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UPDATE: Miss BVI Universe rated #7 in CNN top 15 costumes

CNN has rated Miss BVI Universe Jaynene Jno-Lewis' national costume at number 7 out of 15. Photo: Provided
Earlier today January 23, 2015 Ms Jno-Lewis communicated directly with this news site via social media and she was very upbeat about her being able to represent and advertise the Virgin Islands. In sharing about her costume inspired by St. Ursula, she said it is a modern day depiction of the VI crest. Photo: Provided
Earlier today January 23, 2015 Ms Jno-Lewis communicated directly with this news site via social media and she was very upbeat about her being able to represent and advertise the Virgin Islands. In sharing about her costume inspired by St. Ursula, she said it is a modern day depiction of the VI crest. Photo: Provided
Speaking of her journey this far the VI flag carrier at this year’s Miss Universe pageant Ms Jno-Lewis said, “It's been AMAZING. I cannot believe how much I have grown since I've been here and the opportunity to represent the British Virgin Islands is the best gift to me, ever!” Photo: Provided
Speaking of her journey this far the VI flag carrier at this year’s Miss Universe pageant Ms Jno-Lewis said, “It's been AMAZING. I cannot believe how much I have grown since I've been here and the opportunity to represent the British Virgin Islands is the best gift to me, ever!” Photo: Provided
Missosology fashion police, rates her evening gown as the worst stating, “ A black fish... why would they make this dress in this fabric? It's just hideous.” Ms Jno-Lewis fired back when she said, “I don't need anyone to tell me that I am beautiful because I was created in God's image and I know I am beautifully made. The dress which was designed by Germain is amazing and I received many compliments on it. I am actually looking forward to another opportunity to wear the design.” Photo: missosologyfashionpolice.com
Missosology fashion police, rates her evening gown as the worst stating, “ A black fish... why would they make this dress in this fabric? It's just hideous.” Ms Jno-Lewis fired back when she said, “I don't need anyone to tell me that I am beautiful because I was created in God's image and I know I am beautifully made. The dress which was designed by Germain is amazing and I received many compliments on it. I am actually looking forward to another opportunity to wear the design.” Photo: missosologyfashionpolice.com
DORAL, Florida, USA - Twenty four hours have not elapsed since Ms Jaynene Jno-Lewis blasted an international blogging site after they rated a gown she wore as the worse in the Miss Universe pageant, that the most popular news site has rated her costume among the best.

CNN has made their pick of the top fifteen national costumes ‎which were on stage on January 21, 2015 and coming in at number seven was Miss BVI Jaynene Jno-Lewis.

Her costume was titled, "Lady Ursula" which depicted the historic "St. Ursula".

See previous article published on January 23, 2015:

Jaynene Jno-Lewis salutes St. Ursula in National Costume 

-@ Miss Universe 2015; fires back at social media critics of Missosology fashion police

DORAL, Florida, USA – January 21, 2015 was yet another day in the life of Ms Jaynene Jno-Lewis as she took the stage of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant keeping the flag and name of the Virgin Islands soaring as she represented ‘Lady Ursula’ with her national costume.

Earlier today January 23, 2015 Ms Jno-Lewis communicated directly with this news site via social media and she was very upbeat about being able to represent and advertise the Virgin Islands. In sharing about her costume, ‘Lady Ursula’ she said it is a modern day depiction of the VI crest.

“St. Ursula was a Roman Catholic Saint after whom Christopher Columbus named the whole archipelago of Islands,” she reflected in giving a brief history. She continued that St. Ursula and her 11,000 Virgin followers were slaughtered by the Huns for their faith. Today the Virgin Islands have expressed their gratitude to St. Ursula by establishing a regional holiday and making it the crest of the flag.

“The Territory's crest is represented by St. Ursula who I am depicting and the 11 lamps which represent the 11,000 virgin followers. My vigilate crown headpiece demonstrates our Latin logo for Be Watchful,” said Jno-Lewis.

“My white dress signifies the purity of a virgin and the gold represents their triumph to remain respected and holy. Each lamp, even the one in my hand, lights up like a real lamp and this is my design brought to life for the Miss Universe pageant” she said in her exclusive with this news site.

Speaking of her journey this far the VI flag carrier at this year’s Miss Universe pageant Ms Jno-Lewis, said, “It's been AMAZING. I cannot believe how much I have grown since I've been here and the opportunity to represent the British Virgin Islands is the best gift to me, ever!”

And while the very popular site that trails the happenings of world pageants, Missosology fashion police, rates her evening gown as the worst stating, “A black fish… why would they make this dress in this fabric? It’s just hideous.” Ms Jno Lewis fired back when she said, “I don't need anyone to tell me that I am beautiful because I was created in God's image and I know I am beautifully made. The dress which was designed by Germain is amazing and I received many compliments on it. I am actually looking forward to another opportunity to wear the design.”

Asked if her spirit has been broken in anyway by such a rating via mass social media, she firmly said, “No it has not.” She added, “Also most Missosology sites are bloggers who may or may not have a sense of fashion.”

She said that today they are in the final stages and she is currently at rehearsals. On Jan 25, 2015, 15 young ladies will be selected to move on to compete for a newly designed DIC crown.

The final leg of the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant will be this Sunday January 25, 2015 in the city of Doral, Florida, USA and all are encouraged to continue to show love for Miss BVI at the Miss Universe Pageant, Ms Jaynene Jno-Lewis.

36 Responses to “UPDATE: Miss BVI Universe rated #7 in CNN top 15 costumes”

  • bvi (23/01/2015, 15:20) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply

    They are haters, tell them suck an egg! Big ups Ms. BVI, you are doing the damn thing, take all you can get out of that one of a kind experience.

    • @ bvi (23/01/2015, 20:13) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
      ON NO WE NOT SUCKING NO EGG WE GOING SPEAK WE MIND UNTIL WE DIE WHO AINT LIKE IT LUMP IT
      • HELLO!! (24/01/2015, 09:20) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
        CNN may have rated her #7 but where did the judges of the pageant rate her costume.
  • zoe (23/01/2015, 15:25) Like (5) Dislike (60) Reply
    she still can't win but....
    • keeping 2 maself (24/01/2015, 16:09) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Zoe small minded people like u is y i choose to keep 2 ma dam self always something negative give da girl her props her main presence at the show is representation thst she is putting our BVI on the map and people will get to know about our little island
    • zoe (29/01/2015, 18:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Shut up
  • guy hill (23/01/2015, 15:26) Like (42) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wear your dress and do your very best. Be you.
  • Miss Fishy (23/01/2015, 15:32) Like (9) Dislike (38) Reply

    Nobody is speaking about you it's the dress that is very ugly! Everybody who see that dress say you look like a fish. So don't curse the fashion police. You need curse G..... I can't believe you actually put it on self. G....e win 2 show & he head swell up. Strupes.

    • fact (23/01/2015, 17:01) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply

      You sound like an @$$ and that was not her evening gown for the pageant, that was worn during one of the prelim segments.

      • Hush (24/01/2015, 09:22) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        That sound worst. I would think you want to get past the preliminaries. Bvi festival committee please don't let this happen again. Tek over our next queen.
  • snagglepus (23/01/2015, 15:35) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    heavens to megatroid
  • SNW (23/01/2015, 15:46) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    why is she fighting with the public? who is advising tis poor child?
  • Prous BV Islander (23/01/2015, 17:11) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    The dress fabric actually is hideous, but Mrs Jno-Lewis you are beautiful and talented young lady. keep representing.
  • fact (23/01/2015, 19:53) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    I honestly believe local designers should be given chances to rise up but until they reach that peak, when we are sending our ladies off to compete we need to give them the best wardrobe with the finest fabric; if that means sending them off to an international designer etc. so be it. They are representing the entire BVI and all must be put into preparing them including the wardrobe. The young lady is so beautiful but the dress really killed her.
  • Proud BVIslander (23/01/2015, 20:27) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    For those of you who did not like the costume too bad but our Ms. BVI is in the top 15....go BVI....it's your time to rise.
    • Top 80 overall. (26/01/2015, 12:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      for costumes* . She probably top 80 overall. And there is only 88 contestants.
  • Opinion (23/01/2015, 20:40) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    I see nothing wrong with the dress and she has a nice body for it. Cant stop ppl from being critic just hold your head high and make us proud. Good luck!
  • Concern 1 (24/01/2015, 07:43) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes the dress is beautiful and she has the body to go with it it hugs her body fittingly.So far so good and even if she doesn't end up in the top 15 she has made BVI and herself proud.It doesn't matter who represents us we are never satisfy
  • Opinion (24/01/2015, 07:47) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    The dress is not bad and Germaine is talented. But in this international competition, you are competing against the best of the best and the gown is just ok. It is not a wow. Her costume on the other hand is brilliant! Would love to know who designed it. Absolutely a winner!
    • bvi (24/01/2015, 08:50) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply

      Give it a rest with the hate. Everybody has an idea but nobody wants to assist. Getting international help as you call it costs money. Only because she appears to be doing far better than most BVI contestants that we have sent, most poeple talking. The expectation was for her to go up there and make an @$$ of herself but she has shocked everyone with the way she has represented the BVI with minimal support, financial and otherwise. Just shut the #$$% up and let the girl enjoy her experience. All of a sudden everyone has an opinion and pretending to give a $h456. Further, that dress was worn to one of the events, it was not the dress she wore for the evening wear segment on stage.

    • costume check (27/01/2015, 10:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      them tacky alladin lamps and the incorrect amount...brilliant my a$$
  • childish (24/01/2015, 09:03) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    You ppl are childish and need grow up.....this is Soo sad! I to sure half of you would have done a ass wash job! Soo shut up..and Ms zeo? Would you have won?
  • Me (24/01/2015, 10:23) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Why didn't they ask the guy from Pierto Rico Alberto whatever his name is to make her evening gowns for all the events? Preliminaries are Thete for a purpose so you have to show your best at those events before you even reach Top 15. Normal outfits to dinners etc could be made by Germaine however we have to go higher for the evening wear. Take it to the experts who have dressed girls for these International competitions. My two cents.
  • Dee (24/01/2015, 20:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them dresses ugly. Germaine style tired ..she had on a miss bvi contestant costume cloth in black and white. ..very ugly. .J girl good thing you look and shape good else you would be a hotter mess...
  • Megatron (24/01/2015, 22:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    the love child of Aladdin's twin sister and krishna the hindu god.
  • kids (25/01/2015, 01:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well J you look lovely and did better than some of them who wemt up you in top 15 them shame you in that bracket do your best
  • o my god (25/01/2015, 10:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Medusa reincarnated
  • Sharufa Siti Sekai (25/01/2015, 12:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was looking at her evening gown and thinking it represented much more of a cultural, tropical theme, somewhat like her St. Ursula's costume. I absolutely loved it. The negative remarks by Missosology are theirs alone, it's an opinion. The wonderful thing is that it stimulated in my opinion, positive dialog and an inner strength that allowed Miss BVI Universe to strongly and professionally vocalize her confidence in representing her country, the talented people of her country and the BVI. To me, that was absolutely priceless!!
  • Proud BVI Lander (26/01/2015, 10:30) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    She did a great job, so did our past queens! Proud of her & my BVI
  • wellwell (26/01/2015, 11:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    I thought St Ursula had 6 lamps with chains on the left of her and 5 on the right and 1 in her hand...... what a costume...poorly depicted...wrong lamps wrong dress...cheap.....sorry Jaynene...you are not to blame...good work representing...

  • Joc (26/01/2015, 13:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think the fact that this is the second queen whose cosutme has been rated in the top 10 says a great deal about our culture. This is something we need to maximize during tourism and all through the country!!
    • Well (26/01/2015, 19:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      She didn't really place. Hyndman costume was voted in by judges and debuted at the show Jaynene was just noted by the public. Big difference
  • Hmm (26/01/2015, 15:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    She is missing a lamp.
  • chad (27/01/2015, 10:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    she did 10,000 virgins when i count...she missing a lamp...smh...pretty over whats correct...only in the BVI
    • wow (29/01/2015, 10:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Fool you can't count its 5 on each side and 1 in her hand that's 11 my gosh you ppl blind!!
  • tiger (29/01/2015, 18:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That was awesome


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