Thank You!

This past week I made a trip to my home state of Arizona, since nearly all of my family is still there, we decided to have a Mrs. America fundraiser. It was great to see so many friends and family and I just want to thank everyone who came out and supported me, my sister queen Janet Horvath even made it! I especially would like to thank the companies who donated to my raffle. You are all wonderful and I truly appreciate every one of you!

Also, Save the date! I will be having another Mrs. America fundraiser here in Denver on Thursday, June 19 at Blake Street Tavern. I hope you can make it!

Photos, Makeup, and Fun! Oh my!

Preparations for Mrs. America have begun! I'm having so much fun choosing my official Mrs. America headshot and designing my ad page for the program book. Mrs. Colorado sponsor Megan Anderson of Graphique Fine Photography is amazing! I know that many of you have worked with Megan for the state pageant, but if you haven't worked with her, you need to. Words to describe Megan and her team...talented, professional, artistic, and FUN! I also had the pleasure of working with a new makeup artist, Cejana Ferreira. It takes some work to make this face look picture perfect at 8 am and she does great work. 

If you need family photos, new headshots or just want to feel beautiful, be sure to contact these two wonderful sponsors. 

Graphique Fine Art Photography
Megan Anderson
graphiquephoto.com

Cejana Ferreira

Cejana.ferreira@gmail.com

(510)520-0996

www.Cejanamua.com

The Night I Met Ella

You know those people you meet that change your life? Those people you will always remember? I had the sincere pleasure of meeting one of those people last night. She isn't famous, she isn't a politician or CEO, she is a nine year old little girl from Riffle, CO.

Ella was last night's ambassador for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the Glamour & Giving gala. She is funny, beautiful, and has such a bright smile. She also has adrenal cancer, a cancer that has been deemed terminal and yet she is living life like a normal little girl. Last night Ella got up on stage in front of hundreds of women and bravely shared with us the story of her fight with cancer, strutted her stuff on the runway and even told us a very funny knock knock joke. 

I was in awe of her strength and grace. As a mother listening to Ella's story I couldn't help but imagine how I would handle having a sick child. I know that many of the women who have competed in the Mrs. Colorado pageant have been dealt this card in life and I have so much respect for you. To learn more about Ella watch the video below. If you would like to support the work of St. Jude you can donate here.

Crown Chic Boutique Post

Nicki Myers Crowned Mrs. Colorado 2014!

Congratulations to Nicki Myers, Mrs. Colorado America 2014! Nicki will represent Colorado in the Mrs. America pageant this fall. Crown Chic is a proud sponsor of the Mrs. Colorado pageant! Nicki took home the crown and a selection of crown gifts from Crown Chic Boutique including a crown box tote bag, queen
sachet, crown purse mirror, pink crown pin, crown bracelet, crown tealight candle party favor votive, crown cookie cutter, and a crown water bottle! (At right: Amy Nugent, Crown Chic with Nicki Myers, Mrs. Colorado-America 2014)

We also had the opportunity to meet the beautiful Kaley Sparling, Mrs. World 2013 and Gaspar Cruz, pageant gown designer extraordinaire and owner of Crown Couture!  (At left: Gaspar Cruz, Crown Couture; Kaley Sparling, Mrs. America 2013; Amy Nugent, Crown Chic Boutique)

Visit our store for more sparkling crown gifts or to find out more about oursponsorship opportunities for your qualified pageant or non-profit organization! 

 

Happy Mother's Day!

My First Few Appearances

I am so excited to share my first few appearances with you! First, I had the pleasure of serving as an ambassador for an event called Dining Out for Life. This event was so much fun and I encourage you to look into volunteering for next year's event. Over 250 restaurants in the Denver Metro area donated 25% of their sales from the day to Project Angel Heart, a local nonprofit that delivers meals to people with life-threatening illnesses. As an ambassador I was assigned to a restaurant to greet diners, inform them of the event, and collect donations. Thanks to all of the diners that came out, Project Angel Heart was able to raise more than $300,000 for their mission. A special thank you to Erin Bodien (Mrs. Denver) for coming out to support the cause.

That same week I had the pleasure of attending a fun run in honor of Pat Tillman. If you don't know who Pat Tillman is let me fill you in. Pat Tillman attended my alma matter, Arizona State University (ASU), he went on to become a professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals and after 9/11 left his multimillion dollar contract to join the Army. Two years into serving his country as an Army Ranger, he was killed in combat. Soon after his death his wife and the community put together the Pat Tillman Foundation which now holds an annual fun run that is 4.2 miles long (representing Pat's football number). Although the main run happens in Tempe, AZ at ASU alumni groups all over the country and military around the world hold shadow runs. I was honored to have had the privilege of starting the race. Pat Tillman is the perfect example of a true American hero and will forever be missed. Check out this little video about the Pat Tillman and the foundation. I promise you it will inspire to get out there and be a hero in your community.

Finally, I was so honored that my sister queen, Debi Moore asked me to attend an art show fundraiser in Colorado Springs benefitting the Diabetes Community Center. Her sister Andrea Houk is the Co-founder and Executive Director of this amazing organization who's mission is to transform the lives of those touched by diabetes through education and support. I was able to meet many of the clients and I know that this organization is vital to the Colorado Springs community. Also, thank you to Emily Sabat (Mrs. Colorado Springs) and Muriel Blackshire-Martinez (Mrs. Pueblo) for coming out to the event. 

(The young man in the middle made me a friendship bracelet)

Colorado's Best

Well, today I had my first television appearance as Mrs. Colorado! Which of course called for a green room selfie.  I had the pleasure of joining Natalie Renee, owner of Paparazzi Posh, on Colorado's Best morning show to promote the Mamarazzi Mother's Day Fashion Show and Brunch. This will be my next appearance and if you don't have plans yet for Mother's Day you should plan to attend this family friendly event. For brunch reservations call 303-573-5000. See the segment below!