Beauty Pageant Tips for Young Women

Taking part in a beauty pageant is hard work, but can be a fun and exciting experience. Contestants need to have support, confidence and training to win.

Women who want to take part in pageants must be hard working, confident, poised, well-read and eloquent. Today, there are pageants for everyone - teenagers, pre-teens, toddlers, seniors and married persons. For any female to be successful in a pageant, she should follow the pageant rules, have a good support system and get training to build her confidence up before the pageant.

Follow the Pageant Rules

Every contestant who wants to enter a pageant should carefully read the pageant rules. There may be age limits or stipulations about marriage that allow or deny permission to enter a pageant. It is also important to confirm the guidelines for each segment, appearances, prizes and reasons for dismissal. By following the rules, a contestant can gain the maximum number of points for each segment and avoid any embarrassing situations.

A Good Support Team - Chaperone, Stylists, Seamstress

A contestant needs to have a good team working to assist her with getting ready for a pageant. The chaperone, stylist, seamstress and designer have to work cohesively for the contestant to win. Some of these persons may charge a fee for assisting but contestants can also seek the help of family members or friends who have previously taken part in pageants.

• Chaperone: The chaperone is the person who works the most with the contestant. He or she offers advice and tips, edits speeches and recommends other professionals who can work on the team. According to Camille Merry, a former pageant contestant and the coordinator of the Miss Teen Diva Pageant in the British Virgin Islands, chaperones do play an important role but should not be given full authority to make all the decisions when it comes to design and talent. Contestants should always enter a show with some ideas for presentations and segments.
• Hair & Make-up: A competent hairstylist and a make-up artist who can work under pressure is necessary for appearances and more importantly on the night of the show. These persons should know the contestant's face, skin and hair so that they are prepared to work swiftly and efficiently.
• Seamstress: Even if costumes, outfits and gowns are pre-ordered, there is a chance that some alteration will be needed. A good seamstress can alter or if needed sew an outfit.

Contestants Need to Practice Speaking, Walking and Answering Questions

• Speech: A beauty queen needs to be eloquent, poised and intelligent. A participant can attend the local Toastmasters for tips on public speaking and also take every opportunity to speak in public - at church, at meetings to get comfortable in front of crowds. Speeches should be concise and follow the pageant guidelines.
• Walking: Walking in a pageant is different to modeling on the runway. In a pageant, a young lady must know the basic stance, stride and the turns. This takes a lot of training and practice so that on the night of the pageant, the contestant is graceful. According to Amy Post in her Suite 101 article, "How to Win a Beauty Pageant: Tips to Help Contestants Get the Crown", a poor pageant walk could cause loss of points. Therefore, she advises that contestants seek the assistance of past winners.
• Answering Questions: Every participant in a pageant must be able to answer questions and be interviewed. Contestants are encouraged to have their chaperone conduct mock interviews to increase the level of comfort and reduce nervousness.

Advice from a Pageant Winner

Raemona Maloney is the first ever Miss Teen Diva 2007, 1st Runner-Up in the Miss New Testament Church of God Pageant and she is the reigning Miss East End/Long Look. To ladies wanting to enter a pageant, she offers that "when it comes to pageants, you have to be yourself, but if there is room for improvement allow it to happen. Remember you're not just in it to win it, but also to make a difference in you, your community and country."

Contestants in a beauty pageant should focus on themselves from their inner being to the outer appearance. Chaperones and the rest of the support system help to encourage and build a young woman's confidence and skills. While following the pageant guidelines, working with her support team and undergoing the necessary training, a contestant is better prepared to take part in a pageant and to possibly win. 

In a Blogger State of Mind

Another day - another milestone. My blog continues to increase its reach and that's what I want! Many thanks to my subscribers and my readers. Please always feel free to post a comment or inbox me a message. I've gotten a comment as far as Spain and I look forward to more.

I share a lot about my life and m personal thoughts and I think that's what a blog is supposed to be. It's like an online diary that you can share with the world. When I pass on, people can look back and say that I've made some contribution to the World Wide Web other than just Facebook pokes and posts.

I wish you a blessed day and hope that you too will be inspired to start a blog or something that you've always wanted to do. Don't be shy and don't worry. 2013 is about new beginnings. We either have to step up or step down. Weigh your opportunities and see what works for you. I've dropped a few things along the way and have picked up some new ones.

We have some things coming up with Miss Teen Diva and I am excited about this because it's a great way to give back and inspire young people. What can you do to make a positive change? It can be simple! Just do it - make it happen!

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I'm Still Grumpy

I'm still grumpy. Yes, I am. I'm pretty nice too, you know. But I have my grumpy days and grumpy ways. Should yo worry? No! I usually keep my grumpiness to myself. I don't say much about it and I don't perform it much. But believe it; the grumpiness is there.

Some days it's worse than others. I may suck my teeth or I might snarl. Grrrrrr! It doesn't mean that I don't like you or that you have offended me. I'm just grumpy and don't want to interact.

Mind you, I'm not frumpy, lumpy or stumpy - I'm just grumpy! Maybe I'm more productive that way; maybe on that day, I don't mind what I say. Cause when I get this grumpy feeling, I just a little crazy, a little lazy and even sometimes hazy.

Never mind me - I'm just grumpy.

Take a laugh!

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Happy 2013!

Greetings on the first glorious morning of 2013! I pray that your dreams and aspirations will be fulfilled and that your heart is filled with joy. Don't hold on to the past but live in the moment. Acknowledge past failures but move foward with the joy in knowing that God provides a second chance. Do your best in everything you do and keep the faith!

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December 31, 2012 Words from 'Words of Ribbon'

Today is the last day in 2012. It's also my Mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Mom! It's raining in the BVI right now and I am happy for the showers. My plants get a renewal and that heavenly sustenance that will help them to grow and produce more.

Resolutions are not my thing and I don't plan on making any. I think we should aim to be our best every day of the year. We know that we need to set budgets and eat more healthy food. We know we need some form of exercise. First, we need to accept out situations as what they are and then aim to do better.

So if there is any resolution, it should be one to accept that a problem is present and seek ways to solve it - regardless of how painful it is. I plan to continue my strict budgeting, picky eating, walking, gardening, blogging, writing, going to church and other activities. I am comfortable with that. When it comes to work, I will continue to function in the post that I am in until I secure something else that I prefer. It is what it is - I have to just keep doing what I am supposed to and continue looking for what I want.

Life is not complicated.....we complicate it.

Live....Love....Do What You are Supposed to!

All the best for 2013!

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Hashim- Jumpin' OFFICIAL Music Video [S.W.A.T- The Mixtape]

Finally Seeing "A Series of Unfortunate Events"

After playing the internet game, "A Series of Unfortunate Events", I was today finally able to see the movie. Unfortunately, I did not see the beginning but from the time I saw the characters on TV, I knew it was the movie. Somehow, I enjoy these types of fantasy movies. Maybe it was the books that I was exposed to growing up.

I read a lot of fairy tales, the Chronicles of Narnia and a lot of Nancy Drew. I just loved to read (and now I 'claim' to be a writer). Somehow these stories and movies with the unique characters have made some impact on me. I feel that I can do anything I put my mind to. Thank God, today I stand where I am comfortable in my own skin.

We all need to have a little imagination and some optimism. I think that is why the Bible was put together so that we can have hope in God. The fairy tales, which some people frown on for different reasons, also present some semblance of hope. Be wise in what you do and always seek divine guidance.

So for 2013, if you want to sing, get lessons and sing. If you want to write, get a pen and start. Just start and stay committed to what you want to do and achieve.

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Season's Greetings!!!!

Have a blessed day today!
Be sweet in everything you say
Even if you don't get your way
Be sure to watch and pray!
So in your work and play
whether your hair is black or gray
and no matter in what direction you sway
Remember God when you start your day!!!!!!!!!!

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Christmas Eve Blog Post

Children have the greatest imaginations. My daughter has me playing  with dollies from time to time and I enjoy doing it with her. She chats a lot and she's a cool little six year old. My son loves trucks - he's draws them, he pretends that he is one and anything in his hand becomes a truck. he's a happy eight year old.

They are both pretty contented with themselves, other than when they start to fight with each other. However, they say that's a part of growing up. I never experienced the closeness with my siblings growing up - actually until I was already 16 - so it's all new to me still.

As it relates to Christmas, I'm not all about the shopping and hopping and popping. For me, it's about giving or sharing what you can afford. I made two gestures this year and would like to do more and not just at this time.

I wish everyone a happy and joyous holiday season and I hope that 2013 is filled with inspiration, improvement and excellence.

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I Need Your Vote for My Facebook Video

I need your vote please! Go to the JTV Channel 55 Facebook page and look for my video, LA Rabsatt's "What Christmas Means to Me" and vote for it, please.

Thank you very much and Happy Holidays!!!!!!