Michael Chaiken

Curve New York: Latest trends in lingerie

by MIKE CHAIKEN As part of the three-day trade show Curve New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center…

1 year ago

Pageant debut: KLD Diamond Showcase awards first title

by MIKE CHAIKEN Michele Gilot-Torres found herself as the first-winner ever of a new Connecticut pageant: KLD Diamond Showcase. First…

1 year ago

Back to school: Feeling like New York with Harper

by MIKE CHAIKEN As Connecticut continues its tax-free week for back-to-school shopping, model Harper Johnson is in a New York…

1 year ago

Mrs. America: Rasa Djiounas ready to represent Connecticut

by MIKE CHAIKEN Rasa Djiounas is the current Mrs. Connecticut America. She traveled to Las Vegas on Aug. 20 for…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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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