Watch 2008 Miss Universe contestants - Swimsuit segment of 2008 Miss Universe

For the second year in a row, Miss USA has fallen down during the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe competition.It was a nightmare come true for Miss USA Crystle Stewart, a Texan, who tripped on the train of her bejeweled evening gown as she made her entrance.

During one of the year's most exciting live international television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza, as MISS UNIVERSE® 2008 live from the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

Ms. Mendoza is 22 years-old and her career ambition is to become an Interior Designer. She also enjoys photography and is interested in advertising.

We all know to drink lots of water for beautiful skin and we've practiced the fine art of applying lip gloss enough to know how to maximize a "pouty" look. But what about beauty tips from the real experts! Well shimmy on up and take notes girls!!!

* Use Visine on your acne before applying makeup. It truly “gets the red out!”

Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela has been crowned Miss Universe 2008. The pageant, which started with 80 contestants, was held in the seaside town of Nha Trang, Vietnam today.

The Sydney psychology student survived the swimwear round of 15, and made it through the evening gown section.