Envision Your Reign

This pic says it all. Once you've gotten the speech written, start practicing the delivery of it. Use the mirror to help you and don't forget about all those muscles in your face. Click HERE to schedule your FREE consultation with Crown Captors so you can have that WINNING introduction! Envision your reign.

1. Color-blocking . The camera loves color. Be sure to choose tones that go well with your skin tone and against the backdrop being used. 2. Contrast using colors that "pop". 3. Go Monotone with neutrals, but make sure they compliment your skin tone 4. The traditional western chic look isn't complete without a pair of swanky cowboy boots. Don't forget to add a pop of color with accessories. 5. Go glam with a custom look that could rock any runway.

Top 5 at NAM Nationals 16 in the Junior Pre Teen division Here are the Top 10 Must Haves for Serious Pageant Competitors: 10. Photographer - Serious pageant girls need headshots for comp cards, program books, photogenic competitions, and social media, too! Selfies and school pictures will not be sufficient to achieve the effect of a serious pageant competitor. Be sure to get a photographer that specializes in pageant headshots rather than a mall studio or another specialty type. They will know just how to capture the contestant so you can submit winning photos. 9. Photo Editor - This may be the photographer or another vendor. Photographers can take excellent shots, but if the shot is marred with fly-aways or bad acne, it just ruins the whole photo. 8. Photo Printer - www.mpix.com is a highly recommended online printer. Images are ordered and they come right to your mailbox. What good is a fabulous shot if its on a bad print? 7. Hairstylist - I can't cou...

1. "Hi, my name is...." You can bet money that at least 30 other contestants will say the same exact phrase. Don't do it. 2. "In my spare time, I like to..." There are a million other ways to convey your hobbies without saying explicitely "In my spare time, I like to...". Be creative! 3. "When I'm not....you can find me...." It's so overused, I'm sick of taking about it. 4. "Once again..." Really? They just heared it 15 seconds ago. Don't waste your seconds by repeating information. Use them to take your intro to the next level...a memorable one. 5. "Thank you, have a nice day." Another time-waster. A sincere smile will convey gratitude. It's all in the delivery, not just the words. Leave that out of your speech. Read Don't Make Theses Mistakes During Personal Introduction and How to Write a KNOCKOUT Personal Introduction Speech  for more tips on how to make your speech S...

I could spend the next year counting the number of times I've heard a speech that sounded like, " Hi, my name is Mary Lou Smith and my favorite color is blue. When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian. Once again my name is Mary Lou Smith. Have a great day." The key to writing a knockout personal introduction speech is that you have to be original; you have to be creative, you have to be innovative and tap into the contestant's personal strengths that make her unique. An awesome intro will have nuances of imagery sprinkled with figurative language that grabs the audience and judges' attention, makes them laugh and think-- Hmmmm, this is a truly interesting person-- and it draws them in, engaging them to listen through the entirety of the speech. A knockout personal introduction will be so powerful that when the contestant leaves the stage, the judge can still remember exactly what she said. A personal introduction speech that...

Caitlin delivers her introduction at NAM S TX 1. Wear the "wrong" outfit. Before judges hear anything a contestant says he/she is forming an impression in their mind based on how the contestant is dressed. That means dress to impress and learn what looks good on you! Damacia Howard's 1 year transformation after an image consultation 2. Have a mediocre speech. Can you imagine how tiresome it would be for a judge to hear 75 different versions of the same speech over and over? Let your speech be unique and incomparable to stand out from the crowd. Jaclyn delivers her Top 5 introduction at NAM Nationals 16 3. Have your hair in your face. The judges want to see her gorgeous face! use pins to fix hair half up and half down, all up or to the side, or both sides pinned back. NAM State Queens pose at NAM Nationals 16 4. Start off by saying: "Hi. My name is... " See tip #2. Just don't do it. Visit HERE to schedule a free consultation to...

Support systems are essential to every pageant girl's journey. Here are five phrases every pageant girl needs to hear from them. 1. You are enough. Sometimes when pageant contestatns don't win it all, they will automatically think something is wrong with them. Why didn't the judges like me? What did I do wrong? When, in fact, they did nothing wrong and competed at their very personal best. Pageant girls need to know that they are enough even though they may not have gotten a fancy title or a crown. Top 10 Junior Pre Teen Queens at NAM Nationals 2016 2. You're already a queen. Speaking of crowns, you don't need one to be a queen. You are a queen by the way you carry yourself and how you treat others with kindness and respect. Every girl should know that. Damacia Howard at NAM Nationals 16 3. You are beautiful. It is especially helpful if the phrase comes out of the mouth of dad. Girls need the male figure who in their eyes admires, encoura...

Alyssa as 2014 Miss Massachusetts Princess - Photo Credit Carl Evans Photography As pageant moms, we may tend to get a little over-zealous during the craziness of pageant week or during the weeks leading up to it. One thing to remember and instill in your daughter is that it is not about the crown. Its about being the best possible version of yourself, setting goals and working to achieve them, and making life-long memories. Then, if you happen to get a sparking crown in the process, it's like icing on the cake! Ella Cox during her Casual Wear Routine Envision your reign

Hannahlaura S. Photo by Steve Drury 1. Budget . You want to be able to fund the pageant journey without going broke. The sure-fire way to start off right is to make a budget. State pageant expenses including entry fee, wardrobe, and lodging could range from $1,500-$2,000 depending on how many optional contests you enter and how well you're able to keep wardrobe costs down. Don't forget to add the cost of photos and coaching if you need it! National pageants- including entry fees, airfare, lodging and expenses can range from $3,000-$5,500. To help manage your money, open a separate savings account for all your pageant-ing expenses and decide which fundraisers or jobs you'd need to do to make it work. Jordyn at her national pageant! 2. Plan Ahead . Make a calendar of all the pageants, events, camps and vacations you want to do this year (so you won't have any conflicts). A very wise thing to do is to plan to attend your out of state or national pageants eve...

With so many events, competitions, and outfit changes, it can be hectic trying to keep it all together. Here are tips to help you stay sane as you're getting packed for the national pageant. 1. Create a spreadsheet to help you make sure you have every single item of clothing you will need. Use your pageant schedule, start from the top and go line by line to make sure you have every outfit you'll wear compete with shoes and accessories. CLICK HERE for a template you can have sent straight to your inbox. 2. Lay everything out event-by-event , including shoes and accessores. Separeate accessories by outfit in plastic zip lock baggies and label them by event. 3. Do a "dress rehearsal".  Try on every outfit complete with shoes and accessories. That way you'll be able to tell if something's missing like an undergarment or an accessory. 4. Don't forget about your pageant essentials.  Packing list courtesy of Michelle Boudreaux Stay org...

Elizabeth M. in her interview suit before she won her NAM State Title Here are 3 Rookie Mistakes in Pageant Interview Prep. 1. Practicing a zillion interview questions every day. There is an infinite amount of pageant interview questions and even more ways that each question can be asked. It will only stress out a contestant when she feels she has to "know" all the answers to those questions. Instead, think of it like this: You already know the answers because they're about you! Just relax and focus on communicating your strengths, activities and community work. Three answers seem a lot less daunting than a zillion! Jada M talked about what she's doing in her community in her interview and later won her state title 2. Memorizing Answers . When you practice a zillion interview questions, you tend to think you should be able to memorize the answer to them all. Giving a memorized or cookie-cutter answer will stifle a contestant's true personalit...