CWS Top Model Pageant Performance

On Sunday I both attended and performed in Classic W/ Style's Top Model Pageant, which was truly amazing! The five models who competed in this three-part event have such talent, poise and beauty. The pageant had a futuristic theme, which lent itself to some very interesting and creative outfits. Each model's talent portion of the competition was also truly spectacular with inventive dances, elaborate futuristic sets and special effects.

There were some really big prizes for the contestants, totaling 200,000 Lindens!! Here they are in the order that they placed, wearing their formal outfits. The theme for this final category of the pageant was creative split gowns for women and formal tailcoats for men.

4th Runner Up: Agee Canto
Prize Amount: 5,000 Lindens

Agee was very creative in styling her own split gown outfit for this competition. She created the look using pieces that came from many designers, including Ydea. The total ensemble has a wild fantasy look to it, aligning with the event's theme. The interplay of textures, patterns, and colors of black, white and pinks keep the eye busy looking at this creative outfit. There is the silky smooth texture of the pink fabric, the black frilled lace on the side of the dress's skirt, the black and white patterned bodice with matching gloves, and the soft feathered headdress worn atop a curled high hair do. Agee could be off to the ball in this wonderful gown, ready to perform and have a good time.



3rd Runner Up: LizzyLola Resident
Prize Amount: 10,000 Lindens

As Lizzy was searching the grid for the perfect gown with a slit, she came upon this beautiful pink and white orchid dress from Utopia. The gown has a strapless halter top with a high side split that shows off her long legs. There is a beautiful gold embellishment that runs along the edge of the dress's fabric. Attached to the back of the gown is a lovely peacock -like floral design made of silk with orchids printed on it, which gives the dress a delicate and airy appearance. Lizzy has accessorized with gold jewelry from Lazuri that goes along with the theme of her gown. The headpiece that she wears is also from Utopia and has three beautiful orchids on it. Lizzy has completed this look with a pair a nude stilettos from N-core.

2nd Runner Up: Liberty Lighthouse
Prize Amount: 25,000 Lindens

Liberty fell in love with this Tribal Glam white gown from Utopia. The enchanting bodice draws the feminine shape with perfect lines that run down both sides of her ribcage. Origami folds create the elaborate skirt, with feathers and intricate details. An open slit in the front reveals her legs, moving in a soft and natural way that makes it charming and classy. Liberty decided to accessorize this dress with an exotic feathered tribal head piece, a cascade of shoulder feathers, a silver tribal skull collar from Utopia, silver claw earrings from ZC, and open-toed silver stiletto heels with black gems from N-core. She is wearing Fantasy Makeup from Madrid Solo and an amazing silver and black leopard print Legend eyeshadow.

1st Runner Up: Zigrich Zsigmond
Prize Amount: 50,000 Lindens

Zigrich is wearing a new trend for men’s semi-formal wear in the 1920s: the tuxedo jacket, also called a dinner jacket, rather than the traditional tails. The tuxedo jacket of the ‘20s was still fairly long, falling below the hips. Thin notched or peaked lapels were the most fashionable, but got wider as the decade progressed. They were often cuffed at the wrists, sometimes with contrasting material such as satin or faille. Most were single-breasted, but a double-breasted version became popular in the late ‘20s that was considered very un- couth by the upper and older classes. Two flap pockets were often found on the front, and a slit breast pocket was a newer addition. Men’s fashions were inspired by WWI army jackets and tuxedos were worn buttoned up high, military-style.

WINNER: Sidney Abbot
Prize Amount: 100,000 Lindens

She was also awarded Ms Photogenic, winning 5,000 Lindens and Best Creative Outfit, winning an additional 5,000 Lindens.

Sidney wanted to wear a gown with a different look and a slit in the front of the dress to show off her legs. This gown is from Utopia and was exactly what she wanted because of its elaborate shoulder piece and futuristic appeal. The gown is made of beautiful black lace and has a front slit. The skirt is flowing and has little white pearls for accents. The shoulder piece is a definite fashion statement, floating above and moving fluently with the gown. Black lace gloves are also a part of this ensemble. Sidney wears a lovely headpiece that matches the shoulder piece, and she has decided to wear simple pearl earrings and a ring to complement her gown. She chose a funky updo for her hair and her makeup is a soft silver shadow with black eyeliner to show off her blue eyes. Sexy black sandals complete the ensemble. Sidney was thrilled with the finished look and she feels like she could be floating in the sky like a shining star.

Gown- Fairway Noir by Utopia
Hair- Stradivarius by Vanity Hair
Heels- Eternity by N-Core
Pearl Earrings & Ring- Gold Sassy White Pearl Set by Alienbear Design
Makeup- Brillance Eye Makeup by Glamorize


Congratulations to everyone who competed in the top model pageant! I must say that I was incredibly impressed with all of the contestants. The amount of time and effort that goes into preparing for these pageants is immense, and each one of them shined in the spotlight on the runway.

In addition to the five models who competed in the pageant's three categories, there was also a large group performance towards the end of the show that Dean Janet Brink had invited me to perform in. She choreographed a lovely Arabian dance set to music and created an impressive backdrop set with lush palm trees and a pink canopy for the runway. Although I was too busy dancing to take a picture of the actual performance, I did snap this photo while we were waiting backstage. Doesn't it look so much like a Degas painting of dancers before a recital or during a rehearsal? We look so pretty. Other models who performed in the Arabian dance include Laci Rossini-Washborne, Summitt Beaumont, Becky Kénaan, Zykeria Artis, and Jeannie Dreamer.

Here's another photo of me dancing in the costume. The dress and veil were required pieces, but I styled the rest. This is a lovely dress in beautiful sunny yellow and glowing white that flows around the body so elegantly while you dance. It really makes me feel like an Arabian princess!

My Style:

Dress: Beauty in White by Ramp

Veil: White Veil by Amelia's

Necklace: Shahrazad Necklace by Ashira's Aerie Creative Jewelry

Earrings & Bracelets: part of the Beauty in White outfit by Ramp

Belly Jewelry: Gold Waist Chains Combo by Jamman Jewels & Accessories

Anklets: Gold Anklets by Casual Lies Designs

Shoes: Djinnie Harem Slippers in Cream by Caverna Obscura

Hair & Headpiece: Dunja in Dark Brown by EMO-tions

Eyelashes: BlackDarling by Redgrave

Eyeshadow: Gothic Makeup Super Smokey Eyeshadow by Nar Mattaru

worn with Pandora's Gingersnap by M.O.C.K

Nails: Glitter Manicure Prim Nails by Sexy Mamas

I really enjoyed being part of the performance and felt like it was one baby step towards actually being in a pageant some day. I definitely learn a lot each time I attend a fashion show or pageant produced by Classic W/ Style. They are also really impressive and enjoyable to watch. If you haven't seen one yet, make sure you grab a CWS show schedule and come out to join us!

     ☆´¨)  xoxo,                                                                                                                                
(.¸.•´ (¸.•` ☆ .:. Laura Reverie ..:☆¨*•.
                                                                  ´☆. 5.23.13