Welcome to Pageant To PhD’s “Pageant Interview Queen” blog!


This blog was started years ago under a different domain name and we’ve re-launched it here on a combined and renewed website—thanks for joining us!

We’ll be releasing some posts from before even as we also write some new ones as we get back into the habit of writing and posting. Here we will explore various aspects of what a pageant contestant should think about to get the most out of the experience, whether or not you “place” or take home the title and crown. I personally will typically write about the psychology and communication skills that help us succeed in pageants and life, with an emphasis on interviewing. Why? While all the components of pageantry can help you be a more confident and successful person, it is the interview that has the most potential.

Still, having a successful pageant experience—and life!—is multi-dimensional. Many of my assistants have had a special interest in either health and wellness, or skincare and cosmetics, or on fashion, etc., so they’ve helped out by writing some blog posts for you too. If you are looking for some pageant-related writing from me sooner rather than later, you can find a little in the “Articles” link in the header above, and a great deal of useful information and exercises in the Kindle books or collected series in paperback on the home page. :-)

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Beauty

Our skin and hair each are a canvas for self-expression! Building awareness and skill at self-care and adornment are helpful for health and beauty. 

Fashion

While fashions can change, there are also “classics” that never really go out of style—find what reflects you, even as you have some fun trying what’s new.

Health

Health and wellness are foundational to both inner and outer beauty. Without good health, little else matters, so take good care of yourself…and, when you can, take care of others too!

Inner Beauty

Outer beauty is lovely, but inner beauty is essential. Animate your outer “layer” with your kindness, grace, wisdom, and a healthy sense of humor. Keep things in perspective and focus on what matters and your outer beauty will shine even more.

Pageant

Pageants are opportunities for self-growth at the same time they are, essentially, elaborate job interviews. Thinking of them as more than glamour will change the value you gain from participating and enhance your likelihood of success.

Special Occasion

Certain events and times of year give us a moment to pause and reflect, as well as celebrate. Take a moment to appreciate something about everything that comes into your life, whatever the reason or season!

Liquid Lipstick
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Liquid Lipstick

Celebrities and makeup artists have been raving over the new product on the market, the liquid lipstick. It is the convenience of a lip gloss with the formula of a lipstick; how could you resist?

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Sun Protection
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Sun Protection

On a daily basis, it is vital to wear sunscreen or sun protection on your skin in order to avoid permanent damage. Protecting your skin is far more important than having a bronze look.

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Self-Tanning Tips For Beauty Queens
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Self-Tanning Tips For Beauty Queens

Another way to avoid being washed out amidst all the lights is with a golden glow. It is important that pageant contestants appear their best on stage and feel confident in their own skin.

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Your Shoe Problems Solved
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Your Shoe Problems Solved

We have all been there; you have just found the perfect pair of shoes, the ones that make your outfit, but are unbearably uncomfortable! Fear not, for I have the solution to your shoe problems.

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Favorite Products of February
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Favorite Products of February

February is coming to an end, and I thought it would only be appropriate to list my favorite products of February! Word-of-mouth is one of the best ways to discover new, great products to try

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Spa Night At Home

After a long week, or even a particularly tough day, you can always use a little quality ‘me’ time. Well, a laid-back pamper night may be just the thing for you.

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Make Your Makeup Last
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Make Your Makeup Last

When putting your makeup on in the morning, you want it to last the entire day. It is inconvenient when you have to touch up in the middle of the day or run to the bathroom and quickly fix a streak of mascara.

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Blog Archive

The carousel for each blog category, above, has a limit to how many items it will show. In time, those will be maxed out, so you can also click here to see the archive of the blog posts.