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Tips and Advice

How to Be the People’s Choice

May 10, 2012

Placing Top 16 at Miss USA and being named “Fan Favorite” for the Miss USA 2011 title was one of my top 10 highlights as Miss New Mexico USA 2011. There is something so humbling about millions of people believing in an individual and taking the time to claim their voice. Sometimes I am overwhelmed [...]

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A Bit of Clarity: Using Social Media for Pageants

February 21, 2012

Welcome to the guest blog we’re cleverly calling “A Bit of Clarity” by Claire Buffie. [Not so] Quick intro:  In addition to being Miss New York 2010, one of Will’s video interviews featuring Miss America contestants [video], I am a photographer and graphic designer—visual communicator, if you will. I grew up in Indianapolis, IN where [...]

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VIDEO: Morgan Woolard on “How to Mentally Prepare for a Pageant”

February 18, 2012

Returning back for another appearance on thePageantGuy.com is guest blogger and Miss Oklahoma USA 2010, Morgan Woolard. Based on her own experience competing in pageants, Morgan again offers her personal insight in a video series addressing pageantry’s tough issues. In this video — drawing on her experience preparing to compete at Miss USA — Morgan [...]

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7 Ways to Identify a Winning Pageant Coach

January 27, 2012

I must admit this is one of the most difficult topics I have ever written about. The simple fact that pageants are a subjective competition makes the task of identifying a winning pageant coach a tall order, as their opinions on coaching may not align with what the judges are seeking. I don’t claim to [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #10

May 17, 2011

Next up in our pageant training VIDEO SERIES on evening gowns… Our Pageant Gown Experts and boutique owners from across the country answer the following question and give us their professional opinion about different body types: “What Type of Gowns are Best Suited for Contestants with an Pear Shaped Figure?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #9

May 4, 2011

Another video from our pageant gowns, pageant training VIDEO SERIES! Our Pageant Gown Experts and boutique owners from across the country answer the following question and give us their professional opinion about different body types: “What Type of Gowns are Best Suited for Contestants with an Hourglass Figure?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley Litton and Danielle [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #8

April 22, 2011

Here is the latest video from our pageant training VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. Our 4 Pageant Gown Experts and boutique owners from across the country weigh in on the question: “What Gown Colors Are Most Recommended for Redheads?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley Litton and Danielle Bounds, Co-owners of Sassy Chic [...]

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VIDEO: Morgan Woolard on “Personal Growth and Lessons Learned Competing in Pageants”

April 21, 2011

I am excited to welcome back thePageantGuy.com’s guest blogger and Miss Oklahoma USA 2010, Morgan Woolard. Based on her own experience competing in pageants, Morgan will continue to offer her personal insight in a video series addressing pageantry’s tough issues. As a titleholder, your year can take you along a journey of life changing experiences — [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #7

April 15, 2011

Were are into our 7th week of our pageant training VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. Again our Pageant Gown Experts from across the country give us their professional opinions and answer the question: “What Gown Colors Are Most Recommended for Brunettes?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley Litton and Danielle Bounds, Co-owners of Sassy [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #6

April 8, 2011

Hi Pageant Friends! Video #6 is next up in thePageantGuy.com’s Pageant Gown Tips – Video Series. We are lucky to have Pageant Gown Experts from across the country to give us their own professional opinions.  Sometimes they agree and sometimes opinions differ.  Remember, there isn’t one “magic wand” or formula to help you capture the [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #5

April 1, 2011

It’s Friday and its Pageant Gown Tips day!  Here is Video #5 from our pageant training VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. Listen to what thePageantGuy.com’s Pageant Gown Experts and boutiques owners from across the country have to say about the question: “When Would a Contestant Consider a Custom Made Gown?” Here are your panel [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #4

March 26, 2011

The latest pageant training video from our six-month VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. thePageantGuy.com bring your Pageant Gown Experts from 4 different boutiques from across the country. This week our Pageant Gown experts weigh in on the question: “What is Appropriate Jewelry for an Evening Gown?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley Litton [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #3

March 18, 2011

More from our six-month VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. This series features Pageant Gown Experts from 4 different boutiques from across the country. This week our Pageant Gown experts answer the question: “What are the 3 Hottest Gown Styles for Miss Contestants?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley Litton and Danielle Bounds, Co-owners [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #2

March 12, 2011

We are continuing our six-month VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. This series features Pageant Gown Experts from 4 different boutiques from across the country. This week our experts tackle the question: “What are the 3 Hottest Gown Styles for Teen Contestants?” Here are your panel of experts: Ashley Litton and Danielle Bounds, Co-owners of Sassy [...]

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VIDEO: Pageant Gown Tips #1

March 5, 2011

Today begins a six-month VIDEO SERIES dedicated to pageant gowns. This series will feature Pageant Gown Experts from 4 different boutiques from across the country. They will provide you insight on selecting the right gown for YOU based on their years of experience working with pageant contestants, titleholders, and WINNERS.  Collectively they have provided the [...]

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