Miss Alabama 2013 Chandler Champion takes adventurous attitude, fun style to 2014 Miss America competition

This Yoana Baraschi color block knit dress in hot pink, bright orange, and taupe is from The Clothes Tree by Deborah. The hot pink knit blazer takes this look straight into Fall. With downtown Birmingham's Lyric Theatre in the background, Miss Alabama Chandler Champion shows what she'll wear for the 2013 Miss America Pageant. (Tamika Moore | tmoore@al.com)

This Nicole Miller cloud printed silk dress with flip skirt top with a statement necklace in turquoise/gold is from The Clothes Tree by Deborah. With downtown Birmingham's Lyric Theatre in the background, Miss Alabama Chandler Champion shows what she'll wear for the 2013 Miss America Pageant. (Tamika Moore | tmoore@al.com)

This custom Ann Northington gown is constructed of red silk crepe. The bodice has a sweetheart neckline, and is embellished with red re-embroidered Roth Lace. The bottom of the gown features a high side vent and ends with a heel train. With downtown Birmingham's Lyric Theatre in the background, Miss Alabama Chandler Champion shows what she'll wear for the 2013 Miss America Pageant. (Tamika Moore | tmoore@al.com)