Up since 4am that's why I look so excited #Breakfast in #TheBahamas, #Brunch in #Miami. Traveling makes me hungry! What's for lunch and where?! #followthecrown
#ThankGod for comfortable shoes. Lunch in #Detroit What's for dinner?! #jetsetter #toms #oneforone #picstitch
Ostrów Tumski in Central Wrocław #Beautiful
#Lovers come onto the #Tumski #Bridge, write their name on locks & lock them onto the bridges rails- throwing the #keys into the #river to pronounce their love forever #Beautiful
#Love, in the palm of my hand #MissWorld #Bahamas #Poland #TumskiBridge #ThePowerOfLove #Amazing
Celeste Marshall Miss Bahamas Universe 2012 on the cover. Photo. Barry Williams. Cover design. Amelia J. Hair. Devon Hanna. Make-up. Italia Williams. Dress. Phylicia Ellis.
A little about Nu Woman Magazine:
Nu Woman Magazine is a quarterly publication that is based in Nassau, Bahamas. The magazine’s main focus is on Bahamian and Caribbean women who are contributing in a positive way to community and society. Nu Woman also features festivals, events and destinations from the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Caribbean. In each issue you will find Caribbean designers and fashion, profiles on Caribbean women and entrepreneurs as well as articles on relationships and the Arts & Entertainment, all specifically designed to promote Bahamian and Caribbean culture.
This quarter get an in depth look at Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall
“Most beauty queens are perceived to be perfect in the public’s eye, not approachable or pretenders. Myself, I let people know, understand and see that I am a real person with real feelings; I’ve allowed people to see that I am understandable and I can relate to a real situation.”
See the entire spread and read the interview by subscribing to nuwomanmagazine.com today.
JEM Music Group, producers of the Campari Caribbean Poster Girl Search “Reality Series,” and DIRadioCast New Media Network have teamed up to bring you #Bahamas40ATL.
#Bahamas40ATL is a campaign created to promote the celebration of the Bahamas’ 40th Independence during the Atlanta 25th Annual Caribbean Carnival Memorial Weekend, May 22-27, 2013. Shooting will begin May, 22, 2013, upon the arrival of Miss Universe Bahamas in Atlanta, GA, and end on June 5, 2013, upon her departure.
The reality show will be produced by JEM Music Group and aired on various cable channels internationally. The show will examine the relationship between Caribbean, Caribbean American and African American Culture. The central theme of the show will be the #Bahamas40ATL project as the Bahamian subjects, Miss Universe Bahamas, Celeste Marshall; Rake n Scrape Artist, Stileet; Freeport DJ, Da Lioness; and Campari Caribbean Poster Girl Search reality star, Tomii Culmer, interact and experience both Caribbean American and African American festivities from Atlanta, GA – Jacksonville, FL.
DIRadioCast New Media will document the trip for new and social media outlets, allowing supporters to follow the action in real time.
The project is supported by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and its Entertainment Department. Details on activities and events can be found on Bahamas.com, CelseteM242.com or DIRadioCast.com.
De’Andra Bannister’s whirlwind year of being Miss World Bahamas hit another high. The Bahamian beauty revealed this image of her with supermodel Shakara Ledard taken around the filming for the Bahamian tourism commercial. The supermodel was one of the first Bahamian sex symbols from her country to hit it big on the international market. The commercial featured another sexy Bahamian star, former NBA hunk turned actor, Rick Fox (shirtless I might add!). The ad featured Shakara wandering down a postcard perfect beach in The Bahamas and ended with with Bahamian resident magician David Copperfield greeting local kids.
De’Andra had the chance to get one on one with Shakara and revealed some details about the supermodel who has successfully managed to keep her private life public.
“She is a very, very kind person,” revealed the beauty queen exclusively to Thia on today. “We spoke about travels, living in Argentina, her life as a busy model mom with two kids. She was very family oriented and we ate dinner and dessert while talking about our lives thus far. Her mom was with us and they seemed like a very close knit family. I really enjoyed meeting her. She is kind spirited and her inner beauty beams through. It was great to meet someone who has achieved so much while coming from the same, small island nation. She is such an inspiration.”
Speaking of inspiration, when it comes to beach bodies, De’Andra and Shakara both leave us a lot more than a ‘little inspired’! Check out their images in the gallery.
De’Andra had the chance to get one on one with Shakara and revealed some details about the supermodel who has successfully managed to keep her private life public.
“She is a very, very kind person,” revealed the beauty queen exclusively to Thia on today. “We spoke about travels, living in Argentina, her life as a busy model mom with two kids. She was very family oriented and we ate dinner and dessert while talking about our lives thus far. Her mom was with us and they seemed like a very close knit family. I really enjoyed meeting her. She is kind spirited and her inner beauty beams through. It was great to meet someone who has achieved so much while coming from the same, small island nation. She is such an inspiration.”
Speaking of inspiration, when it comes to beach bodies, De’Andra and Shakara both leave us a lot more than a ‘little inspired’! Check out their images in the gallery.
(Nassau, The Bahamas) From a hotel room overlooking the famous turquoise colored Bahamian waters, I got the inside scoop direct from Miss Bahamas World, Deandra Bannister and Miss Bahamas Universe, Celeste Marshall as they got set for R Kelly’s all-white party. The Step in The Name Of Love party was a lead up to R Kelly’s first Bahamian concert, set for February 23, 2013. The queens will be cohosting the pre-concert event.
With their crowns and sashes off, they finally put aside their queenly demeanors and gushed about meeting the R&B singer/songwriter who has been on their both their playlists for years.
Celeste travels to Las Vegas, Nevada for the Miss Universe competition!
Nassau, Bahamas (MBO) December 1, 2012 – Celeste Marshall is going into the 2012 Miss Universe competition as a favorite of pageant watchers worldwide, and with the help of generous local and international sponsors, her billing as a contender will be firmly established.
A $12,000 couture Eduardo de las Casas evening gown; two kaftans designed by celebrity favorite Camilla of Australia; a pair of newly released Fendi sunglasses; and a $5000 smile… all part of the arsenal that Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall will be taking to Las Vegas, Nevada in her quest to become the first Bahamian woman to become a finalist (and ultimately the winner) of the Miss Universe competition. The statuesque beauty has been preparing for months for her moment in the spotlight, and she has received a lot of help along the way from a long list of sponsors.
Topping the list is the Ashley Lauren Kerr group, consisting of designer Eduardo de las Casas, pageant coach Grace Fontecha, make-up artist/instructor Noel Garcia, and stylist Ashley Lauren. The group’s contribution to her preparations exceeded the $30,000 mark, and included two couture evening gowns; 2 weeks of private lessons with Guinness World Records recognized pageant coach Fontecha; make-up application and hair styling lessons; fashion tips; and a two week all-inclusive stay at a beach front home in Maine during her training. Kerr believes the investment was worth it. “Celeste’s beauty combined with her training can take her to the top,” she says. “I hope that is in her destiny because she has worked very hard preparing and I know she wants it; not only for herself, but for the Bahamas too.”
Much of the support for Celeste came from here at home. Those who generously gave included:
Diamonds International – Fine Jewelry $7500
Bahamas Orthodontic Center – Braces/Teeth whitening $5000
Escape Boutique at The Cove – Assorted clothing and accessories $3100
Coles of Nassau – Camilla of Australia kaftan, Jovani dress – $1535
Wedded Bliss – Evening gown $1300
BTC – Iphone & data plan – $700
MBO – Assorted clothing and shoes $900
The Luggage Store – $593
Boojie Bijoux – Costume Jewelry $500
Imperial Optical – Fendi sunglasses $450
The Shoe Village – Assorted shoes
All Yours Remy Hair – Hair products $425
Eye Candy Make-up Store – Cosmetics $400
Obsession – Assorted clothing $300
Lorene’s – Sleepwear $300
La Casita – Camari designer sisal/straw clutch $250 (auction gift)
Nassau Gals – Assorted clothing $225
Solomon’s Mines – watches
Cia Monet – Herve Leger dresses
D-Factor – Hair styling services
Nail Taxi Bahamas – Manicure/Pedicure
Celeste also received private donations from the Thompson, Marshall, Dames, and Williams families. Her national costume – which MBO officials describe as a very modern take on an era of Bahamian history – depicts a swashbuckling buccaneer and will be unveiled in Las Vegas during the Miss Universe national costume event.
Celeste’s popularity has spread worldwide, securing her a spot among the pageant’s pre arrival favorites – thanks in no small part to the well-oiled PR machine known as the DS3 group headed by PJ Douglas Sands. The group recently partnered with the Miss Bahamas Organization to handle the branding of its queens and its social media outreach. DS3 was the mastermind behind the popular “follow the crown” vlogs which have chronicled Celeste’s journey to the Miss Universe pageant for a growing number of followers on facebook, twitter, instagram, tumblr, and her own personal website http://diradiocast.com/dinmn/celestem242/.
The Miss Universe Pageant will be broadcast live on NBC on December 19th at 8 p.m. The Miss Universe Organization is once again allowing the public to choose one of its semi-finalists via online voting from now until the voting closes on December 18 and 6 p.m. Anyone located in, and a legal resident of, the Bahamas can cast their vote(s) for Celeste by logging onto www.missuniverse.com or telemundo.com, and following the instructions to vote and enter registration details. To register you will need to provide your email address, confirm you are 16 years of age or older, and confirm your acceptance of the voting terms and conditions. After you register, you should rank Celeste as a “10”. If done correctly, you will get a message on your screen. You can vote up to 10 times per e-mail address per day. Voting is free. The results may be revealed to the home viewing audience during the live telecast and may be posted on www.missuniverse.com after the show.
The 2013 Miss Universe pageant kicks off in a few weeks, and Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall will be stepping out in style when she sets foot in Las Vegas, Nevada, thanks to the genorisity of a growing list of sponsors. Just back from a two week training stint in Maine with pageant coach Grace Fontecha and stylist Ashley Lauren Kerr, Celeste was treated to a shopping spree courtesy of Escape, the luxury boutique at The Cove, Atlantis. There, she chose a few pieces of her pageant wardrobe. She also selected two luxury watches which she will sport in Vegas, courtesy of Solomon’s Mines, and luggage courtesy of The Luggage Store.
Later in the day, both she and Miss World Bahamas De’Andra Bannister received their prizes from MBO partner Diamonds International. The ladies were all smiles as they left the flagship Bay Store with thousands of dollars worth of “bling”.
Santa is surrounded by beautiful women - Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall and Miss World Bahamas De'Andra Bannister.
Miss World Bahamas De’Andra Bannister and Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall became Santa’s helpers as the Christmas season officially kicked off here in the Bahamas with the Mall at Marathon’s annual Christmas parade featuring the big guy himself as the guest of honor. The eyes of the children in attendance lit up with excitement as they got a chance to get close to Santa, and for some of them, our queens as well! The trio arrived in a horse drawn carriage, and were paraded around the Mall’s grounds before stopping to take photos with thier fans. The queens were then whisked off to the Bahamas National Trust’s Jollification event, leaving Santa to fend for himself with throngs of excited children. Oh well… he should be used to that by now!
Santa is surrounded by beautiful women – Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall and Miss World Bahamas De’Andra Bannister.
Noted fashion designer Nick Verreos – creative director of the NIKOLAKI Couture line, is blogging about our very own Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall! In one of his latest installments, Nick writes about the first time he met Celeste – a then 15 year old modeling phenom, during the Islands of the World Fashion Week in 2008. He and his design partner David Paul were so impressed with the young model that they featured her prominently in their show. Fast forward to 2012, and Nick is congratulating Celeste – whom his sources have pegged as an early favorite for next month’s Miss Universe pageant – on capturing the Miss Universe Bahamas title.
Of Celeste, Nick writes, “I remember her being one of my personal favorite girls–so much so that we picked her as one of the models to do our “final” walk (as you can see from the photo at the top of this post). She was very tall–almost 6 feet tall, perfect size (she fit my gowns without any alterations) and she exuded Glamour, Beauty and an elegantly chic disposition. Oh, and yes, she could walk!”. He further writes, ” Already, I hear from my “pageantista sources” that she is one of the early favorites. And kids, I am not surprised. Celeste is a STUNNER.”
Our lovely queens Miss World Bahamas Deandra Bannister and Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall dined with Bahamian supermodel Shakara Ledard last evening at the home of Dr. Carlos and Loretta Thomas in Lyford Cay. Joined by Shakara’s two young children and her mother Maddie, the ladies chatted about the beauty business (modeling and pageantry), family, current affairs, and life in general. Shakara, who has appeared in movies, television shows, music videos, and countless ad campaigns, commercials, magazine covers and spreads (like the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in which she has appeareard four times!) was in town for a pit stop in between modelling gigs. This timeless beauty looks as amazing today as when she first burst on the scene at age 14. It was an inspirational evening for both queens. Thanks to Carlos and Loretta for opening their homes to us!
#Breakfast in #TheBahamas, #Brunch in #Miami. Traveling makes me hungry! What's for lunch and where?! #followthecrown
What's for dinner?! #jetsetter #toms #oneforone #picstitch
former NBA hunk turned actor, Rick Fox (shirtless I might add!). The ad featured Shakara wandering down a postcard perfect beach in The Bahamas and ended with with Bahamian resident magician David Copperfield greeting local kids.
