One of the most common comments you may receive after your pageant interview is that you sounded too rehearsed. The judges can say this in a number of different ways including the words “sounded too coached, memorized, programmed, stiff, fake, pageanty, formal, intellectual, nervous” and the list goes on. It boils down to the fact that you didn’t speak [Read more…]
Pageant Interview: Are You Fake Or Real?
November 2, 2011 By
Don’t Rain on My Pageant Parade
October 25, 2011 By
As a titleholder, you will participate in many parades. Here are a few survival skills I have picked up over the years that will help make it as enjoyable as possible. [Read more…]
Your Pageant Paperwork Will Make or Break Your Credibility With the Judges
October 19, 2011 By
The words you choose and what you put on your pageant paperwork will either build up or destroy your credibility in the judges’ eyes. Everything and anything you put in writing is fair game in the interviewing process.
If you put one thing on your resume hoping inside that the judges won’t ask you about it, there will be at least [Read more…]
Making Quality Pageant Appearances
October 14, 2011 By
Congratulations. You’ve won the pageant title you’ve worked so hard for. Woo Hoo! Now what? One choice would be to do very little and show up the following year to crown your successor; or you can make the most of your opportunity leaving a lasting legacy. You can be either a [Read more…]
What to Wear for Pageant Arrivals, Rehearsals and Parties
October 5, 2011 By
Pageant weekend is a fun, stylish and glamorous time. You are in the public eye and everything you wear, say and do is a reflection upon the pageant system you are competing in. In a nutshell, you want to look well groomed and put together from the time you step out of your car until you leave to go home.
The definition of “casual dress” in the pageant world is totally different than the casual clothing you see people wearing in everyday life. Even when the staff says “dress comfortably for rehearsals” the expectation is that you will still look your best.
Blue jeans are not the norm but instead the exception at the pageant. The exception would be if the jeans were dark in color, coupled with a high fashion top, accessorized and finished with an adorable pair of shoes. The sweatshirt, tennis shoes and denim jeans look should be reserved for your hotel room only. If you leave the room, change. You never know who you might meet in the hotel, hallway or elevator.
You are surrounded the entire time by pageant staff, judges, members of the media and the family members of the other contestants, who in some cases are watching you closer than the judges.
Your image and how you present yourself speaks louder than the words you speak. A sloppy public appearance is not the image businesses are looking for when it comes to selecting their representatives. Make no mistake, pageantry is big business and the judges are looking for the next “face” of the pageant.
It isn’t necessary to buy expensive designer labels. Your wardrobe must fit your body perfectly and be appropriate for the system you are competing in. Baggy sweat pants or clothes that are too tight or revealing need to stay at home.
Here are a couple suggestions for the various events.
Arrival/orientation- A nice dress, suit or pant suit. This is when you make your first impression at the pageant. Look FABULOUS when you check into the hotel and go to the contestant orientation.
Rehearsal– A comfortable dress, dress pants or leggings with a fashion top. Be sure to pack all your competition shoes in a cute bag and go to rehearsal. You want to walk and practice in the shoes you will be wearing for that part of the competition.
Parties– Sparkly party dresses, cocktail dresses or homecoming /proms dresses.
The clothing you wear is a reflection of your sense of style and self image. You want to look tasteful, fashionable and current with your style choices.
Connect with your inner fashion diva and have fun at the pageant events.
How Do Pageant Judges Pick The Photogenic Winner?
September 27, 2011 By
As a pageant coach and judge, I am more often asked how do I pick the photogenic winner than how do I pick the queen. The most important thing you have to remember is [Read more…]
When Things Go Wrong At A Pageant
September 21, 2011 By
Don’t misunderstand me. I love pageantry. But with all of the logistics that go into running a pageant, there is a lot of room for things to go wrong. Being self reliant will eliminate certain stressors and you’ll have a more positive pageant experience. Less stress means you will feel more relaxed and confident in your abilities. The more relaxed and confident you are, the greater your chances are of sharing who you are and winning the hearts of the judges.
At first glance what I am about to say may seem negative, but it’s not. This thought process has saved my sanity and skin countless times. Here it is: [Read more…]
At first glance what I am about to say may seem negative, but it’s not. This thought process has saved my sanity and skin countless times. Here it is: [Read more…]
Jewelry In Pageant Competitions
September 14, 2011 By
How much jewelry a contestant should wear with her pageant competition wardrobe is simple. [Read more…]
Creating Your Pageant Press Kit
September 7, 2011 By
You’ve just had your crowning moment. Suddenly, you dream of being a celebrity, going to glamorous events, and making countless appearances. Great! How are you going to make that happen? Yes, I said YOU. Your primary responsibility is [Read more…]
Beauty, Body Image, and Cosmetic Procedures in Pageants
August 30, 2011 By
In a beauty pageant competition, your physical attributes are being evaluated by a panel of judges. However, your value and worth as a human being are NOT defined by how physically beautiful you are.
Besides, beauty is completely subjective.
It’s good to appreciate your physical traits, but don’t make the mistake of basing your entire self identity around them because in the blink of an eye, they can be taken away from you.
I have experienced [Read more…]
