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| Posted: 18 Aug 2019 05:00 AM PDT 2019-08-18 14:00   Rolene Strauss (Photo: Gallo Images) Johannesburg – In her latest YouTube video, former Miss South Africa and Miss World Rolene Strauss is debunking some pageant myths. The beauty queen is joined by Miss SA pageant coach Werner Wessels as they answer some of the questions sent in by fans regarding the pageant industry. Here are four pageant myths debunked: 1. You have to be a certain weight to enter For many years it was thought that contestants had to be a certain weight and height to compete in pageants, but that has slowly started to change with shows becoming more and more inclusive, as evidenced by the 2019 Miss SA top 16. "Perhaps in the past it was like that, but I for one know, Miss South Africa, especially, and Miss World are more focused on being healthy. It's not about being a certain weight, it's about being healthy and portraying that positive image," Rolene says. 2. You have a hair and makeup team on call at all times While the ladies are privy to a glam squad on pageant night, Rolene and Werner agree that most of the time contestants are expected to do their own hair and makeup. Not only that, throughout her reign, Miss SA also has to be able to function as a one-woman glam team. When it comes to coaching the ladies, Werner adds that he teaches them to be as self-sufficient as possible. 3. There are a lot of catfights behind-the-scenes According to the answers here, it seems like it could swing both ways. While Rolene says that she did not pick up on any cattiness during her time in the Miss SA pageant, she admits that sometimes "everyone does not get along." Werner has a no-nonsense policy when it comes to nasty behaviour. "Ever since I started working with Miss South Africa, I don't allow it at all. I've explained to the girls numerous times if I just see you rolling your eyes at another woman you won't win, just because that's not the type of woman that we're looking for." 4. The winner is chosen before the final night According to Werner, this is true. "Yes. That's my answer," he says, adding: "The only reason why I say this is – you have closed-door interviews in every pageant, whether it's Miss South Africa, whether it's Miss World or Miss Universe, every pageant has three/four weeks leading up to the finale where you get to know people. As we have all learned, first impressions count. If you do not have a great closed-door interview in front of the panel, I think you lose. I don't think you can come back from that." Rolene, however, disagrees. She believes "anything can happen" on the night of the pageant, which could change the judges' minds. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO BELOW:   |
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| Is it actually OK to wear makeup when you workout? - Metro.co.uk Posted: 18 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT  It's not uncommon to see women in the gym rocking a full face of makeup. The correct response to seeing this is sheer awe at their ability to do a full set of burpees without dislodging their fake lashes – but sadly, lots of women just face judgement, mean comments and disapproving looks. But why is it that we're so quick to judge women who workout wearing makeup? Does it suggest that they're not working out hard enough? Maybe it's a concern for the health of their skin? Or maybe society just loves judging women and telling them that whatever they're doing is wrong. There are a number of reasons why someone might choose to workout with their slap on. Practicality is one of them. We are all time-poor, and if we're running to the gym after work there probably isn't time to diligently remove our mascara before jumping on the treadmill. And micellar water is too heavy to carry around all day. Advertisement Advertisement The second reason is the pressure. Gyms are no longer safe spaces for us to sweat in peace. We're now expected to be decked out in perfect, Sweaty Betty kit, a glisten of sweat on our brows to show we've been working hard, but not enough to ruin our #GymLife selfie. The pressure is so great that 40% of women actually avoid being physically active altogether because of a fear of judgement from others. So it's no wonder so many of us want to cover up our dark circles and highlight our cheekbones before going for a run. The catch-22 is that while women might stick on some foundation to avoid judgement, they will likely face more judgement for wearing makeup in the gym too. Being a woman is relentless.  When England footballer Alex Greenwood wore false lashes at this summer's Women's World Cup she faced a barrage of nasty, snide comments online. The reality for female athletes is that people often care more about how they look than their sporting abilities. Megan, a communications officer, wears makeup when she works out because she always has to rush off to the office straight after. 'I've seen people in the gym, mainly other woman without makeup on, giving me looks or eyeing up my lipstick,' she tells us. 'I like to think it's because they think I look nice, but there's definitely a chance it's more judgmental. Advertisement Advertisement 'I think people assume women wear make up at the gym to look more attractive or to impress others. When it's very often not the case. 'In my situation, it's a practical thing, but for others it could be to do with boosting their self confidence – which is understandable as the gym can be intimidating if you're new to it. 'To be honest, if people want to wear make up just because, who cares? Life's too short to worry about whether the woman lifting weights has a bit of mascara on.' Live and let live, says Megan. And stop judging women for every damn thing they do. But some people do have legitimate concerns about wearing makeup in the gym. Will it actually damage your skin or cause you to breakout in spots? 'Makeup paired with sweat is a bad combination, it can be damaging to your pores and cause you mass breakouts,' explains Patricia Boland, skin specialist at Colorescience UK. 'When we are active, our blood circulation increases which alters oil in the body and causes us to sweat. 'It can cause breakouts, of course not every single time you wear it, but it is not worth the risk if you have acne prone skin. Eye makeup, even though less damaging, does have the potential of running down into eyes onto the under the eye area which is sensitive.  'The damaging effects on the skin come down to your routine and the products you use. Advertisement 'The heat and humidity which is attached to sweating can trigger acne, also when you sweat a lot, you reach to wipe that away with your hand or a towel, the friction on the skin can trigger "acne mechania" which increases breakouts.' None of this sounds great. Particularly if you don't feel confident going barefaced. But Patricia does have some tips to keep your skin healthy if wearing makeup in the gym is a must. 'If you wish to wear mascara, opt for waterproof eyeliner and mascara as it won't sweat off. You should also choose an oil free, non-comedogenic light foundation or tinted moisturiser. 'A brow gel is great at keeping brows groomed and nicely shaped – if the rest of your makeup is minimal then well filled-in brows will fill your frame and complete your look. 'If you need a hint of colour on your lips then try a tinted lip balm, moisturises your lips whilst looking colourful.' There are ways around it – you just have to be organised and make sure you have the right products in your gym bag. How to look after your skin when you workoutCleanse your skin before your workout with a light makeup remover or Micellar Water and a cotton pad (makeup wipes often end up just moving dirt around the skin instead of actually removing it). Apply a hydrating antioxidant serum after cleansing the skin to make sure you stay hydrated and protected. Apply an SPF if you're working out outside. Cleanse the skin immediately after your workout to make sure sweat and bacteria sit on the skin – 'providing you removed makeup effectively prior to the workout, then a gentle gel/water-based cleanser should be more than enough.' Andy Millward, expert facialist Of course there are other concerns about wearing makeup that are more specific to the kind of sport your doing. If you're swimming in the wild for example, wearing makeup might be more damaging for the environment than it is for your skin. Advertisement Suzanna Cruickshank is an outdoor swim guide based in the Lake District. She reminds people that wearing makeup in wild water can have significant consequences. 'We swim in beautiful water and want to protect it as best we can,' says Suzanna. 'The eco-systems are affected by excess phosphates so it makes sense not to get in a lake caked in makeup, hair products or perfume. 'If we all did it, eventually you would see a change in the quality of the water.' One netballer said that wearing a bit of makeup for a big game helps her to feel confident going up against the opposition. But makeup clearly doesn't work for all team sports, as Jessica explained: 'I'm a rugby player and I know if I wear make up it will leave an imprint on someone's bum or leg!' Loads of women we spoke to said that they never wear makeup when they workout. Some said they felt no need to, that working out made them feel empowered enough. Others said they would just sweat it off so even if they wanted to it would be pointless. And that's great too. But essentially, if you use the right products and you're diligent with your cleansing afterwards, wearing light makeup at the gym or during fitness isn't a problem. What is a problem is the need to look down on women who choose to wear makeup when they workout. There is a school of thought that the very concept of makeup is anti-feminist and a symptom of patriarchal oppression – but makeup can be empowering and freeing, and a woman's right to choose is what feminism is all about. Surely anything that makes someone feel confident enough to get moving and be healthy should be embraced? 'I don't wear makeup for fitness and I also don't feel we should judge those who do,' says Jo Moseley, paddleboard enthusiast. 'If it's part of building up your confidence and gives you the courage to go to a new fitness class or gym, then it's wrong to criticise. 'I once got very uppity about an advert which showed a woman putting on her lipstick before a workout. And then I thought – who am I to be Miss Judgey? 'Maybe that's the difference between her going to the gym or staying at home and feeling that she didn't dare. You do you – as they say.' I am Team GBToyota has teamed up with Team GB to re-launch the hugely successful participation campaign 'I am Team GB'. Inspired by the achievements of Team GB athletes and the amazing efforts of local community heroes, Team GB has created 'The Nation's Biggest Sports Day', which will take place on the 24thAugust. Over the weekend, there will be hundreds of free and fun activities across the country, put on by an army of volunteers; the 'I am Team GB Games Makers'. 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| Why are more women than ever applying to be Miss England in the age of Instagram? - The Guardian Posted: 08 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT On a humid July night in Newcastle upon Tyne, the launch party for Miss England 2019 is under way. In an unassuming grey-brick hotel, tucked away behind a multi-storey car park, the 52 finalists have gathered in their evening gowns, artificial silk sashes draped over their shoulders to display which region they represent and identifying numbers strapped to their wrists. The atmosphere is not unlike a high-school prom – nervous boyfriends lurk outside the banqueting hall clutching makeup cases, parents roam the hallways eager to catch a glimpse of their daughters and the finalists are always aware of the judges scattered throughout the room. Established in 1928, Miss England is the UK's longest-running beauty pageant, although some would argue pageantry has an even longer history in Britain, with its roots in choosing May Queens for traditional May Day celebrations. Today, however, such competitions are often the focus of mockery and criticism – from the allegations of racism and bullying at Tonga's July pageant to the car-crash reality-show portrayals such as Toddlers and Tiaras or Sandra Bullock's turn in Miss Congeniality. Despite that, and the fact that the traditional spoils for the contestants – a modelling career and public profile – could arguably be more easily acheived in 2019 via a carefully curated Instagram feed, or reality show, somehow, beauty pageants are flourishing. Applications to compete in Miss England have been rising – reaching more than 20,000 this year. In the age of social-media influencers, what is the enduring appeal for these 16- to 27-year-olds across the country? "Pageants aren't something I ever thought I'd be a part of," says finalist Aysha Khan. "I used to think it was all about appearances, but last September, I saw posts online and realised it was more about community." Motivated by the competition's charitable focus – contestants must raise as much money as possible for their chosen organisations (this year it is the suicide prevention charity Papyrus) to take part – Khan decided to compete in her local Miss Lancashire – and won. "I live in Blackburn and I've worked on projects to help my local Muslim community there since I was 12," she says. "It might seem strange to use a beauty pageant to raise awareness for community issues, but it's such a big platform I thought it was worth a try and that I might have some fun while I'm at it." Khan attracted attention when she entered the optional swimwear round in a wetsuit. "I didn't want to change myself to compete," she says. "This isn't a field that many Asians go into, so I want to spread the right message and change people's perspectives. I wanted to show people a different side to pageants, that it's about personality and character."  There has been some backlash from religious groups who inisist Khan's appearance in the competition is indecent, but she is determined to continue. "Miss England is the chance to become a role model and lead the next generation of young women by example," she says. It is this that sets beauty queens apart from social media stars, argues the finalist and junior doctor Bhasha Mukherjee. "You're representing a brand if you're an influencer, whereas here, you're representing your country. The pageant is about being a person of the world so much more than just yourself. It really humbles your ego." Talk to anyone involved in beauty pageants these days and this is the theme: pageants are not about beauty but "character and personality", "charity" and, crucially of course, "empowerment". It is a modern defence against the criticism levelled at competitions since 1968, when the burgeoning Women's Liberation Movement targeted the Miss America final. The women threw anything that represented the physical oppression of women into a "freedom trash can" (famously misrepresented as "bra burning") to show how beauty standards oppress women. In 1970, there were similar protests against Miss World in London. The journalist and activist Joan Smith was sent to cover local beauty pageants in Lancashire in the early 70s while working as a junior reporter. "I thought it was pure anachronism, even then," she says. "These pageants directly exploit the idea that appearances are the most important thing for women." Despite their socially conscious rebranding, she still believes they are a deeply damaging presence. "Pageants feed on the perpetual anxieties of young women and their longevity only proves that there's always money to be made from exploiting women," she says. "They promote a very old-fashioned standard of beauty – with most winners being white or blond."  The lack of diversity in pageantry has long been a criticism of the industry with competitions such as Miss Black and Beautiful, which represented the Caribbean diaspora in England in the 1970s, having all but disappeared now. Leah Prescod, a former pageant competitor, set up Miss British Beauty Curve in 2012 for women over a size 14, in which more than 200 contestants have competed. "I wanted to create a space where women who don't think they fit the mould of a beauty queen could compete," she says. "It might seem strange to use a competitive environment to build confidence, but sometimes getting on stage and out of your comfort zone is the only way to realise your inner strength." Unlike Miss England, which made the infamous swimsuit round offstage and optional in 2010, Prescod's pageant encourages swimsuits. "We have all ages; from 18 to people in their 60s competing. We want them to feel good about themselves," she says. "Lots of the girls have never worn a bikini before, let alone in public, so it's not easy to get up and do it, but they find it really rewarding and they gain a lot of respect for one another in the process." Kat Henry, the 35-year-old winner of Miss British Beauty Curve 2015, agrees. "It was the first time I'd been so open and exposed. I wore things which I never would have done normally," she says. "It made me realise I have the same right as anyone else to be up on that stage. Beauty isn't all there is to a pageant – it's about women empowering other women." Confidence-building may be a recurring theme , but aligning individual confidence with the idea that being rated in a pageant is somehow empowering for women in general may seem a stretch. Pratishtha Raut, 26, had anxiety issues at university and reached crisis point in her final year when she didn't leave her house for 29 days. "I didn't know what was happening to me because I was brought up thinking mental health was for 'crazy' people," she says. "After seeking help and getting better, it has been a passion of mine to advocate for better mental health, especially among my Nepalese community. That's why I was drawn to compete in Miss England, because their chosen charity this year is Papyrus." Raut has raised more than £9,000 and says the competition has also unexpectedly brought her closer to her parents. "In Nepal, modelling isn't classified as a real job and so my parents pushed me to focus on my career," she says. "But going through this process has showed them that this could also be an option for me, along with the charity advocacy. They're actually more into it than me because they're so competitive – all they talk about is Miss England." Yet the seedier side of pageantry can be a problem. The 1980s kitsch aesthetic is cloyingly persistant – visible in the sequins, sashes and tiaras that bring to mind the televised Miss Universe pageants (at one time, the rights to which were owned by Donald Trump). Here, women would be paraded on stage in only a bikini and heels, their "vital statistics" read out to the mainly white and male audience. And there is also the question of money. While Miss England is free to enter, contestants speak of competitions where entrance fees can be up to £1,000 in a pay-to-win scenario. There is also the cost of buying ball gowns, haircare, makeup and transport, although the majority of finalists have local sponsors. "Anyone can buy the license to put on a pageant from the patent office," says the director of Miss England, Angie Beasley. "There are a lot of new competitions coming up – people are just buying titles and buying their way into national finals." For Beasley, the appeal of Miss England isn't just about history or a formalised judging process. "Miss England is something for the girls to aspire to be – it's not the perfection of social media accounts, it's showing your humanity and beliefs within a competitive setting." Beasley points to the fact there is a Mr England competition to counter to the idea that such pageants objectify women. The men's pageant runs once every two years and attracts a fraction of the applications of its female counterpart. Mr England 2013, Jordan Williams, is hosting Miss England's live social-media coverage of the final and says competitors are looking for "a bit of fun, to meet other people and to raise money for charity. And if it's objectifying to women, it's objectifying to me, then, because I've been a part of it."  Of course, a men's competition only shows that men can be objectified too – however willingly they submit to it. Finalist Mukherjee, however, has a slightly different argument. "Women get objectified wherever we go," she says. "So why not use it to our advantage? If people are going to look at us because you're beautiful, why not use it to push forward a positive, charitable message?" Surely there are easier ways to get your message across? "The glamour world is glamorous at the top and filthy when you get into it. At the same time, medicine is de-glam from the outside but beautiful on the inside. You need both in life," she says. "You have to look for the positives and use what you're given." If beauty pageants are now so anti-beauty and pro-social change, why not change their name and change their format? "You can't just throw away this history," says 2015 Miss England winner Natasha Hemmings. "We are changing with the times and, ultimately, it's such an honour to represent your country at Miss World – it's no different from the Olympics or any other elite achievement." Back in the banqueting suite, where floor-to-ceiling metallic curtains are shimmering and fallen sequins are crushed underfoot on the pearl-white catwalk, it is Mukherjee who is crowned Miss England 2019. There follows the inevitable burst of confetti, tears and tiaras. Millie Mae Margetts counts this as her fourth loss, but is undeterred. "I've got the bug – I look forward to it every year and it's become such a passion of mine," she says. Meanwhile, Mukherjee is starting her new hospital rotation in the morning and looking forward to Miss World next year. "This is where the real work begins," she says. "Being a doctor is the same as being Miss England, because they're both about being a role model and an ambassador for good causes. I can't wait to get started." For the other contestants, the long ride home awaits until the whole process to begin again.  |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2019 10:00 AM PDT The actress, now 94, says of her role as a woman born into slavery who ultimately becomes part of the civil rights movement: "I never knew any of my grandparents. And to me, Jane was the grandparent who might have been."Cicely Tyson, 94, has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an honorary Oscar, three Emmys and a Tony. In TV, her breakthrough came from playing the lead in 1974's The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. The CBS movie tells the story of a woman born into slavery who survives life on a Louisiana plantation and the Civil War and lives to become part of the 1960s civil rights movement. (The complex aging makeup Tyson wore as Pittman was done by future Oscar winners Rick Baker and Stan Winston.) "I never knew any of my grandparents," Tyson tells The Hollywood Reporter. "And to me, Jane was the grandparent who might have been." Not only did Tyson win the Emmy for lead actress in a drama, but she also received the rarely given "actress of the year" award. "Ms. Tyson goes from 19 to 110 years of age and her performance is riveting," said THR's review. "She dominates everything." When President Barack Obama presented her with the Medal of Freedom in 2016, he said she wasn't "the likeliest of Hollywood stars." (Born in the West Indies to deeply religious parents, she did not set foot in a movie theater until her teens.) Added Obama: "She helped us to see the dignity of every single beautiful member of the American family. And she's just gorgeous."
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