Ms Nzinga Lake Speaks To The Fashion Police In London Town

Ms Nzinga Lake strikes a pose with her brothers

1)Please tell us who you are and what you do for those not familiar with you?

Hi Fahionistas , my name is Nzinga Lake and I am the Pageant Director of the Little Miss St.Martin Pageant. I am 37years , born and raised on the beautiful island of St.Maarten.

2)What 2 words best describe you as a person?
Humble and Ambitious

3)Describe you fashion sense?

I am a slave to the color Black , its strong , bold and classy. My look is more Urban chic.

4)We know your the face behind the little Ms St Maarten pageant tell us more about that?

I have been organizing the pageant for the past  3 years, the main idea of the pageant serves as a motivational program to inspire positive activities for young girls ages 8 to 11 years and it honors the traditional sense of unity of our island's culture.

5)There are many other pageants for juniors what make Little Ms St Maarten different from all the rest?
The contestants are encouraged to excel in cultural knowledge, to value education excellence and they become  Ambassadors to their schools, neighborhoods and St.Maarten / St.Martin

6)Tell us more about yourself as a person?

I am a true Cancer at heart, love for family and friends. I love to shop , travel , dance and I love a good joke. 

7)How can someone learn more about your pageant and even sign up to enter?
They can visit our fan page called Little Miss St.Martin Pageant , where they can see all our fun events and princesses. I can be reached at lakenzinga@hotmail.com

Ms Nzinga Lake

8)If you was to walk the red carpet which designer would you wear and why?

I would wear Oscar del La Renta, his designs are timeless , the real essence of a woman.

9)If you was given 1 ticket to fly anywhere in the world which destination would you fly to?
Japan ,  their designs and fashion style is out of this Universe.

10)What do you think of the Fashion Police News Blog?
One word: FIERCE

11)What do you think of men who teaches women to walk?
They walk better than we do 

12)What perfume are you wearing as we speak?

Versace, Woman

Ms Kiara Meyers Ms Little St Maarten 2011

13)What does the judges look for in your pageants?

Confidence, Knowledge of material, Poise, talent and a beautiful smile from the beginning till the end.

14)What is the role of Ms Little St Maarten after winning the pageant?
She is an Ambassador to her school, peers, family and her country.

15)How do you scout for contestants from both sides of the island?

16)In you free time what do you enjoy doing?

Spending time with my family and friends at home eating, drinking and listening to music

17)What music would have you running to the dance floor?

Old School Dancehall

18)What are 3 things you see contestants doing in pageants that makes you mad?

Frowning, no smiles and no audience interaction

19)If the Fashion Police was to have dinner at your home what would you prepare them?

Something from the Yvette's Cook Book, Garlic Shrimp with peas and rice and Plantain.

Contestants at the Beverly Hyman Show

20)Who are your 4 best friends you would ride and die for?

Mom, Dad,Uncle Lasana and bro Nkomo Lake

21)If you had the power to change the pageantry world what would you change and why?

The perception that Children who enter pageants  are spoil and rude, they are very  hard working , ambitious , it takes alot to face a large audience. Pageantry in general is a wonderful avenue to create self confidence and leadership qualities. Many Queens on my island have become very successful business women and mothers.

Crowning Ms Little St Maarten 2012 winner

22)What advice do you have for others looking to walk into your footsteps?

My advice, know your target group, its alot of hard work and commitment. You must have a passion for it and in the children's  eyes you are a  role model other than their parents.

23)Any last words for our many blog readers world wide?
Live, Laugh and Love always.oxoxoxoxoxoxo