Miss Plus America Covergirl Contest 2016

Miss Plus America Covergirl Contest | Click HERE to vote - photo by Echelon Photography

Hey Diva!

All week, the Miss Plus America Pageant system has been holding their annual covergirl contest. The winner is chosen by the voting public based on her photograph. The person with the highest number of votes win and will have her photo grace the back cover of the Miss Plus America Pageant program book!

Plus Model Cha'Kiva Latrell - photo by Rick Jones Photography

I decided to throw my hat into the ring this year and I am absolutely honored by all of the support, well wishes and votes I have received thus far! There is still time to vote as the contest runs all the way through Sunday May 22, 2016 at midnight. Please click here to place your vote!

VOTE HERE

Until next time,

Smooches!
Cha'Kiva Latrell aka The Spoiled Diva

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Spoiled Diva's Haute Las Vegas Style

Hey Diva

So…a few days ago I was asked to participate in the vegas.com #myvegasstyle blog challenge and to share my take on a day at the Aria Resort and Casino. If you’ve been to Las Vegas, you already know that the nightlife is tops! There is no end to the fun and excitement you will experience in Vegas. Actually, I think it's about time for the Spoiled Diva to visit again! Perhaps my friends at vegas.com will have a complimentary trip waiting for me. I'll certainly need it after these past several months of extreme preparation for the Miss Plus America Pageant in which I will be competing this July! But more about that later!

During my last trip to Vegas, I recall the days being sultry and the nights super HAUTE! Check out my fashion take on a day…and night out on the HAUTE Vegas strip!  

This red and black color-block crop top by Spoiled Diva by CL Felder paired with skinny jeans is perfect for an afternoon out to lunch at the resort with the girls. Get it here!

Spoiled Diva Color-Block Crop Top

But when the sun goes down, turn up the heat by adding this black and red color-block maxi skirt, also by Spoiled Diva by CL Felder. Get it here!

Spoiled Diva Color-Block Maxi Skirt

So, what do you think about #myvegasstyle? What would you wear...do share!

Until next time,

Smooches,
The Spoiled Diva

2013 Event Calendar - MBN Global Beauti Expo

MBN Global Beauti Expo. Click HERE for tickets!

Hey Diva!
I am absolutely delighted to serve as host for this years MBN Global Beauti Expo in Atlanta, GA! The event takes place on Sunday December 8, 2013 from 1pm - 4pm at the Twelve Hotel in Atlantic Station. There's still time to get tickets...hope to see you!
www.mbnglobalbeautiexpo.com

Until next time!

Smooches,
The Spoiled Diva  

Diva Dish: Miss Plus America 2013 - Day Three

Day 3 Judges Breakfast, Preliminary Competition and Pajama Party

Hey Diva!

We’re at day three of the 2013 Miss Plus America Pageant week and the excitement is continuing to build. Today marks the first official day of the actual pageant competition!

We started the day with a delicious breakfast spread and guess who joined us for breakfast? None other than the pageant judges! That’s right; we had breakfast with the judges so of course everyone had to be on their best queenly behavior :)!

 

 

Breakfast looked divine, however, I couldn't eat anything because I was so tense! And to make matters worse, all my faves were on the menu. From biscuits and gravy to grits and bacon...man it was torture! I laugh at myself now…I can’t believe that after all of these years of competing I still get super anxious.

After breakfast, it was time for me to get mentally and physically ready to hit the stage for the first night of preliminary competition! The preliminary competition was spread across two nights because of the large amount of delegates competing.  Initially, I hoped I would be in the group that would compete on the second night. I suppose I just simply did not want to be the first one out on the "playing field". But then I figured, hey.. we will be the ones to set the standard so going first did not bother me at this point!

The preliminary competition consisted of the Pant Wear Competition, where we answered our first on stage question followed by the very beautiful Evening Wear Competition. All of the delegates rocked it on the first night of preliminary competition! I knew from the beginning that this year’s competition would be tough! 

Ms. Georgia Plus America Pantsuit custom made by Joe Hinton of Joe's Custom Clothier

After the competition, we all changed and unwound at the Pajama Party! We danced, sang Karaoke, and partied the night away! For one moment in time, I was able to take my mind off of the competition…but not for long! The next day, at the crack of dawn, I would have to be up to get into hair and make-up for my personal interview with the judges! Eek! 

Sweet Georgia Peaches!

Check in all week long as I share more pageant memories from the 2013 Miss Plus America Pageant week! If you missed my post about Day One, click here. For Day Two click here. If you are interested in competing in the Miss Plus America Pageant please visit them online at www.missplusamerica.com.

Until next time!

Smooches,
The Spoiled Diva

Diva Dish: Miss Plus America 2013 - Day Two

Day Two- Optional Competition

The second day of the 2013 Miss Plus America Pageant week kicked off with orientation and rehearsals for the opening dance number.  I must admit, I was really looking forward to the opening dance routine. I absolutely love to dance! I’m not saying I’m the best dancer out there; I just simply love moving my body to the beat of the music. Click the link below to see a snippet of our opening dance routine.

Opening Dance Number Snippet

After opening dance number rehearsal, it was time to prepare for the optional competitions! These competitions have no bearing on the overall winners of the pageant.  However they are a great way for delegates to showcase their talent and get comfortable performing on stage! There are several categories of optional competitions; spoken word, talent, model portfolio, fashion runway and dramatic interpretation. 

I’ll let you guess which two optional competitions I chose to compete in. Go ahead…take a guess! That’s right, Fashion Runway and Model Portfolio. Those of you that have been following me for awhile already know that I love to rock a runway! I won the Fashion Runway category in the Georgia Plus America Pageant back in April. Check out my winning look...Hounds-tooth Obi Belt and Black Cocktail Tutu Skirt by none other than Spoiled Diva by CL Felder!

For the national Fashion Runway competition, I decided to mix things up a bit and go with an Eastern theme. Here's what I came up with...Satin Animal Print Kimono and Faux Leather Obi Belt by Spoiled Diva by CL Felder.

And…after years of hiding behind the camera taking photos of my designs for the Spoiled Diva line, I discovered how much more fun being in front of camera can be! Following are a few of the shots I submitted for the national Model Portfolio competition.

Unfortunately for me, I didn’t win either of my optional categories but hey… it was loads of fun and I received an overwhelming amount of compliments. 

Check in all week long as I share more pageant memories from the 2013 Miss Plus America Pageant week! If you missed my post about Day One, click here to catch up! If you are interested in competing in the Miss Plus America Pageant please visit them online at www.missplusamerica.com.

Until next time!

Smooches,
The Spoiled Diva