This means that we will be lucky enough to support the girls on every step of their journey towards the Miss Universe final. We will, of course, be on hand to provide them with any cosmetic products they may require and will make sure there is never a naked nail in sight. We have already gifted each girl with one of our gorgeous gift sets of six polishes, to introduce ourselves and allow them to get to grips with our products - and have had wonderful responses from them all.
Some of the MUGB girls after receiving their welcome gift from us. Taken from our Instagram page.
As much as the Miss Universe pageants are about celebrating beauty, they run so much deeper than that. Did you read this post about self acceptance, and how incredibly important it is to be happy in your own skin? This is what the Miss Universe pageant is all about, self acceptance, confidence, ambition and the act of using these qualities to help others.
Miss Universe GB run a campaign entitled 'Not in Vain', which has become a huge part of the competition. The campaign has been developed with the goal aims of empowering women and making a difference. The website (which you can find here) states the following about the Not in Vain campaign:
"Empowering women: As an organisation run by women, for women, we are keen to encourage young women to grow in confidence, build their self-esteem and reach for their goals. By being involved in the Miss Universe Great Britain process, our contestants will meet other like-minded women who are intent on growing as individuals. The Miss Universe Great Britain event brings us together and provides us a great platform to celebrate womankind.
Making a difference: The Miss Universe GB brand provides a unique experience for young women from all walks of life to come together to fund-raise as a unified group for good causes. The platform, coupled with the vision, enthusiasm and determination of our contestants provides an incredible opportunity for individuals to raise money in a way, which may nor always be possible independently. Since being involved with the Miss Universe organisation, the Miss Universe GB competition has raised thousands of pounds for charity."
The adopted charity is Strongbones Children's Charitable Trust, an incredible charity who support the families of children suffering from conditions of the bone including brittle bone disease, bone cancer and arthritis. To check out their amazing work or find out ways to help yourself, visit the website here.
Every year at the Miss Universe Great Britain final, the finalist who is believed to have promoted and embraced the Not in Vain campaign most successfully is presented with an award.
Strongbones and Miss Universe GB handing over £6,000 to children's services at Queen's Hospital thanks to the contestant's fundraising. Source: Strongbones.
In a time where the confidence of young women and the ability to embrace self-acceptance is more challenging than ever, it is competitions like this that not only help to remind us of the amazing things that can happen when you accept yourself for who you are, but of the things we take for granted along that self acceptance journey, and the ways in which we can help others, no matter how big or small.
To find out more about Strongbones, Miss Universe Great Britain or the Not in Vain compaign, visit the websites linked below:
To get involved in the conversation, tell us about your experiences or cheer on the girls, visit our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and use the hashtag #nailedit. We would absolutely love to hear your stores of how you have #nailedit for charity.
Until next time,
The Vivien Kondor London Team.
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