Books and DVDs

Newfoundlands Pageant Princess - Olivea - One Of A Kind Child by Jason Slaney

Olivea is not just a pageant girl she uses her titles to give back to others. She wants to show the world that a child can make a difference.

PAGEANT STARS BOOK REVIEW:

This is a sweet and endearing little book which introduces eight-year-old Olivea Slaney, the newly crowned Newfoundland Pageant Princess. Like all pageant girls she loves the crowns, the beautiful dresses, bright swimwear and colorful Pro-Am outfits, but Olivea is not your average Pageant Princess for as the title of the book states, she is ‘One of a kind’. Olivea is a princess on a mission which is to make a difference where it matters most. She is using her Pageant Princess status to help her local charities to which she is an ardent supporter, and at the same time show pageants in a positive light.

As quoting from her book:

‘She wants to also show others that a child can be a pageant star but also help others. She wants people to understand pageant girls are not spoiled brats as others have stated on You Tube. There are some caring pageant children who use their titles to do good for others’.

On the whole this little book is an interesting insight into the life of a young pageant girl and it is nicely illustrated throughout with many colorful photos of Olivea enjoying life as a Pageant Princess, model and as a playful happy little girl. The book proceeds go to charity, which make it doubly worth buying!! To buy this book click the link below:
Newfoundland's Pageant Princess Olivea- one of a kind child (Newfoundlands Pageant Princess Book 1)

Eden Wood: From Cradle to Crown A Life in Pictures
You've seen her on Toddlers and Tiaras, Good Morning America, Nightline, Good Morning Australia, The Insider, the Joy Behar Show, the short film ‘Inside Extra’, and the movie series ‘Slapstick Kids’. Pageant Star, Eden Wood is a rising star in the entertainment industry and has been referred to as ‘Dakota Fanning with a Southern Drawl’.

To buy this book click on the link here. Eden Wood From Cradle to Crown a Life in Pictures

PAGEANT STARS USA BOOK REVIEW:

Eden Wood fans will love this unique little book! Each page is devoted to a delightful black and white picture/s of this amazing little Pageant Star, which together mount up to make a truly stunning collection of Eden’s portraits. Included among the pages are six beautiful glitz colour pictures of her, one being the now infamous showgirl photo. This little book like little Eden herself, is a little gem that will keep you smiling throughout and this reaon alone is enough to make it a great little addition to any bookshelf. No doubt it will soon become a unique collectors item, and therefore it’s an essential must have for all pageant fans!

High Glitz by Susan Anderson

High Glitz is a close up and intimate look at America’s child beauty pageants, and in turn our society’s obsession with youth, beauty, fame, and fortune. Susan Anderson’s vibrant portraits of pageant contestants twist notions of sexuality and identity, with a new perspective on this uniquely American subculture.

“High Glitz” is a subgenre of child beauty pageants characterized by couture “glitz” costumes and a broad array of cosmetic preparations including among other tricks of the trade: glamour makeup, elaborate hairstyles, and “flippers” (false front teeth veneers). Anderson’s stunning visuals are complimented by a “High Glitz Style Guide”, defining and providing examples of the following categories: Beauty/Formal Wear, Western Wear, Modeling, and Pro-Am, with a special section on hairstyles such as the “Barbie” and the “Up-do”.
Each year as many as 100,000 children under the age of 12 participate in U.S. child beauty pageants, and it has recently become a billion-dollar industry. Parents invest thousands of dollars on costumes and private coaches to give their children a competitive edge. Countless hours are spent by professional hair and makeup artists on each child in preparation for the competition. The girls are spray-tanned, made-up, and groomed to a glossy perfection. Anderson captures the results of this time-consuming transformation process in exquisite detail. In seeing how our society’s values of beauty, glamour, and celebrity are reflected in the hopes and dreams of thousands of young girls, we realize that these pageants are a reflection of American culture itself. To buy this book click on the link below.
High Glitz: The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants

PAGEANT STARS USA BOOK REVIEW:
High Glitz is a beautifully photographed glimpse into the world of child beauty pageants, featuring many pretty girls dressed in their stunning pageant wear outfits. This book certainly lives up to its title and captures the very essence of the fairytale glamour of child beauty pageants. If you love child beauty pageants and appreciate the art of portrait photography, then this beautifully presented book is well worth getting!

Toddlers and Tiaras: Series DVD's

If you love child beauty pageants then you will like the Toddlers and Tiaras Season One, and Season Two collection. Both Series including the, Toddlers and Tiaras Crowning Moments, are on DVD. 

SEASON ONE - (2 disks, 9 episodes plus the bonus pilot episode)
On any given weekend, on stages across the country, little girls and boys parade around wearing makeup, false eyelashes, spray tans and fake hair to be judged on their beauty, personality and costumes. 'Toddlers and Tiaras' follows three families per episode on their quest for sparkly crowns, big titles, and lots of cash. The preparation is intense as it gets down to the final week before the pageant. From hair and nail appointments, to finishing touches on gowns and suits, to numerous coaching sessions or rehearsals, each child preps for their performance. But once at the pageant, it's all up to the judges, and drama ensues when every parent wants to prove that their child is beautiful. To buy this DVD click here. Toddlers & Tiaras: Season 1

SEASON TWO - (4 disks, 18 episodes)

More than thirteen hours of tears, tantrums, and tiaras fill this fascinating four-disk set of Toddlers and Tiaras: Season Two. From first timers to veteran pros, these little girls strut their stuff across the stage with all eyes on that sparkling prize: the top title tiara. There's just as much entertainment going on off stage as the pageant parents share secrets and sentiments for their child's competition. From a pizza-tossing talent to a vertical exercise pole, these glammed-up girls and their parents never cease to amaze with their antics. And because some are satisfied with no less than the biggest prize, the gloves come off as the glitz goes on, leaving one girl standing and holding tight to her grandiose crown. To buy this DVD click the link here. Toddlers and Tiaras: Season 2

CROWNING MOMENTS - (1 disk, 5 episodes)

From first-timers to veteran pros, these little girls give their all in competition for one sparkling prize: the top-title tiara. With typical toddler talent and showmanship, these glammed-up girls never cease to amaze. There's just as much entertainment off stage as the pageant parents share secrets and sentiments for their child's competition. And no collection would be complete without an appearance from Honey Boo Boo. Featuring Alana, in her first appearance, you get a rocking look into the life of this outrageous pageant family. To buy this DVD click on the link below.
 Toddlers & Tiaras Crowning Moments

PAGEANT STARS USA TODDLERS AND TIARAS REVIEW:
If you enjoy child pageantry then no doubt you have seen this fascinating TV series already. If by chance or by sheer bad luck you have not seen TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras then you are in for a real treat! Each episode follows young pageant hopefuls (girls and boys) all building up to and competing in a pageant, all hoping to be crowned the Grand Supreme winner! We see them transform from pretty little girls and cute boys into beautiful/handsome little pageant stars and enjoying every moment! They smile there way through their amazing and fun routines with occasional tears, but all beautifully dressed in their sparkling and dazzling pageant wear, some glitz and some natural. Crowns and trophies galore! A truly ground breaking and entertaining series that is defiantly worth adding to your DVD collection! 

Little Miss Sunshine - Movie

Take a hilarious ride with the Hoovers, one of the most endearingly fractured families in comedy history. Father Richard (Greg Kinnear) is desperately trying to sell his motivational success programme…with no success. Meanwhile “pro-honesty” mom Sheryl (Toni Collette) lends support to her eccentric family, including her depressed brother (Steve Carell), fresh out of the hospital after being jilted by his lover. Then there are the younger Hoovers – the seven-year-old, would be beauty queen Olive (Abigail Breslin) and Dwayne (Paul Dano), a Nietzsche-reading teen who has taken a vow of silence. Topping off the family is the foul-mouthed grandfather (Alan Arkin), whose outrageous behaviour recently got him evicted from his retirement home. When Olive is invited to compete in the “Little Miss Sunshine” pageant in far off California, the family piles into their rusted-out VW bus to rally behind her – with riotously funny results.

PAGEANT STARS USA MOVIE REVIEW:
Little Miss Sunshine is an enjoyable movie well worth watching. Sadly it’s not for children as there are some scenes of drug taking, swearing and adult themes. However that aside, it’s a great movie. It follows the Hoover family journeying to California in their clapped out, VW bus, so that their seven-year-old daughter, Olive, can follow her dream and compete in the Little Miss Sunshine Pageant. The pageant starts fine with some excellent High Glitz pageantry, but Olive’s dance routine causes the pageant to be thrown into chaos. It’s hilarious!

To buy this movie on DVD click on the link here. Little Miss Sunshine



The Little Rascals Save The Day - Movie

The Little Rascals are back in an all-new movie! Join the fun with Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Buckwheat, Petey the dog and the whole gang! Alfalfa has eyes for Darla (Eden Wood), but so dose his wealthy, sleazy, cheating rival, Waldo!  Waldo also wants to get his hands on the gangs prize tree house which is located at the bakery owned by the gangs Grandma, (Doris Roberts). When Waldo's father hears that the bakery is in debt of $10,000 he tries to take advantage of Grandma and buy her bakery, with the plan of knocking it down and building a shopping mall. To stop this from happening and to prevent Waldo from taking possession of their tree house all the gang get jobs to raise the money needed to save the bakery, however all their efforts of working go wrong and they all lose their jobs.

Darla and her pet cat, Princess Fluffarinia.

The gang then sets up a pet care business which also goes dreadfully wrong when they accidentally turn the animals, including Darla's beloved pet cat, 'Princess Fluff-a-rinia', green! Darla is not impressed and blames Alfalfa! However, Darla is being won over by Waldo's attentions leaving Alfalfa out done and feeling at a loss of what to do. The gang soon decide to set up a Taxi service, with their own ramshackle taxi which runs on dog power. Alfalfa offers Darla a lift to the library which makes Waldo jealous and he sabotages the taxi, the breaks fail and Darla is taken on a terrifying journey across town until finally the taxi crashes. Luckily no one is hurt, but Darla is angry with Alfalfa and when Waldo arrives in his own car Darla is only too happy to accept a lift to the library. Once again Alfalfa fails to win Darla's heart and once again the gang has failed in business.

Darla accepts a lift from Waldo.

Spanky, the gang's leader, soon comes up with another ingenious plan to save the bakery and for Alfalfa to impress Darla. They decide to sell tickets to their own exclusive wrestling match between Alfalfa  and the mysterious Mask Marvel. Waldo bets Spanky all their money that Alfalfa loses the match so the stakes are incredibly high. It is supposed to be an easy fight for Alfalfa, but sneaky Waldo sees to it that Alfalfa loses in spectacular style and hence the gang lose all their takings and end up broke.

Darla and Waldo performing at the talent contest.

The gangs only hope of saving the bakery is to enter and win a talent contest which has a prize of $10,000, but the only trouble is their band 'The International Silver String Submarine Band' sounds terrible and is in need of a lot more practice. Waldo it would seem has won Darla's heart and together they enter the contest with their own brilliant singing and dancing act. Their amazing performance of 'Candy Girl' wow's the judges and the audience, making their act the one to beat! Can the gang succeed with their hopeless out of tune playing? Can Alfalfa win Darla's heart? Can the Bakery be saved? The ending is fabulous!

PAGEANT STARS MOVIE REVIEW:

Former Pageant Star, Eden Wood stars as sweetheart Darla.

This movie is based on the hugely popular, old, black and white, Little Rascals/Our Gang series of the 1930's. Though the film and characters have been updated to cater for a modern audience, it still keeps alive the charm and slapstick of the original series. This is a fantastic movie full of fun and laughter that children of all ages will love! The plot moves at a quick pace and keeps you entertained throughout. All the actors, both adult and children are wonderfully cast and credible. Former Pageant Star, Eden Wood dazzles as Darla giving an outstandingly, cute performance, utilizing her talents of singing and dancing into the part. The scene where Eden sings a catchy little number, 'My Friend', is just wonderful and alone makes this movie well worth watching! A great movie full of fun for all the family! A must have for all Eden Wood fans! To buy this movie on DVD click on the link here. The Little Rascals Save The Day


More Fun and Fabulous DVD's Recommended! 
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What do pageant princesses watch for a girls night of TV? Well they watch great movies of course!  Here are some great movies  recommended for a fabulous girls night of fun and enjoyment that will keep you entertained for hours! Most of these movies are suitable for teens but some might not be suitable for very young children so please check the rating before buying. Buy with confidence from Amazon. Please Note: Most of these DVD's are NTSC format (Region 1) and will only play in USA and Canada or with a multi region DVD player.

GREAT MOVIES - Fantistic movies of fun, fantasy and more!


GOLDEN OLDIES - Classic movies from the 1930's and 1940's!
Here is a great selection of oldies that have great entertainment value that we think you will love!