This past weekend I had an
experience of a lifetime! I
competed in the Miss Doddridge County Scholarship Program and won the title of
Miss Doddridge County! This is a
local pageant that leads to Miss West Virginia and then ultimately Miss
America!
Throughout the weekend, fabulous
women and glamorous clothing surrounded me. For the Miss America Organization there are 5 areas of
competition: interview, swimsuit, talent, eveningwear, and on-stage question. Evening gown is an iconic stage of Miss
America, whether you follow pageantry or not, most people see Miss America in
her evening gown during her crowning moment.
Just as fashion has icons such as
Coco Chanel, pageantry has designers who leave lasting impressions. In my book, and many others, Sherri
Hill is considered to be the Chanel of pageantry. Sherri Hill is a dress designer who is known for her
exclusive fashion forward dresses that accentuate women’s bodies. Many pageant girls dream to have the
op
portunity to have a custom gown fit personally by Hill.  |
| Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo in Sherri Hill |
Hill became famous after designing
dresses for multiple Miss America, Miss USA, and Miss Universe
contestants. Though many people
are not familiar with Sherri Hill, she is growing her brand outside of the
pageant world by making her collections available in over 30 countries. Hill entered New York Fashion Week in
2011 with Kendall Jenner as a model in her first runway show. Hill’s beautiful gowns have also appeared
on the red carpet, worn by celebrities, such as with Selena Gomez, Carrie
Underwood, and Miranda Lambert.
In high school I wore my first
Sherri Hill dress, and today I dream of the day when I can work with the woman
who has dressed many of my idols. If
you are not familiar with Sherri Hill, I highly recommend you check her out! http://www.sherrihill.com
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