As the crowning of Miss Universe 2012 is approaching, we take a look at the preperations the girls go through on the early days in Las Vegas.

Eager hearts have started beating as some of the world's most beautiful women arrive in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada to compete for the title, which takes place this December 19th 2012. They will spend the next 3 weeks touring, filming, rehearsing, and making new friends while she prepares to compete for the coveted Miss Universe Diamond Nexus Labs Crown. We know that everyone must be waiting for little snippets of their own nation's beauties and what the beauty queens actually get up to during these next few weeks. We have compiled a gallery on some behind the scenes pictures just so you know how they prepare themselves for this prestigious title and crown.

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Miss Mauritius 2012, Ameeksha Dilchand; Miss Ukraine 2012, Anastasia Chernova and Miss Gabon 2012, Channa Divouvi wait for swimwear Kooey Australia photoshoot with Miss Universe Photographer, Darren Decker, upon arrival at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.