Thursday 6 November 2014

What Is the Role & Responsibility of a Title Holder of a Pageant?


Brand Ambassador


A titleholder becomes associated with many organizations.
As a good will ambassador. The main purpose is to further an important social cause using the popularity factor. Former and Present queens act as a brand ambassadors for Miss FVB and also Bobath Wales Charity The titleholder participates in events and operations organized for the cause thereby spreading awareness.

A main title holder may also represent her country at an international grand final – Planned for the future.
 
Title holders may be asked to model for a brands/promotion

Title holders are expected to attend a certain amount of functions to advertise their pageant and themselves. (Recommend 1+ appearance’s per month)

To book a title holder to attend your event please

Email: fashionvsbeauty@hotmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissFVB

Website:www.fashionvsbeauty.co.uk

 
 

Copy Right: The Photodrome Limited
Photographer: Dee Bryan Photodrome
Model: Miss Fvb 2012 - Leya


Fundraising


The magnetic personality of a title holder helps to attract people’s attention and to sensitize the public about targeted social problems. This in turn helps raise funds for their eradication. The cause differs from place to place depending on the local problems. The title holder of Miss Fashion Vs Beauty Pageant has to help raise funds or promote awareness for Bobath Wales and help the lesser privileged. This can be attending events or promoting awareness online such as re- tweeting/ sharing content.
 
 
 











































Miss Fvb 2013 set a great example by starting off her very own 'No Body Criticism' campaign. Christina's hard efforts can be clearly seen everywhere online. We have ever had such a socially active PR and marketing queen. Her efforts will be a hard one to follow.


 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Speeches


As a title holder of a pageant, one of the skills she should possess is good communications skills. Most of her public appearances as a Brand ambassador or at a fundraiser event would require her to make a commendable speech about the cause she is supporting. She would be expected to promote the event stating clearly why people should follow her example.

 
 

Role Model


A pageant title holder is not just an eminent person on special occasions.
Apart from proving her intelligence, talent and pleasing personality as the winner, she is an advocate of social service.
She has a huge moral responsibility and has to maintain a respectable character.
She must also be appealing and approachable to people of all age groups, especially the young.
A title holder is an inspiration to hundreds of youngsters aspiring to achieve like her.
She is an image of a well-educated and successful personality. With her success she also plays a big role in promoting her title and the brand.
It is to your own benefit to fit in as many extra appearances that you can fit into your own schedule. These appearances sharpen your pageantry / Modelling presentation skills. Plus you can build a fan base for your career. You will make a lot of contacts that make help your
other business endeavours.



To my new queens: Kelsie and Gabriella wishing you all the best in your 1 year reign. I am sure you will both accomplish many wonderful things, like the queens before you.

 


 

Miss Fashion Vs Beauty - Contestant Terms & Conditions

                                                             Rules of Eligibility:


  • For Miss Fashion Vs Beauty all entrants must be female (born female) aged 17- 30 years old. Unless applying for Mr FVB title.

  • Contestants can be married / divorced and also parents.

  • Contestants must never have, nor will during their reign, pose for any photography, video or film associated with any full nudity or pornography. Contestants must not be employed in any capacity that requires complete nudity.

  • Contestants must acknowledge that all costs relating to attending the Grand Final is their own responsibility.

  • Contestants must abide by the rules relating to the suitability of all materials posted on their profile and the organisers reserve the right to amend details if appropriate.

  • All entrants must be of good character and standing and must be free from criminal conviction, save for minor offences such as road traffic offences. Should it become known to the organisers that an entrant has been found guilty of such offences this entrant will be withdrawn.

  • During the lead up to and during the Grand Final itself, the contestants must act in a reasonable manner, conducting themselves in a professional manner. All contestants are responsible for the behaviour of their supporters and must ensure they behave in a proper manner. Failure to do so could result in the disqualification of the contestant.

  • All contestants must agree to being filmed during the Grand Final and all rights to these video’s or photographs taken remain the property of the organisers.

  • If any funds paid to the events chosen charity, Bobath Wales are not honoured you will be expected to make good these funds before proceeding in the competition. Should this not occur your place in the competition will be jeopardised.

  • The winners of Miss Fashion Vs Beauty must make themselves available, where reasonable for the purposes of the promotion of the competition.

  • The winners of Miss Fashion Vs Beauty will not give any interviews, or endorsements without the written permission of the organiser.

  • The winners are expected to then comply with all the rules of the organisers of Miss Fashion Vs Beauty competition. Failure to abide by these rules will mean forfeiture of the title.

  • The winners understand that their professional affairs as the winner, will for the year of their reign, fall under the sole management of Miss Fashion Vs Beauty.

  • All rights relating to any media activities belong to the organiser.

  • Failure to comply with any terms and conditions or rules or regulations will result in the contestant/contestants being expelled from the competition regardless of the stage of the competition and any votes will be lost.

  • The organisers reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations at any time.

  • Prizes may be substituted at any time prior to the Grand Final.

  • The Organiser cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss or damage to any contestant or their property.

  • Where judging occurs in the Grand Final, the scores will be overseen by Adjudicator. The decision of the Judges and the Adjudicators will be final. The contestants agree to recognise that the decisions of the Judges are irrevocable.

  • Miss Fashion Vs Beauty management and sponsors have the right to request that contestants / Title holders remove any content which may relate to, link or otherwise may be seen as an association with the contestant / winner if they feel that it badly represents the company. There are many different forms including magazines, Internet forums, weblogs, social blogs, microblogging, wikis, social networks, podcasts, photographs or pictures, video, rating and social bookmarking. Facebook, linked in, Twitter, Myspace, email, public networks, Google, all other search engines.

  • The winners image is very important to any brand and so all styling such as hair, make up, clothes must be run by the show director firstly where another person has not been left in charge of this by the director. Anything which has not been signed off by the director will not be allowed out in the public domain. All of the above rules also apply to current and past title holder winners
  • Title Holders:
  • As a winner you are expected to set a great example to all those who will follow in your foot steps. All title holders are expected to act in a professional manner at all times when holding a title and also when representing Miss FVB and Bobath Wales.
    Failure to comply with these rules can result in being stripped of a title.
  • Where a queen is no longer the current title holder and rules are broken they will not be asked to uphold any on-going former title holder duties / events including international grand finals.
  • Queens are expected to turn up on time and wear crowns/ sashes at all times unless stated by the show director. 
  • The crown and sash remains the property of Miss Fvb Pageants until the end of the title holders reign. In unlikely event of a de-crowning, the title holder will be asked for the crown and sash back. Lost crowns will be at a cost to the title holder.
  • All social media pages/groups/hashtags etc - set up by Miss FVB remain the property of Miss FVB during the title holders reign and after.
  • All paper work relating to Miss FVB pageants remains the property of Miss FVB throughout. This also includes paperwork created for the use of judging/ marking.  

 

Saturday 1 November 2014

Miss FVB 2014 - Designers and Creatives and Volunteers

Thank you to everyone who took part this year in Miss FVB 2014.  https://www.facebook.com/MissFVB

House of Hinton

Many thanks to the official hairdresser of Miss FVB 2014 House of Hinton. They have supported the show for many years. Styling both fashion and beauty contestants each year. For more information on the salon visit:  

Presenters

A huge well done from all the team to Sousila Pillay & Benjamin Ford. They kept the guests well entertained throughout the evening, with loads of on stage antics.  Also Lindsay Doyle from Money Wales.

Volunteers

Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped out this year at the show. Your help front and back stage means so much to us and all of the contestants. Special thanks to Maria, Rina, and Davey who all did an amazing job.

Photographers and Video:
Lights out images and LCN Photography and Spotlight Productions
DJ
Dean Matthews - yet again amazing set played. Always on time and gets the job done. Thanks Deano.
 
Judges
Thanks for all your hard work team. Judging is always the hardest part of any show. Your unseen essential skills is very much appreciated. You all did a fantastic job this year. This was evident on the winners photo shoot. Both winners blew myself and Dee away. Both fulfilling title holder duties. Well done team: Neasha, Duncan, Dee, Christina, Leya, Kate, Nadia.

Male Models

A huge thanks to the very sexy male models at Miss FVB 2014. I'm sure the ladies of Cardiff will be talking about meeting you all, for a very long time. Well done boys. 

Singers

Many thanks the very talented: Evander Kennedy, Julie Urquhart, Krystal Mills, Carlos Bengas
 
Krystal Mills: http://www.krystalmills.com/
 
Evander Kennedy : http://youtu.be/x4deij9TvA0
 
Carlos Bengas :https://soundcloud.com/sunshine-uk/african-criola-goodvibestribe
 
Sponsors:
House of Hinton hairdressers, Dee Bryan - Photodome Studio's, Modelling Network, Simply Bare Cardiff, Dabbawalla club, Jason Reed.

Emiah Couture:

        Alycia Hirani  Is the designer behind Emiah couture, she is originally from South Wales, and is currently studying in Birmingham City University. She specializes in bespoke wear, paying particular attention in perfecting very detailed and pain stacking work. Alycia loves to blend art with fashion, making the wearer feel elegant and beautiful.

The ‘All that Glitters’ series is her second collection and started when she stumbled upon some unusual woolen fabric with shots of multi-coloured threads running threw it. This set her mind racing with ideas of how to juxtapose the heavy thick wool with the delicate chiffons, experimenting with simple shapes, yet playing with drape and colour with shots of gold to create different effects. This is Emiah’s first ready-to-wear collection and will be on sale later on this year.

Emiah has also decided to show a sneak peek of her new ‘Lichen’ collection which features garments including corsetry and lingerie using delicate silk chiffons and couture lace’s. This is set to be launched later on next year.

www.emiah.co.uk
www.facebook.com/emiahcouture














Parker:

‘Parker’ is a bespoke dress company based in the welsh valleys, specialising in prom, pageant and bridesmaid Dresses. Previously called Moonstone Boutique, Parker now offers a bespoke dress service as well as a range of ready-made gowns. Refined elegance is at the heart of all Parker designs





















 

Gianni Designz: 

Connect with us. +44 781 7862127,
+44 2920 887123; +44 29 20 882839;
email: gianni@giannidesignz.com
Website:www.giannidesignz.com

Just a little Lucy:

Justa little Lucy was created by designer Lucy Ashton in 2012. Lucy specialises in handmade jewellery based on different materials to create affordable jewellery for everyone. Inspired by different styles and traditions from around the world, Lucy creates totally unique jewellery that you won't find anywhere else.

Lucy designs jewellery because she doesn't want women to fit in, she wants them to stand out and be designers of their own style.

Showcased tonight are some pieces from Lucy's latest collection 'Filigree' inspired by ethnic jewellery and body armor. This collection is created using strong statement pieces guaranteed to make anyone feel confident and stylish whatever you wear.
https://www.facebook.com/is.justalittlelucy



















LAUREN TAYLOR

PERSONAL OVERVIEW 

Lauren Taylor is currently a fourth year Fashion Design student at the University of South Wales.  She has returned to her final year of study after completing a year in industry working at fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen and Fyodor Golan where she has been trained in women’s wear design and pattern cutting.
LAUREN TAYLOR – COLLECTION CONCEPT

The collection of three designs uses the theme  “Resilience” which  is incorporated perfectly with the twists and emerging coils  of the garments which adapt and stretch around the body.  
Beginning with the phrase “infinitesimal gradations” meaning extremes of sizes, helped to create distorted shapes that could be used  as features to the collection such as the elongated sleeves, neck and enlarged chest pieces against the body to incorporate the theme.

The garments were created to be worn differently every time they are worn which updates and  gives the garment longevity,  becoming an  important piece  of a woman’s wardrobe.  
The garments give the customer a chance to be creative as they can twist, turn and knot the garments in any way they like, letting them style and update their wardrobe each time.
 


















Syeda:

We sell a range of Asian-wear including sarees, anarkalis, semi-stitched salwar kameez, abayas, jewellery and hijabs Description Newly opened business in Cardiff, Riverside specialising in Asian wear

Our mission is to collect both the classic look and newest collecting in store to suit everyone's needs. We sell the whole range when it comes to Asian wear from sarees right down to hijabs

Still building up, we're always looking out for new fashions and welcome requests on designs that would be of interest to the customer. Pop into 28 Turdor ,Street , Riverside, Cardiff, cf11 6ah Or follow us on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/SYEDA/1447747732140761

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cher Lloyd:

Cherelle Lloyd is a Bristol based Fashion Designer, who recently launched her women's wear clothing label cherelle lloyd in April 2014. The label has two clothing ranges called c.ll which designs vibrant everyday wear and cherelle lloyd, which specializes in ready to wear, exclusive pieces which are classic, contemporary and exotic. Pieces include hand embroidered detailing.
Other than the Love for Fashion Design Cherelle also designs Prints and Textiles featured in the majority of the pieces.
To view collections go to:
www.cherellelloyd.com
And you can find 'cherellelloyd' on Facebook and Instagram.










BIJOU VOLANT BY MENNA WILLIAMS

The name of the collection derives from the French translation of ‘flying jewel’, a descriptive byname for the smallest bird in the world, the hummingbird. Even with their miniscule size, they possess approximately 940 feathers. This is figuratively represented in the tiny stitches upon each hummingbird featured in the collection. Bijou Volant consists of five garments, two dresses and three skirts. The colour variety in the collection is resonant of the bird’s reliance upon colour, as they have no sense of smell. The bird’s grace and fragility is found inspirational and admirable among many different cultures. They are a totem for simplicity, joy, independence and resiliency. Poet Pablo Neruda wrote of the bird in his poem ‘Ode to the Hummingbird’:
 
'From scarlet to powdered gold, to blazing yellow, to the rareashen emerald, to the orange and black velvet of your shimmering corselet, out to the tipthat likean amber thornbegins you, small, superlative being, you are a miracle, and you blaze’.




 
 


Thursday 30 October 2014

Fairwell from Miss FVB 2013 - Off to Thailand

Hello everyone,

I hope you all will excuse this very delayed post. The past weeks have been hectic and, as I’m sure every individual appreciate, life isn’t just glamorous. I’ve now moved out and am about to leave the UK to do several months of volunteering. With that, I’m writing this post as my goodbye to the Miss Fashion vs Beauty family and its faithful audiences.

The day I won Miss Fashion vs Beauty overall winner 2013 I posted a post saying ‘Have you ever had a moment you could say that’s when everything changed?’ and that moment truly was it for me. I’ve met so many nice people both through networking and events, I’ve had many opportunities coming my way whether or not I could take them because of my masters, and I’ve had the chance to support many important causes. What has been my proudest achievement is starting the nobodyshame campaign for this year’s competition with Miss FvB’s beloved director. Unfortunately, due to time limitations I could not take it as far as I wished to take it during the last weeks before the competition. However, that being said, I was immensely proud when interviewing the 2014 participants and many of them would refer to the #nobodyshame when describing what they liked the most about this unique pageant competition. To emphasize that Miss FvB is against body shaming and show our support to nobodyshame was the ultimate objective of the campaign so I’m pleased that came through. I hope Miss Fashion vs Beauty 2014 will pick on from where I will be leaving the campaign this year and to make it even grander for next year.

I thank you all for the memories and wish you a pleasant year in my absence!
 
 

Director sign off:

Thanks so much Christina for being such a great queen. You have represented your crown very well over the past year. Running campaigns and promoting many different charities. I have learnt a great deal from you, about PR and marketing. Wishing you all the best in Thailand. I know that you will make a great difference helping out at the children's orphanage. We will look forward to lot's of pictures of your trip. 

All the best Nyomi xxx

Saturday 11 October 2014

Aiming for the Miss Charity Title - Some of the contestant appearances

A huge well done to all the contestants on your charity work. I am so proud of all of you.

Wishing all contestants good luck for the Grand Finals 19th October 2014.
Lets hope all your hard efforts have paid off. Tickets are available online 2for1 for a limited time period www.fashionvsbeauty.co.uk. Student discount available (must show NUS/ student card on the door).

(Copy Right: The Photodrome LimitedPhotographer: Dee Bryan Photodrome)

Over of period of weeks Miss Fashion Vs Beauty contestants have been doing a lot of charity work. Our beautiful/ savvy ladies have been selling bracelets, doing welly walks, bag packing,
nail-a-thon's you name it. This is all for a great cause. That cause being Bobath Wales (@BobathWales). Bobath Wales make a real difference to children with cerebral palsy. We want to help them reach fundraising targets to help improve the lives of those in need. As the director of Miss Fashion Vs Beauty, I actively encourage all contestants to take part in fundraising. This not only helps to improve self confidence but also helps contestants to bond before the grand finals. The contestant who will raise the most funds for Bobath Wales wins Miss Charity 2014. Winning this fantastic title also comes with 7 Nights Free accommodation in beautiful Altinkum, Turkey. ( Flights excluded). Sleeps 2 people. Who will be crowned Miss Charity 2014?.

Suriya - Welly walking in Aberdare
Carla - Bag Packing
Laura - Bag Packing


Mel Counting Funds
Jessica - Bag Packing at Asda's
Sadie and daughter welly walking
Hana
 
Mia - Counting funds raised
Chanelle
Bianca Nail-a-thon

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Sunday 28 September 2014

What's Your Body Insecurity Trigger?

Hi again, beauties!

As mentioned in last week's #nobodyshame blog article, your Miss Fashion vs Beauty 2013 and #missFVB beloved director were guests of Simply Bare Cardiff (@Simply_Bare). 

After being test-bunnies for their massage treatments (after all we want to be sure we recommend you good quality stuff!) we definitely recommend everyone to pay them a visit and enjoy a treatment to a 10% discounted price by using the code missFvB (Offer expires: Friday 31st October 2014). 

While enjoying her own, our MissFVB director took the opportunity to ask @Simply_Bare some questions on the relationship between beauty treatments and confidence!



This video was filmed for this particular purpose only. Video participants agreed to be recorded.

In this weeks Q&A, we wondered what was your body insecurity trigger. The reason for asking this question is that one way of attacking the problem of body-shaming is to make the world more aware of what are hurtful body-messages and what is the source of decreased body confidence. Like pinpointed in last weeks video, body confidence does not only fight against one's negative view of one's own body, but also helps limit the need to put others' bodies down. 

Speaking as a member of the modelling industry, I have experienced both positive and negative focus on my looks and body. The positive comments often comes from friends and other supporters (of whose consistent support and compliments are the most important source to my confidence). The negative comments directed towards myself and most other people I know have been from negative key-board warriors - people who attempts to voice an opinion on behalf of a larger population.

"Yuck, your skin is too pale"
Ethnicity criticism
"I thought models should have flat bellies?"

The latter is my area of insecurity from the day my body started to transform from that of a tomboy to a woman with curves. Last weekend I had a photoshoot where my stomach was anything but a flat washing board. It cracked my confidence for days. Why? Because I immediately began to worry what people would say when/if they got to see the photos. People often think media and television is the reason for high body expectations (and it is to some degree) - but personally I believe body criticism begins with media's audience. The opinion formers. The voices of which the media industry listens to. The sources of judgement. What do you think? What is your body insecurity trigger?


  





Images found on Google commenting on public bodyshaming.

I would suggest one way to achieve #nobodyshame is to start practising the saying "don't say anything if you don't have anything nice to say". We need to end bodyshaming of all kinds of sizes, weights, genders and looks and learn to accept ourselves and others for who we are instead (and let us be who we are as well). That being said, wouldn't spa treatments, which makes you comfortable in your own skin, be a fun and helpful way to start?



Miss Fashion vs Beauty is a competition that focuses more on attitude, personality, behaviour and philanthropy than looks. For this very reason, it's been an honour to be fronting this competition for the past year. Soon I will hand over the title to next year's beautiful (on the inside and outside) queen, yet, until then we will look closer at ways to fight bodyshaming!


What is your body insecurity trigger? Until next time,

Your Miss Fashion vs Beauty 2013, @ChristinaQvam xxx