Joy Ann off to Brazil!

Joy Ann Biscette is all set for her three week long trip to São Paulo, Brazil where she will compete against beauties from all over the world for the 2011 Miss Universe crown! The 25-year-old says although sponsorship for her participation in the pageant left much to be desired, there were people who were making it possible in a very significant way.
According to Joy Ann, dress designer Queen Esther ensured she left for Brazil on Saturday, August 20 looking like she’d already won the pageant, as did her national costume designer Giovanni St Omer.
Assistance also came from the St Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), boutiques like Cathy’s, Elegance, Just My Size, Lucky Stop, Joycelyn’s, Show Off, Ann’s, Joan’s and more!
“I’m really happy because what I wear, it might sound silly, down to what I go to bed with is important,” she laughed. “Clothing is very important. I’m working with independent make-up artist Alanna Mathurin for make-up tips.”
When asked about her feelings toward the pageant on September 12, Joy Ann revealed she had mixed emotions.
“Part of me wants to leave so I can start this thing, the whole process and another part of me feels like boy, I’d like to stay home for a little while! Time is going by so quickly. I believe that Joy Ann is ready for the pageant. I see myself being in the top 15, I’d love to be there. It’s just going and giving a good account of myself. I feel like I have everything I need to assist me. I have everything that matters and the rest is up to me.”
St Lucians can play a part by voting to determine whether Joy Ann wins People’s Choice when it comes to who makes the top 15. Visit abc.com or missuniverse.com. Everyone has up to 10 votes per day, per e-mail address. Read more about Joy Ann in our next issue!
—-KW