Miss Universe

IF WE MUST HAVE A “MISS UNIVERSE,” AT LEAST WE GOT A GOOD ONE

The freshly crowned Miss Universe is a welcome variation on the usual winner – Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi has a cool haircut and a modern look. Zozibini says that everyone around her advised her to wear a wig for the contest (winners always have that long wavy hair) but she chose to take a chance with her natural hair. We love her fresh and delightful appearance, but we yearn for the day when “beauty contests” for women are a thing of the past. They always remind us of the Westminster Dog Show as they prance past the judges. Happily, ratings were down 18% this year…

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OLIVIA CULPO IS HER OWN WALKING ADVERTISEMENT

Unlike Victoria Beckham, former Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, 26, jumped at the opportunity to wear an item from her own fashion collection when she appeared on Extra. (See previous Victoria item) Olivia launched her new collection with Express and the khaki jumpsuit she’s wearing can be YOURS for $88! Who wouldn’t want to look like THAT! Olivia is a smart cookie and seems much more relatable than most beauty queens. Watch for Olivia on the upcoming series Paradise City.

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