Featuring: Summer sizzle brings you the hottest information in Celebrating the Glamour Lifestyle. This special edition includes our exclusive coverage of the Miss Universe Pageant from Manilla, Philippines, and our exciting interview with Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere. We don't stop there! Travel with Pageantry magazine to Columbus, Ohio, as we once again hit the stage with the crowning of Miss Arnold Teen Fitness Pageant. The Summer 2017 edition of Pageantry magazine will provide you with all the latest fashion, beauty info, inspiration and insider secrets you need to succeed and look your best as we welcome the return of our longtime Fitness writer Sharon Turrentine and new Communications 101 contributor Christina Nepstad. And, of course, you’ll always look your best after reading our Celebrity Hair tutorials featuring Charlize Theron and Chrissy Teigen! From the team who helped found the Glamour Lifestyle Industry in 1962... Pageantry... Celebrating the Glamour Lifestyle!
Miss USA
Kara McCullough is Miss USA 2017!
Kára McCullough was born in Naples, Italy, but raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As the daughter of a now retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, she has traveled and lived in many beautiful places including Sicily, Japan, South Korea and Hawaii. After being immersed in multiple different cultures, McCullough has a penchant for cooking specialty Italian and soul food cuisines. McCullough earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Radiochemistry from South Carolina State University. Her major provided her the opportunity to intern at many universities, which paved the way to her current career at the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. McCullough also has a personal community outreach program entitled, Science Exploration for Kids (SE4K). SE4K features interactive science activities, and math and science tutoring for children scholars grades 6-11.
Iris Mittenaere from France is Miss Universe 2016!
Iris was born in Lille in the Nord Pas de Calais region in northern France.
Iris is in her fifth year of pursuing a degree in Dental Surgery. Besides dental school, she has always been fond of extreme sports, including skydiving, bungee bumping and hang gliding. She also enjoys cooking French food and traveling.
As Miss Universe, she wants to continue her awareness campaign for dental and oral care, taking her campaign all around the world. She also hopes to advocate for access to education and children's rights.
Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2017 is Nicole Jia of Oklahoma
Miss Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen, Nicole Jia was crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2017 at the Linda Chapin Theater in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Nicole becomes the 12th tilteholder of Forever MAOTeen queens in the pageants 11 year history.
“We are proud of Nicole and the thousands of teens who compete nationwide to serve as positive role models for our nation’s youth,” said Miss America’s Outstanding Teen President Kim Parrish. “Orlando has been the home of our competition for more than a decade, and in the wake of this summer’s tragedies, our focus on nurturing success was especially meaningful.”
Pageantry & PromTime 2016 Fashion Showcase: Behind the Scenes
Take a peek behind the scenes of the world's largest on-location fashion photo-shoot for Prom, Pageant, Red Carpet and Social Occasion gowns.
Who's Who in Pageantry
It's Who's Who In Pageantry: Recognizing Outstanding Personalities within the Glamour Lifestyle Industry... and it's by referral only!
Do you know someone who is deserving of recognition within Who's Who In Pageantry? Titleholders, models, photographers,directors, producers, agents, recognized personalities, and more. If so, send their name, contact information (email address, mailing address phone number) and a brief description (500 words maximum) of why they should be recognized within Who's Who In Pageantry to editor@pageantrymag.com with the subject line: "Who's Who In Pageantry".
Pageantry... Celebrating the Glamour Lifestyle and Recognizing Outstanding Personalities Within the Glamour Lifestyle Industry!
In Lashes We Trust: There’s no need to restrain yourself-it’s time to lash out!
They frame the windows to the soul, thus can’t be taken for granted. Let us show you the importance of artificial eyelashes and the difference they can make in a girl’s beauty repertoire. Our beautiful model Karla already has gorgeous pronounced features, so for her complexion we chose a plum purple smoky eye and nude lips to keep all the focus on her eyes!
Check out our archives for some of the techniques that will inspire the hot and trendy Makeup of 2017 HERE.
Spring Fitness
Spring into Action: Warmer weather calls for bare arms and legs-are you ready to reveal a better you?
It’s amazing how slowly time can pass when you are sitting inside as the snow falls outside. However, the winter blues are about to be a thing of the past, as the sunshine and warmer days of spring burst onto the stage. It’s time to put away the coats and hats, and pull out more revealing styles. As the weather warms up, jump-starting a daily workout program now can make the difference between settling for a figure hiding disguise and having the body to wear whatever fashions you favor.
Check out our archives for some more tips on how to Get Fit.
Breaking into Showbiz
How It All Began: Learning about the history of theatre and famous acting techniques can help you build your future.
Recently, I had a telephone call from a young lady who wished to enroll her boyfriend in acting classes. She began by saying he seemed to be a natural and that he would act with her, and she was very impressed. She then asked if I would be able to show him how to show emotions. She spoke rapidly for a few minutes, expounding on the craft of acting-most of which was inaccurate. When I was able, I interjected that acting was a craft, just as playing the piano was a craft. I explained that no matter how great a person’s instincts and desire to play the piano were, it still took learning the craft to play at a professional level. Thankfully, she understood my analogy.
