Michael Chaiken

Backstage Pass: Memories of Conway and Loretta in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

by VICTORIA ELIZABETH Nestled in the pristine, rolling hills of the rural and small, yet legendary, Hurricane Mills, Tenn., the…

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Model profile: Meet Malissa Westerfield

Malissa Westerfield is a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is staged by former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Victoria…

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Amanda Simmons wins Miss Connecticut crown for NAM

by MIKE CHAIKEN Budding newscaster Amanda Simmons made her (more or less) pageant debut at this year's National American Miss…

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Fashion editorial: Bridal mood with Marisa, wearing Alonso Maximo

by MIKE CHAIKEN Utah-based model Marisa Mae Cannon was in a bridal mood wearing the latest wedding attire from Alonso…

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Fashion editorial: Alyssa resorts to resortwear

by MIKE CHAIKEN Before she dove into the requisite swimwear for Miss Bikini US, for this fashion editorial, Miss Hawaii…

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Fashion editorial: Natasha has the skills to pay the bills

by MIKE CHAIKEN Natasha Coleman-Ball demonstrates her modeling skills in this fashion editorial shot during her stint competing as Miss…

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Christina Amick wins NAM preteen crown for state

by MIKE CHAIKEN Christina Amick, 11, a student at East Lyme Middle School in Connecticut, was recently crowned Miss Connecticut…

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Fashion editorial: Bella sets aside the bikini for something formal

by MIKE CHAIKEN Bella Hernandez may have been competing as Miss Bikini Illinois Model, she demonstrated she was just as…

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Springfield Fashion Week: MTS Fashion Corner wraps up the style

by MIKE CHAIKEN MTS Fashion Corner offered up the final dose of style during Springfield Fashion Week on Saturday, Aug.…

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Springfield Fashion Week: AVADO helps wrap things up

by MIKE CHAIKEN AVADO Clothing Co. helped close out the final night of Springfield Fashion Week at Gala on Saturday,…

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