SASHES AND TIARAS.....Miss Universe Kosovo 2013 Mirjeta Shala, Crowning Night, Gown and Miss Universe Kosovo History

On August 16th, about a week ago, a new "Miss Universe Kosovo" was crowned: she was 1. 83 m (6 feet) tall Mirjeta Shala. The "Miss Universe Kosovo" pageant officially began in 2008, when it was hosted was by Albanian-American fashion photographer Fadil Barisha--photographer of Miss Universe’s official photos. He is from Kosovo (at the time he was growing up, it was part of Serbia, Yugoslavia). 2008 was the first appearance in a "Miss Universe" pageant for "Miss Kosovo" following the country's declaration of independence on February of that year.




























Miss Universe Kosovo 2012 Diana Avdiu: 5' 8 1/2" tall Diana ended up being one of the Top 16 Semi-Finalists and also winning "Miss Photogenic" at last year's "Miss Universe 2012". I also LOVED her evening gown; it was one of my favorites of the pageant.




Miss Kosovo Universe 2011 Afërdita Dreshaj: six foot tall Afërdita competed at the "Miss Universe 2011" pageant and finished as one of the Top 16 Semi Finalists. She was very pretty but I thought that canary yellow gown of hers was very "Disney Princess 1996".







Miss Kosovo Universe 2009 Marigona Dragusha: 5' 8" tall model Marigola was the winner of "Miss Universe Kosovo 2009". She made it to Second Runner-up at the "Miss Universe 2009" pageant. Her high bouffant hair-style and one-shoulder gown during the also made her a favorite with the pageant-loving gays (Hello! ?? How Could she Not!?). She eventually did a lot of modeling for the Official "Miss Universe" dress sponsor, Sherri Hill.




Miss Kosovo Universe 2008 Zana Krasniqi: Zana was the first ever "Miss Universe Kosovo" back in 2008. The 5' 7" model placed in the Top 10 at "Miss Universe" and made a big impression, especially because she looked A LOT like Angelina Jolie.