Adding to the goody bags at Miss Universe New Zealand’s Dunedin Stiletto Camps were handy Mini Cuticle Oil+ packs from Orly. The Orly brand is already well known to those who know their nails and want to keep them strong and healthy—and Orly’s colours are DBP-, formaldehyde- and toulene-free. The Mini Cuticle Oil+ nourishes dry […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 Stiletto Camps: beauty in the goody bags
With the start of the Miss Universe New Zealand Stiletto Camps for 2014 in Auckland over the weekend, semi-finalists have received goody bags featuring numerous products. The Miss Universe New Zealand official singlet, poster and calendar are musts, while they also received earrings by Aqua Jewels, which also created the Miss Universe New Zealand […]
Former Miss Universe New Zealand titleholders feature in upcoming Lucire editorial
Two former Miss Universe New Zealand titleholders will appear in an upcoming feature in the printed edition of Lucire, with New York-based photographer Jon Moe travelling to Los Angeles to capture the pair for the magazine. Laural Barrett (2007) and Samantha Lochhead (née Powell, 2008) both live in the LA area, with Barrett pursuing […]
Steven Tyler, Anne V, Philip Kirkorov, Carol Alt among judges for Miss Universe 2013
Neil Gussey Above Miss Universe New Zealand 2013 Holly Michelle Cassidy, currently competing in Russia for the Miss Universe title. Miss Universe has announced the judging panel for the 2013 final on November 9. Steven Tyler, Chef Nobu, Tara Lipinski, Carol Alt, Anne V, Farouk Shami, Italo Fontana and Philip Kirkorov form the eight […]
Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, on the Tony Ward catwalk at Moscow Fashion Week
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo walked the catwalk for designer Tony Ward at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia in Moscow at the weekend. Culpo was joined by 27 Miss Universe contestants from Australia, Singapore, Sweden, Venezuela, Great Britain, France, Japan, Spain, Canada, Russia, Thailand, USA and other countries for the show on […]
Keep calm and wear a tiara: Miss Universe New Zealand is back
Above National director Evana Patterson, executive producer Nigel Godfrey, and general counsel Jack Yan launch the revamped Miss Universe New Zealand competition in Auckland today. A new team has been awarded the licence for Miss Universe New Zealand, comprising veteran TV producer Nigel Godfrey, experienced make-up artist and well respected personal trainer Evana Patterson, and […]
Miss Howick, Avianca Böhm, is Miss Universe New Zealand 2012
David Duffy/emotif.co.nz In front of a live audience, which included His Excellency the Thai Ambassador, at the Amora Hotel Wellington, Avianca Böhm, Miss Howick, has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 by her predecessor, Priyani Puketapu. First runner-up was Tuscany Road-sponsored Miss North Harbour, Talia Bennett, with Lauren Mann, Miss Wellington, as second […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2012, day 6: leading up to the final night
Yesterday was busy on the judging panel as we have awarded our first set of swimwear points. As they get added up, the ranking is changing constantly, and, as I hinted at on day 5, the gap between first and tenth is probably the tiniest I’ve seen. Anything can still happen on the final night. […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2012, day 5: overcoming medical emergencies
Top Safer communities together: the local constabulary meets the Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 contestants. Above Judge Danijela Unkovich, Miss Universe New Zealand 2010 runner-up, enters Bella Bloom, the pageant’s official florist, with the contestants. Day five of Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 began in crisis mode as the messages came through: five contestants sick […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2012, day 4: beauty at Farmers, and fashion in Upper Hutt
Above The Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 contestants: Talia Bennett (Miss North Harbour, sponsored by Tuscany Road), Alex Beaumont (Miss Nature Coast), Avianca Böhm (Miss Howick), Rachel Millns (Miss Hutt Valley), Lauren Mann (Miss Wellington), Courtney Ramsdale (Miss Celsius), Miriam Schröter (Miss Manawatu), Rénée Cummings (Miss Wairarapa), Monique Cooley (Miss Otago) and Jennifer Lambly (Miss […]
