The Models Also Donned Elaborate Costumes Inspired By Their Country's National Dress At The Miss Universe Competition...

Miss Thailand's Aniporn Chalermburanawong, pictured left, and Miss Cayman Islands' Tonie Maria Chisholm, right, dazzled crowdsMiss Great Britain's Narissara Nena France, pictured left, appeared to channel Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in her Union Jack leotard, while Miss Ireland's Joanna Cooper, right, donned a daring body stocking
The Angels hopefully gave the Victoria's secret Angels a run for their money in elaborate winged costumes as they battle it out for the tiara. They also dolled up in sequin-adorned floor-length gowns, eye-wateringly high shoes and sashes proudly showcasing their country of origin, as the 81 women posed for a photograph on the steps of the four-star hotel alongside last year's winner, Colombia's Paulina Vega. Photos after the cut..


Miss China's Yun Fang Xue, pictured left, and Miss Australia's Monika Radulovic, right, also dazzled audiences with their striking costumesMiss China's Yun Fang Xue, pictured left, and Miss Australia's Monika Radulovic, right, also dazzled audiences with their striking costumesMiss Costa Rica's Brenda Castro wore a fruit tree outfit and carried a basket full of red berries. A white bralet top and super-short puffball skirt ensured she didn't get hidden amongst the foliageMiss Argentina's Claudia Alexis Barrionuevo had to shuffle down the runway due to the weight of her hefty feather back piece. Looking like a mythical goddess, Ms Barrionuevo donned a gem-studded bra and carried a masquerade maskMiss Singapore's Lisa Marie White looked blooming lovely in her pretty floral design. Ornate pink flowers and a Baroque-print dress ensured she turned headsMiss USA's Olivia Jordan flashed the crowd a peace sign as she stepped out in a fringed garment, which proudly displayed the colour's of her country's national flagMiss Uruguay's Biana Sanchez took to the catwalk in a bright red bosom-enhancing corset, which was embellished with bold sequins Miss Great Britain's Narissara Nena France, pictured left, appeared to channel Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in her Union Jack leotard, while Miss Ireland's Joanna Cooper, right, donned a daring body stockingMiss Great Britain's Narissara Nena France, pictured left, appeared to channel Spice Girl Geri Halliwell in her Union Jack leotard, while Miss Ireland's Joanna Cooper, right, donned a daring body stockingMiss Turkey's Asli Melisa Uzun wears her country's national costume, which shows a picture of an ancient monumentMiss Thailand's Aniporn Chalermburanawong, pictured left, and Miss Cayman Islands' Tonie Maria Chisholm, right, dazzled crowdsMiss Thailand's Aniporn Chalermburanawong, pictured left, and Miss Cayman Islands' Tonie Maria Chisholm, right, dazzled crowdsThe Miss Universe hopefuls gave the Victoria's Secret Angels a run for their money after taking to the runway in dramatic winged costumes, cleavage-boosting bralets and flesh-flashing leotardsThe pageant queens donned outfits inspired by their country's national costume during the preliminary stages of the glittering contest, which is taking place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Las Vegas' famous stripThis year's crop of Miss Universe hopefuls have descended on Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ahead of the glitzy competition on December 20Miss Vega is only the second woman from Colombia to win the crown in the competition's 63 year history. Moments after her historic win, people in her home country flooded the streets and danced in celebration. President Juan Manuel Santos also declared a national holiday in her honour