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How to win your first pageant

If you want to know how to win your first pageant, you've come to the right place. There are many paths to the crown, but there are some steps that all contestants must take. If you're new to pageantry, you'll want to prioritize your pageant prep. Since some things take more time to prepare than ... READ the POST

5 Pageant dresses you should NOT wear

There are an infinite number of pageant dresses you can wear to your next competition, but these are 5 pageant dresses you should not wear. Personally, I have nothing against these styles. If you'd like to wear them to Easter at Grandma's or a graduation party, by all means, go ahead. But, when it ... READ the POST

How to take your own pageant headshot (8 Steps)

Taking your own pageant headshot is never something I advise my pageant coaching clients to do. But, I understand that a photoshoot with a hair and makeup artist might be out of the budget. If taking your own pageant headshot, as a last resort, these are steps to help your image to look as ... READ the POST

Miss USA 2020 Top 10 Headshots

Fifty-one intelligent and talented contestants from around the U.S. are vying for the title of Miss USA 2020. The 2020 class of contestant is filled with former Teen USA titleholders, national, and international titleholders from various pageant organizations, which makes for an interesting mix of ... READ the POST

Top 10 Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Headshots

The first ever Miss Universe Philippines, will be crowned in 2020. The Miss Universe Philippines franchise was awarded to Shamcey Supsup-Lee. Shamcey is a former Miss Universe Philippines, who placed 3rd runner up at the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant. In the past, the Miss Universe Philippines title ... READ the POST

Catriona Gray’s makeup for Miss Universe, Step-by-step

Want to recreate Catriona Gray's Miss Universe makeup? Here's the breakdown and products she used. I'll add that I look nothing like Catriona Gray; recreating her Miss Universe Makeup Routine was different, to say the least. I did my best to link the exact products she used, not all were mentioned ... READ the POST

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