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Guest Blog from Tawni!

Thursday, 05 May 2011 09:57
Hello everyone!  Hopefully this post finds you all well!  I am extremely excited to be writing to you because I finally get to announce our Teens in Training Camp Free Registration Contest winner!   Drum roll please…. Congratulations to Sarah Pierson!  Sarah received over 300 votes in the last week of the contest and won the spot at the 2011 Teens in Training Camp.  This 13-year-old from New York will be joining the Teens in Training Camp team in Orlando for a week of intensive training and an inside look at how a national pageant works.  Not only will Sarah have the opportunity to work with professionals from around the country, but she will also have the chance to take the MAOTeen stage and work the camera in her very own high-fashion photo shoot with the official MAOTeen photographers. Teens in Training Camp will undoubtedly be an amazing experience for Sarah and I am so excited to meet her this summer!

Even though the contest is over, I have a few last tips from The Pageant Guy himself.  Will Henderson, thePageantGuy.com founder, has a few last bits of advice for teens on how to make each of their pageant experiences unforgettable for all the right reasons.  Here’s Will’s advice on how to enjoy pageantry and all it has to offer while still looking and acting your age.

“A common mistake among Teen contestants each year is their desire to attain a look beyond their age. Many times I come across teens that follow a successful actress, model, or pageant titleholder and want to replicate that similar look despite the age difference. I usually see this mistake in photos or onstage with incorrect styling of hair, makeup, and wardrobe in an effort to capture the look of their favorite "idol".  To avoid making this mistake..."Act Your Age". Acting your age, in the context of being a teen contestant, simply means to be a teenager. Whether it’s in photos, onstage, or during interview, don't go overboard with makeup, explode your hair, or wear wardrobe that isn't age appropriate. You can still look glamourous without going over the top.  This same rule applies in the opposite manner by being too "under" styled, bland, and lacking personality. The ultra-conservative and "safe" look is another example of styling beyond your age.  The look you want to achieve is one that is a fun, stylish teenager -- not a Victoria's Secret model or a PTA mother.”

Apply these tips to your pageant experience and I can guarantee you will enjoy your experience 100%.  This concept of acting your age and being comfortable in your own skin is a huge part of Teens in Training Camp.  It is so important – especially in today’s society – to be confident in your own skin no matter what.  Whether you’re 12 or 21, you are beautiful and individually unique and that’s what makes you special.

Well, that’s all I have for you now but be sure to check back next week for some exciting news about a new promotion Teens in Training Camp will be launching.  Enjoy the rest of your week!

Sincerely,
Tawni

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