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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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Vizcarra- New York Fashion Week (Feb 2023)

Be still my heart! The long-term pageant girl in me is way too excited by this collection 😍! How am I supposed to blog about this when I'm at a loss for words and this collection has taken my breath away? Each suite is a sight to behold, most spectacularly. The bold colours and designs… Continue reading Vizcarra- New York Fashion Week (Feb 2023)

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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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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)

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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