Ms Lanka 2010 - Beauty for a Cause:

Shine as a Sri Lankan

by Mahes Perera

Candice Bergen in a discussion on Beauty expressed the opinion that "Beauty is a blessing that actually sets one apart". How true! So if you want to stand out as "the face in the crowd", then you have that golden opportunity in your hands or should we say face! Be a part of Ms Lanka 2010 and be in the running for that prestigious glittering crown.

Technique International in collaboration with the Sunday Observer, Sri Lanka's leading newspaper with the largest circulation has this year too moved in to help you to make your dreams come true.

Be confident and send in your application today - it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you should not miss. Because not only will you be crowned Ms. Lanka, you will also have the opportunity to wear another glittering crown - that of Miss Sunday Observer.

That's not all! There are ten other Mini Titles that have to be won like Ms. Body Beautiful, Ms Popular Contestant, Ms. Catwalk etc (see box) and we are sure you can easily carry off any one of the Mini titles. So, don't dilly dally you have another opportunity to be acknowledged in your own right.

The good news continues. When applications for Ms Lanka closes on July 14, a weekly coupon will be published in the Sunday Observer to vote for The Most Popular Contestant. Now that's an interesting prospect with a lot of surprises. Make sure you get your copies of the Sunday Observer each week.

Young designers who are interested in creating Evening wear for Ms. Elegant, please contact the organiser.

Gwendoline Kuhatheva, Director Technique International.

Telephone 2688787 during office hours.

The glamorous pageant Ms Lanka 2010 is scheduled to be held in the last week of October.

The main objective of this pageant this year is in support of the differently abled and the under privileged which you will agree is of importance in today's competitive world.

Technique International is seeking financial support for this event and donations will be greatly appreciated.

The official print sponsor is the Sunday Observer and the other sponsors are Pico Events, Sterling Flowers, Softlogic and Trendy Wear.

Pic: Vipula Amarasinghe