What looks modern now in terms of a Beauty Queen’s make-up?
ANGIE CRUZ: In terms of Beauty Queen make-up, it’s the highlighter. It highlights the cheeks, the nose and some parts of the face that catches the light.
How can a Beauty Queen update her look?
ANGIE CRUZ: Maybe by following what’s the trend now, like the highlighter. Or with the body, like the voluptuous or skinny (look). Whatever the latest trend is.
What is the one Beauty Queen make-up look that you think is outdated?
ANGIE CRUZ: I think it’s the heavy make-up. Nowadays, Beauty Queens, they look like more natural. It’s just like an enhancement of their real beauty.
How are you styling a modern Beauty Queen?
ELDZS MEJIA: For today’s shoot, the overall styling was all about, giving the Beauty Queens a modern take. More of a meet up between still a glamorous Beauty Queen and a fashion model. Even with the hair and make-up, we changed it up a bit. So it’s not the usual glamorous hairstyle.
Do you think it’s time to update how Beauty Queens dress?
ELDZS MEJIA: I think it’s always necessary for Beauty Queens to update, not just with the dress, or with their style. It’s best for them to update and be educated also with the latest trend.
Who are the designers being featured in this shoot?
ELDZS MEJIA: So we got Filipino designers like Albert Andrada, Francis Libiran, and Anthony Ramirez.
What beauty pageant look do you wish to see an end to?
ELDZS MEJIA: I think we have to put the super set curly hair. I mean, I’m not saying that it doesn’t look good, but I think there are many other hair.