Backstage at the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant held on June 25, nineteen talented, intelligent, and glamorous young women prepared themselves to compete for the coveted title of Miss Connecticut 2011. Here are a few pageantry secrets that can be applied to everyday life, whether a crown is involved or not.
Don't have time for beauty sleep? There is one simple trick to fake it. When finished applying your everyday makeup, dab white eye shadow to the inside corners of your eyes, as well as directly under your eyebrow arch. A white shadow with a slight sparkle works best; when the sun hits the sheen, your face will be illuminated. This will help you pull off a fresh and alert look, even if you're not feeling the part.
False lashes may be over the top for daily use, but they are perfect for adding drama to your look when you're going out at night. The trick to keeping them natural-looking is to first line your upper lashes with black liquid liner. Then, apply a thin layer of lash glue to the false lashes. Let the glue dry for about 30 seconds before attempting to stick the lashes to your eyelid. The tackiness of the glue will make them less likely to slide out of place. Re-use eyelashes a couple times before disposal. Used lashes are more flexible, meaning they mold to the shape of your lash line more easily.
Firm Grip, also known as 'butt glue', is used in the pageant world to ensure that swimsuit bottoms don't ride up into unpleasant places. It can also be used to prevent bra or tank top straps from slipping, plunging necklines from shifting, and any other potential wardrobe malfunction from occurring.
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