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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Elvis: The Man and the Legend
So many thoughts and memories have been running through the minds of us Elvis fans these last few weeks. It was recently the anniversary of Lisa Marie's passing. Last week would have been Elvis' birthday. And there was the rare occurrence of snow at Graceland a couple of days ago! (The latter isn't pictured here).… Continue reading Elvis: The Man and the Legend
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 🙀
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
Drakhan Blackhart’s Black Tape Project
Hey Angelenos and fashion lovers who followed LA Fashion Week from elsewhere! The last time I wrote about the Black Tape Project (BTP) was last month after its final show during New York Fashion Week. This month is LA Fashion Week, and as usual, Art Hearts Fashion had some of the hottest designers in their… Continue reading Drakhan Blackhart’s Black Tape Project
The Get Rollin’ Tour Can Determine Whether Nickelback Actually Sucks
A few months ago when Nickelback was teasing the Get Rollin' album I was talking to a friend in England about the band (hi, Lyndz 👋🏽). She said that in England they are known as a "marmite band" meaning that people either love them or hate them. (It seems like that's the universal take on… Continue reading The Get Rollin’ Tour Can Determine Whether Nickelback Actually Sucks
Black Tape Project World Finale- NYFW Powered by Art Hearts Fashion
The Black Tape Project, known for its unique and provocative approach to fashion and style, completed its final performance today. The presentation was the conclusion of Art Hearts Fashion's February 2023 New York Fashion Week four-day extravaganza.The performance was a true spectacle, starting with artist Joel Alvarez performing live black tape body art on a… Continue reading Black Tape Project World Finale- NYFW Powered by Art Hearts Fashion
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
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
The Pageant Sit Down (new episode)
I'm very excited to be a guest on the Pageant Sit Down again and I'm proud to represent the Miss Regal World pageant as both a former Miss Regal World queen (2020-21) and now with the lifetime title of Legacy Regal World Queen. Join us on 26 October 2022 on the Pageant Sit Down podcast… Continue reading The Pageant Sit Down (new episode)