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The Bargain Beauty Approach

tara — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:58:15 +0000

Bargain Beauties love a sale!!! But just because something is on clearance doesn’t mean we need to buy it. Before filling our shopping cart, we make sure each item meets our criteria. It’s an easy approach that you can try too: Fit, Function & Fashion!

FIT: How many times have we bought those jeans that were just a bit snug, telling ourselves we’d lose a couple pounds to make it work? The only thing we lost…our hard earned money! If it fits, it sticks. If not, throw it out.

FUNCTION: The best items to purchase are those that can be worn many different ways, on mutiple occasions and through several seasons. Be honest with yourself when considering how much use you’ll get from a garment.

FASHION: Splurge on the classic items that will take you far, and throw in a few key trendy items each new season. And remember that fashion is supposed to be fun! So feel free to experiment with looks and find your unique personal style.

Love this lipgloss!!

tara — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:16:48 +0000

As bargain beauties, we obviously love all things that deal in glitz & glamour. So how appropriate is it that our new fave lipgloss comes in a popping pink hue called Glitz??!! We got this one from our friend Marinda Speelman who sells this fab brand Artistry. It also happens to be the official makeup line for the Miss America Pageant. What makes it so great? It comes complete with a built in mirror and LED light, allowing you to perfectly paint your pout. And all three shades have a minty fresh flavor…an added bonus!

Contact Marinda to order yours today: mspeelman@ltdkate.com

Sashes & Crowns on Jimmy Kimmel Live

tara — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:07:12 +0000

There are some great perks to being a pageant coach. First, we get to help our clients reach success. Second, we get to play dress up for a living. And third, we get some really cool media opportunities as pageant & beauty experts. One such perk was working with the team at Jimmy Kimmel Live. The writers were struggling as they created a Toddlers & Tiaras spoof with Tom Hanks for their Oscar Special. When we got the call, we were ecstatic and of course we were up for the challenge!! We choreographed a dance for Tom’s “daughter”, we helped cast the other characters, and we gave the writers an inside look into the wonderfully crazy world of pageantry. The skit turned out great!! And we were there on set go make sure everything went smoothly. Take a look at the video and let us know what you think!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLWKBWkn3s

Cristina and Tara, Out and About

tara — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:25:51 +0000

Last night Cristina and I were lucky enough to attend a fundraiser event at Terry Rossio’s home (writer/producer of Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Mask of Zorro among many others). The festivities took place at Terry’s gorgeous home in Topanga Canyon…it was a crisp fall night, and Cristina and I were terribly underdressed for the weather, but we thought warm thoughts, and enjoyed the full moon which beautifully illuminated the celebrity party-goers.

Besides rubbing elbows with tinsletowns elite, we also sat down for an entertaining Real TV Films interview with Spencer Garrett (an actor best known for roles in Transformers-Revenge of the Fallen and Public Enemies. The star-studded get together was actually an effort to raise money for a short film that Garrett will be appearing in, and which is starring the beautiful Shevaun Kastl, called Conversations with Lucifer. And though Spencer was pretty hush-hush about his role and other details regarding the film, he certainly piqued our interest and we will anxiously await the premier. But in the meantime, we can all enjoy the videos that Gordon Vasquez from Real TV Films has produced, documenting the making of the film through interviews (http://www.realtvfilms.com/conversations-with-lucifer-the-concept.html).

Besides being terribly fun, last night was just another reminder that Sashes and Crowns Pageant Coachingis in the right place, doing the right thing. The entertainment biz is never easy to break into, or maintain presence in, and it’s always encouraging to meet actors and television personalities who have stuck it out and experienced longevity…just as we also hope to attain. ~Tara Darby

Cristina Nardozzi and Tara Darby with Spencer Garrett

October Sashes and Crowns Coaching Specials!

cristina — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:43:00 +0000

For the month of October Sashes and Crowns is offering the smashing deal of buy one session get one 1/2 off!

Check out the services page for all the pricing details.

E- mail SashesandCrowns@gmail.com for more info

Tara and Cristina taking a break from the Venus Bridal show!

Beauty Queens turned Entrepreneurs

tara — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:02:24 +0000

When Cristina and I were first introduced, we already knew we had a lot in common. Not only were we both former beauty queens (who also happened to compete on Fear Factor) but we also worked in the same industry as professional models and TV presenters. I still remember the night Cristina introduced me to the famed Italian lover’s dream, Fritto Misto, in Santa Monica, CA. It was over a steaming plate of ravioli that the concept of Sashes and Crowns first developed.

Several months later, here we are doing the very thing we set out to do. There were many times along the way that I would get impatient or anxious, but it just couldn’t be rushed, not if it was going to be done right. We had both coached girls before, but there’s something to be said for strength in numbers. And although there are just the two of us, I know that together we are doubly committed to our clients, and with twice the experience and know-how to share, we offer a service that is particularly unique. These days Cristina and I have even more in common; we’re across the street neighbors, friends, entrepreneurs and now business partners… moving onward and upward!