Mary Kay Inc.’s 44-year history, approximately 500 women worldwide have attained the position of Independent National Sales Director.

“For nearly 20 years, Mary Kay Mexico has been a great success story in the Latin America Region — proof that Mary Kay’s core philosophies continue to resonate strongly with the women of Mexico,” said David Holl, president and CEO of Mary Kay Inc. “These new, larger and technically sophisticated facilities will further strengthen Mary Kay Mexico’s ability to serve the needs of its rapidly growing independent sales force.”

“Mary Kay Mexico has distinguished itself as a Company committed to enriching women’s lives both professionally and personally,” said Jose Smeke, president of Mary Kay’s Latin America Region. “Mary Kay Ash often said that the way to achieve success was by helping others become successful. Today is a significant step forward in our ability to help Independent Beauty Consultants throughout Mexico exceed their customers’ expectations and deliver the service that continues to attract so many women to both our products and our business opportunity.”

Mary Kay Mexico opened its doors December 13, 1988, and has since made an indelible mark on the country’s corporate and philanthropic landscape. In addition to offering more than 250 high-quality skin care and color cosmetics products and an unparalleled business opportunity for women, Mary Kay Mexico has made significant inroads toward drawing national attention to the epidemic of domestic violence. The DAR (Give) Program, established in 2001, has raised nearly 8.5 million pesos for the opening of 40 women’s shelters throughout Mexico.

Mary Kay Mexico is not the only subsidiary to expand into new and larger facilities in 2007; subsidiaries in China and the Czech Republic have also expanded their office space this year. Mary Kay China celebrated the opening of its new 89,022-square-foot headquarters facility in a brand-new office tower in Shanghai’s Jing’an District in February, and Mary Kay Czech Republic relocated to a new 6,555-square-foot office in Prague in October. Occupancy for Mary Kay India, the Company’s newest subsidiary which launched in September 2007, is planned this month in a 7,144 square-foot office space in Gurgaon, near New Delhi.

Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world, achieved another year of record results in 2006 with $2.25 billion in wholesale sales. The independent sales force exceeds 1.7 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 30 markets worldwide. To learn more about the Company or to find an Independent Beauty Consultant, log on to www.marykay.com or call 1-800-MARY KAY (627-9529).”*

A national cable television show is producing a one-hour special about a magical and royal experience at Disney World! We are looking to cast a young girl who dreams of having her traditional coming-of-age celebration in a spectacular setting. It will be a contemporary event with some traditional moments including a dinner for 40-50 people, dancing and a photographer to capture all the special highlights! Disney¹s special event team¹s will assist in planning a memorable party for the special guest and her friends and family.

If you know anyone who might be interested with an energetic and enthusiastic personality who would fit the bill, please have them contact me by the end of this week. The show will be produced and shot on location at Disney World in Orlando, FL on January 12th, 2008. All submissions should be emailed with recent photos of the young girl, her immediate family and a few photos of friends or others along with a brief description of who you are, if you have attended a Quinceanera before or your knowledge of them and why you think you would be a good fit for our show. We look forward to hearing from you. atom@edelmanproductions.com

Is fifteen too young to begin planning for college? Probably not, and it’s just one of the important decisions you’ll find yourself making in the years to come. Here’s straight talk and helpful answers to some of the big ones.

quinceanera tiara place card holderThe Quinceanera is your fifteenth birthday celebration, and a wonderful time to celebrate. The world moves so fast, however, that not long after your quince anos celebration you’ll begin making decisions that, as strange as it may seem, will play a big part in the rest of you life.

Because it’s not too long after your Quinceanera – only a couple of years or so – that you’ll be finishing high school and heading off into your adult life. And there are a lot of choices to make in that department, too. It sometimes feels like your early twenties are all about making important decisions.

But you’ve got plenty of time yet. And like planning a party, the decisions are easier to make if you meet them on your own terms.”*

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta received a special award at a dinner on Saturday, in The Great Hall of The City College of New York to celebrate the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute’s (CUNY-DSI) 15th Anniversary. Approximately 500 CUNY graduates of Dominican descent attended the event, which is also a salute to CUNY’s Dominican alumni, whose numbers exceed 35,000.

Dominican-born Mr. de la Renta was honored for his extraordinary achievements and contributions to the Dominican people and the world at large. The famed designer, who designs and licenses products ranging from men and women’s apparel to fragrances to furniture and other home furnishings, has given back to his native land, building two schools that incorporate orphanages and day care centers. He also serves on the boards of The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Thirteen/WNET, UNICEF, The Americas Society and The Spanish Institute.”*

The prestigious French couture house Emanuel Ungaro announced yesterday that Esteban Cortázar is their new head designer. The 23-year-old will be in charge of the company’s Prét-à-Porter (Ready-to-Wear) line, headquartered in Paris. “*

New York fashion designer Marisol Deluna isn’t fond of bitterly cold weather. In fact, the 40-year-old San Antonio native admits she’s kind of like a bird, migrating to warm areas as often as possible.

“It’s cold outside and warm in here. I’m just hibernating right now,” Deluna said during a phone call earlier this week from her design studio in midtown Manhattan. “Of course, I do have to leave at some point.”

Indeed. She’s in San Antonio today to unveil the scarf and tie she was commissioned to design for the Museo Alameda.”*

Like most people, Christmastime was probably your favorite time of the year when you were growing up. If your Quinceanera falls around the holiday season (which these days means anytime from the day after Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve), making your quince fiesta themed to coincide with Christmas decorations is a fantastic way to stay both stylishly chic and also save a little money in the bargain.”*

The looks, fresh off the green carpet at this year’s grand event, the Latin GRAMMYs(R), are setting the stage for holiday style. Leonardo Rocco, internationally renowned stylist to the stars was backstage at this year’s Latin GRAMMYs(R) styling the tresses of GRAMMY(R)-nominated Mexican singer/actress Belinda. Now, he shares exclusive behind-the-scenes footage on www.pasalabelleza.com/dove so Latinas everywhere will get the inside scoop on how to care and style their hair according to this year’s hottest trends.

“Belinda wanted a natural and beautiful look for the Latin GRAMMYs(R),” says Leonardo Rocco. “However, obtaining camera-ready looks throughout the year had taken a toll on Belinda’s hair. To style it for this special occasion I used Dove(R) Hair Care products to protect and repair her hair, giving it soft, smooth radiance.” Following are some behind-the-scenes beauty tips to make your holiday hair style a hit:

Breathe New Life Into Hair. Weather elements, chemical processes and heat-styling tools can damage hair. Leonardo recommends using Dove(R) Intense Damage Therapy Shampoo, Conditioner and Repairing Treatment to repair severely damaged hair for more body, shine and strength in just five days. Latinas have distinct hair types and the Dove(R) Hair Care product line provides individualized solutions so that they can have the hair they crave.

Top Trends. This year’s Latin GRAMMYs(R) featured some of the season’s hottest hair trends, many of which will be donned for the holidays. Styles included hair parted to the side or down the middle, falling straight or in sleek layers. Several stars wore their hair in either old-Hollywood style waves or with defined curls worn loosely down or pinned back. Latinas should turn to these looks as a starting point for ideas, but play with their hair texture to create a distinct look that is true to their real, beautiful hair.

Set and Hold the Look. To achieve any style start with a smoothing product to prevent frizz and keep the hair cuticle smooth. A wide-tooth comb helps to evenly distribute product throughout hair. Keep hair pins handy to hold stray hairs in place. Jeweled hair pins can serve a dual purpose of holding and decorating hair. Complete any look with finishing spray. Fast-drying Aerosol and non-aerosol hairsprays are ideal for increased manageability that lend to a beautiful style, helping hair feel soft and natural.

Event-Ready. With many upcoming holiday functions, it is essential to know how to get ready within minutes. On www.pasalabelleza.com/dove, Leonardo shares tips that will leave your hair event-ready in only 20 minutes. Leonardo recommends Dove(R) Body and Lift Volumizing Mousse on the roots to pump up the volume and Dove(R) Advanced Care Leave-In Glossing Mist on hair ends for extra shine. To create loose, cascading waves he separates hair into sections and wraps them around the barrel of a curling iron. Lastly, Leonardo completes the look by keeping the waves in place with a finishing spray.

Latinas can have beautiful hair everyday with Dove. Visit www.pasalabelleza.com/dove to request FREE Dove Hair Care samples and for additional exclusive beauty tips from behind-the-scenes with Leonardo.
“*

The Southern United States has one of the fastest growing Latino communities in the world. In states such as Louisiana and Georgia especially, more and more Latin American families are building new lives for themselves in the prosperity and growth these new destinations offer. Many population experts believe this trend will continue and even build over the next few years.

But the modern Latino family isn’t leaving their traditions and heritage behind - far from it! Especially among the young, classic customs and traditions are finding a new life and a new voice when merged with American culture and wealth.

If you’re a Quince anos girl planning her celebration in the “New South,” you might be thinking about combining some old Southern hospitality with your fiesta events and cuisine. Presented below are some ways to make this very natural combination an even bigger success:”*

The invitations to your Quinceanera are the official opening event of your quince anos celebration. Sending the best invitations gets your guests ready to enjoy your upcoming fiesta. Many of your Quinceanera guests know the day is coming – some have probably looked forward to it for years! Just the same, the invitations you send out are an important gesture of courtesy and grace as the fiesta draws closer. They’re also like a “coming attractions” notice for the celebration, letting your guests know that your Quinceanera is “official” and that it’s just around the corner.

The invitations you send will also set the mood for your festivities, letting every guest know what to expect. So, you want them to perfectly express your feelings, your fiesta’s design scheme, and of course the details about place, time, et cetera.”*

Latinas everywhere in the U.S. and Puerto Rico now have access at their fingertips to expert hairstyling secrets from home through pantene.com/español.

Designed to help Hispanic women learn about basic hair care for different hair types, the new Pantene website in Spanish offers the latest hair styling trends, detailed information about the different Pantene lines, as well as fun and everyday beauty information to help women shine.

According to research, Latinas spend more time and money in beauty than their peers. They also tend to experiment with their hair, straightening, curling, coloring and cutting frequently. According to Forrester Research, 51 percent of online Hispanics in the US prefer to be offered Spanish-language websites, and 23 percent must have Spanish online. 49 percent of Hispanic adults are online at least monthly, up from 45 percent in 2006. In addition, they seem to be more likely to trust companies that have a Spanish-language website.

“After extensive research, we have found that Hispanic women are hungry for haircare information in culture and language,” said Carolina Varela, brand manager for Pantene. “This website is an extension of our empowering message to Latinas “Nunca dejes de brillar” (Never stop shinning) and we hope it becomes an essential part of their beauty routine.”

The hair care brand is building on its commitment and the quality of its products to help women make the most of their hair routines. Pantene.com/español will be constantly updated to keep up with the latest trends and information women want. Some of the key website features include: downloadable videos featuring well-known Hispanic hairstylists such as Douglas and Albert, who will provide tips and advice; monthly e-blast articles discussing topics such as hair styling for special occasions, everyday looks, and basic hair care tips using the different Pantene lines for different hair types. In addition, users will be allowed to submit comments and questions to featured hair stylists and participate in online promotions such as the opportunity to win personal makeovers and other prizes.

“It is very exciting to be able to help Latinas make the most of the beautiful, diverse hair in our culture. We can show them how to do a professional-looking blow dry and how to keep hair looking healthy and shiny,” said Albert, a professional stylist.

The site is one of many websites developed by P&G Beauty to address the specific beauty needs of women around the world.

About P&G Beauty
P&G Beauty products help make beauty dreams real and grooming enjoyable everyday for millions of women and men worldwide. With more than 100 brands available in nearly 130 countries, P&G Beauty delivered sales of more than $22 billion in fiscal year 2006/07, making it a leading global beauty company. P&G Beauty offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Pantene(R), Olay(R), Head and Shoulders(R), Max Factor(R), Cover Girl(R), DDF(R), Sassoon Professional(R), Wellaflex(R), Rejoice(R), Sebastian Professional(R), Herbal Essences(R), Koleston(R), Clairol Professional(R), Nice ’n Easy(R), Venus(R), Gillette(R), SK-II(R), Wella Professionals(R), Christina Aguilera fragrance, Escada(R), Hugo(R), Boss(R) and Lacoste(R) fragrances. Please visit www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G (NYSE: PG) and its brands.

Since the early 1960s, P&G has developed and supported programs to enrich the lives of Hispanics in the United States. Local P&G programs and partnerships have had a positive impact – fulfilling aspirations, providing opportunity, and preserving the rich culture of Hispanics. For more information on P&G’s longstanding and committed relationship to the Hispanic community and for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands, please visit