Dress Prom

Beauty pageants involve much more than donning a beauty pageant dress and practicing your stage walk. In order to be a well-rounded pageant contestant you need to be poised, active in the community, and be able to speak well in front of a large crowd. If you cringed when you read that last part you’re not alone. Many pageant contestants are nervous about public speaking. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to help ease the stress of public speaking and become better at it.

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!

Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Stone – you’ve seen them on television and on the big screen, but did you know that before their acting careers, these ladies were beauty pageant contestants? You may have known about those three actresses, but here are some surprising pageant princesses you may not know about.

Known for her roles in films like One Million B.C., the 1973 rendition of The Three Musketeers, and Legally Blonde, Raquel Welch has made quite the name for herself. Did you know this acting beauty was also a beauty pageant contestant?

Pageant Titles: Miss Photogenic, Miss La Jolla, Miss Contour, Miss Fairest of the Fair, and Miss San Diego 1957

Before she played in well-known shows, such as Dallas and The Dukes of Hazard, Lindsay Bloom was strutting across stages in beauty pageant dresses.

Pageant Titles & Achievements: Miss Arizona 1971, Miss USA 1972, and fourth runner up at the Miss International Pageant

Kathie Lee Gifford’s acting career includes roles on many popular television shows and films, such as The First Wives Club, Touched by An Angel and her morning talk show, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. Before her rise to stardom, Gifford was a pageantry queen.

Pageant Titles: Maryland’s Junior Miss; and she went on to represent Maryland in America’s Junior Miss Pageant.

Lynda Carter may have played Wonder Woman in The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, but her most elegant role was being a pageant queen.

Pageant Titles & Achievements: Miss World USA 1972 and Carter reached the semi-finals in the 1972 Miss World pageant.

Do you know of someone famous who is also a pageant queen or contestant? Let us know with a comment!

Throughout the years we’ve come to pick up on some tips and tricks from the wonderful world of beauty pageants. There’s so much more to pageants than just standing on stage and looking pretty!

1. Be sincerely polite and nice to everyone. It’s not difficult to tell when someone isn’t being sincere. Although you’re competing against most of the girls you’ll be interacting with, it’s still important to be nice to them. Everything you do or say can get back to the judges.
2. Don’t compare yourself to the competition. If you do, you’ll either go crazy or you’ll become discouraged after picking out all of your faults. What you see as a fault others may see as strength.
3. You’re not the only nervous contestant. In fact, we guarantee that nearly every contestant is going through the same things you are and they’re all nervous too.
4. Choose a well-fitting pageant dress. We know you’ve heard it before, but appearance is a major part of a beauty pageant. Make sure you have your dress fitted so it’s sized correctly and looks perfect on you.
5. Smile. A smile is your most important accessory!

Looking for more pageant tips and tricks? Visit PageantDesigns.com to learn more about the wonderful world of beauty pageants.

One of the most important parts of a beauty pageant is the pageant interview. During your interview you’ll be able to talk one on one with the judges and voice your opinion on important topics and current events. Looking your best is one key to acing your pageant interview. Dressing well increases you confidence and elicits an encouraging response from the judges and audience. A first impression is a lasting one, and our beauty pageant experts at Pageant Designs are here to help you make the best first impression with some helpful tips.

Fit:

• Make sure your interview pageant suit fits correctly.
• It’s important to portray yourself as classy and sophisticated. The suit’s skirt should fall directly below the knee, right at the knee or slightly above the knee.

Style:

• Choose an age appropriate outfit. Teens should steer away from elaborate glamorous outfits, while younger pageant contestants should avoid looking too business-like.
• On the other hand, pageant interview suits that are bright bold colors or have too many embellishments can be a distraction for the judges and audience.

Accessories:

• Wear minimal jewelry. Elegant gold hoops or shining pearl earrings should add the perfect touch to your interview pageant suit.
• When shopping for pageant shoes look for classic pumps with a heel measuring at least two inches.

For more pageant tips and the latest beauty pageant fashions and designs visit PageantDesigns.com or call 864-263-4371 to speak with one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives.

Searching for the perfect dress for your pageant princess? The pageant world is all about glitz, glamour and looking your best to win the crown. If you’re looking for some inspiration you’ll find some the glitz pageant dresses we found on Pinterest absolutely pinteresting!
She’ll surely be crowned grand supreme when she’s wearing one this elegant floor length organza Perfect Angels pageant dress! Featuring a beaded bodice and a ruched waist with a decorative brooch in the center, this stunning dress is available in turquoise, lime and pink.

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Stun the judges speechless with this amazing pageant dress from Ritzee Originals. Available in white and turquoise, this shimmering dress is decorated with crystal rhinestones and features an elegant beaded halter neckline.

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She’ll work her way into the judge’s hearts with her adorable smile and this cupcake short ruffled skirt. Available in fuchsia, turquoise and white, and decorated with embroidered beading, what’s not to love about this girls pageant dress?

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Make a statement as you walk across the stage in this fitted peacock pageant dress from Alyce Designs. Mermaids styled gowns are elegant, and the beautiful peacock design will surely make you the talk of the pageant.

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What are some of your favorite pin-worthy pageant dresses? Let us know with a comment!

You know all the answers to every tough question and you’ve practiced your talent to the utmost perfection. Here at PageantDesigns.com we so often go over the first two portions of any pageant competition, the interview and talent portion, but until recently haven’t been able to speak to the swimwear portion.

Today we’re proud to say that we will we be glad to help any young ladies look their best for the swimsuit potion of the competition!

• We now carry two fabulous lines of pageant swimwear for women from Lady M which means you can now get both your pageant dress and pageant swimsuit from the same convenient location!
• We can provide you with help and tips to pick out the right swimsuit for your body and personal style, be it the bolder two piece or the fashionable one piece swimsuit.

What is Lady M Swimwear?

Designed by Micheal Valley-St. George, Lady M swimwear has been featured in pageants and pageant magazines across the country. Winning styles mean winning crowns, so why settle for anything less than competition worthy. You wouldn’t settle for an off the rack pageant dress, so why choose an off the rack pageant suit?

What do you look for when you choose your swimsuit, a plunging one piece neckline or a two piece to show off your chiseled abs?

Designer Vera Wang once said, “Fashion offers no greater challenge than finding what works for a night without looking like you are wearing a costume.” This is something to keep in mind when accessorizing with a sequin ensemble. With our 2013 sequin homecoming dresses just in, we want to help you accessorize with these hot dresses.

Sparkle and Shine!

1. Just like Vera says, you do not want to look like you are wearing a costume. You should portray a flawless glam look. Since sequins can be a tough pattern to accessorize with, here are some tips to help you out:
2. Less is more – Keep jewelry limited. Go for a pair of amazing earrings or perhaps throw on a few bangle bracelets. Just be careful not to over do it. You want to keep everyone’s attention on that stunning dress rather than your abundant accessory choices.
3. Metals vs. Gemstones – Since you are already sparkling, stay away from flashy gemstones and try metals instead. A metal will better compliment the dress and will, again, keep the focus on the dress rather than your glitz accessories.
4. Solid Color Shoes – Go for a solid color shoe, rather than a glitter one. The glitter can clash with the sequins, where with a solid you really can’t go wrong.
5. Solid Color Clutch- Keep the clutch a solid color and try to pair it with the shoes. Pick a color that will make the dress color pop.
6. Keep Hair Simple – While we love glitz hairpins in the hair, this is the time to stay clear of them. A simple updo or relaxed waves is the way to go. You want to make it appear that this look was effortless and you were just born this glamorous!

Following these 5 simple steps, you will be able to rock those sequins like a pro! Always keep in mind that less is more. Keep everyone’s eyes on you with your flawless look; because this isn’t your costume or time to cover up, it is your time to shine. Remember to check out our entire collection of sequin homecoming dresses at DressProm.net!

Since its start, the pageant has had a larger global audience than the Olympics! In 1951, Eric Morley organized the very first Miss World pageant, which was introduced as a part of the Festival of Britain celebrations. Recently, the Miss World Organization released a list of some of this year’s pageant contestants. This year, over 120 pageant contestants from different countries across the world are expected to shine one stage in their beautiful pageant gowns.

Some of the Miss World 2012 pageant contestants include:

Miss. Angola

Edmilza Nicosia Mota Dos Santos – The 22 year old student is studying psychology. She loves to dance, and has a passion for fashion.

Miss Barbados

Marielle Wilkie – The 22 year old loves spending time outdoors and surfing. She believes that one person at a time can make a difference in the world.

Miss Belgium

Laura Beyne – The 19 year old was training to be a real estate broker when she won the title of Miss Belgium 2012.

Miss Cape Verde

Tirzah Evora – The 19 year old graduated from high school in July 2011. She enjoys reading and dancing, and volunteers within her community.

Miss Ethiopia

Melkham Endale – The 22 year old is currently going to school at a university near her home. She enjoys reading books, and writing poems.

Check back with Pageant Designs for more information about the Miss World 2012 pageant contestants, and don’t forget to tune into the Miss World 2012 beauty pageant, which will be held in July in Ordos, China.

Half up, half down, all fun!

You’ve been waiting all week for it, now it’s finally time to announce our final three top hairstyles for prom and 2012 one shoulder homecoming dresses

3. The Up Down – Half up, half down. Another way to show off your fun or classy personality. Add some small braids throughout your curls, give the top of your hair some volume, and be sure to not have too much hair down and if so, keep it to the side or off the shoulder that your strap is on.

4. The Bun – Make your bun tight and snug like one of a ballerina or loose with curls and waves throughout to show a more relaxed look.  Perhaps even add a cute headband to match the dress and keep hair in place.

5. The Short Style – If your hair is too short to do any of the above tricks try doing some small curls and add an accent to your hair. A flower, feather, or hairpin to match your shoulder strap will really bring both features out.

We hope this guide can help you to choose the perfect hairstyle to compliment your 2012 one shoulder homecoming dress. Also, share with us your favorite hairstyle in honor of Hairstyle Appreciation Day. We would love to hear your thoughts!

It's brains, not just beauty.

When you watch a beauty pageant you may think that these women are judged simply on their pretty faces, pageant dresses, and poise, but in fact they’re being judge on much more. Most pageants are more than just pretty dresses and faces. Today, many beauty pageant contestants are helpful by volunteering for causes and in their communities.

Pageant contestants are active humanitarians. In fact, many contestants must “advocate a platform” and explain their favorite cause to the judges. This is taken in high consideration by the judges when it comes time to make a decision on who will win the crown. Pageants are about how the contestant can help her community or organization while remaining kind, generous, and poised.

You may think that a pageant queen’s life revolves around beauty pageants, but in most cases she competes in a pageant about every two months. Between competing in pageants the contestant is devoting many hours a week to her platform. She is an advocate for the cause and educates her community and others about what she believes in.

So, the next time you attend a pageant and you’re gasping at how gorgeous the contestant looks in her pageant dress, pay attention to what cause she is promoting, see if you’re on the same side on issues as she is, and know that she is just more than a pretty face in a beautiful gown. This beauty queen is a humanitarian and is concerned about helping others!