Happy Quinceañera... Frozen style! The latest trend in 15th birthday fashion calls for shades of blue inspired by Princess Elsa

The latest in Quinceañera fashion takes its inspiration from one of the most popular movies in recent years: Frozen.

Designer Lilian Zayas Llanos, who has designed Quinceañera dresses for 18 years, told NBC6 that even more so than brides, Latina girls celebrating their 15th birthday see the occasion as a 'fairytale type of event'.

As such, 'Frozen the movie has been really big this year,' she explained, adding: 'Girls now come in asking to look like Elsa, or the classic Belle or Cinderella.'

Icy blues: The latest in Quinceañera fashion takes its inspiration from Frozen - like this Organza look from Mary's Bridal (left) and a dark blue embellished gown from Misses Dressy (right)

Disney dresses: She added that her shop Zayas Bridal, in Hialeah, Florida, is even working on a Quinceañeras cape inspired by the Disney princess character (Pictured: More shades of Frozen-style blue)

She added that her shop Zayas Bridal, in Hialeah, Florida, is even working on a Quinceañeras cape inspired by the Disney princess character.



To showcase the latest in Quinceañera looks, designers and artists flock to the annual Mardi Gras Casino Bridal and Quinceañera Expo in Hallandale, Florida, which took place this year on May 13.

Attendees were treated to complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres while they browsed the trendiest looks - including ombre gowns in bright colors that fade from darker to lighter hues.

Other top sellers are princess-worthy tiaras and gowns in shades of blue - another likely Frozen influence, since girls traditionally opted for more ivories, pinks and pastels.

Inspiration: 'Frozen the movie has been really big this year,' said Quinceañera expert and designer Lilian Zayas Llanos. 'It's still a fairytale type of event'

A gown from NewYorkDress.com, for instance, is the full package: named the 'Disney Royal Ball' dress, the $990 ensemble comes in ruffly layers of blue ombre with a fitted beaded bodice.

Misses Dressy sells a similar dress in varying gradients of pink hues for $938.

'It's a fairytale type of event - g irls come in asking to look like Elsa, or the classic Belle or Cinderella'

A Quinceañeara is a coming-of-age tradition in parts of Latin America and Hispanic communities around the world where girls have their official debut in society at the age of 15.

It marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is usually celebrated with an elaborate party and lots of dancing.

The parties are the ultimate excuse for teens to look as glamorous as possible, and they often turn to pop culture for inspiration.

On trend: Also fashionable this year are ombre gowns in bright colors that fade from darker to lighter hues

Eye-catching: Electrifying colors are also all the rage, whereas ivories and pastels were traditional hues

When it comes to hairstyles, for example, they take cues straight from the runway. 'T hey ask for what I like to call Victoria's Secret hair, with modern lose waves,' said hair and make-up artist Ann Marie Macko.

Some girls, however, still opt for more traditional hairdos - like 'Veronica Lake waves', a soft and voluminous style that Ms Macko says is also a top trend this year.