Pageant Tips
How to Become a Queen without loosing Sleep
Tips from Experts and Beauty Queens

The Entry Form
Fill out entry form or application as neat as possible, preferably typed

This shows how professional you are

Make a copy of entry form or application before submitting it

During interview with Judges, they are likely to have your application in front of them Be honest with your answers

Your Photos
*    Most pageants require a head shot and a full body shot
*    Choose a Photographer that has experience in this type of Photos
*    Baron is very well known in this field
*    Photos need to be recent, especially if you have changed your hair color or style
*    Do not send in high fashion photos
*    Pick a simple outfit, you can never go wrong with simplicity
*    Jewelry should be minimum (pearls are recommended)
*    Hair style should be Natural
*    Very little Make-up is recommended
Remember that these photos will be the first impression that the judges and committee have of you

Your Hair Style, by Baron's Expert Hair Stylists
*    Your hair is your Crowning Glory
*    Remember that your hair can make or break your appearance
*    Do not choose a Hair Stylist by their reputation or recommendation
*    Try several hair styles before choosing one
*    Take Polaroid pictures with different hairstyles and different angles of your
      head/face to compare
*    For the swimsuit competition wear your hair loose
*    Depending on your Evening Gown, its how you will determine your hairstyle
*    Keep your face visible from all angles
*    Do not hide behind your hair
*    Choose a style that will go well with the Crown
*    Keep in mind that the Crown could be yours!!!!!!!!!!

Your Make-up
Know the basics of Make-up application, Baron has an Expert Team that can assist you with these hair and Make Up Tips

• Moisturizer

• Foundation

• Concealer foundation (one or two shades lighter than your overall foundation)

• Contour foundation (about two shades darker than your overall foundation)

• Translucent powder

• Blush

• Eye shadow

• Eyeliner

• Eyebrow pencil

• Eyelash/eyebrow brush

• Mascara

• Eyelash curler

• Lipstick

• Lip gloss/petroleum jelly

• Hand mirror

• Sponge to blend foundation

• Cotton balls

• Cotton swabs

• Assorted sizes of makeup brushes

• Tissues (to wipe make-up off your hands/fingers)

Most Pageants have their own Make-up Artists, however you should know the style of make up that you prefer. Also, you should bring your own supplies in case of any unexpected predicaments.

*    Make-up should be as Natural as possible remembering that on stage Make-up is always altered
*    As with your hair style, try different colors and styles, Remember to take Polaroid pictures to compare
*    Corrective Make-up is recommended, but do not over do it
*    Body Make-up is also recommended for Swimsuit Competition

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Your Wardrobe
Determine how many and what type of outfits are required by asking the following questions:

• How long is the competition?

• How many times are you meeting?

• At what time are the meetings going to take place? (day/evening)

• What type of Social Events will you be attending?

• Business Event, Casual, Cocktail, Semi-formal, Formal, Black Tie.

• Are the Judges going to be attending the rehearsals?

• Regardless if Judges are going to attend rehearsals or not, you should always dress for success.

• Do you need a country or state costume?

• Do you need a talent costume?
  Dress for success at all times,
  at the preliminaries

• at your first meeting

• during rehearsals

• at Social Events

• before the competition, etc
  Accessories are essential.

Your Swimsuit
Most Pageants provide you with a Swimsuit. If not provided with one;
Choose dark bright colors
One piece bathing suits are recommended
Full back is a plus
Spandex material
Select correct color of body make-up and try it before day of competition

Your Evening Gown
You do not need to spend Hundreds of Dollars on an Evening Gown
*    Remember that simplicity is always a plus
*    Choose a color that goes well with your skin
*    Choose a material and style that will beautify your figure
*    Try different Gowns before choosing one
Keep in mind:

• your hair style

• your make-up

• your skin conditions (avoid showing tan lines)

• your height

• your weight and posture

• your ability to walk on stage

• your ability to walk up and down steps

• the type of shoes that you will need for the Gown

• the accessories

Remember that your Evening Gown is the most important Outfit that you will wear in front of the Judges, Media and Audience.

Why did you enter this pageant?

What did you do to prepare for this pageant?

What would winning this contest mean to you?

What do you consider to be the role of Miss ____________?

What do you believe are the most important characteristics a Miss ____________ should possess?

If you were elected Miss ____________, how would you describe your community to other people of the state or world?

Describe you best qualities.

What are your long-range goals and how do you plan to achieve them?

If you could be any person in history who would it be and why?

What woman do you most admire and why?

Who, outside of your family, has most influenced your life so far?

What do you think you will be doing approximately ten years from now?

Do you believe a woman’s place is in the home?

What era would you most like to live in and why?

If you could be on "Fantasy Island," what would be your fantasy and why?

If you were given $1000,000 and had to spend it on yourself, what would you do with it?

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

If you could change anything about your personal appearance, what would it be?

What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?

What in the last year has given you the most pleasure?

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