How I prepared for the official photo shoot for Miss Earth Slovenia

Hello my darlings,

So this blog post is for everyone who is interested how I prepared myself for my photo shoot - for the official photo of Miss Earth Slovenia. Currently I am a finalist, and I take my role with pride – this also means that I have to prepare myself before certain events.

So, I will share my preparation with you every step of the way. I will say that I enjoy taking care of myself, it is like therapy to me. And I want to clarify that all of the things I have done – I’ve done because I wanted to do it, and not because “I had to”. I just like to prepare myself as best as I can, plus I am that type that I do many things at once so it didn’t take as much time as you may think.

So firstly, I went to my hairdresser to Spa Space in Celje, I got my hair color freshened up and a good condition.

My freshly colored hair

Prior to this (weeks before) I’ve got keratin treatments and have taken care of my hair with the Coconut Bomb hair mask – this made my hair extra beautiful.

I have been taking care of my hair with this mask

I also booked myself to get my eyebrows shaped and to get a mini facial (for 10 euros) at Lepotni studio Špela. My beautician took good care of my skin and she also gave me some face masks that I used every evening leading up to the photo shoot.

My eyebrows - before and after

Every morning I also went for a run in the nature and I exercised. This is good for the body and mind. I drank a lot of water and 100% juices, I had healthy smoothies and took vitamins (from Terranova – Hyaluronic acid and the beauty complex, omega 3, magnesium, blackstrap molasses).

My vitamins for beautiful skin, hair and nails

My berry smoothie

I also scrubbed my body every day, massaged oil into my skin, I’ve done my own manicure and pedicure (with the UV light) and I obviously shaved where I needed to. I took special care of my skin with my Oriflame Perfection Set that keeps my skin in line and I also used special face masks every evening.

My skincare routine

So basically, this is what I’ve done. And while having face masks on my face I was studying. So, as I said I multitask because I do not have the time to be sitting and just waiting for certain things. And besides these things I also practiced my facial expressions, my poses and my walk in high heels. I think it is good and important that I feel confident and a 100% prepared for the day. In my eyes it is important to take care of your hair, skin and general health. And at the end of the day your mental health is very important, that is why I also meditated so I wasn’t stressed out. The most important thing to me is that I enjoy every moment and just have fun with it.

I also prepared my small suitcase (I always have it when I have photo shoots or fashion shows – it just looks more professional to me) which contained additional lingerie, makeup, water, smoothies, energy bars, vitamins, hydration tablets, high heels, a toiletry bag, a medicine bag and other necessities I always bring with me. And then the day came, and I felt good and prepared for the day.

A special thank you goes to the Miss Earth Slovenia team (makeup artists, hairdressers, photographer and to everyone involved,..) and Miss Earth Slovenia 2018 Danijela Burjan for helping me and the other candidates to get the perfect official photo. I am so grateful for this experience and without the fantastic team - it wouldn't be the same.

I am very grateful and can’t wait to share the official photo with you all.

I am wishing you all a beautiful day and I am sending you all positive energy.

Lots of love,

Charnée Bijön Bonno.