by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders […]
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Month: May 2017
Stashing the sash fashion: Miss New Britain Sylvana Gonzalez
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]
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Demonstrating beauty is ‘Eternal’
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With contestants from the age of 3 to 25, the Miss Eternal Beauty pageant in Springfield, Mass. on May 27 demonstrated that fashion sense is, well, […]
Read morePamper yourself at Adam Broderick and support the Lions Club
Adam Broderick, owner of the Adam Broderick Salon & Spa has joined forces with The Lions Club, the world’s largest service club organization for an inspirational night of giving […]
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Mac Duggal surprises audience with dress giveaway
In a surprise on the Steve Harvey show, Mac Duggal gave away dresses to the entire audience at the show’s Curvy Girl Fashion episode. Each audience member was provided with […]
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Bejeweled in Cannes
Avakian jewelry is making the rounds on the stars at the 70th Cannes Film Festival .
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Meet the new Miss USA
Kára McCullough was crowned the new Miss USA 2017 on May 14 in Las Vegas. After she was crowned, she posed for the pageant photographers.
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Miss Connecticut USA, showing her style
Olga Litvinenko, Miss Connecticut USA 2017, didn’t have a lot of air time during the May 14 Miss USA competition. But during the opening number, she showed her Sherri Hill […]
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Spring calls for tees and tanks
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a rite of spring. The weather gets warmer. You set aside your light jacket. And you pair a t-shirt or tank top with your favorite […]
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‘Beauty’ on display in Ivoryton
Beauty Translated, an art exhibition featuring Kathrine Narducci, will be held Saturday, June 3 from 6 to 9:45 p.m. at Six Summit Gallery, 6 Summit St., Ivoryton. The reception will […]
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Miss America: Pretty enough for the Billboards
Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields traveled to Las Vegas this past weekend to present an award on stage at the Billboard Music Awards. She was joined on stage by “The […]
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A synergy between agriculture and fashion: Tarì Rural Design
Away from old stereotypes, Sicily 2.0 is appreciated today in the world of international fashion for some of the most innovative brands including Tarì Rural Design. Founded by Ezio Lauricella […]
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Make a statement with Temple St. Clair
With the days heating up as summer approaches, downsize your bold baubles for jewelry that makes a different kind of statement from Temple St. Clair – invest in these fresh […]
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Fashion gives chapel a prayer
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion came to the rescue of a 19th century chapel in the heart of Middletown, Conn. on May 20. “From Gothic to Light: A Day of […]
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The shades of Victoria
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Surrounded by gothic gravestones with a 19th century chapel looming over the hill top, Redfield Designs unveiled a collection of clothes that evoked the Victorian era. […]
Read moreDior takes celeb crowd caving with LA cruise collection show
By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dior took its star-studded crowd on an ultra-chic cave expedition Thursday night with an eclectic cruise collection inspired by the Lascaux […]
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Supermodel Ashley Graham shares a story of modeling success
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The real world of modeling and fashion is filled with harrowing tales. And it wouldn’t be unheard of for a model to write a cautionary tale […]
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Folding forward into fitness
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I think we all remember the sit and reach test we had to do in our school gym class. As a part of our athletic assessment […]
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Getting ready for bikini season
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year again. Beach season is approaching, and it’s the time to start shopping for your bikinis. Summer is just around the corner. […]
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Traveling after weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Where to begin? As we prepare to jet off to Portland and join 300 other weight loss surgery patients, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on […]
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CT vs. PA: Sports, rivalries, and fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a royal summit in Southington, Conn. this past week to rekindle a friendship and to stoke a rivalry. Ms. US Universal Kristina Marinkovich is […]
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Gowns at Miss USA have the Mac Duggal touch
Several of the contestants at the Miss USA Competition, which airs Sunday on Fox at 8 p.m., have turned to Mac Duggal for their gown choices.
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One stop shopping and viewing during Sunday’s Miss USA
When you watch Miss USA Sunday night, not only will you get to root for your favorite contestant, you’ll also be shopping. This year, the official swimsuit sponsor of the […]
Read moreDemi Lovato, Kate Hudson collaborate on workout clothes
By MARCELA ISAZA Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) _ Kate Hudson and Demi Lovato went from working out at the gym together to working on a fashion-line collaboration. Hudson, […]
Read moreDior lands in LA with beachfront bash ahead of runway show
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Freida Pinto is loyal to Dior, a company that took a chance on her before she was famous. During a beachside party hosted by the French […]
Read moreRetail funk: Stores face biggest challenges since recession
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ It’s starting to look a lot like the Great Recession redux for retailers. More than twice as many stores have […]
Read moreBridal trendspotting: black accents, all-over beading, shoes
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) _ The recent round of spring 2018 bridal shows pointed to a turn back to tradition, sometimes with modern twists, along with […]
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Elegant introduction for Miss CT family
by MIKE CHAIKEN The young women of the Miss Connecticut family and their guests put on their formal and semi-formal best for the scholarship programs annual gala. The party, which […]
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On the Nose with Rozana: Face in a Case
Just in time for gifts for mom in honor of Mother’s Day, host Rozana Tamis checks out Face in a Case makeup clutch. From award-winning makeup artist Gail Sagel, Face […]
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Putting some work into it… behind the scenes at ‘Beauty in Chaos’
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is creativity, concentration, skill, and elbow grease behind ever extreme hair and makeup creation. At the historic city hall in Hartford on May 4, hair […]
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