How important is your pageant makeup? Very important. This week I interviewed Jennifer Kalman of QDazzle to gain her insight to some frequently asked questions I receive.
Pageant Gown Tips from Miss America Heather French
March 2, 2010 By
Spring is just around the corner! Do you know what that means? The snow will melt and there will be proms, weddings, graduations and pageants!
Now’s the time to start shopping in order to get the best selection of dresses.
This past weekend, my three daughters and I had the pleasure of not only meeting Heather French Henry, fashion designer and Miss America 2000. She graciously spent time helping my three daughters select their gowns and here are tips from Heather. [Read more…]
How Is Your Inner Critic Controlling You?
February 24, 2010 By
Oh, that’s gotta hurt! My whole body ached as I watched the Olympic skiers, one after another, get tossed around like rag dolls on the slopes the other night. Some of my favorite Olympic moments are when they do the human interest stories. I love hearing stories about how these elite athletes faced incredible challenges; and against the odds, overcame them to reach their dream. Sometimes the blocks are external. Other times it their inner critic they are at war with. The element that seems to separate the Olympians from other great athletes is [Read more…]
Making Assumptions Can Block Your Pageant Success
February 16, 2010 By
You want to have a winning experience at the pageant and yet something prevents you from achieving the results you want. Most inner blocks fall into one of four major types [Read more…]
What External Reasons Are Blocking Your Pageant Success?
February 10, 2010 By
- I haven’t found the perfect dress yet.
- My hair and makeup choices were wrong.
- The judges didn’t like me.
- I’m just not cut out for pageants.
Have you made any of these statements at the end of a pageant when you didn’t get the results you were anticipating? I have. It’s normal to feel [Read more…]
2010 Miss America Pageant Results
February 4, 2010 By
When I was growing up, watching the Miss America Pageant was an annual tradition for my mom and me. Likewise, I have carried on this tradition with my three daughters. We have a great time sitting around the TV admiring the dresses, evaluating the talent, and analyzing the on-stage questions. Once again, I found myself explaining to them the differences between the Miss America Pageant and the Miss USA/Universe Pageants. There are hundreds of different pageant systems out there, but these are the three televised ones that we watch each year.
So let’s start with talking about the Miss America system. [Read more…]
Choosing Your Pageant Gown
January 27, 2010 By
Time to play dress up! For some contestants, shopping for their pageant wardrobe is a highlight of the pageant process. Shopping can be either fun or stressful based on how much preparation time you allow. Trying to find clothing three weeks or less before a pageant can be a nightmare. Start shopping early and find a great seamstress that can hem and tailor your clothes a couple weeks before the pageant. Here are some helpful hints [Read more…]
Pageant Preparation for Babies, Toddlers and Young Children
January 19, 2010 By
I’m frequently asked the questions what is a good age to start children in pageantry and what are the benefits to kids so young.
When kept in perspective, pageantry [Read more…]
Choosing a Pageant Platform With a Purpose
January 12, 2010 By
What are three things that make you special? When you have a clear picture of your talents and discover which activities make you feel completely alive, you can easily figure out where to spend your time.
As a titleholder, you will have [Read more…]
A Dynamic Pageant Platform is Built On Your Gifts and Talents
January 6, 2010 By
The foundation of a dynamic pageant platform is knowing your gifts and special talents. Over the Christmas season, many of us received lovely gifts. The gifts I’m going to talk about don’t [Read more…]
