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Inclusivity: The Real Challenge for Miss Universe Canada 2024

The Miss Universe 2023 pageant, under it's new rebranding, has come and gone and 2024  is the first full year where potential delegates will not be restricted on the grounds of having "aged out", their marital status, or having a child. These are the most recent restrictions that were lifted in 2023 to create a… Continue reading Inclusivity: The Real Challenge for Miss Universe Canada 2024

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Covert Colonialist Propaganda at Miss Universe Pageant 🙀

Okay, so the Miss Universe pageant was almost a week ago. One of the most exciting events from last week was the National Costume Show. It's difficult to come up with a costume that encapsulates all of the cultures and subcultures in a nation, especially in multicultural countries. I respect the difficulty that comes with… Continue reading Covert Colonialist Propaganda at Miss Universe Pageant 🙀

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Miss Grand International 2023: Triumph, Scandal, and Xenophobia

Pageants always seem to hold an air of glamour and national pride, but sometimes, beneath the hairspray and radiant smiles lies a tale of controversy and injustice. The Miss Grand International 2023 pageant, held on 25 October in Vietnam, was no exception. Luciana Fuster of Peru was crowned as the queen in this relatively new… Continue reading Miss Grand International 2023: Triumph, Scandal, and Xenophobia

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Art Hearts Fashion- NYFW February 2023

The thrill of New York Fashion Week started when the Art Hearts Fashion runways came alive at the Angel Orensanz Center. Only a venue as gorgeous as this one could capture the magic of Art Hearts Fashion's 10th anniversary as a part of NYFW. And the week started strong, with excitement being felt around the… Continue reading Art Hearts Fashion- NYFW February 2023

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Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend 2022

Last weekend was the annual Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend produced by the Saskatchewan Fashion Association. This year was the first time it was hosted in Saskatoon. I was blessed to work with a wonderful hair and makeup team, walk for three designers, and to meet lovely models and create new friendships 💖 📸: Nathan Regamey Location:… Continue reading Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend 2022

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About Last Month…

Last month I had the privilege of modelling in New York Fashion Week again. It was an exciting occasion, especially since I got to reunite with old friends in the industry and make new friends. 💗 The showcase was called Break Free NYFW and it's purpose was to merge mental health with fashion by both… Continue reading About Last Month…

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Miss Regal World Farewell

Oops! It's been five months since my year-long reign as Miss Regal World ended and I haven't shared my farewell video yet. Maybe I forgot. Maybe I've been crazy busy. Maybe I was repressing this bittersweet moment. Or maybe it was all of those things. But better late than never, right? As you may know,… Continue reading Miss Regal World Farewell

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Toast… Honouring the Past. Inspiring the Future.

I'm so excited to share with you the interview I did with Toast! The article is part of a throwback series done by Bill Stevenson (who doubles as the photographer). You can find the entire article on the Toast website by clicking HERE. This shoot was done in June 2020 (following Covid reopening guidelines). I… Continue reading Toast… Honouring the Past. Inspiring the Future.