We might have a full-blown pageant enthusiast in the White House , but even so, beauty-based competitions no longer occupy a place at the forefront of our national consciousness. Every once in a while, however, a contestant comes along that captures the hearts and minds of the American public. On Thursday night, 28-year-old attorney Chelsie Kryst was crowned Miss USA 2019. What might be even more impressive, however, is that she managed to win over even the most cynical tweeters. Chelsie was crowned by her predecessor, Miss USA 2018 Sarah Rose Summers, in a ceremony hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Pageant experts say she likely secured her victory with her articulate response when asked to describe millennials: “I would say that my generation is innovative,” Kryst told the judges. “I’m standing here in Nevada, in the state that has the first majority female legislature in this entire country. Mine is the first generation to have that forward-looking mindset that has inclusivity, diversity, and strength and empowered women,” she added. “I’m looking forward to continued progress with my generation.” The recipient of both a law degree and an MBA from Wake Forest University, Kryst is a civil rights litigation attorney who’s licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and North Carolina. She’s also a former Division I athlete, having competed in track and field during her college years. If you’re already blown away and wondering how Kryst has managed to cram all of this into a single lifetime, buckle in because there’s more to come. Chelsie is also the founder and chief contributor of the fashion site White Collar Glam. “Blogging about fashion in the workplace is important to me because I want women to be armed for the workplace in clothing that will put us in the best possible position to achieve success,” she says. With her win at the Miss USA competition, Kryst is now set to represent America in the Miss Universe pageant held later this year. She says she intends to put her legal career on hold and move to New York City in preparation. That’s also a good excuse to dodge the White House invitation that’s heading her way as we speak. “No time for Big Macs, Mr. President! I have a competition to prepare for!”
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Chelsie Kryst Wins Miss USA 2019; Internet Falls In Love
