Crowns and Sashes Magazine April 23'

Meet the Cover Star

Beauty Queens Unite for Skin Cancer Awareness

Interview with Ms Diamond Europe

Interview with Miss Summerlin Nevada 2023

Welcome back to Crowns and Sashes Magazine here’s my monthly recap !

Editor’s Note

Welcome to the April Issue of Crowns and Sashes, April has been a fun filled month of Eco Prep as I’ve been continuing with my Eco Courses and I’ve started Micro Volunteering for the RSPCA to be a Wildlife Friend, one of my tasks is pictured below I’m also pleased to announce I’ve hit £200 for Daisychain charity which is the chosen charity for Eco Pageants U.K. so thank you all for the support.

Charlotte Lister

Editor-in-Chief

Eco Pageants UK

Finalist

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Social Media Queen

Hi everyone, and welcome to our April edition Issue 28.

I would like to take this opportunity as always to thank you all for your continued support

I have very exciting news this month. I am excited to share with you all that I will be competing at UKs National Miss 2023 as your UKs National Junior Miss Staffordshire I can't wait to meet all of the finalists and take to the stage in July.

I would love you all to get in to touch if you would like to share any of your charity events or appearances on my platform page Queens of Awareness

@faith.louise @queensof awareness

Have an amazing month and remember 'Together we make a difference'

Love Faith-Louise x

Media Queen

Miss Teen Atlantic 2023/24

Faith-Louise Gould

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Hostess with the Mostess

Happy May everyone hopefully the sun & heat will appear for the kings Coronation

I am so happy to say I will still be competing in Royal this September as Ms Suffolk Royal

It was lovely to see & catch up with so many people at the miss Atlantic finals in April & huge congratulations to all the newly crowned queens for Atlantic & intercontinental it was a fabulous evening

Natasha Streatfield

Hostess with the Mostess

Ms Royal Suffolk

Here’s to a month of bank holidays & celebrations & lots of pageantry stuff

Love & kisses Tash

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Quiz Master

Hey guys ! Hope you had the best month! Miss supranational looked like so much fun and I can’t wait to see Emma’s journey to internationals - xoxo

Taylor

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Taylor Robshaw

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Miss Elite UK Ambassador

Interview with Effy MurphyMs Diamond Europe

Title, name & age?

Ms Diamond Europe

Effy Murphy- 39

What made you enter pageants in the first place?

My 6 year old daughter asked me to take her to a pageant ! She's now 18 and we are hooked on all things pageantry !!!!

In 2015 Aisking asked me to enter Miss Ireland at Ireland Pageants

As a size 24 I laughed and said mammy can't do that ! But I gave in and done it for her ! Little did I think I'd place 1st Runner Up in 2015

So I decided I wanted that Title and I worked hard and went back to Achieve it!!!

Previous titles if applicable/Have you competed before? If so, can you tell us about your journey?

I started to compete in 2015

Mrs Cork - places 1st Runner Up

Mrs Cork - Won - Mrs Ireland 2017

Mrs Ireland Curve - Won - Mrs International Curve 2018/19

Ms Diamond Cork - Won - Ms Diamond Ireland and went to Internationals and places 1st Runner Up Ms Regency International. I am currently Ms Diamond Europe and will compete at Internationals ( Regency International Pageant) in Las Vegas in July !

What made you decide to compete in your current system?

What drew me to Diamond was their Motto - Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity because that's what we are all about !

What the best thing that pageants have taught you?

Pageantry has thought me to have wonderful Interview skills, be confident within myself, be kind to others and gain life long friends

What’s your pageant platform and why?

My Platform has always been and always will be - Mental health and suicide awareness Unfortunately I have had so many friends family and loved ones pass away to Mental Health Issues I created my Campaign #MindYourMates

This is a Campaign to raise awareness around the stigma of Mental Health and a daily reminder to Check in on your loved ones A simple call or text will make a huge difference to someone ' s day

What’s your dream title?

You know, this is a funny questrion and one I have asked many girls over the years But my Dream Title is and forever will be Mum I love my children Aisling, Cian and Ollie with my whole heart

If you were to win what would it mean to you?

If I was to win Ms Regency International it would be a dream come true and another tick off my bucket list Not many have a second chance at an International Title so for that I'm Thankful

What’s the best advice you have for fellow pageant queens/finalists?

The best advice I have for fellow queens/finalists is to always be yourself

What have you been doing since you won?

Since being Crowned Ms Diamond Europe I have been doing quite a lot of Community work I became a member of my local Musical Society and 3 to 4 nights a week, I attend meetings and rehearsals for a show ill be part of. I have done many radio and newspaper interviews and will continue to promote my Campaign and Amazing Sponsors - Earring Envy- Kylie Rose Boutique- Norma Stone for my Tan and Margaret Andersen for my Nails

I'm very Thankful to you all

Interview with Effy MurphyMs Diamond Europe

What is your favourite ever appearance?

As Ms Diamond Europe my �� appearance so far has been meeting our Lord Mayor of Cork in her Office and signing the book as Ms Diamond Europe

What makes a good pageant role model?

A good pageant role model is someone who is committed to their role as a Queen Someone who will give 110% to their duties because she is taking on a role other girls dream of A Title is a huge responsibility and you need to show leadership and commitment and dedication to the system that you are contracted to

What’s your favourite pageant round?

My favourite round would be Interview, because you get to show and tell the work you have been doing prior to stepping on stage

How do you deal with pageant nerves?

Breath - smile and put one foot in front of the other - you got this !

MEET THE COVER STAR

Caitlin Nash - Miss Diamond Curve UK 2022

My name is Caitlin Nash-Robinson, and I'm Miss Diamond Curve UK 2022 I have been involved in pageantry for almost 9 years I started as a volunteer at Miss Rutland GB in 2014, where I had no realisation of what was involved in pageantry as I was there to help a friend I continued to volunteer for another 2 years as it grew to 4 regions and in 2016 along with a close Naomi we took over directing the heat where we crowned 4 queens to go to the Miss Great Britain Finals and it was during my stint as a director that I realised I couldn't give my finalists the advice they needed as I had never been in their heels before So with that I entered Miss Divine UK in 2017 with only 8 weeks until the finals, and whilst I got the experience I was looking for I also got the Pageant bug as I felt I had gained more confidence in myself from being on stage but also gained so much more by being around so many inspiring people Due to circumstances at the time, I decided not to direct anymore and instead reapplied for Miss Divine 2018 and it's just gone on from there I have now been a part of 3 systems in my pageant journey, all of which have helped me grow and develop as a person and which has led me to being crowned Miss Diamond Curve UK and being able to have the opportunity of a lifetime when I head to Las Vegas in July this year to compete at the Regency International Pageant

During my time in pageantry I have raised over £2500 for various charities as well as helping me find and develop my platform The Femme Space where I focus on conditions that affect the reproductive system of those assigned female at birth It's a topic close to my heart as I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in January 2020 I use my platform to speak to others with the conditions so that I can help provide 1st hand information to anyone that it may help You will find me advocating for not only plus-size women like myself but also for anyone to be able to be who they want to be without judgment or prejudice, as this is something I have faced through the years I'm not always proud to have become the size I am but I believe it doesn't define who I am or what I am capable of

Outside of pageantry, I am a self employed taxi driver in Lincolnshire driving for the family business, which I absolutely love doing as it gives me freedom to do as I please and I just love to drive and explore which is why you will find me attending all the events I possibly can but also being there to support others as it's an important thing in my life to help others wherever or wherever I can

Hair and Make up - Glam Squad

Photography is Charlotte Clemie

Photography

Interview with Khadijah Hayden, Miss Surrey International 2023

Title, name & age?

Khadijah Hayden, Miss Surrey International 2023, 24

What made you enter pageants in the first place? Going to school/college in the USA allowed me to be exposed to pageantry and I actually entered Miss VSU ASA and I won most improved Although I had opportunities to enter in pageants I never felt like I could because I didn’t feel beautiful and I didn’t feel like I fit into the beauty standards, but then I realised or in the year 2022, I realised that I definitely am beautiful even if I don’t feel it and also beauty isn’t everything in pageants and I was motivated to apply

Have you competed before? If so, can you tell us about your journey?

Miss caribbean UK- I represented the beautiful country of my father- Jamaica

Miss International UK is my second pageant

What made you decide to compete in your current system?

My decision to compete in Miss International UK was a big step for me, because you don’t really a lot of black representation in a lot of national pageant except in recent years However, it was actual by chance that I had seen a clip of Miss International ( the international competition) and saw that their main slogan/theme/message is to cheer all women

The message I believe resonated with me alot because I come form a very women-dominated family and a matriarchal family who have consistently shown me the importance of building community with women and cheering women from all generations I think this encouraged me to apply for Miss International because I believe I can be a great ambassador in this system

Interview with Khadijah Hayden, Miss Surrey International 2023

What the best thing that pageants have taught you?

That who you are is more than enough I think in pageantry especially from the outside who can have this notion that you have to be perfect but what I have learned especially doing Miss Caribbean uk, being yourself, your most authentic self will always be the most perfect being you can be and your story, your why will always make sense and will be easy to source if you know who you are

What’s your pageant platform and why?

My pageant platform is my social media and theatre platform Jahtou The target audiecne is mainly individuals that come from African and caribbean communiites in the UK, but it is a platform in which we discuss and advocate for issues that people of this demorpahic may face, for example we discuss things such as blood donation, maternal mortality rate, we talk and highlight historical figures This leads in to my other passion theatre and we are preparing to perform at Peckham Fringe a play called Taking it Back

In the run up to the pageant I am launching my campaign called Queen is which will be showcasing amazing women historically and currently in and out of the pageant world who I would consider Queens in their own right This will also be incorporating poetry into this campaign as well

What’s your dream title? Miss International - for now!

What’s the best advice you have for fellow pageant queens/finalists?

Practice, Practice, Practice (of course) and set goals and affirmations for yourself from the beginning, the goal shouldn’t be winning because you need something more than that to push you to work as hard as you have to, especially if you don’t win it will be very hard to pull yourself up from that if that is the only goal you have

What is your favourite ever appearance?

My favourite appearance as Miss Surrey International 2023 so far was the Miss Nubian Queen Pageant Launch Miss Nubian Queen UK is a pageant for curvy Afrocaribbean ladies The launch to me was entertaining because it was in a beautiful lounge in south london and there was just great vibes and the contestants/models were beautiful

What makes a good pageant role model?

I think a good pageant role model someone who exthuses confidence, positvity and encouragement I think that someone who is inspring to others and has a commitment to service and to others is someone that is a great pageant role model

Interview with Khadijah Hayden, Miss Surrey International 2023

What’s your favourite pageant round?

My favourite round ever is one I’ll never get to do again but is the carnival round we did in Miss caribbean uk, in which we were dressed in beautiful carnival costume and we got to walk and dance to soca music (the best genre in the world)

Outside of that I would probably say my favourite round and the one I’m most excited to do is swimsuit

How do you deal with pageant nerves?

I would like to say I handle nerves well but I don’t , even outside of pageantry To stop myself from having a complete breakdown I just tell myself affirmations quietly to myself and make myself busy doing something so I don’t have to be in my head too much Before I go on stage I am usually quiet or I will talk to a friend and try and encourage them which somehow makes me feel better

Social Media

Instagram: @dijahzahra

Twitter:@dijahzahraamani

Tiktok (I guess): @dijahzahra75

INTRODUCING SARA, FOUNDER OF BEYOND THE PAGEANT: YOUR PERSONALIZED COACHING SERVICE

Looking to excel in the world of pageantry and beyond? Meet Sara, the Founder of Beyond the Pageant, a bespoke consultancy firm offering comprehensive coaching services. With Sara's extensive experience and expertise, she is confident in her ability to help clients reach their full potential and achieve their goals

As a former Miss Canada, Sara brings her extensive experience and expertise to her coaching. In addition to her pageant background, she is a qualified lawyer providing a unique perspective to her coaching services. She has experience making appearances for notable brands such as TSN and UFC while also attending various charity events, leveraging her platform to give back to the community Her coaching services extend beyond pageantry, as she teaches clients how to secure appearances, approach sponsorships, and build a professional portfolio. With Sara's guidance, clients can develop a well-rounded skill set and elevate their careers to the next level

Her coaching philosophy is centered on empowering clients to embrace their individuality and channel their inner confidence With personalized 1:1 coaching services, Beyond the Pageant tailors its approach to meet the specific needs and goals of each client, regardless of location.

LIn addition, Beyond the Pageant is excited to announce a 3-day workshop in London, UK, where clients can immerse themselves in an intensive program that covers all aspects of pageantry, interview prep, and public speaking. The workshop includes an additional luxurious brunch day at a prestigious venue in London, providing clients with the opportunity to network and socialize with other like-minded individuals

For more information on Beyond the Pageant and its services, visit www.beyondthepageant.com or connect with Sara on Instagram @beyondthepageant.

NEW QUEENS ALERT

Congratulations to the Miss Intercontinental Great Britain 2023 Queens

Miss Intercontinental Wales - Georgia Urmson

Miss Intercontinental England - Lana Taylor

Miss Intercontinental Scotland - Emily Merchant

Photographer - Jason Wade Photography

Congratulations to the Atlantic 2023 Queens

Mrs Atlantic UK 2023 - Deborah Thomas

Miss Atlantic UK 2023 - Hollie Olivia

Ms Atlantic UK 2023 - Kelly Dawn Taylor

Photographer - Jason Wade Photography

Congratulations to Emma Rose Collingridge on winning Miss Supranational U K

Photographer - Brian Hayes Photography

Backdrop - Solaair Sequin Walls U.K.

NEW QUEENS ALERT

Congratulations to Junior Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy U K

Junior Miss Galaxy U.K. - Efa-Haf Pritchard

Miss Teen Galaxy-UK, Amber Hood

Photographer - Brian Hayes Photography

Congratulations to your new Ms & Mrs Galaxy U.K.

Mrs Galaxy UK - Danielle Smith

Ms Galaxy UK - April Luong

Photographer - Brian Hayes Photography

Congratulations to Chloe-Rose Adkin on winning Miss Galaxy U.K.

Photographer - Brian Hayes Photography

Interview with

he NationalAmericanMissPageant.I signedupandusedthisasmotivation toworkonmy

love,weight,andconfidence.I competedfortheNationalAmerican MissPreteentitle whenIwas13 Iwasinthetop15outof 90othercontestants!Therestis history.

Haveyoucompetedbefore?Ifso,can youtellusaboutyourjourney?

Thisismytenthyearofcompetingin pageantsonandoff Ihaveheldtitles onthelocalandnationalleveland havewonseveralspecialawards However,therewasatimein highschoolwherewinningtrophies andotherphysicalawardsconsumed me.

Title,name&age?

MynameisAlexiaRobertsand I’mtwenty-threeyearsold.I’m currentlyMissSummerlin Nevada2023.

Whatmadeyouenterpageants inthefirstplace?

WhenIwasachild,Iwasbullied formyappearance,weight,and forbeingAfricanAmericanby someofmypeers.Ilostmyvoice alongthewayandwantedto findanenvironmentwhereI thoughtIcouldgainitback

Interview with

etein yourcurrentsystem?

MymotherwasthefirstAfrican Americanwomantoplaceinthe WesternKentuckypageantfortheMiss AmericaOrganizationin1993andwas thefirstrunnerup!Iknewfromavery youngagethatIwantedtofollowin herfootsteps.IobtainedtheMissRed RockTitlein2022andcompetedat MissNevadaforthefirst-timelastyear

Whatthebestthingthatpageants havetaughtyou?

Asachild,Iwasalwaystheshygirlin thecorner Ihadsocialanxietyin elementaryandmiddleschool Dueto this,Iwasneverabletomakemany friends.However,finishinginthetop15 inmyfirstpageantenabledmetobe moreconfidentandtobeableto speakupformyself.

Through the years, I have learned the importance of being proud of every pageant title that Icompeted in. There were times when I didn’t walk away with any physical awards and still walked away with many life lessons. Through my time competing in pageantry, it has opened so many door for me as an actress, student, and woman

Interview with

Iseizingopportunitieswhilethey werestillavailable.Thishas appliedtomyfriendships,school life,andanythingelseIwanted. Thishasremainedtrueinmy adultlife.

What’syourpageantplatform andwhy?

MyPageantPlatformisentitled “TheHealthofOurHumanity: Combatinghuman trafficking.”WhenIwas16,Iwas waitingformymomtopickme upfrommylocal theaterwhenIwasapproached byarandomindividual Iwas askedseveraloddquestions andthenaskedifIneededaride tosomewherethatwasonlya crosswalkaway.Ideclinedand foundoutfromafriendatmy localdanceacademythatthere wasatraffickingscamgoingon inmycommunity Womenwere beingforcedintowhitevans afterbeingaskedrandom questions.Asof2023,Iama memberoftheNevadaCoalition toendSexualassaultand DomesticViolence.I’vereached outtoseveralsenatorsand otherlegislatorsinmy communityandhavehelped raisemorethan$11,000for variousreformgroupsinmy community.Ihavealso educatedmorethan200people aboutthematter.

omes preventionandIwantmycommunity tobeasknowledgeableaspossible.

What’syourdreamtitle?

AfterIfinishcompetingfortheMiss AmericaOpportunitythisyear,Iwould lovetocompetefortheMissUSA organization.Ibelievethatitwouldbe incrediblyexcitingcompeteatthe nationallevelknowingthatthewinner goesontocompeteatMissUniverse.

Ifyouweretowinwhatwoulditmean toyou?

ThewinnerofMissNevadawinsan $8,000scholarship AfterIgraduate frommyundergraduateprogramin 2024,Iwouldusethismoneytopursue mymastersinentertainmentlaw.

Interview with

tocompeteintheMissAmerica Competition.Iusedtotuneinto seethetalented,enigmatic,and intelligentyoungwomen competeeveryyearasalittle girl.Itwouldbeadreamcome truetobeapartofthe competition’shistory

What’sthebestadviceyou haveforfellowpageant queens/finalists?

Iamcurrentlyjudgingapageant thismonththatstrivesto empoweryoungAfrican Americangirls TheadviceI alwaysgivetothequeens, contestants,andfinalistsisto takechargeoftheirmemories duringpageantweek.Onlyone girlwillwalkawaywiththe crown,buteverygirlwillwalk awaywiththeirownunique experience

Whathaveyoubeendoingin therunuptoyourpageant final?

Ihavebeenimmersingmyselfin severaldifferentactivities.Ihave aweeklysingingcoachaswell asmodeling,andinterview coaching Icurrentlyhave60 daysleftbeforemypageant weekbegins.Iamcontinuingto keepmycommunityservice schedulebusywhilegetting preparedinatimelymanner.

more fundraiserssoIamveryexcited!

Whatisyourfavoriteappearance?

Iworkedwithmorethan30teenage boysandgirlsforaconfidence curriculumcalledthe“IAmRadiant” seriesforthreeweeks Itwasforan anti-humantraffickingorganization called“BeAShero:Sheisahero.”I taughttheseyoungpeoplethe importanceofconfidence,boundaries andself-love.Theseteensalsowalked inanannualfashionshowFundraiser.I ledmodelinglessonswithMrs Brazil World2021aswehelpedraisemore than$10,000fortheevent

Whatmakesagoodpageantrole model?

IheldmyfirstnationaltitlewhenIwas 14yearsold.

Interview with

Imytrophiesinmymother’scar andhadalong-haulroadtrip backtomyhometown.Iwas exhaustedwhenIarrived,butI remembermymothergivingme apieceofadvice.She toldmethatit’simportantforthe winnertobealwaysaqueen andthatIneededtocarry myselfwithasenseofclass whethermycrownwasonmy headornot.Asuitable pageantrolemodelneedsto continuetocarrythemselves withasenseofregality regardlessofwhateversituation theymaybefacing

What’syourfavoritepageant round?

Ihavealwayslovedonstage questionsandinterviews.Inmy veryfirstpageant,Iwas0.2 pointsawayfromreceivinga perfectinterviewscore!Ialso havebeenabletoworkwith someincredibleeveningwear coaches.I’mveryexcitedfor thesetwoportionsof competitionthisyear.

nerves?

Ihavespokentoyoungercontestants aboutthisbefore.Whenwecompare ourselvestoothers,it canbecomeeasytostarttofeela rushofnerves However,thebiggest pieceofadviceIliketo giveyoungertitleholdersduringstate weekistonotcomparethemselvesto anyoftheother

contestantsintheiragecategory.They areoneofakindandnootherperson sharestheuniquegifts,life experiences,oreventheirsmileand personalitytraits

SocialMediaLinks

@Alexiafaith1700

@MissNvsummerlin

@Thehealthofourhumanity

Interview with Mary Mullally

Title: Miss Elegance Of The World International Princess 22/23

Miss Patriotic 22/23

International Ambassador 22/23

International 1st Runner 22/23

Name: Mary Mullally

Age: 38

What made you enter pageants in the first place? After watching toddlers & tiara on TV I was always Curious about it, So back in 2016 I decided to go to a open day for the Ireland Pageant, after seeing and talking to so many people at it I said why not to I signed up and haven't looked back yet

Previous titles if applicable/Have you competed before? If so, can you tell us about your journey?

2016-Ireland Pageants- Mrs Waterford (director choice)

2017- Woman crown&glory Ireland Waterford

2017-Lady Carnival Queen International- Ireland

2017-Ireland Pageants-Ms Waterford (Ms Congeniality)

2017-Miss Binkini Ireland-waterford (top40)

2018- Lady Carnival Queen International-Ireland (2nd Runner up)

2019-Ireland pageants-Ms Waterford (Had to dropout over health issues)

2020- Miss

2020-Miss Beauty with 2020- Mis choice)

2020-Irelan Covid-19)

2020-Miss

2021- Irelan

2021-miss E

2021-Miss E

2022 Miss E (Miss Elega 22/23/ Mis Internationa Internationa

2023- will c Miss Eleganc

What made system?

I have been it for any ag also They system are

What the be Love who yo Be yourself, anyways a s

What’s your pageant platform and why? For Miss Elegance Of The World it is Cancer research UK, Domestic violence/ abuse as I'm a Survivor And what to show any change come on top Even if it don't look like it now

Interview with Mary Mullally

TWhat’s your dream title?

To be able to complete on American stage

What was it like when you won?

Been with Miss Elegance Of The World

Is absolutely amazing, great big family

It's been amazing opportunity I was over the moon to win all my titles at last years final, but if I was to win the International title but just be out of this world, and to represent little Ireland in USA would be a dream come true

What’s the best advice you have for fellow pageant queens/finalists?

Just be yourself, And you will shine

You don't need to go over the top with outfits wear what suits you and what you are comfortable in

What have you been doing since you won?

I have done some charity walks

Photoshoots for charity

Interview with new papers/ radio and some pages on line

And some charity fashion shows

Done some pageant judging

Some awareness campaign

And have some stuff coming up but can't say yet

What is your favourite ever appearance?

I don't have a favourite,

I loved been able to do all my appliance

And helping where I can,

And met loads of wonderful people alon

What makes a good pageant role mo

Someone that has a good heart

Who cares about others,

Who put others before themselves

And are happy to help where it is neede

And someone the younger generations

What’s your favourite pageant round

Each round is so much fun, Fashion round for me is where you can with your style

And you can't beat the evening wear

With all them stunning dress

And getting to be a princess for a while

How do you deal with pageant nerve

I used to be very nervous

But over the year, I just take a deep bre

And just go for it

It just part of my life now

Social Media Links

Instagram: Elegance queen Ireland 2012

Instagram:My world life family

Facebook:marymullally4103

Facebook:Miss Elegance Of The World International Princess 22/23 Ireland

My name is Amber and I'm a finalist for Miss Universe Great Britain I want to promote my platform of 'Strong is the new skinny' and encourage young girls and women to choose health, fitness and sports over following society's views of what a women's body should be I'm working to start the conversation to be the strong, healthy role model that my younger self would have loved to see

I’m absolutely thrilled to be judging this months photo competition! My name is Emily Merchant and I’m your newly crowned Miss Intercontinental Scotland 2023 A little bit about me is I am 18 and currently studying with British airways to become cabin crew I have competed in pageant for over 6 years and have met such incredible women along the way I promote body positivity and strive to make women feel empowered in their own skin X

Date: Friday and Saturday, April 14th and 15th, 2023

Location: Zoetic Theatre, Hamilton, ON

Event: Canada's Perfect Pageant

IG: @g g afj lefebvre

PHOTO CREDIT: Mr. Aidan Lefebvre

Interview with Fashion

Photographer/Videographer:

Aidan Lefebvre

Title, name & age?

Fashion Photographer/Videographer: Aidan Lefebvre, 50

What made you enter pageants in the first place?

I got into Fashion Photography in 2013 while I was working for a Fashion Designer (FERI) and doing various different fashion shows with them In 2016 I received my first professional Camera - a DSLR and took the profession much more seriously

What the best thing that pageants have taught you ? Pageants actually have taught me many things First and foremost is adaptation; they've been able to adapt and evolve and are currently breaking new ground and new barriers, such as with LGBTQ+- particularly Trans and people with disabilities, which I have greatly noticed They are also great for empowering women and girls of all ages. I've seen a sisterhood like no other; such as a closely knit family; they continually motivate, encourage, empower and liberate each other and build each other's confidence up.

What’s the best advice you have for fellow pageant queens/finalists?

Continue to smile and always embrace your Runner-Up, either with a handshake or hug

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PAGEANT QUEENS UNITE FOR SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

CHARLOTTE LISTER AND SORAYA BARRERA BOTH 34 YEARS OLD ARE UNITING TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

CHARLOTTE LISTER, 34 YEARS OLD FROM SOUTH YORKSHIRE WHO IS A FINALIST IN ECO PAGEANTS U K AND THE PREVIOUS MS DIAMOND U K IS JOINING FORCES WITH SORAYA BARRERA, 34 YEARS OLD, FROM CAMBRIDGESHIRE WHO HAS BEEN IN THE PAGEANT SCENE FOR OVER A YEAR, IN WHICH SHE HAS HOLD 2 NATIONAL TITLES. SHE IS THE FORMER UK’S NATIONAL MS 2021/22 AND SHE IS THE CURRENT INTERNATIONAL MS UNITED KINGDOM

SORAYA STARTED THE #SWAPYOURTAN CAMPAIGN TO BRING AWARENESS OF THE HARMS OF USING TANNING BEDS, THE IMPORTANCE OF USING SPF AND THE HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES THAT ARE OUT THERE FOR A SAFER TAN SHE IS WORKING HARD TO GET TANNING BEDS BANNED IN UK, AS WELL AS WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE CHARITY ZOE’S LAW TO PASS A LAW TO GET EVERY MOLE DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR REMOVAL, TO BE TESTED.

CHARLOTTE HAS ALWAYS USED HER PLATFORM DURING PAGEANTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VARIOUS CANCERS AS WELL AS VITAL FUNDS FOR CANCER CHARITIES LIKE COPPAFEEL AND CANCER RESEARCH U.K. BUT BEING AN ECO FINALIST HAS GIVEN HER TO OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHILE RESEARCHING CLIMATE CHANGE SHE FOUND THERE IS A LINK BETWEEN CANCER AND CLIMATE CHANGE AND DEVELOPED HER ADVOCACY CLIMATE CHANGE & CANCER THE 2 BIG C’S. ONE OF THE MAIN WAYS THAT CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS CANCER IS THAT IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF CERTAIN CANCERS SUCH AS SKIN CANCER DUE TO INCLUDING INCREASED UV EXPOSURE

CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTS UV EXPOSURE BECAUSE THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE IS DAMAGED AND ALLOWS MORE UVB (THE HIGHER-FREQUENCY, MORE HARMFUL TYPE OF UV) TO REACH THE EARTH'S SURFACE AND US

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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PAGEANT QUEENS UNITE FOR SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

THE MAIN SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER ARE

A NEW MOLE OR EXISTING MOLE THAT CHANGES IN APPEARANCE SUCH AS IT’S INCREASING IN SIZE, CHANGING SHAPE, CHANGING COLOUR, IT STARTS TO BLEED, BECOMES CRUSTY OR BECOMES ITCHY OR SORE

OTHER SIGNS INCLUDE A SORE OR SPOT THAT WON'T GO AWAY SCALY PATCHES WITH A RED OR BROWN SURFACE LUMPS ON THE SKIN

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SIGNS IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU SEE A GP OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL SO THEY CAN INVESTIGATE FURTHER AS EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS KEY NOT JUST TO SKIN CANCER BUT ALL CANCERS

IT’S VITAL THAT YOU KNOW YOU BODY AND KNOW WHAT’S YOUR NORMAL IF SOMETHING IS OFF FOR YOU THEN SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE

GET INVOLVED BY SENDING YOUR SASH AND SPF PHOTO TO @CHARLOTTEPAGEANTLIFE ON INSTAGRAM SO SHE PHOTO TO THE GRAPHIC SO YOU CAN UPLOAD TO S EVERYONE THAT GETS INVOLVED BY THE 22ND MAY FEATURED IN THE MAY ISSUE OF CROWNS & SASHE

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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