Congrats to our amazing Miss Teen USA girls!

Miss Teen USA was so much fun to watch on Saturday night! Allie LaForce, the most incredible girl you will ever meet, was the best host! She looked gorgeous and as a former Miss Teen USA, knows her stuff! The contestants this year are easily some of the most beautiful girls to grace that stage. 

A.T. and I were so excited for all of them and if I had been a judge, the Top 15 would have been a Top 34 this year! Our girls killed it and should be SO proud of themselves!! A HUGE congrats to all of our Top 15 and Alexis Swanstrom, Miss CA Teen USA & 2nd Runner-Up, Audra Mari, Miss ND Teen USA & 1st Runner-Up and Danielle Doty, our new Miss Teen USA!!

Kristen, Miss GA Teen USA, Kirsten, Miss MD Teen USA, Keyla, Miss SC Teen USA & Jessica, Miss IN Teen USA all look wonderful during the finals of Miss Teen USA!

The girls donned their gorgeous Sherri Hill sponsored dresses during the opening number. Then, nerves heightened as the Top 15 were called. After a quick outfit change, the semi-finalists emerged to compete in the Swimsuit Competition.

After fabulous entertainment by this year's, Miss Kentucky USA, Kia Hampton, the girls worked the runway for Evening Gown. I always love this part of the show because it's interesting to see each girl's sense of style.

There are a million gowns to choose from which makes finding the perfect gown a fun focus for your prep. As these girl's proved, the cut, color and fit are super important but in the end, the dress has to really be you.

If you can master this, then you will knock it out of the park like the Top 15 did in the gown portion of the competition!

Danielle Doty, Miss TX Teen USA & now the new Miss Teen USA struts her stuff in her custom designed gown. Audra Mari, Miss ND Teen USA & 1st Runner-Up answered her Top 5 question about bullying. I was especially touched when Audra shared her personal experience in being bullied. It's something most of us have unfortunately experienced so we are very proud of Audra for having the guts to talk about it on stage! 

Alexis, Miss CA Teen USA & 2nd Runner-Up, handled her Top 5 question beautifully. I do think it was a bad shot at Caite Upton, in referencing her answer on maps in the 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant. Knowing Caite personally, I wouldn't want people to keep focusing on something that doesn't define who I am. But Alexis took the question and ran with it and the audience definitely backed her! 

Madison Longstreth, Miss PA Teen USA, was so fresh and poised during her announcement of Top 15, that I had to share this personal fav pic of her! 

After spending time with these girls at our Pageant Prep Retreat and their State Power Weeks, we really had a good insight into the heart of these girls. 

Caley, Miss CO Teen USA, Hannah, Miss MN Teen USA, Susan, Miss WV Teen USA and Alexis, Miss ME Teen USA all have proven they are wonderful role models for young women all around the country. 

From overcoming adversities, to building charities at their schools, these girls are forces to be reckoned with! Miss Teen USA is just a stepping stone to anything they want to achieve. A.T. and I are so proud of all of our Miss Teen USA girls!! We love you so very much!!

This is their starting point, so now it's your turn to follow in their footsteps next year.

For more information on how you can be the next Miss Teen USA, please click here!!

Miss Teen USA Fashion Review!

Claira, Danielle and Jessica light up the Welcome Dinner!

I cannot believe Miss Teen USA is here! Time has flown since the girls were at our retreat and we saw them in Vegas for Miss USA. This group of titleholders has to be one of the most beautiful, well-dressed group of teens we've ever had the pleasure of working with!

So I'm so excited to bring you an update on the girls! Claira, Miss ID Teen USA, Danielle, Miss TX Teen USA and Jessica, Miss IN Teen USA, wowed at the Welcome Dinner at the Atlantis! Embellished dresses are all the rage this season. Fitting perfectly as a teen, these girls show us how it's done in these gorgeous pink and blue mini's.

 

During the Official Swimsuit Photo Shoot, Victoria, Miss WI Teen USA, accessorized her swimsuit beautifully with some classic hoops that are right on trend. They pop really nicely against her hair to frame her face. Bebe just got in these gorgeous Gold Box Chain Hoops that add a little funk to your fashion and they are only $19.00! 


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At rehearsals, two gorgeous girls, Caley, Miss CO Teen USA, and Molly, Miss AZ Teen USA, bring a fresh look to the stage. Caley opts for a blue halter top that instantly makes her pop on the runway. It fits well and pairs perfectly with her golden hair. Molly brightens things up with this season's hottest trend: the statement dress! I love this pattern on her because it works so well with her hair color and skin tone. Here are two fav new finds for you to channel your inner Caley & Molly!

 1. RD Style Basic Silk Tank in Nautical Blue - NOW $58.99 - All from Piperlime.com




2. ASOS One Shoulder Dress in Digital Rainbow Print - On SALE! NOW $43.10!




Both of these are gorgeous finds to add to your summer wardrobe! Now please keep all 34 of our AMAZING girls in your prayers this weekend! Tonight is the preliminary competition, where the girls will compete in swimsuit and evening gown where a private interview will be judged as well. 


Then, tomorrow night, LIVE on www.MissTeenUSA.com, you can help us cheer on these fabulous girls as the new Miss Teen USA will be crowned! It all happens at 8:00 pm ET!