March 2018 – CTFashionMag

No masking their style at the ball

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag The primary accessory—a mask. The primary color scheme (by request)—black. At the second annual Masquerade Ball to benefit the next winner of the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding […]

Meet CT’s Caribbean Queen

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shanai Chambers is helping the sun shine a little brighter in Connecticut. The University of Connecticut in Hartford student studying for a master’s degree in social […]

Priamo wakes up sleepwear to have a night on the town

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Madonna made inner wear as outer wear popular back in the 1980s helping facilitate a trend where lingerie rose from strictly undergarments to street attire. And […]

They’re still comfortable, there’s just more of Uwila Warrior to love

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Founder of Uwila Warrior lingerie Lisa Mullan has said her brand was the most comfortable underwear around. And this upcoming season, there will be more comfort […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Hartford County’s Outstanding Teen Julia Pahl

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]

Nevaeh finds ‘heaven’ in Eros

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The bottoms are tops in the latest collection from Nevaeh Intimates. At the recent Lingerie Selection event in New York City, Nevaeh (“heaven, backwards) designer Melissa […]

Lingerie with a Polish pedigree

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Polish lingerie brand Fiore is looking to make headway in the United States with its online portal, www.EasyFiore.com The brand, which is known for its hosiery […]

Spring is in the air, and Amare is on the bride’s mind

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With spring arriving next week, brides-to-be planning to be wed in the coming months are likely thinking about their gowns. Amare Couture by Casablanca presented its […]

Little Royals perfect for big dress-up occasions

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There are those special occasions for your child or teen, where the wardrobe requirements call for more than just a trip to The Gap or Target. […]

Practice means patience

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Most of us are not patient people. We are always rushing to get somewhere, running around, forgetting things, getting aggravated, always becoming frustrated with the simplest […]

Clean eating doesn’t mean diet

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com In more cases than not, when people hear the word “diet” being used it could come across as a very sensitive and intimidating word. The word […]

It’s March, time for celebrations

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com It’s March everyone. In the past, March was always was a celebratory time for my family as we are Irish. My mother was the first generation […]

Lingerie born from a love of art

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com First, there was art for fashion designer Jane Woolrich of the U.K. Then, there was lingerie. Woolrich was in attendance at the recent Curve NYC event […]

Hollywood red carpets and fairy tale castles for prom 2018

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Roll out the red carpet in your mind when you begin shopping for your high school prom gown for 2018. Prom dress superstar brands like Sherri […]

Designers go see models on go-see for Hartford Fashion Week

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The designers are in place. And on Saturday, the prospective models lined up for a casting to see who would get to walk in Hartford Fashion […]

Paper faces on display… it’s a masquerade

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pull out your fancy dress and an elegant mask. Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen is hosting a masquerade ball and she’s offering up an invitation. Waterbury’s Brooke […]

Mayana Geneviere: Practical, feminine, and body positive

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nadine M. Woods of Toronto, Ontario, saw a need. Woods, who attended The Lingerie Selection at the Daylight Studios in New York City in February, saw […]

The Giving Bride reaches out to the Winter Bride

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Maggie Gillette of The Giving Bride was at this season’s The Lingerie Collection at the Daylight Studios in New York City in February to meet with […]

Red carpet style earmarks this ‘Experience’

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was bling and glamour in the capitol city Sunday night worthy of the Oscars. Guests donned their stylish finery at the AIDS Connecticut Red Carpet […]

Mindfully glam: When life gives you lemons…

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MARISA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com When life gives you lemons…read below and watch my video on the benefits of warm water with lemon! Today’s topic is warm water with lemon! Seems […]

Local stylist highlights ‘vibrant’ men’s styles

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Connecticut transplantee Amber Ashli, originally from New York City, has taken on a style mission to highlight “Vibrant Men’s Styling.” This is the first in what she intends as a […]

Latest trends in intimate wear and swimwear unveiled at Curve New York

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Lingerie shop owners were given a peek at what designers and manufacturers have available to stock their shelves in the coming season at Curve New York at […]

Roaring style in West Haven

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Roaring ’20s was invoked in West Haven Saturday night as Diamond Fashion Week presented “The Great Gatsby vs. Harlem Nights” fashion gala. The black tie […]

All hail the accessories of AirShip DarkLords

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com AirShip DarkLords sometimes are a little wistfully romantic. Sometimes AirShip DarkLords travel forward into the past in a steampunk manner. And sometimes, they’re a little rock […]

The creative wellspring of Loulette Lingerie

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Finding creativity from a variety of different directions, LaTimberly Johnson of Loulette Lingerie spoke to CTFashionMag.com about her latest collection as she met with retailers at […]

Trends on display at FAME

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com FAME came to New York City this week. And the spring summer collections for young contemporary and trend-drive women shoppers were unveiled by vendors for retailers […]