Miss Universe 2017 Review Pt.4

I thought of doing my Miss Universe review a bit earlier to cover a whole new range of issues and points that needs to be discussed. But I never thought that it would come up to four parts... Pre-Pageant Activities - let's face it, this is the part of the pageant that is a  dud! Now …

Miss Universe 2017 Review Pt.3

In this part of the review we will be discussing several points including some behind the scenes stuff that pageant fans might not be privy to. Press Coverage - unlike the over saturation of news and updates of the 65th Miss Universe edition, the Las Vegas edition felt more austere. There was no press-junket this year. …

Miss Universe 2017 Review Pt.2

As mentioned in previous post, there is a lot to cover this year despite to what feels like a rushed Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas. Continental Selection of Semi-finalists - I have a feeling that this "gimmick" will only last a year or two. Specially with the backlash that the pageant has received. What …

Miss Universe 2017 Review Pt.1

The Miss Universe pageant has just finished several hours ago. And I have so many I wanted to cover and I wanted to start with the most obvious ones: the finals night! The Show Production - this is the saving grace of the entire competition! Had it not for a fabulous finals night, it would …

The Questions Every Miss Universe Hopeful Have to Answer

These days, it is no longer enough to be beautiful and smart to become Miss Universe. Every pageant girl aspiring to conquer the title has to be more than just skin-deep pretty. You have to be someone with substance, one with a story to tell, one with an advocacy to show for, one who should …

Sashes&Scripts’ 3 Favorites for Miss Universe

My 2017 Miss Universe picks is gonna be a real nail-biter. And since I have been covering here in Las Vegas, seeing the girls up-close adds a different dimension to their personality which just reinforced by belief that it will boil down to just three girls... Here are my thoughts on these girls: 3. Philippines, …

Miss Universe 2017 Update #2!

Here are some of the happenings in the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas! * The girls didn't do their rehearsals at the Axis Theatre today. Instead they rehearsed at one of the function rooms on the mezzanine floor of Planet Hollywood. * They were then split into two groups for the dinner tonight (in …

Qualities that Make Rachel Peters Miss Universe Material

It is a rarity for the Philippines to have a Miss Universe Philippines that have the perfect combo of brain, body and beauty. And that is what Rachel Peters exactly is. For the most of the past 2 decades, we have been sending  gorgeous ladies that have some weak areas. Not with Rachel, as she …

Sashes&Scripts’ Thoughts on the New Miss Universe Format

It has been circulating for more than a day that the Miss Universe format would be somewhat similar to that of Miss Intercontinental. Although we have reliable sources that confirmed this news to us, we opted to get more information on the matter before dipping our toes in the pool, so to speak. Being in …

Rumor Mill: Diamond Nexus Crown to be Used for MU Crowning

There is a strong buzz here in Las Vegas that the Miss Universe 2017 will be crowned with the Diamond Nexus crown as it is the one currently being used by reigning queen Iris Mittenaere. The DIC crown is rumored to be on hold until the lawsuit between IMG| WME and the crown-makers is settled. …

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters: Social Media Savvy

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is one of the most talked about candidates in Miss Universe 2017 since winning Miss South Africa  2017. Rightfully so she is arguably one of the best faces in the competition. The 22 year-old Demi-Leigh is tagged by most pageant enthusiasts as a frontrunner for the Miss Universe title. And she has been very …

Miss Universe 2017 Update #1!

There has been a lot of confusion regarding the Miss Universe format. So here are some clarification on several matters of confusion. * The stage will have a small "T" runway stage aside from the main stage. The stage is mainly LED screens that changes from * There will be three groups for the introduction: …

Miss Universe 2017 Format

Here's the answer to your nagging question on what will the Miss Universe format is going to be...

Sashes&Scripts’ Picks for Preliminary Evening Gown Round

99.99% of this year's preliminary gowns this year were beaded until the costureras/ beaders went blind! But despite that there were a number of standouts in this segment. In alphabetical order: * Canada - not your usual pageant gown but it definitely made enough impact with the way she carried the gown. * Dominican Republic …

The Miss Universe 2017 Song Selection!

This post is to put to rest the speculations on the Miss Universe soundtrack/song speculations this year. Instead of the usual opening, there will be a change in the opening number. The candidates will be split into 3 groups: the Americas, Europe with a special video presentation, then Africa with Asia and the Pacific countries. …