Miss International Increases Age Limit to 27

We're sure you've heard the rumors that the Miss International pageant has increased their age limits from 26 to 27 for 2019. We're here to say that we've seen that IG story from the official Instagram account of the pageant. And while this this is indeed a great news for all, it is best not to …

2018 Year End Special Report – Alpha Pageant Ranking

Who are the most successful countries in the 4 Alpha pageants after all the winners are named this year? We got the list updated just for you! This year is a hallmark year for pageants as sash factor countries continue to reap crowns and placements one after another. Mexico has climbed up to number 12 on …

Best Miss Universe 2018 Review by Youtube Vloggers

One of the fun parts of pageantry is getting to know the thoughts and opinions of key personalities post-pageant finals. This year's Miss Universe pageant is arguably the one with the most number of reviews online specially with Youtube. For the most part I follow the YT channels of beauty queens Dani Walker (Miss Montana …

A Change of Miss Universe Franchise Owners

The year 2018 is one of those years that we see major changes in the national franchise holders and national directors handling the Miss Universe franchise of their respective countries. Whether we like it or not, change is constant and big money is usually involved in these kinds of decisions. This post explores the major …

Miss Universe 2018: The Q&A Sessions

The Miss Universe top 5 Q&A looked to be a very strong tough group. More so when they started answering questions asked of them that were political in nature. Here are the two Q&A rounds of the Miss Universe pageant. TOP 5 FINALISTS Question: What would you say to someone who believes that pageants are …

The Colors of Siam: Miss Universe 2018 Theme Song

I have had a lot of requests for the Miss Universe 2018 theme song to be featured in the blog or on one of our social media accounts. While I could not share the mp3 file freely, the best I can do is to share the song through posts from Youtube. The Miss Universe 2018 …

The Miss Universe Review Pt.3

Today's post will be the last of a three-part review of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant. In this post, we will be talking about the stage and production of the MU competition. Another fair warning as this is a long read and we will try to cover everything that we can in this last installation …

Angela Ponce Receives Standing Ovation at Miss Universe 2018

"We are all human beings and that we must make all our lives easier together. That reality for many people is going to change. If i can give that to the world, I don't need to win Miss Universe, I only need to be here." - Angela Ponce, Miss Universe Spain One of the best …

The Miss Universe Review Pt.2

This second installment of the Miss Universe review is a tough one to write. Simply because today's post deals with the ladies who missed the cut.... the recipients of the El Tocuyo award and the ladies that should have made it. I understand that pageants are subjective and that there are differences in opinions on …

New Miss Universe Philippines Franchise?

This marks the end of an era? Since a couple of days ago, I have been inundated by questions regarding the rumors about the Miss Universe Philippines franchise being transferred to another organization. Try as I may, I couldn't squeeze out from such issue. As a pageant blogger, it has been difficult not to be …

The Miss Universe Review Pt.1

The most accurate predictions I've gotten so far in Miss Universe and easily one of the best staging of the pageant since Moscow 2013. This is Sashes&Scripts' Miss Universe 2018 review! My decision to fly last minute to Bangkok for the pageant paid off. I really didn't intended to fly to watch the pageant this …

The Philippines’ Winning Streak Continues!

2013 to 2018 - Six continuous years of the Philippines winning one Alpha pageant crown after another! This decade has to be the "winning-est" decade for the country in pageantry. In such a short amount of time the country has amassed 8 major titles from Miss Earth, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Universe! Not …

Sashes&Scripts Miss Universe 2018 Final Leaderboard

This is the final Leaderboard for the Miss Universe 2018 pageant. But before we reveal the list of names let's discuss something about the continental groupings this year. I love having a top 20 though I find it a bit excessive. Personally, a top 18 or 16 would suffice. While commend the Miss Universe Org …

Final Thoughts on Miss Universe 2018 Candidates Pt.3

This is our final thoughts on the last batch of ladies that have been considered as major Miss Universe frontrunners. To each of these ladies' credits, they have been on the pageant's spotlight since they won their respective national titles. So it is not a surprise to have them as frontrunners and favorites-to-win in the …

Final Thoughts on Miss Universe 2018 Candidates Pt.2

This is the second part of my personal thoughts on some of the ladies competing in Bangkok this year for the Miss Universe title. While these thoughts might come off as unsweetened or not 'pageant coated', I wanted to say it as how I see it without sugar-coating it to the point of dishonesty. It …