Red – The color red is intense and aggressive. It creates energy, and can set you on fire as you walk across the pageant stage. This color is often chosen by people who are outgoing and impulsive. If you’re looking to make a hot impact on the judges, a red pageant dress could be just what you’re looking for!

Pink – A very popular color among girls, the color pink symbolizes love and affection. If your pageant dress color of choice is pink you may tend to be maternal, charming and gentle. A pink pageant dress can make you appear delicate and fragile.

Orange – Often associated with luxury and pleasure, the color orange is commonly chosen by people who are adventurous and fun-loving. An orange pageant dress will make you feel fearless and strong, as well as dramatized and popular.

Yellow – The color yellow is often associated with happiness, wisdom and imagination. It’s sunny and happy, and is typically the color chosen by people who have a great sense of humor, and who are adventurous.

No matter what color pageant dress you choose, you’ll be stunning as you grace the pageant stage, wearing a beauty pageant dress from PageantDesigns.com. Make sure you check back with us next week for the second part of our colorful pageant dress blog series.

1. Gay rights – This is a heated topic no matter who you ask, but since the story of the Miss Universe contestant, Jenna Talackova was booted from the contest for being a transgender, this topic has taken on a whole new controversy. Make sure you stay knowledgeable about the gay rights community, and use your best judgments.
2. Bullying – Bullying is an ongoing problem in schools and online. Whether it’s cyber bullying or a traditional form of bullying, you should be prepared to answer questions that involve this rising issue among today’s youth.
3. Shootings & Gun Laws – From the recent shooting in New Orleans to the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., be prepare to discuss gun laws and your opinions on them.

Stay tuned in to Pageant Designs blog for more current events and topics that you should keep up to date on for your pageant interview. You can find more beauty pageant tips and advice at PageantDesigns.com.

Every month we’ll provide you with list of music that’s perfect for motivating girls in every pageant. This first playlist includes songs about inner beauty, and will remind pageant girls to look for the beauty within.

1. “What Makes You Beautiful” – One Direction
2. “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars.
3. “Beautiful” – Christina Aguilera
4. “Respect” – Aretha Franklin
5. “This One’s For The Girls” – Martina McBride
6. “Unwritten” – Natasha Bedingfield
7. “Born This Way” – Lady Gaga
8. “Beautiful Soul” – Jesse McCartney
9. “Perfect” – Pink
10. “Who You Are” – Jessie J
11. “I Hope You Dance” – Lee Ann Womack
12. “Unpretty” – TLC
13. “Freckles” – Natasha Bedingfield
14. “How To Love” – Lil Wayne
15. “This is Me” – Demi Lovato
16. “Thank U” – Alanis Morissette
17. “True Colors” – Cyndi Lauper
18. “The Middle” – Jimmy Eat World
19. “Today” – The Smashing Pumpkins
20. “Everybody Hurts” – REM
21. “Beautiful Day” – U2

As you walk across the stage in your sparkling beauty pageant dress, keep these uplifting songs in mind. Make sure you check back with us next month for another Perfect Pageant Playlist!

Now is not the time to pout and feel bad for yourself. Cheer up! You had the courage to get up on that stage and you did your best! You may think that all is lost, but here are a few tips in dealing with losing and moving onward to future success:

• There’s only one winner. Face it; you weren’t the only one there who was disappointed at the end of the day. Get in touch with some of the other girls you competed with and see how they’re dealing with it. You might even make a few new friends!

• When life knocks you down, you’re only a failure if you stay down. Get back up and try again. Now, you have the wonderful opportunity to learn from what you did and try something different! Maybe a new pageant swimsuit is in order for next time?

• Never quit! You can only be a winner if you dust yourself off and compete again! Remember, Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first job as a television reporter and was told she was “unfit for tv”.

So you lost, big deal! There’s always going to be another pageant and another opportunity around the corner, so be prepared to face it!

In order to qualify for the Miss American pageant, contestants must first compete at the county level and then at state level. Right now, the states are getting ready to hold their pageants. After a girl is crowed from each state they will move on to compete in the 2014 Miss America competition, which will be held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

That’s right; this year’s Miss America pageant will be held at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, September 15^th. You’ll be able to watch the competition live on your local ABC affiliate from 9 pm to 11 pm Eastern standard time. You can learn more about the 2014 Miss America competition at MissAmerica.org. Make sure you check back with PageantDesigns.com for updates on one of the most beloved beauty pageants!

One of the first things to consider when selecting a pair of pageant shoes to compliment your dress is the height of the heel. Jonathan Kayne pageant shoes are always a great choice when deciding which shoes to wear. This collection provides a variety of high heels and styles that will compliment almost any dress you choose.

Another great collection to consider when shopping for pageant shoes is Night Moves by Allure. This collection offers everything from edgy, glittering pumps to sky-high, strappy platforms. No matter what pair you select from this collection, you know you’ll be turning heads as you strut for the judges!

Just remember, when you’re searching for your perfect pageant look, the shoes make the outfit, and any of these shoes will make your pageant look complete!

Mac Duggal pageant dresses are a popular choice among pageant hopefuls. The Mac Duggal 81265P is a curve-flattering, blue and pink silky shift that features a sweetheart neckline, jeweled bodice and empire waist.

Another favorite among contestants is a calypso blue mermaid-cut dress by Crown Collection pageant 6114. This taffeta gown features a high slit in the front to show some leg, plus a beautiful bodice and one shoulder beaded strap to add some old Hollywood glamour.

Some of our other dresses that are sure to make a statement include a black and white couture gown from Mac Duggal, bold leopard-print evening gown by Tony Bowls and simple, yet sweet chiffon dress from Crown Collection.

When it comes to pageant dresses, you really can’t go wrong with any of our gorgeous gowns. Only the highest quality dresses are offered at a reasonable price, so you or your pageant queen hopeful will grace the stage in style! You can see all of our pageant dress deals and sales at PageantDesigns.com.

1. What year was the first Miss America pageant held?
2. In what year did the Miss America Organization found the platform concept, which requires each contestant to choose an issue which she cares about and is relevant to our society?
3. True or False – The Miss Universe beauty pageant was founded in 1952 by Pacific Mills, a California clothing company.
4. What year was the Miss America pageant broadcast live for the first time?
5. What famous actress was crowned Miss Teen All America 1985 and Miss Ohio-USA 1986?
6. True or False – The Miss World pageant took place in the United States one time in 1989.
7. Who was the first woman with a disability to become Miss America? (*Hint* This beauty queen was crowned in 1994.)
8. Which famous news anchor was crowned America’s Junior Miss in 1963?
9. Looking fantastic in her beauty pageant dress, who was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America?
10. True or False – In 2000, state and local Miss America contestants dedicated 571,177 hours to volunteering.

Take your time answering the questions, and then check below to see how well you did.

• Show off your curves in a neon green Jovani mermaid pageant dress. This brightly colored dress with its beaded diagonal neckline and single shoulder strap will surely draw a crowd.
• Heads will turn when you cross the stage in an aqua Mac Duggal Couture pageant gown. Decorated with dramatic ruffles and floral ruching, this pageant dress will hug your curves and highlight your body in all the right ways.
• Flash a smile and some leg in a short Ritzee Originals pageant dress. Featuring a sweetheart neckline, beaded bodice and a full tulle baby doll skirt, this beautiful pink pageant dress will help you steal the show!
• Place yourself in the judge’s sights with a creamsicle pageant dress from our Prima Donna pageant dress collection. The translucent chiffon train and elegant beaded embellishment will help you stand out even if you’re not center stage.

You can see all of our colorful pageant dresses online at PageantDesigns.com. For questions please contact Pageant Designs by phone at 866-866-0968 or by email at dresses@pageantdesigns.com.

1. Practice makes perfect. Just like you practice your talent routine and walking in your pageant dress, you need to practice speaking in front of a crowd. Start by reading a book aloud to a pet or some stuffed animals, and then move on to reciting a poem or lines from your favorite movie in front on family or friends.
2. Maintain good posture. Find a natural standing position that feels comfortable and maintain the position, as well as good posture.
3. Speak clearly and loudly.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Fiddling with your hands, shuffling your feet, and different facial expressions can all reveal how confident you are speaking in front of an audience.
5. Maintain eye contact with the audience and the judges.

Most importantly, relax. It’s much easier to concentrate on what you’re saying and doing when you’re relaxed. Beauty pageants may be a competition, but they’re also about having fun. So smile, do your best, enjoy yourself and good luck from all of your friends at PageantDesigns.com!