I’ve played Fairy Godmother when it comes to gowns more than once and I’ve even been known to paraphrase her famous quote: ” You can’t go to the ball looking like that!” Think of me as your personal Fairy Godmother when it comes to Formal Wear. You may not be going to a ball to Read More
Tag: NAM
Dress For Success…
Interview and Personal Introduction together account for 60% of your score at National American Miss state pageants. This is one of the reasons we love NAM! Over the years, pageant interview attire has slowly transitioned from custom interview suits made of Thai silk to more relaxed, yet professional “career” dresses that are more easily found Read More
Calling Stacy and Clinton…
One of the most popular questions on a National American Miss themed discussion group is a variation on “Is this OK for my daughter to wear?” Whether it’s for Interview/Personal Introduction or Formal Wear, the question is often followed with a photo for reference. The first answer I always give is “Check your [NAM] magazines Read More
Reading Is Fundamental
The library is open, darlings, and today we’re going to focus on the main way that National American Miss communicates what you need to know about everything: the magazines! Much like the “everything I need to know I learned in…” posters from back in the day, the NAM magazines literally contain every single thing you Read More
Where it all began…
For most girls, their introduction to National American Miss begins with a letter or a postcard. Our journey was no different. We received the letter inviting us to an “open call” in early 2012. We were offered a free photo shoot and interview to determine whether or not our daughter was a good fit for Read More