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No time to hit the gym today? I like to incorporate movements into my day to compensate when I can't dedicate 30 minutes to an hour to exercising. Some of my favorites include: desk or countertop push-ups every few hours, calf raises wai...

19, October 2018

The ULTIMATE Guide to Pageant Shoes

There are hundreds of pageant shoes out there, so how do you know which pageant shoes are right for you? Picking the wrong pageant shoes can distract from your perfectly planned out outfit. Likewise, picking the right pageant shoes can give you that ...

08, October 2018

Pageant Dresses: How to Style, Pose and Walk

Pageant dresses are among the most iconic parts of pageantry, so how do you use pageant dresses to show the judges you should take home the crown? The pageant evening gown competition is your opportunity to show the judges your grace, style and poise...

19, September 2018

How to Succeed in Pageant Interview

The interview portion of any pageant competition is often the most intimidating part of the entire pageant experience. Part of the intimidation is that interview is usually the section of the competition where the contestant receives the highest perc...

07, August 2018

Best Evening Gowns in Pageantry (2018 Edition)

The biggest lie in pageantry is that judges do not judge your evening gown. The majority of directors in the industry encourage their judges not to "judge the dress" but rather judge the girl in the dress. Judges are supposed to score th...

04, August 2018

What is the Average Amount of Times a Girl Competes in a Pageant Before She Wins?

Mrs. America 2018, Mekayla Eppers, Mrs. Jamaica 2017, Dionne Tarter and Mrs. Belarus 2017, Daria Reut at the 2018 Mrs. World Pageant in South Africa. Photo: Dionne Tarter Facebook According to a report released on Women’s News on January...

01, August 2018

Can You Win Miss Universe if You're Bigger Than a Size 4?

Siera Bearchell, Miss Universe Canada 2016. Photo: Voltaire Domingo, NPPA and Siera Bearchell's Instagram Every pageant system has a brand, and if you are going to be successful in that system, you must understand that brand and be able ...

18, July 2018

Top 10 Preteen Fun Fashions of 2017

Fun fashion competitions are popping up in pageantry as both mandatory and optional competitions. This portion allows contestants to show showcase their personality, confidence and unique fashion sense. In the Preteen division, contestants have so ma...

14, July 2018

Top Pageant Hairstyles of All Time

Top Pageant Hairstyles of 2017 Teen Hairstyles 10. MARUSA Young Teen Miss Florida 2018, Ryleigh Shaw Ryleigh Shaw's hairstyle could be described as "typical pageant hair." This is a go-to hairstyle for glitz pageants and ...

18, June 2018

What to Wear for Talent

Miss New Jersey 2017 Kaitlyn Schoeffel performs in the talent portion during the first preliminary night of the Miss America 2018 competition at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. Photo: Tim Hawk | For NJ.com The talent po...

30, April 2018

What to Wear For Fun Fashion

Did your fun fashion outfit stand out from the rest? Fun fashion is the phase of the competition where you can show off your personality, fashion sense, uniqueness and modeling skills. Since you are a one-of-a-kind contestant, it's important that...

28, April 2018

What to Wear for Swimsuit and Fitness

Miss Connecticut USA 2016 Tiffany Teixeira, Miss Missouri USA 2016 Sydnee Stottlemyre and Miss California USA 2016 Nadia Mejia compete in the swimsuit competition. Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Choosing the perfect swimsuit or fitness wea...

28, April 2018

How to Do Your Face Makeup

Kim Kardashian West and her makeup artist and business partner Mario Dedivanovic using her new concealer product. Photo: Mario Dedivanovic Instagram Foundation and face makeup, like concealer, blush and powder, are the basics of your makeup routi...

23, April 2018

How to Do Your Eye Makeup

Did you make sure your eyes popped during your last pageant? Your eyes are the windows to your soul and making sure that they stand out during all areas of competition can bring you one step closer to taking home the crown. If you aren't getting ...

21, April 2018

How to Do Your Lips

Miss California USA 2018 Kelley Johnson. Photo: Monty Nuss Photography The lips frame your smile. This makes them an important asset on stage and in interview. Proper makeup decisions are crucial in pageantry. In a world of changing lip phases an...

21, April 2018

How to Style Thin Hair

Miss Columbia 2017, Laura González, competes during the evening gown competition on the final night of the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant. Photo: Photo: Miss Universe Organization/Matt Petit Your hairstyle is one of the most important parts of...

14, April 2018

How to Style Curly Hair

Miss District of Columbia 2015, Cierra Jackson. Photo Cierra Jackson I have naturally curly hair, so I can empathize with all of the challenges that my curly-haired sisters go through. The upside of curly hair is insane volume like no other type ...

14, April 2018

How to Style Your Weave

Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber. Photo: Miss Universe Organization How to style weaves is something that is rarely mentioned in pageantry. Weave hairstyles are very common in pageantry among all races but especially among African-American contestan...

14, April 2018

How to Achieve Thick Pageant Hair

Did not knowing how to style your thick hair stop you from winning the crown? When you are competing in a pageant, whether it is at the local or international level, nothing should be left on the table. Pageant prep should consist of making sure that...

14, April 2018

How to Become a Pageant Director

Leanne Pinard Baum is co-owner of the Miss Long Island Pageant. She and Jacqueline Riker are the Executive Directors. Photo: Leanne Pinard Baum Pageant directors are some of the most passionate pageant enthusiasts in the industry. They are not on...

07, April 2018

How to Start Your Own Pageant

Making the decision to start your own pageant can mark a monumental change in your life. The transition from a competitor, or even a pageant fan, to a pageant director, is a big leap. There is a lot of work that must go on behind the scenes in order ...

07, April 2018