Interview

Interview is really easy, although for me it was the most scary, and I' pretty sure I messed up with it. Number one goal is be yourself. I would advise you to practice with someone, that makes me feel weird, so I recorded a bunch of questions on my MP3 player (yes I know, I'm old fashion) and can play them back.
  Someone once told me that the judges want to see

1. Warmth 

2. Intelligence 

3. Charisma 

4. Humor

  In the questions they ask, that's pretty hard, but keep it in mind. Relax, and don't stop smiling. Be fun!!! They have to talk to a lot of boring girls, and get all the same anwsers, who's your role model? Mom.

  If she is your role model, yeah, tell them that, just realize you need to spruce it up. She's already listen to a million (7 in my case) other people give her that answer, so add a touch of personality.

   Smile, and try not to stutter. Always recite the question. "Who's your role model?" "My role model is..."

  They are probably going to ask you a few questions about yourself and some simply for fun. They probably won't ask about your resume, but know it well just in case. 

  I am trying to raise the money to go to California this year to compete in spokes model, the link to my go fund me account is in the about me box, please help me make my dreams come true. Thank you!

Personal Intro

Hey guys, I don't know how many of you who view my page have a blog, or if you are just browsing the internet for tips. If you have a blog, I'd really appreciate if you would follow me. I mean, just to know that I'm not just writing to the air. Or maybe comment, I have another blog, and honestly, if I don't get some feed back I might stop posting tho this one.

  Now, onto the topic.
  Personal intro, are you more scared of it, or one of the others? A lot of people are nervous about this one. I wasn't.
  My tips.
  1) Be yourself no matter what I write down if you aren't comfortable with it don't do it.
  2) Leave a 5-7 sec space. The intro is 30 secs long. Leave a cushion.
 3) Don't go over the time.
  4)Don't go below 20 secs (my personal intro was one of the short ones, 13 secs, I don't know if I got points off, but all the girls in the top five had longer intros.)
  5) Have a fun start. Everyone says Hi, my name is... Be like, 16 and ready to drive... (actually don't, because it's not original) (trust me it's not) I 'm still going to start mine out that way, like I said, be yourself.
6) Follow the requirements. Hometown, name, ambition. YOU HAVE TO STATE ALL THREE
 7) Smile and make eye contact, be confident, even if you aren't
 8) Know what you will say before you go on stage. This is a big deal a lot of girl's don't.
 9) Have fun
10) Talk loud.

 The suit- look at NAM on pinterest they have suits.

  If you have any questions about anything, ask. Or any more tips, I'd love to know them.

  Again if you'd like to donate so I can go to Nationals the link is in the about me box, or on a different post. Thank you :)

Formal Wear

Hi everyone!!!
  This post doesn't include anything about the dress, see below for that.
  Okay so if you're like me, the thing you'll be most nervous about is formal wear. But you probably aren't like me, and are just excited about it and traumatized about personal introduction.
  Its very simple, to win you most look like you won the stage. The end goodnight.
  Seriously, the girl who won looked like she had all the time in the world. But you know what most defined her to me? She stood in the door way (stage way) and looked at the judges, with an amazing smile then glanced at her escort before walking. Don't ignore him. She looked like she was always in the spotlight, She looked so in control, and yes confident.
  Practice makes perfect, but when you practice, don't always use a mirror (now you're all, YES that's an awesome idea!) you won't have a mirror on stage, and you should just practice loving your dress. Walk in it, in heels, and just love the feel. Love everything, so you'll love it when you go on stage.
  Also, always wear you're imaginary crown. Seriously, this helps you when you feel stupid with anything.
  Formal wear the most common mistake- people play with their dress. It looks, well horrible, and its distracting, you always want people to look at your eyes, not your dress. Also, if the dress is too long you need it altered, but do not, I repeat, do not lift it up on stage as you walk. That is fatal flaw, don't do it.
  Do stand in pretty feet whenever you stop, even (and they shouldn't) if your feet can't be seen.
  Warning! Its very hard to make eye contact with the judges, which is why you should try to do it as you first come out. FIRST IMPRESSION is vital. They don't have the time to judge you after you leave, by the time you're walking they could already be writing down scores.
  It is dark in the audience and blinding when you first come on. Keep smiling!
  You need to walk naturally. Which is hard. It looks good if you can swing your arms without looking forced, at the shoulder more than the elbow. Don't look stiff. WALK LIKE YOU ALREADY DO. There are so many tips on how to walk well, try them, but if it's not you big deal. Its better to lose as yourself than to win as someone you aren't.
  Finally, as you leave the stage, look at the judges one last time THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE, look like you don't want to leave the stage. This is the one thing I did well.
  Above all else, have fun. Walking on stage. It's amazing if you let it be!

  Hi my name is Alicia, and for the first time I competed with National American Miss!!! And while my results were far from perfect, I am proud to say that I have won 2cd runner up in Spokes model and am trying to raise the money and go to California this November to give a speech. If you would like to help me you can donate at,
http://www.gofundme.com/34138o