Disney Take 2!

(Face of the Globe England selcetions)

If there is any pageant that is truly me, you will know it either has a harry potter theme or a disney princess theme. Since Miss Harry Potter is not a pageant yet, Face of the Globe fills the bill!! I was back again at Weston Super Mare for more pageant activities this time the FOTG England Selections, South West! Two years ago I competed and came top 5, was a massive shock because I remember being half asleep as I had worked til 4 in the morning the pervious night before and they called my name last, and I was in a sleep daze. The first thing I said in my speech was IM GOING TO DISNEYLAND YEYY!! And it lived up to all my dreams!! Finally with being delayed with trains on strike and late buses, I had arrived at the pier!! 

(First Round- T-shirt and leggings)

The girls were all amazing, the changing room was full of laughter and everyone helping each other whilst half wearing their tops to not get sweat marks on them yet not show off their bras! Only backstage at a pageant do you get some truly funny things happen!! I was breaking in the Disney heels again whilst already nursing sore feet from my birthday night out the night before (wearing awesome Marvel shoes that time!!) As soon as the pageant started, nerves kicked in, the place was filled and it was off to attempt to walk in sky high shoes without breaking an ankle or two!! 

(Round two- Rainbow wear)

Once you get the first round out of the way, you can truly relax and have fun, which is why I love the raibow round as thats what you are meant to be, sassy and loving life! Me, Deena and Amy did the charlies angle pose as we walked on as a three, complete with dress swishing, laughs and beyonce poses!! I loved my high low dress, which I did try to give away when it was a ballgown but no one seemed to want a Paris famous dress so I changed it up, took all the underlaying out, made it into a high low and strutted away!!

(Evening gown selfie stick selfie!)

Last round was of course the evening dress round, I had my jovani from Stardust Boutique, wearing all white for the first time ever and channelling my Greek Goddess! With the evening round we had an onstage interview as well, and since I was the last one on I had to listen to everyone else's whilst trying not to listen to my aching feet or get too sweaty since my dress was pure white! Once I was on stage, I just love talking! I talked about hula hooping, about my experience with pageants and of course my amazing sponsors who were the loudest in the room!! One judge said they loved listening to me talk, which I was very happy about! I did my evening walk, my dress was uber comfy for once and then it was waiting for results time!! 

(TOP 5, DISNEYLAND AGAIN!!!)

It was like a film moment, all the finalist were gathered in a circle, holding hands. The first name was called up, Amy, we all clap and congratulate and back to holding hands, nervous, struggling to breathe thinking have you made it, did the judges like you, should i have covered my tattoos or did a different walk? The second finalist is called, and its MY NAME!!! I'm so excited! I hear the cheers and as I walk on stage and collect my certificate I do an excited bounce which I really hope was caught on camera! haha as you can see from the top 5 photo, white was the colour!! The overall winner was my main girl from inspiration Celene who was simply amazing, couldn't of been a better winner! But we were all winners as we faced our fears and sassied down that catwalk! 

(This is why I love Face of the Globe!!)

So i have made it, my birthday weekend ended with a place in the international finals of face of the globe! I now need to find the money to actually get to Paris, as well as fundraise my little butt off (well it's not little but that is the phrase!), and get lots of appearances in! But of course I already had one lined up the very next day, shattered from lack of sleep and all that travelling (more delayed and cancelled trains!). I was judging the children's school ducks for the Swindon Duck Race!!

(Duck race!! )

I was joined by my fellow beauty queens, we chose the superman duck as the overall winner as well as two sparkly and fluffy ducks!! We also had a chance to look round the stalls, I was gutted I overslept and missed the dog show as Roxy would of got first prize! We also had a great little vintage find at the Close the Door stall which is a charity which helps the local community, and they sell lots of bits and bobs as well as nearly new clothing. We have been asked to model at their fashion show in August as they will be having ballgowns!! Yey!! I got a great vintage jumpsuit as well as a black gothic top and coral dress which will be great for my graduation!! 

(For less than a fiver!!)

Overall it was a great day, but the weekend has left me totally knackered!! Now I need to plan lots of events, there is a charity pageant in the pipeline which I will be calling on the people of swindon to help but for now some much deserved sleep!!! Thank you everyone, to my sponsors who came all the way to Weston to cheer me on, simply beautiful and little gem's, i am so blessed to have you in my life! Also to my sister for helping me back to Swindon after the cancelled trains, and for being there throughout my pageantry hobbie as well as all the girls who made the day amazing and finally all the team at Face of the Globe for having me as part of the FOTG family again!

 (Ducks, ducks and more ducks!)

Lots of Love

Hannah 

X <3 x

Face of the Globe Team England 2016!!!!

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So would you like to be a butterfly or spiderman?

 (Feeling summery ready for today's double appearance)

Saturday 16th May, a good day as it's 3 days until my birthday, it was very very hot which means the shorts came out and it was also the day of the Dockle's Charity fundraiser and the Royal Wootton Bassett Carnival parade!! First of all it was heading to the dockle as I was to be the face painter for the morning, painting both the children and adults of Swindon with butterflies, spiderman, rainbows and someone actually requested Elsa which I attempted (the little girl was very happy with it so it couldn't of been that bad!!)

(This was the attempted Elsa hehe)

The fundraiser was a family day out with the fire brigade and fireman sam heading down to entertain and teach all about fire safety There was also so many amazing cakes as well as a raffle, and of course face painting. The charities were CLIC Sargent and Helen Douglas House, as well as my portion of the face painting going to the Rainbow Child Foundation. Miss Wiltshire was also attending, helping organise the event and we had our picture taken for the Wetherspoons paper :) 

(Fire truck!!)

Then we had to quick change and head to Royal Wootton Bassett for the Parade! I love how much of a community Bassett really is, I loved living there and on days like this the town really come together! It seemed everyone was out watching the parade or being inolved! We had some time to spare before the start of the parade so me and Nicole got ourselves an icecream, and had a few pictures with little princesses and big bikers.

(Jade, Nicole and myself at the start!)

It was scorching!! Just seen the tanline on my wrist from my hairband :/ It was a very long walk, very glad we wore flats, although not sure if they went with my Sherri Hill dress but alternative pageant girl prefers comfort over style!!! We got to practice our royal wave and we had a marching band of spidermen behind us who provided the music and entertainment!! It was a really great event and so happy to be a part of it! As soon as I got it, I crashed and had a nap!!! Overall a really great day, raised some funds, walked in a parade and its now only a week left until the Face of the Globe SouthWest heats!! I have one more appearance and finishing off my scrapbook, as well as working working working, and maybe a bit of birthday cake!!!

(on the high street

Lots of love

Hannah 

x <3 x

Face of the Globe South West Finalist 2015

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It's all about the Vintage look darling!

(The original Wiltshire Beauty Queens)

Last weekend saw our original Miss Wiltshire Ruth become Mrs Wiltshire as she wed Jason to become Mrs Wade. Of course a pageant princess who has modelled an array of wedding dresses, it was exciting to see what her dress was going to be like (she wouldn't tell us, even with Georgia's constant questions hehe). But in the end she looked stunning, the day was amazing, location was beautiful, the cake was so so good and the free wine bar..... let's not go into that! It was so good to all reunite once again with the original four that made pageants worth doing. If people ever ask why I do them, it's these girls right here, friendships that last through time! Next year it will be georgia getting married and I will be the proud Maid of Honour!!

(Vintage make up and hair done!)

Onto the new members of the Wiltshire beauty queens, and after coming back from a crazy night of partying in flip flops (great idea Ruth!), we were modelling at Your Inspired Beauty's Charity Fashion show in aid of Prospect Hospice. The theme was the Ascot Races, and I was in Carry On Vintage. I had the retro hairstyle done by Sass's hairdressers and make up by Your Inspired Beauty. I was ready to rock that catwalk!!

(Pout with the bestie)

Never a serious moment! There was also lots of stalls including sweet carts, forever living (great for aloe vera and georgia sells it, wink wink) and also a great handmade shoe store which had a pair of marvel comic shoes in a size 7 which since they were in my size and my birthday is next week, i just HAD to have them. And helping charity and all that ;)

(Second outfit from Carry on Vintage)

The catwalk went amazing, everyone was so friendly, the crowd loved it and I heard the count for the funds raised was over £2000! So happy to be part of such a great event and look forward to next year!! It was also great to catch up with the new additions of the Wiltshire beauty queens, including Miss Bath GB (who lives in Wiltshire so she can be included hehe). It's great that all these different pageant systems can work together to provide the community with help, guidance and a bit of sparkle! 

(Catissa, Emily, Me and Georgia)

Only 12 days until the Face of the Globe South West finals, think I have all my outfits together. I've been so busy moving into my own little place that it's been all go go go!! This weekend I have two great events, I am helping the Dockle Farmhouse with their charity event, doing the facepainting which half the money will be going to the Rainbow Child Foundation and then whisked straight away to the Royal Wootton Bassett Carnival where I will be marching with the other beauty queens. As well as turning 26, catch up with more work, live gigs and then before you know it the finals will be here!! Eeppp!! Wish me luck!!

Lots of love

Hannah 

X <3 X

Face of the Globe South West finalist 2015

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A little rain never hurt nobody....

(Carry on Vintage)

My my my, what a busy weekend it has turned out to be!! Let's go back to the beginning with Saturday, where in the morning I got to go to one of my favuorite places to try on clothes, Carry On Vintage.  I went to my dress fitting to pick out my outfits for the Charity Fashion show in aid of Prospect Hospice next Sunday, or rather let the outfits chose me. It didnt take long at all, they were a perfect fit, I felt amazing and I really want to take them all home but unfortunetly I'm not that rich!! I can't wait to be all vintage and retro again, my fav era and wear some great designs!!

(MS Socitey mile walk)

Then it was to head over to Lydaird part to start the MS Society Mile walk, I lovethe colour orange and the charity is a great local charity, raising awareness for MS as well as helping the local community to deal and combat the illness!!! There were lots of children who decided to run the race, and I joined in thanks to my little helper! We got a medal, certificate and also a lovely BBQ. Yes I ran in a tiara!!! 

(My new best friend)

It was great to hear about all the events and fundrasing they have been doing, and the youngsters were even more excited when they were interviewed for Swindon 105.5. They loved it! I was even convienced to do cartwheels and streches! I can't wait to be more involved throughout the year!!

(A Disney princess inbetween two frozen princesses)

Roll on sunday and also roll on the rain!!! But this didn't put anyone off as people still came in their numbers to the Swindon Autism Funday at the Swindon Rugby club. There was so many stalls, and other princesses! I was helping out Beni Bear, being the Patron of their charity, it was my duty to bring my sparkly crown and help out with the judging of the Princess and Piarte fancy dress. Also to raise awareness of what Beni Bear does. There was lots of different jewelry which all the proceeds go to the Beni Bear.

(A knitted crown for a cuddly polar bear!!)

It's so refreshing to see passionate people about the charity and I am so happy to be involved with this great cause! Even if the heavens opened and the rain came pouring in!! I wore my homemade disney dress which got alot of compliments, as well as my new sash pin with pride and I got given a beautiful hand made tiara, had to fight the polar bear for it!!

(Princess and piarte Beni! Just a tad wet!!)

Please take the tie to visit the website

www.benibear.co.uk

and have a look at all the amazing things they do! And speaking of bears, thanks to Beni, the Scrapstore and everyone else in Swindon who donated, we helped Finlay break the world record and he collected an amazing.......

15,534 bears!!!!!

This is amazing news and one that has brought a nation together, now all the teddy bears that have been used will be donated to various charity shops who will now benefit even more! So double the charity!!! Time to rest for a busy week ahead, next weekend it is of course Ruth's wedding as well as the Charity Fashion show. I have also been asked to face paint at the Charity funday at the Dockle Farmhouse on the 16th may, I can't wait to help out and also raise some funds for the Rainbow child foundation since i had to cancel my spinathon (too poorly :( ). For now, i'm going to try and get myself nice and dry, and get some well deserved sleep!

Hannah
X <3 X

Face of the Globe South West Finalist 2015

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You're just going to have to roll me out...

(opening shot! more than just 3 beauty queens in the same place!!)

I love my food. It's true, the whole myth that beauty queens never eat is one strange notion when it comes to us wiltshire beauty queens who go for seconds (which is why I am a personal trainer with a bit of untrained muscle, food calls to me too much!!). So of course we were very happy to be invited to attend the grand opening of PappadamS, a new Indian restaurant in Town Centre. 

(With the mayor, one amazing woman!!) 

There was live music, and alot of photos, risky since the restaurants on the end cordner near the main road for Regent Circus!! But most importantly amazing food!!! There was live music from local talent, love a guitar as I'm eating!! The food was buffet style, just how we like it, and i'm sure with the great service we received as well as the second plateful we all consumed, they will be a very popular choice for diners!!

(Traditional weird selfies, phone is full of them!!)

It was also great to have all four Wiltshire beauty queens in the same place at the same time!! Incredible the girls have done so well for themselves, getting the name of Miss Swindon and Miss Wiltshire out there. AS well as my bestie Georgia who will soon be competing for MRS (and of course I am maid of honour, so excited!!!). With such busy lives we all lead with work, college and babies, its great that events like this bring us together!! 

(With my FOTG sash, and crown!!! Go South West!!)

The event also got alot of press which you can read about here:

http://totalnews.co.uk/new-indian-restaurant-opens-at-former-la-dolce-vita-site/

http://www.flicwiltshire.com/News/General/New-Indian-restaurant-PappadamS-is-the-latest-to-open-in-Swindon.aspx#.VTlfzyvF9BY

http://www.businessbiscuit.com/news/2722-pappadams

(We got papped in Kaspas!)

Of course we all sad our goodbyes apart from myself, nicole and her mum where we walked down the street to Kaspas (my dream place) and had sundaes and smoothies. As we finished, we were asked if they could take our picture! Of course! I'l be coming in for my birthday waffles soon ;)

So now it will be preparing for the numerous charity events and lead up to the South West finals, remember my spinathon on Bank Holiday as well as judging the fancy dress competition for the Autism fun day at Greenbridge the day before!! For now i've been working too many hours, need sleep, rest and excitiment as I get my best friend back from Thailand, I get a day off from saturday and Avengers is in the cinemas!! 

Lots of love

Hannah 

x <3 x

Face of the Globe South West Finalist

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All things bright and cuddly

(Bear selfie!!)

It is now Monday, the day that all our bears were to be collected and driven up north to that special little boy Finlay to help beat that record! They had all been packed away, and what a journey it has been!! When i first put a shout out for teddy bears, i thought the maximum i may get would be 100, if that. Never would I thought that others would join in, businesses, other charities, people rummaging through their homes to try and find bears to help little Finlay!! The most thankful I can be to everyone at the Swindon Scrapstore for being the main collection point, for Beni the bear for rounding up all your little bear friends and for FLIC Wiltshire for breaking the story and keeping it in the current news. As well as Nuffield for being a collection point also for the little guys. So the grand total is.....

How amazing is this?!!! Seeing how at last count he only needed 800 more to break the record, we have contributed 3/4 of that, from a little town called Swindon!! I am so proud of how we have all come together to help someones dream come true!!!

(You can read the story on FLIC at- http://www.flicwiltshire.com/Community/Charity/Generous-Swindon-people-donate-tons-of-teddies-for-brave-Fin.aspx#.VTVvayvF9Ba) 

They are very happy back at #opteddybear headquarters!!

I am so happy that I can use my title for the greater good, raise awareness and help others! This is what competitng in pageants is actually for, for charity, to help others who are in more need that you! People are often suprised at the amount of work we do, and the selflessness of some of our actions. For example, I have given away my Face of the Globe ballgown I wore in Paris last year, to someone who needs it more than I do. People were commenting why dont you ask for money, but to make someones day is all the payment you need! And it turns out they will be donating to the Rainbow CHild Foundation so two great things!!!

(#bearlove)

I also have some very exciting news, I have been asked to be an official Bear Patron of The Beni Bear Club. I'm so honoured and excited!!! I will be helping Beni the bear with all his charity efforts, to help the children and to spread his message! He is such a fab bear, he made Finlay a very special bear (called the Awesome-bears which come with an instruction guide on their duties and extra cuddles) to take with him to hospital. This is such an amazing thing to do and so much dedication from the lady behind Beni the bear (Beni's mummy). They should be very proud of themselves! I will wear my wristband and pin with pride!! I have been asked to help judge the princess and prince fancy dress competition at the Autism Fundraising family day (3rd May, 12-4 at Swindon Rugby Club Greenbridge) which I am very excited to be dressing up and helping!!! As well as lots of exciting projects along the way!!

(Spinathon!!)

Now that all the bears have been collected, I know now draw my attention to my fundraising event for the Rainbow Child Foundation. I am doing a spinathon, might as well use my spinning knowledge, and inviting you all to come along and help raise some funds whilst trimming down for summer!!! It will be at Nuffield Health on bank holiday monday 4th May, non members are welcome as well as long as you reserve your space! Will be setting up a just giving page shortly, if you want to sponsor me to complete it (come on 3 hours is a long time on a bike!!!) or just donate then please let me know! I will also be selling some clothes and dresses to raise some more funds!!! 

(Backstage SW finals 2013- excited to see some familiar faces!)

So a very exciting week i've had and it's only Monday! I still have the opening of PappdomS with the Wiltshire Beauty Queens, Charity fun days, dress fittings for fashion shows, spinathons, more charity events, weddings, my birthday and then the finals!!! Time flies when you are covered in sequins!!!

Lots of love

Hannah

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Face of the Globe South West Finalist 2015

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Operation give us all your teddies!

(The start of something special)

Something us pageant girls are great at doing is helping others. This is never the first thing people think of when you talk about pageants. They see all the glitz, the glam, the dresses and the high high heels . What they don't see is the thousands and thousands of pounds raised for various charities. Charity is a big part of pageantry. We arent forced to raise money, but what is the point of having a title if you cant use it for good and to inspire! I found out about Finlay's Journey and #opteddybear through a fellow face of the globe titleholder (super pageant mummy Karen) who was calling on facebook to help donate teddy bears. Karen lives in the midlands, so I thought it would be a great idea to get the South West involved and help the collection!!

(Finlay)

The story goes: Finlay is 10 years old and has Brain Cancer, an awful thing for anyone but for a little boy, it's heartbreaking! He was diagnosed in June 2014 and is ongoing treatment. Since then he has raised nearly 20,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital and Brain Tumor Research. The reason we need Teddy Bears? Finlay wants to break the record of most teddy bears in a line to get a world record and raise even more for charity! The record stands at 4,041, and we want to smash that! Afterwards the bears will be donated to charity shops to raise even more!!

 (Social media has helped loads!!)

Since putting the appeal on facebook on Sunday, we have been very busy! First  FLIC Wiltshire wrote a lovely piece:

 http://www.flicwiltshire.com/Community/Charity/Swindon-Beauty-Queen-makes-urgent-call-for-Teddy-Bears-.aspx

Since this, and twitter, it has gone mad!! Someone brought a big bear donated by their 12 year old into Nuffield today, alot of different people collecting and searching their attics!! Then I had an amazing call today from the Swindon Children's Scrapstore saying that they saw the piece in FLIC and have started collecting, and have over 100 already!!! This is amazing news!! I am off to see them tomorrow and all the bears! 

(The Scrapbear shop keeping a tally of the bears coming in!)

This just proves that social media can be used for good, by sharing on twitter and facebook, online magazines we now have over 150 bears already and it's not even the weekend yet!! We have until MONDAY to get as many as we can before I send them off to their new record breaking home!!

(Beni Bear- A very charitable bear helping the cause!)

I can't wait til we count the final tally and show that Swindon can be a very charitable place indeed!! If anyone knows anywhere we can get postaging and deliver cheap, please let me know as I have a feeling we could get to at least 500 if not more bears!!!

(Official Ambassador for Code Red Charity, so honoured!)

IN other pageant news, I am so honored to be asked to be an Ambassador for Project Code Red, an charity which helps homeless woman with hygiene products. Let's face it, that time of the month is never good for any women, but imagine being on the streets, homeless, not evening having basic shelter or nutritional food and then mother nature calls?! We simply do not think when we donate about woman's needs. This is a great cause and I can't wait to get more involved! You can find out more here:

https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCodeRedUK?fref=ts

If you would like to help, please sign this petition to help scrap the Tampon tax, taxing something that we have no control over is simply wrong! 

https://www.change.org/p/the-uk-goverment-scrap-the-tampon-tax

(One of my lovely Sponsors!!)

I have also been asked to be a special guest at my sponsors charity event for Prospect Hospice, a summer ball!! I have always  been a great supporter of Prospect and us Wiltshire Beauty Queens have done a lot of fundraising  for them (jumping down tall buildings anyone?!!) so I will be there wil ringing bells!! You can get tickets here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1488327404773951/

It's a chance to wear a ballgown, dress up, make lots of money for charity, dance and eat great food! My sponsors also have a great piece on Total Swindon where i was mentained: 

http://www.totalswindon.com/lifestyle/tgts-meets-emma-north/#.VS2BtSvF9BY

They have definitely helped me with my dream of winning, and fingers crossed we can help other's dreams come true! From the women in the streets, to little Finlay and to everyone at Prospect! I am also busy planning my spinathon for the Rainbow Child Foundation, so fingers crossed we can help them to!!

Thank you for reading and please help with donating time or money, we are happy with both!!

Lots of love

Hannah 

x <3 x

Face of the Globe South West finalist 2015

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