Miss World 2010 Contestants posed for Swimsuit Photoshoot
IMTA Countdown - Week Six
Can you believe it? It's almost here! You're about to be at the IMTA Convention! We want to wish you the best experience possible. A week of adventure, learning, opportunity and fun! Thank you for being a part of the IMTA Countdown. We hope you found it beneficial as part of your IMTA preparations. We've enjoyed counting down the weeks with you and sharing our best tips for success.
You've probably been preparing for the Convention by doing things like practicing your monologues, commercials or make-up application. Hopefully, you've been exercising to get in great swimwear shape, or maybe you've been training your voice to hit those really high notes. With all the major preparation you've done, we've compiled a list of last-minute hints to help you put your best face forward and wow the judges:
The Most Important Thing
One of the best things you can do for your looks and health is to arrive for the Convention rested. The week can get pretty intense and you'll be ahead of the game if you've been getting your eight hours. Eating healthy foods helps, too. Remember if you feel good on the inside, it shows on the outside!
Perfect Posture
The way you present yourself is key to making a good impression on the agents, managers and casting directors you'll see during the week. Prevent stooped shoulders by repeating these exercises several times a day:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and clasp your hands behind your back. Straighten your arms, raise them as high as you can and hold for 30 seconds.
Pinch your shoulder blades back several times and hold for a count of five each time.
Lie face down on your bed and lift one leg and the opposite arm, holding for a count of 10; then lift the other arm and leg. Repeat this process three times a day.
Fresh Faces Going Places
Since agents like to see minimal makeup on girls (and none on the guys), you'll want to make sure you have radiant skin as your perfect foundation. Here are some tips to give you a healthy, beautiful glow. Prevent dry lips and give yourself a smooth surface for lipstick by super-moisturizing. Starting a day or two before you leave for the Convention, apply moisturizing lip balm several times a day. This will not only soften your lips, but it will also make them appear fuller. Try Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 for amazingly soft lips. This product also gives a great shine when applied over lipstick. Origins Conditioning Lip Balm is another amazing product to check out!
It is very important to stick to your skincare regimen, using a facial cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Make sure you pick products that match your skin type, (i.e. oily, dry or combination). We like Clinique's three-step system. Neutrogena and Cetaphil have some great products, too.
Don't forget to get your hair in great shape, too. Blow-drying can take a lot out of your hair, so put the moisture back in by using a deep-conditioning hair treatment or mask. Try ThermaCare's moisturizing hair wrap or Pantene's Deep Treatment Hair Mask. Girls, a manicure or pedicure can be an essential finishing touch. Stick with neutral colors and short to medium length.
For some great tips on how to apply stylish make-up for all skin tones, check out Bobbi Brown's website.
Packing List
It's getting to be that time! Here are some items you may want to pack:
-Calling card and/or change for the pay phones or cell phone
-Disposable Camera
-Decorations or ribbon to attach to your IMTA tote bag to identify it (you'll receive your tote bag and IMTA luggage tag after your Director completes final registration. Be sure to fill out the tag immediately.)
-Nutritious snacks for your room (granola bars, cereal bars, crackers, juice boxes, etc.)
-Favorite toy for Toys R Us (if you're entered in that competition)
-Notebook and pen to take notes during the informative IMTA seminars
-Comfortable shoes
-A watch so you'll be on time for your competitions!
-Workout clothes for the Rise and Shine Workout or the fitness center
-Remember your comp cards, headshots, and/or portfolios. Dancers and singers, don't forget your music CDs.
-Sunglasses - your future's so bright, you're going to need them!
Afraid you'll forget something? Try this suggested packing list website for every type of trip.
Los Angeles, California
There are lots of fun things to do in Los Angeles. Talk with your Director and fellow Contestants to schedule a time to do something as a group! Maybe you can visit Disneyland one morning or the Fashion District. For a list of tourist attractions in Los Angeles, check out DiscoverLosAngeles.com, with suggestions for restaurants and entertainment during your free time.
Riley Smith's Update!
IMTA Junior Male Model of the Year 1997, Riley Smith has a new song out! It is a duet with Willa Ford called All This Time and on this track Riley plays lead guitar. He recently wrapped the sci-fi thriller Minuteman where he plays Fabulos! Riley recently tweeted the following update about his guest role on the drama The Closer:
"Riley_Smith: Breaking news! My episode of #thecloser changed it's air date to the season finale! That's great! It's now gonna be on January 3rd on TNT!"
"Riley_Smith: Breaking news! My episode of #thecloser changed it's air date to the season finale! That's great! It's now gonna be on January 3rd on TNT!"
Be sure to check out Riley's song and his guest-starring role on The Closer
tonight on TNT!
tonight on TNT!
Faces: Iconic Portraits of Los Angeles Fashion--Nick Verreos makes a "brief" photo Cameo!!!
Fashionable FACES...
Casual Fridays Posing: Nick Verreos prepares for his "Faces: Iconic Portraits of LA Fashion" close-upLate last year, I was asked to partake in this wonderful opportunity to be photographed for the Faces: Iconic Portraits of Los Angeles Fashion, an ongoing series of books with portraits capturing some of the fascinating people who work for or on behalf of the Los Angeles fashion industry. The entire idea was produced, edited and directed by John Arguelles, President at Lloyd Klein Couture, and a man with an inspiring vision and an unstoppable love of LA and it's Fashion.
James Galanos
James Galanos"Volume 1" of the book--due out next month--will feature over 150 of these people--a wide range of 'subjects", from Retailers, Editors, Factors, Stylists, Models, and of course, Designers. It is dedicated to James Galanos, our very own Master COUTURIER and was photographed by Steve Anderson. The first video of the portraits is up and features LA fashionistas from my very good friend, California Apparel News Editor-in-Chief Alison Nieder, to Fashion Historian Sylvia Sheppard to LA Times Fashion Critic Booth Moore to designers Randolph Duke, Sue Wong and myself.
Sue Wong
Sue WongFor the shoot, John asked me to just show up--and I did after dealing with back-to-back pattern-making, draping and design meetings--When I saw how FABULOUS and made-up Miss Sue Wong looked (ALWAYS a DIVA--take a look a the video below!), I now wish I would have at least put on a jacket, a dress shirt and a tie!!!!
Click Below for Part One--I make a brief "appearance" around 7:16:
FACES: iconic PORTRAITS of los angeles FASHION - part I from John Arguelles on Vimeo.
Click Below for a 'behind the Scenes" of my quick two-minute Photo session:
THE WORLD AT HER FEET - 1963
Miss World 1963, Jamaica's Carole Crawford25 October 2010
MISTER AUSTRIA 2010
This weekend saw the crowning of the new Mister Austria 2010. Andreas Greifeneder, 24, won the title. He has brown hair and brown eyes and stands 1m82. First runner-up was professional beekeeper Simon Tötschinger, 24. Second runner-up was Aaron Seck, 20. A total of 16 men vied for the title.
EL MAGNO EVENTO DE LA BELLEZA
Miss Venezuela 2010 contestants are in the final hours of rehearsals for "el magno evento de la belleza," which will take place tonite in Maracaibo. Who will be crowned Miss Venezuela 2010, en una noche tan linda?MUNDUS NOVUS
This world map by Diego Ribero, published in 1529, labels the Americas as MUNDUS NOVUS (Source: Wikipedia) 
Many historians believe that the Vikings discovered the New World. Will modern-day Viking Miss Norway be the new Miss World?
Russia owned a part of the New World, until the USA bought it from them.
The New World - Puerto Rico to be precise - will be the home of the new Miss World 2010. Beauty School predicts that the MUNDUS NOVUS (New World) will be the home of the new Miss World. Puerto Rico is the (almost) unanimous choice of the faculty, with Prof. Chandni selecting India, of course. If Puerto Rico does not capture the 2010 crown on Saturday, then Norway or Russia will.
MISS VENEZUELA 2010
En el magno evento de la belleza, Miss Miranda Vanessa Goncalves, 24, became the new Miss Venezuela 2010. She will represent Venezuela at Miss Universe 2011. Miss Amazonas Ivian Sarcos was elected to compete at Miss World 2011. Miss Distrito Capital Jessica Barboza was elected to compete at Miss International 2011. And Miss Aragua was elected to compete at the next Miss Earth.DVR ALERT!
Beauty School students in the USA can watch the pageant on Sunday at 3:00pm ET on Univision.
MISS WORLD 2010
Miss World 2010 is Miss United States Alexandria Mills of Kentucky. She won the title just moments ago in the glittering diamond anniversary edition of Miss World in Sanya, China. First runner-up was Miss Botswana Emma Wareus. Second runner-up was Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini. Rounding out the top five were Miss China Tang Xiao and Miss Ireland Emma Waldron. WORLD CONSPIRACY
Resultatet kan ha vært påvirket av Fredsprisen
"The result may have been influenced by the Peace Prize" says the headline in the Norwegian newspaper Aftenbladet. In the headline article, the director of Miss Norway, Geir Hamnes, says, "...we know that it has been speculated that the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to ...Liu Xiaobo may have affected the result. This has created a strained relationship between Norway and China. There were two Chinese on the jury, and if they failed to vote for Mariann for political reasons, there would be enough for her to lose a top position."
The article goes on to say that Hennes quickly added that this is just speculation and is very difficult to prove. Well, Beauty School's Prof. Chandni thinks it is true - she never met a conspiracy theory she didn't like, and this one is one of the World's best!
ZEN ON SUNDAY
Norway's Katrine Sørland, top 5 finisher at Miss World 2002 and top 15 finisher at Miss Universe 2004.HATFUL OF HAWKO
Miss Universe 2004, Jennifer Hawkins, affectionately known here at Beauty School as Hawko, attends AAMI Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.
MISS GHANA 2010
The new Miss Ghana 2010 is Stephanie Karikari, 18. She won the title during a glittering, four-hour ceremony on Saturday in Accra. Her prize package includes a new car and an entry ticket to Miss World 2011. First runner-up in the contest was Esther Gadagbui and second runner-up was Frances Efiba Nyamikeh.
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