Miss Universe beauties doll up for evening

Updated On Sept 12, 2011 05:10 pm IST
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 12, 2011 05:10 pm IST

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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 12, 2011 05:10 pm IST

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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Miss USA fails to impress in a plain-jane royal blue gown.

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Miss Venezuela is definitely a head-turner in that bling gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 12, 2011 05:10 pm IST

Miss Venezuela is definitely a head-turner in that bling gown at the Miss Universe prelim competition.

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