Loved shimmered in golden droplets, richly accentuated by top-notch glitzy fashion last Saturday, as the contestants of the 2014 Mother and Daughter Pageant set the National Cultural Centre ablaze with startling colour.
And with a dazzling hue associated with ‘Storybook Fairyland’, the contestants put on a show that drew ‘oooohs’, and ‘aaaahs’ of amazement from the audience which received a treat of a lifetime.The show kicked off with the contestants in the Junior Category taking to the stage, lighting up the venue with twinkling eyes, beaming smiles and ‘stage moves’ of a lifetime. And the various designers certainly unleashed their creativity as outfits of ginable dreamy nature blazed across the stage, the wearers strutting and showcasing with confidence that added much lustre to their apparel.

There were fairies and goddesses, water nymphs and pretty urchins, all unleashing shining charisma as they vied to outdo the other. The mothers were enthralling, but it was the little ‘missies’ who stirred up the audience with captivating moves and finesse like so many professionals.
The audience whooped in delight as the battle surged on, but none could match the aura of the enchanting Renata Exeter and Princess Azalyah, who stole every heart with peppy girlish demeanour, saucy moves, and dashing smiles that sent the battle fire flashing in their eyes. Of course they were the eventual winners in this segment.
In second place were the delightful Tessa Pratt and Ariana, while the very impressive Jennel Lynch-Davis and Sade took the third spot. This segment was sponsored by Igloo Ice Cream and Sterling Products, and was further heightened with very suave female models sashaying gracefully as they showcased large cups of custom-made Igloo Ice Cream promos.
Hosted under the theme, ‘Love that glitters is Gold’, this was the 23rd production for the successful Supa Stylistic Team.
The contestants in the middle category took things to a pinnacle of excitement bringing to life a fusion of clashing liquid colour, accentuated with creative cuts and styles that spoke excellent fashion volumes for those who created them.

This time around the mothers could not be outdone and blazed a surprisingly scorching trail as they brought to the platter a rich mix of saucy moves, enthralling aura and smiles that mirrored a lifetime of love and blissful affection for their daughters.
This segment saw an intoxicating mixture of catchy cocktail pieces, dreamy summer dresses, suave pantsuits, and evening creations full of feminine glitz and glamour. Pleats were arranged magically, and ruffles and flounces were infused with billowing skirts, and clinging bodies.
For this segment it was local fashion taken to the very limits of true Guyanese creativity and designing talent. The pieces that really stood out throughout the entire night were created by designers Olympia Small-Sonoram and Mwanza Glenn.
The battle was fierce and almost gruelling, but none could match the fire ignited by Sandra Johnson and Nokasy who took the top honours. In second place were Marguerita John-Deen and Tibina, while Urva Connel and Quianna were third.
Then everyone gripped their seat and breath was bated as the contestants in the Senior Category got ready to make their grand entrances.
Breath-taking Caribbean shades glided across the stage, mingling with sombre European hues that were smartly at times interwoven with the trademark colours of South America. The Guyanese gold and greens seemed to blend naturally, creating an ambience that reeked of dew-dropped roses and pretty water lilies unfurling their soft petals to absorb the radiance of the blue sky. Hazy tones exploded amongst a blinding kaleidoscope of scarlet reds, metallic silver, pulsating pinks, moody mauves, stirring whites and mellow yellows that heralded the cheery chirping of Caribbeans .
Gowns clung suggestively to adorable curves, billowed out in glorious ruffles, riddled with plunging necklines and styles that bared sapodilla shoulders.
Heavenly trails of glittering fabric swirled headily behind the models, bringing to life pairs upon pairs of majestic angels and starry eyed little fairies, filling our hearts with laughter.
As the audience became engulfed in the magical wonderland tale unfolding before them, the contestants further propelled their adrenaline with steps, glides and feminine swirls that evoked a spirit of divine allure in the National Cultural Centre.
As expected, the ever smiling Badyawattie Dindyal and Latita took the top spot, with Felicia Geness and Katusha grinding on their heels for the second position. Copping third place was the very suave Carmel Williams and Leah.
Each segment oozed a cauldron of motherly love that boiled over, spilling harmony and a vivid inseparable bond between mothers and daughters.
The show was made even better with spectacular performances from the Heatwave Band’s Calvin Burnette and members of the National School of Dance.