The Queendom Issue
All hail the (beauty) queens. In our special trilogy of October beauty covers, we bring together pageant queens of the past and present to discuss how the notion of the 'beauty ideal' has transformed over the decades. Dolled up in Make Over Cosmetics, the beauty queens recount their own experinces in the pageant scene and how they have each grown to achieve bigger and better things in their respective careers.
On The Cover: Francisca Luhong James & Elaine Daly
There are nearly two decades between the former Miss Universe(s) Malaysia Elaine Daly and Francisca Luhong James, but a shared experience makes up for it. In the first edition of our October 'Queendom' issue, the two women open up about beauty standards then and now; inclusivity in the beauty scene; and the power of social media in modernising and 'elevating' the idea of beauty today.
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On The Cover: Sandra Lim & Kavita Sidhu
Three decades set them apart – an icon and a newly-crowned winner. In the second release of our trilogy of beauty covers, the two beauty queens speak up on learning and leadership, inspiring girls to find strength, purpose and resilience through empowered platforms like Miss Universe.
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On The Cover: Thanuja Ananthan & Alexis SueAnn
In the third and final release of our trilogy of beauty covers, former Miss Worlds Malaysia, Thanuja Ananthan and Alexis SueAnn, open up about the business of pageants and the changes that they’d like to see happen in the next generation. Walking the talk, these queens are using their influence to make a statement and and build on their respective legacies — a story that will continue to live on.
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The Beauty Within
Our beauty queen cover stars are 'all glowed up' thanks to Make Over — the makeup brand that embraces your natural look and enhances your 'beautiful'. Read on to learn more about Make Over, and what we love about it!
Defining Beauty Standards Today
“It’s all very individualistic,” Elaine says of beauty standards today. “It’s really according to each person’s style. And it’s completely subjective.”
Beauty Beyond the Physical
“They want to see what’s inside you, what you can talk about. What is your understanding about love?” Francisca describes the beauty ideal today. “It’s beyond just the physical, it’s more of the aura that comes out.”
Breaking Beauty Barriers
"We’ve seen a new generation of audience accepting people from different nationalities and races, understanding and appreciating beauty of all kinds. The generation has really broken barriers."
In Pursuit of Purpose
“It is really important to grab every opportunity to really push yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and try something new. Learn as you grow, and take every challenges as opportunities for growth.”
Beauty with Grace
“I went in with such an open mind, it was to a point where I thought, ‘If I don’t win, at least I’ll have all my friends watching me this time around.’”
Remoulding the Beauty Ideal
“Growing up, I wanted to join Miss World Malaysia one day and see if I could win and actually represent my country. And I did. And then the following year, next thing I knew, Indian girls were joining pageants. I felt like, you know, I broke glass ceilings. I think in that sense, the biggest game changer is inclusivity. There’s no more cookie-cutter mould.”
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