Annabelle McDonnell is pleasantly beautiful in her Flower National Costume
The coronation night for Miss Charm 2023 is just a few heartbeats aways. Staging its inaugural edition, making history as the pageant’s first titleholder is definitely the best way to leave a mark. Luckily for Philippine bet Annabelle McDonnell, this fantasy might just turn into a reality.
Doing an amazing job in the competition, Annabelle’s performance proves that she has come a long way since her time at Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
Blossoming from just a mere front-runner to a serious threat to the crown, her national costume perfectly encapsulates this transformation.
Annabelle McDonnell is pleasantly beautiful in her National Costume
A creation of Cebu-based fashion designer Axel Que, the costume takes inspiration from the Goddess of Flores. Naming it “Bighari”.
Bright and colorful, the costume’s pallet consists of the hues purple, yellow, and green. Featuring a variety of flower details, patterns, and embroideries, the costume blooms from its bodice up to its head dress.
With Annabelle’s sweet demeanor as well as costume’s immaculate design, the costume fits with the Miss Charm brand very well.
A sought-after designer among pageant queens, Que has created some of the most elaborate and stunning pieces. These includes national costumes for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez and Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2022 Beatriz McLelland to name a few.
Kudos for Axel and Annabelle for a beautiful collaboration!
The finals of Miss Charm 2023 will take place in Vietnam on February 16. Around 40 candidates are vying to win the crown.
Vee De Serra is a go-getter and a writer driven by passion. When in doubt, Vee believes that "Life isn't fair but it is up to you make it one." As a city and a beach person—when the sun is out—expect Vee to spend hours getting lost in the concrete jungle or laying by the shoreline with both finishing the day by watching a beautiful sunset.