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Crystal Clues
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Добавлен 8 янв 2017
I'm a Miami based video producer and head of post at Little Dot Studios. Former Miss California and 1st Runner Up to Miss America here to be your virtual pageant coach.
Pageant Headshots, Portraits, & Close-Ups | How To Maximize Your In-Studio Glam Photography Session
In this video all about pageant headshots, I discuss my top tips and tricks for getting the most out of a headshot session.
For maximum retouching capability, Adobe Photoshop is the gold standard and always worth learning. But that program has a lot of features and doesn't have the easiest learning curve because it is designed more for professional use. But if you're up for a challenge, that's the best program to use because you have a lot of more granularity and control.
If you prefer something a little lighter, here are additional resources for how to retouch your own photos and modify color. As a titleholder, you're in charge of your own branding and content strategy so I highly recomm...
For maximum retouching capability, Adobe Photoshop is the gold standard and always worth learning. But that program has a lot of features and doesn't have the easiest learning curve because it is designed more for professional use. But if you're up for a challenge, that's the best program to use because you have a lot of more granularity and control.
If you prefer something a little lighter, here are additional resources for how to retouch your own photos and modify color. As a titleholder, you're in charge of your own branding and content strategy so I highly recomm...
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How To Nail Your Onstage Question And Give Good Pageant Answers While On-The-Spot, Under Pressure
Просмотров 183 тыс.3 года назад
When I was 22 years old, I was a Top 5 finalist at the Miss America pageant. On national TV, I was unexpectedly asked about whether the United States ought to intervene in the Syrian conflict. Those 18 seconds made the difference between whether my legacy was going to be "Miss California is an embarrassment" or "Miss California knows her stuff." (Thankfully, the ball landed towards the latter: ...
Dyson Airwrap v. Dupe On Straight Hair | Automatic Curler Side-by-Side Comparison & Honest Reaction
Просмотров 216 тыс.3 года назад
How does the $50 Airwrap dupe from Ali Express compare to the real thing? Peep my video to find out :)
How To Do A Runway v. Pageant Walk | Catwalk & Ramp Walk Beginner Basics For High Fashion Modeling
Просмотров 2,2 млн3 года назад
In this video I cover the key differences in how to walk for a pageant versus in a high fashion runway. In this tutorial I demonstrate the primary differences and the choices you'll have to make as a model, whether it be in your facial expression, positioning of you arms and legs, how long you hold your poses, etc.
15 Weird Things I Do To Stay Skinny And Other Lifestyle Confessions From a Retired Pageant Winner
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on health and wellness. I'm bringing us home with some admittedly odd habits I have developed over the years, but they haven't failed me yet!
My Personal Story of Body Image, Weight Gain/Loss, And I What I Do To Stay In Shape Without Dieting
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
This is part 2 of a 3-part series talking all about diet and lifestyle. This video focuses in on my personal journey dealing with body image, weight, and my overall mentality towards nutrition and health. If you'd like to tour my fridge head over to 10:35. Much love to each and every one of you watching!
How To Lose Weight For A Pageant The Healthy Way & Tried-And-True Techniques For Staying Slim
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 года назад
This is part 1 of a 3-part series talking about one of the most important topics related to pageants: developing and keeping your figure.
Strategies For Being An Engaging Conversationalist IRL, On the Phone, & Other Interpersonal Skills
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.3 года назад
The best gift competing in pageants gave me was the skill of being able to connect with people from all backgrounds, all walks of life, and at any time and place. This video distills some of the techniques that I've found works really well! The ability to engage others comes in handy from everything to finding a job and making contacts in a new city, to being just a happier more connected versi...
Proper Arm + Hand Movement Onstage: Body Posture Basics & Top 5 Common Arm Problems And Their Fixes
Просмотров 104 тыс.3 года назад
Hello my lovelies! Here's a video covering a tutorial on how to accomplish proper arm movements for your pageant walk. Special thanks to Edie and Falguni Khatri for making this request. 05:25 - Demo of the Top 5 Most Common Arm Issues and How to Fix Them Follow me on Instagram: @crystalclues
Finding My Ines Di Santo-Inspired Berta Wedding Dress | Bridal Galleria, Glamour Closet, Nordstrom
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.4 года назад
In this video, I'm laying out my entire wedding dress journey, including what I tried on at every. single. stop. I went to locations in the SF Bay Area and greater DC area. In the end, my pageant mom Mary helped me take my favorite parts of different dresses to make a custom made train on a Berta gown. It's actually pretty easy to recreate almost anything with the right seamstress and fabrics.
What All Brides Need To Know Before Wedding Gown Shopping | Key Learnings, Tips, And Takeaways
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
If I could re-do bridal gown shopping, I would certainly go back in time and do a few things differently (like starting earlier, you knucklehead, Crystal!) If you're about to get married, these tips will save you a few headaches and make the process more efficient and fun.
Ways To Impress Your GF/BF's Chinese Parents While Dining In A Chinese Restaurant (& Etiquette Tips)
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 года назад
Chinese cultural norms can be confusing for Westerners. How should you dress? Can you serve others using your own chopsticks? Who pours who tea? Who pays? In this video geared towards a non-Chinese audience, I breakdown what to do during a traditional meal to leave a positive impression on Chinese parents - most applicably those who are first-gen, born in Asia.
30 Social Interpersonal Tips & Tricks For Becoming More Likable, Approachable, Charismatic, Magnetic
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
Strong interpersonal skills help you connect with others, grow a positive reputation, and ultimately help you persuade and influence those around you in a meaningful way. Years of pageant training have helped me test and hone many of the tips I share in this video, as well as observing the most charismatic and likable people I know in social settings. If you're already socially gifted and have ...
Pageant Styling For Interview, Evening Gown, & Fun Fashion | Colors, Fabrics, Cuts, Trends Teen/Miss
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
Wardrobe is a huge part of competition even if it's not explicitly judged. In this interview with Kari Volen of Pageant Coaching and Designs, we go over every phase of competition and how to look age-appropriate and on-trend. Kari has over two decades of experience in pageants from multiple vantage points as a contestant, judge, producer, director, and coach. It's worth noting however that ever...
A Professional Pageant Coach's Overview Of Different Pageant Systems And How To Choose The Right One
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.4 года назад
Kari Volen was my executive director who helped me become 1st runner up in Miss California. She runs a thriving pageant coaching business (www.pageantcoachinganddesigns.org) and is deeply knowledgeable of several systems. I contacted her over Zoom to share overview of some of the different systems out there and how to choose the right one. I only ever competed in one program ( *sad face*) and I...
Savory Chinese Green Onion Scallion Pancakes Cong You Bing Recipe 蔥油餅
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 года назад
Savory Chinese Green Onion Scallion Pancakes Cong You Bing Recipe 蔥油餅
10 Tips You Need To Know Before Booking a Haircut | Transforming My Long Layers Into A Short Bob/Lob
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.4 года назад
10 Tips You Need To Know Before Booking a Haircut | Transforming My Long Layers Into A Short Bob/Lob
What To Do If You Get The Same Question From Different Judges In Your 1:1 Pageant Interview
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.4 года назад
What To Do If You Get The Same Question From Different Judges In Your 1:1 Pageant Interview
Keep Your Hair Out Of Your Face Using Only Your Bra With This Long Hair Hack (No Accessories)
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.4 года назад
Keep Your Hair Out Of Your Face Using Only Your Bra With This Long Hair Hack (No Accessories)
How To Make Your Own Self-Introduction Video | "Me In A Minute" For Pageantry, Applications, Resumes
Просмотров 106 тыс.4 года назад
How To Make Your Own Self-Introduction Video | "Me In A Minute" For Pageantry, Applications, Resumes
How To Overcome Your Fears Of Nervousness, Performance Anxiety, And That Awful, Dreaded Stage Fright
Просмотров 12 тыс.4 года назад
How To Overcome Your Fears Of Nervousness, Performance Anxiety, And That Awful, Dreaded Stage Fright
How To Budget And Save Money In A Pageant | Where To Spend $$$ & Why To Invest In SKILLS Over STUFF
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
How To Budget And Save Money In A Pageant | Where To Spend $$$ & Why To Invest In SKILLS Over STUFF
How To Market Yourself To Judges & Applicable Tips For Job Hunting And Growing Your Personal Brand
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 года назад
How To Market Yourself To Judges & Applicable Tips For Job Hunting And Growing Your Personal Brand
5 Surprising Things That Pageant Judges DON'T Want You To Know & Their Hidden Fears and Insecurities
Просмотров 24 тыс.4 года назад
5 Surprising Things That Pageant Judges DON'T Want You To Know & Their Hidden Fears and Insecurities
Onstage Walking Styles You MUST Know | How To Walk In Evening Gown, Opening Number, And Swimsuit
Просмотров 89 тыс.4 года назад
Onstage Walking Styles You MUST Know | How To Walk In Evening Gown, Opening Number, And Swimsuit