50 MAOT
Taylor Made Crown
The 2008 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant already had a reputation for producing queens of incredible character, and it wasn’t too hard finding 52 girls ready to take on the challenge.

68 Miss Universe
Victorious in Vietnam
Nearly one billion people watched as Vietnam’s pristine beaches, immense culture and exotic wildlife played host to the 57th Miss Universe Pageant.

84 Teen USA
Finding Treasure in Atlantis
Arkansas’ Stevi Perry is thankful for being crowned Miss Teen USA in the Bahamas and she’s determined to make something of it.

86 Beauties of America
Beauties and the Beach
Myrtle Beach gives the queens of Beauties of America a royal rock-n-roll treatment for the 2008 pageant.

90 America’s National Teenager
Magic in the Music City
America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization crowns four new queens as a new addition takes the stage.

94 United States Pageant
Reigning in Las Vegas
Four ladies had their dreams come true as the 2008 United States Pageant helped Vegas shine a little brighter.

100 America’s Perfect Miss
Redefining Perfection
The inaugural America’s Perfect Miss Pageants gave typical scholarship competitions a shot in the arm with a fashion-infused delivery.

16 Jewelry
Concocting the Perfect Color Recipe
With just a pinch of purple and a dash of dorado, you’re on your way to finding your perfect shades. By Stefanie Somers

28 Hairstyles
An Evening to Remember
Starting from scratch, it’s not hard to put together the perfect look for any formal affair. By Myriam Fux

66 Makeup
Backstage Beauty
Soft feminine is the style for the new year, and we’ve got the inside scoop on how you can achieve the look easily. By Christina M. Kane

98 Fitness
Staying in Shape BetweenGetting in Shape
When the competition season cools off, that doesn’t mean it’s time for you to do the same. By Mike Mauney

18 Showcase International
Oh Danny Boy!
Showcase International’s 2008 event was a beneficial learning experience for many, and a life-changing experience for one young model.

30 Modeling
They Came, They Saw, They Conquered
While aspiring models are making their dreams come true in Europe, others are discovering a more spiritual side of the business.
By Eve Matheson

40 IMTA
With a Little Bit of Luck
Thanks to conventions like IMTA, some aspiring actors, models and musicians have been lucky enough to find the elusive fast track to stardom. But how lucky are they really?

44 Showbiz
Taking Ownership of the Interview
Capturing a person’s attention is easy if you utilize the three P’s: Preparation, Practice and Power Body Language.
By Lisa Maile

48 Barbizon
Driven to SuCceed
Ryan Farrell and Alexandra Powell weren’t sure what to expect from IMTA, but walked away with the titles of Mr. and Ms. Barbizon.

56 iPOP!
Turning Up the Heat!
The Vegas Strip is packed with talent as iPOP! brings stardom-seeking talent from across the country together with the eyes of the entertainment industry.

72 Mr and Ms. iPOP!
Head of the Class
Vladimir Ivanov and Jessica Phillips provided the heat in Vegas as they were named Mr. and Ms. iPOP!.

34 Etiquette
Your Winning Combination
By putting together integrity, hospitality, respect and confidence, you’ve got a recipe that will set you ahead of the rest.
By Tanya Hutchison

60 Teen Scene
Serving It Up
Playing volleyball at school helped prepare me to do great things with my team of International Junior Miss sister queens.
By Macall Brown, International Junior Miss Junior Teen

20 Celebrity Spotlight

24 Pageant Personalities

36 AmericasMart

42 Pageantry Spirit Awards

58 Watching the Winners

102 Competition Clips

108 Pageant Patter

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10 Editorial

12 Letters

14 Scoops

54 You Be The Judge
From MTV to MAOT
Reality celebrity Kenny Santucci traded competing on The Gauntlet III for judging at Miss America’s Outstanding Teen.
By Ashley Burns

74 Industry InSite
Spotlight on Boutiques
The biggest and best names in the business.