Miss Universe beauties doll up for evening
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As the world waits with bated breath to watch the most popular beauty pageant in the universe, here's a look at the nominees in various rounds. Miss Universe 2011 contest kickstarts in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12 and will be broadcast at 6.30am in India.
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Miss France plays it safe with a white cut gown in the preliminary competition of Miss Universe.
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Miss Britain dons a no-nonsense nude gown in the prelims.
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Miss Italy struts in her black flowing gown at the Miss Universe preliminary competition event.
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Miss Japan reminds one of a preening peacock in the turquoise evening gown.
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Miss Kosovo shows off her peach flowing satin gown during the Miss Universe preliminary competition event in Sao Paulo.
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Miss Mexico looks perfect and fairy-like in her pink sheen gown.
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Miss Netherlands mixes tradition with modernity in her white evening gown.
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Miss New Zealand in a red flaring gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition.
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Miss Romania is hard to miss in that bubblegum pink and neon green gown.
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Miss Serbia looks dapper in a dark teal gown that contrasts heavily against her skin.
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Miss Switzerland shimmers in a nude gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition.
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Miss USA fails to impress in a plain-jane royal blue gown.
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