My pretty hurts because I used to hide behind honor rolls, activities, church, and pageantry. In the beginning, I lived in this world feeling unpretty because I was surrounded by girls with lighter skin tones who seemed to find the attention, love, and affection from plenty. See I was a dark girl living in what…
What is Your Pageant Affirmation?
It is very important for a queen to develop self-confidence. She must believe that she has what it takes to win and succeed. A queen believes and knows she is a queen regardless of anyone or anything. Before she can train for any aspect of a competition, she must first train her brain. By…
Dear Me
Dear Me, Wow! You are such an ambitious young lady. You are a class officer, volleyball teammate, and a member of several clubs and organizations. Not only are you a servant for your school, but you are involved in ministry in your church. You are role model, a leader, and a communitarian. You are such…
Krystle’s 10 Commandments of Pageantry
Manifesting a crown is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, discipline, and patience to endure this journey. Below I have created my own version of the 10 commandments as it relates to pageantry. These personal commandments have garnered me much success throughout my pageant career. Thou shall develop high self-esteem and…
Pageant Girls Run: 2015 Alabama RRCA 8K State Championship
I bet you are thinking after reading the title of this post that this has nothing to do with pageantry. Well, you are far from wrong. In order to successfully compete in pageants, you must be physically fit. I stay physically fit by competing in long distance running events. I started running 5 years ago…
Are You Interview Ready?
What is your definition of a queen? Explain your personal platform. What is a pressing issue that your state is currently facing, and how would you solve it? These are sample questions that you may hear during the interview portion of a pageant. It is important that you do well in the interview because more than likely…
Pageant Girl Participates in the 4th Annual Cynthia Bailey Model Search
On July 17, 2015, I received an email from the Bailey Agency School of Fashion stating that I was selected to participate in the 4th Annual Cynthia Bailey Model Search. A few weeks prior to receiving the email, I went on the model search’s website and submitted my photo and information. Honestly, I did not…
Angels Watching Over Me: 2015 Alabama Angels Pageant
Sashes, Crowns, Trophies, Hair, Makeup, Smiles, Friendships, and Gratefulness sound like words associated with your typical pageant. However, this is not your typical pageant. These words describe the Alabama Angels Pageant. The Alabama Angels Pageant is a noncompetitive pageant designed for children and adults with special needs, and it is open to all ages….
Is Natural Hair Embraced in the Pageant Industry?
I pose this question because I too have had the same question since I went natural on January 2, 2014. After I did the “big chop,” I was afraid to rock my TWA (teeny weeny afro) on the pageant stage 3 weeks later. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love my kinks and coils,…
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