Beauty pageants have been apart of American culture for nearly a century. The tradition began as a publicity stunt concocted by a hotel owner in Atlantic City. To entice visitors to vacation after the Labor Day holiday, the hotelmen hosted a fall festival, with beautiful women competing for the title of “Most Beautiful Bathing Beauty in America.” Over the years, the pageant blossomed into what we now know as the Miss America pageant. The pageant has spawned similar events like Miss United States, Miss World, Miss Universe, etc.

The CW premiered it’s new hit show, “Crowned: Mother of all Pageants” in mid-December. For eight weeks, mother-daughter teams will compete in a series of challenges that will test their wit, charm and stamina. The challenge winners get cash and ultimately the daughters contend for the Crowned title and gasp…a tiara! The latest episode featured the teams browsing Jovani gowns and Alisha Hill shoes (both designers have collections you too can browse through on our website, www.cbslimited.com!).

Previous episodes have involved the contestants in the creation of their very own team name, the selection of swimsuit attire and the performance of fitness routines. Things are also heating up in the house shared by all eleven teams. Personalities clash and tempers flare as these beauty queen hopefuls vie for the opportunity to be Crowned.

A long way from the bathing beauties on the Atlantic City Beach, pageants have evolved into a multi-million dollar business for organizers and vendors alike. You can catch all new episodes of Crowned on the CW on Wednesday nights. You can also catch all new gowns from the top designers on our website, anytime!

After months of preparation… It’s finally here! Prom 2008 officially begins January 2, 2008 in downtown Lancaster, SC! Main Street will be a parking lot of vehicles and this specialty store will instantly become a PROM GOWN warehouse. For over thirty years, CB’s Limited has prepared for Prom grand openings beginning January 2nd and the excitement continues to grow.

“It’s an unveiling of the latest styles… Our customers get so excited about the prom grand opening,” says Prom and Bridesmaid consultant Katie Brasington. “We (the staffers) love it too! We are like kids in a candy store!”

For 2008, we have stocked more gowns than ever before and the choices of color and style seem endless! Over one thousand gowns will be premiered, along with brand new shoes, jewelry and accessories for 2008! And for the next four months, the staff of CB’s will be devoted to everything PROM! At CB’s Limited, we understand that getting dressed for an event can be even more exciting than the actual event.

So, come to downtown Lancaster and let our Prom consultants get you Prom prepared! We will be open 7 days a week! Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1:30-5pm. We’ll see you there HERE!

The hottest prom hairstyles for 2008 center on sexy starlets from the past. Today’s tinsel town topliners have been influenced by the hair, attire and accessories of old. Now, you too can steal the style of big screen sirens for prom night!

In the 1920’s, Josephine Baker lit up stages with her legendary voice and unmistakable style. Shiny waves and controlled curls compose her sensual, sleek look. Halle Berry and Kate Bosworth are among those who have been inspired by Josephine’s glamorous guise.

Hair in the 1940’s brought brushed waves like those of big-screen vixen Veronica Lake. Veronica’s loose curls and lavish volume gave smooth and sultry a brand new face. Stars like Jessica Alba and Jessica Simpson have adapted the look and made it all their own.

With the 1960’s came a flood of blonde bombshells like French movie star Brigitte Bardot. Her elastic, loose ringlets were playful and inviting. Silver screen superstar Angelina Jolie’s latest look reflects Brigitte’s vintage vibe.

The 1980’s were lead by teased roots and plenty of volume. No one did it better than fashion icon Cindy Crawford. On the runway, the big-hair era came alive. Cindy’s soft, wispy locks captivated the world of fashion and her signature style soon became commonplace. The look can be found on red carpets around the world, and on singer/actress Beyonce Knowles.

So, This is your inspiration… Prom 2008 style is a throw-back to the divas from way back.

The latest trend in flower girl attire… COLOR! That’s right, no more pure white gowns for the cutest member of your wedding party. Brides have wanted to integrate color into every aspect of the event for years; now with help from one of the largest wedding designers in the country, the flowergirl gown can be a beautiful expression of the bride’s style, the child’s spirit and of course, COLOR!

Alfred Angelo carries more than 25 flowergirl gown styles, most of which can be customized to match your wedding party perfectly. With gowns available in white and ivory and trim and accents available in 55 different colors, choosing a look that is all your own is easy!

www.cbslimited.com offers the Alfred Angelo flowergirl collection, along with designs by Tiffany. So, what are you waiting for? Give the girl some color!