The answer depends on which system you are competing in, your budget, and how much of a control you want to have. Each system has its specific look so you’ll want to find a stylist that achieve the look appropriate for the system. Typically, hair and makeup artists are hired for state and national pageants. […]
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The spring gowns have hit the stores and now is the best time to shop to get your favorite pageant gown before they are picked over. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when looking for your competition gown.
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Unless you have your pageant wardrobe custom-made, at some point you may be standing next to a contestant who is wearing the same dress as you. Don’t worry about this. The judges don’t take off points for duplicate dresses. However, the higher score will go to the contestant who looks best in the dress. There
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Julia and I just had our national title photo shoot with Studio RM, Rick Martinez. I can’t wait to see the photos! After our session, I asked Rick to share a couple important tips with me about how to make the most of your photo session with a photographer; and how to increase your odds
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Never underestimate the power of your headshot. Your pageant headshot immediately speaks to the person looking at it. The expression in your eyes, the position of your body, and the clothing you wear gives clues into your personality and values. Here are 5 quick tips for you to keep in mind for your photo shoot.
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Don’t judge a dress on the hanger. Try it on. There are 5 key elements to look for when selecting your competition pageant dress.
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I found http://checkcosmetic.net/ very helpful and was able to find the expiration date for many of my “mysterious” products. There’s no federal requirement for manufactures to put expiration dates on makeup or beauty products. But the products don’t last forever. As a general guideline, there is a two to three year shelf life for these
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As tempting as it may be to copy someone, an original is always more valuable than a copy. It’s important for you to watch what the top five contestants are doing at a pageant to see what styles and trends the system is following; but don’t
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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
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