Miss America Bags Miss Universe Crown
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DN page 18 ZEST FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012 Miss America bags Miss Universe Women from around the world squared off Wednesday night for the right to be called Miss crownUniverse, as celebrity judges descended on the red carpet and brought some extra sparkle to the Las Vegas Strip. 20-year-old USA beauty queen Olivia Culpo walked away with the crown as Miss Universe 2012. Representing her home state of Rhode Island, Culpo previously won the 2012 Miss Rhode Island USA competition, which was the first pageant she entered. She currently attends Boston Univer- sity. Beauty queens from 89 countries prepared to don evening gowns, show their interview skills and strut in swimsuits as the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino got under way. The women wore tight, pleated mini-dresses with glittering sequin bodices and sky high platform shoes as they strutted the stage to the hit Live While We’re Young, by English-Irish boy band One Direction. The 61st annual Miss Universe show fea- tured performances by the band Train and Australian Miss Germany: Alicia Endemann singer Timomatic. Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic Miss Universe contestants stand on stage during the Miss Uni- returned to host the pageant, which is back in Las verse Pageant. Miss Sri Lanka Sabrina Herft is also in Vegas after being held in Sao Paulo last year. the picture Here are some of the highlights of the pageant and the national costume round which was a hit at the event. Pictures: AFP Miss Spain: Andrea Huisgen Miss Japan: Miss USA, Olivia Culpo Ayako Hara walks on stage after being Miss Malaysia: Kimberley Miss Vietnam: Miss Brazil: named Miss Universe Leggett Diem Huong Luu Gabriela Markus Setting the trend for Christmas azzling Ushering a new shopping stores across the city into a experience and style to Christmas Carnival atmos- fashionistas in town Cotton phere this year with whim- Collection Chairperson Nil- sical Carnival décor to oufer Anverally ceremonial- enthrall the entire family. ly unveiled a new look for The brand promises to give isplay Cotton Collection at Majes- local and foreign shoppers tic City recently. an unusual and memorable DJewels Sri Lanka 2012, These new items of jewel- The store located at the shopping experience. International Gem and lery with a variety of ground floor of the new Geared with a fresh stock of Jewellery exhibition designs will be on display wing of Majestic City reo- fashionable clothing for the was held in Colom- soon at the new Jewellry pens its doors after weeks entire family including col- bo recently. Here showroom at the World of refurbishment in time to ourful accessories, shoes, models walk- Trade Centre. give local and foreign shop- handbags and a wide array ing the ramp Jewels Sri Lanka 2012 pers a brand new shopping of gifting ideas for the wearing was organized by Sri experience. The concept Christmas season you will exquisite gem Lanka Gem and store will offer shoppers a be able to find the perfect studded jewellery at Jewellery more convenient and excit- gift for family, friends and Opening the doors to a vast new shopping experience the special fashion Authority. ing shopping experience even corporate gift ideas all show held on the Pictures by with clearly demarcated under one roof this season. first day of the expo. Sarath Peiris areas and departments to The new concept store easily locate what you want will house Leather Collec- in a hurry. Shop displays tion within its shop prem- and visual merchandising ises offering an entire range experts have been consult- of premium leather bags ed in the remodeling pro- and shoes for the holiday cess, to make it a shopping season. Additionally the experience on par with store will offer demarcated international fashion areas for mens, womens chains. and kids wear in addition to Getting into the spirit of a Swimwear, Accessories, the season, the renowned Lingerie and Sleepwear retail brand transforms its sections. A glimpse of the store Style it up this season Come and celebrate this festive season at Haddai explained. Just walk in to the store and (at Gandhara Street) by designer Sonali White de write down all your wishes for the Silva this year, complete with late night shopping new year and pin it to the Haddai for avid shoppers, raffle draw for wishes pinned Wish Tree. The draw will be on on the Haddai Wish tree and 15 percent dis- December 21 where the winner count for all Facebook fans! gets a brand new dress! “We believe that Christmas should be Don’t miss this opportunity about what really matters, that’s why we to dream of 2013 and covered all your fashion needs, there is make a fresh start! something for everyone “said Sonali, Well known for Brid- the designer. Find yourself and for als and Tailor made your loved ones the perfect dress services by designer and take the advantage of Late Sonali, Haddai Christ- Night Shopping at every Thursday mas collection ranges and Friday until December 21, the from casual wear, office store will remain open until 9 pm. wear to truly outstanding The excitement of the season is evening wear. Clear lines, ele- enhanced with a raffle draw with the gant decor and textured Haddai wish tree. materials are what the brand “This Christmas we have come up stands for. with the “I’m dreaming of” concept “We will supply you the which we encourage our customers fabric required as well so, all to dream of 2013 with all it you have to do is drop in at brings: love, joy and all the good the store and we will take things we wish for,” Sonali care of the rest.” says Sonali..