The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Black Alabama US Ambassador 2016 Archie Stewart. Tell us about yourself. Well! I am 23 years young! I just celebrated my birthday about 2 weeks ago! I will be…
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Slaying the Photogenic Competition
On March 20, 2016, I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot in downtown Montgomery with Creating Memories. I wanted some updated photographs for my blog site, and I must say I was very pleased with the overall experience. My hair, makeup, and photographs were slayed to perfection. The wind may have been disrespectful…
Royal Spotlight: Royal International Ms. 2015 Natalie Miller
The Royal Spotlight is a brand new interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. Our first royal spotlight is a queen with the Royal International Miss pageant system. She is Natalie Miller, Royal International Ms. 2015. Tell us about yourself. At 25 years I’m figuring out this adventure of…
Pageant Girls Run: 2016 Disney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend
On Friday, February 19, 2016, I traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the 2016 Disney Princess Half-Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I have been running for over 5 years now, and I wanted to take my running to a higher level. After 18 weeks of training, I was finally ready…
How to Really Pray for Your Pageant Success
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” I John 5:14 (NIV) Prayer is a powerful tool you can use when you are preparing for your pageant competition. You may be stressed or anxious about your upcoming pageant, but prayer centers you…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: Miss Tri-State 2016
Salut! I had the pleasure of serving on the staff of the Miss Tri-State Pageant Program this past weekend during the 2016 pageant festivities. Delegates from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida made the journey to the Flowers Center for Performing Arts in Ozark, Alabama to vie for one of 14 titles. The Miss Tri-State Pageant Program…
Krystle’s 2016 Pageantry Related Goals
Happy New Year! 2016 is now upon us and what better way to start off the new year than to set goals. Here are my 8 pageantry goals for 2016. Compete in another pageant and win a title. Coach at least 10 girls. Take a makeup class. Judge a national pageant. Attend a Miss…
Krystle’s 2015 Pageant Year End Review
Well 2015 is about to come to a close, and I must say it has been a journey. I have had ups and downs like a Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster. Fears, self-doubt, and disappointments tried to destroy my spirit, but the enemy will not take down this warrior. God still has his hands…
This Mask Is Now My Ministry
My pretty hurts because I used to hide behind honor rolls, activities, church, and pageantry. In the beginning, I lived in this world feeling unpretty because I was surrounded by girls with lighter skin tones who seemed to find the attention, love, and affection from plenty. See I was a dark girl living in what…
Krystle’s 10 Commandments of Pageantry
Manifesting a crown is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, discipline, and patience to endure this journey. Below I have created my own version of the 10 commandments as it relates to pageantry. These personal commandments have garnered me much success throughout my pageant career. Thou shall develop high self-esteem and…
