The catwalk is ready, the judges in place.  What are we waiting for?

Well, Tita Aida, of course, the MC for the evening.  And let's not forget last year's winner, the winsome Asia Vitale, making a guest appearance.  So let moi now present the models in cocktail attire, with the minimum of superfluous commentary by moi.

As you may have surmised, the models first appeared in pairs, and had been exhorted to wear either blue or silver.

Tuesday rather unfortunately recreating one of the pivotal early scenes in the movie "Alien"

The models reassemble for one last look see by the audience