May 2018 – CTFashionMag

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Southington Karla Aponte Roque

Posted on May 31, 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 […]

Swimming pretty in the U.K.; CT swimsuit designer teams up with fine artist

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s own swimsuit designer, Kasia Roginska of KARO Swimwear, is still making noise overseas. She already has seen her swimsuits in Sports Illustrated, Vogue UK, ELLE […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Bristol Victoria Lemme

Posted on May 25, 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 […]

Casablanca turns bridal thoughts to fall and winter

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For brides-to-be heading out to boutiques and shops to find that perfect gown for their fall or winter weddings, Casablanca Bridal presented their cool weather wedding […]

Bling is eternal at Eternal Beauty

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a lot of fashionable bling– enough to leave you blind– at Springfield Central High School in Massachusetts on May 19. That’s because the Miss […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen Gia Iwanec

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Eating healthy on Memorial Day

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Here is a tasty and healthy recipe for Memorial Day. This this gourmet garden tomato salad: Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red, yellow and/or orange tomatoes cut into […]

Listening is a part of practice

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com No matter where you are in your yoga journey you are taught to listen. Listening through mindfulness, creating a presence where you are, and looking deep […]

A little Makeup (Show) heaven in NYC

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Everything and anything you could think about as a makeup artist was probably up for discussion at The Makeup Show in New York City on May […]

Style that fell from the heavens

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the 1976 film, “The Man Who Fell To Earth,” the Thin White Duke David Bowie looked otherworldly as a dapper outer space alien—complete with fedora– […]

Well, aren’t you Miss America?

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The queen of America was in Connecticut on Tuesday, May 15. The reigning Miss America, Cara Mund, was on hand as a special guest for the […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Stamford Jaymie Bianca

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

High end style from Balmain and Victoria’s Secret

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Looking for a little high end fashion luxury and a punk rock flair with your Victoria’s Secret collection? The renowned lingerie brand recently introduced a limited […]

Veil is there for you in an HD world

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

In a venue full of makeup professionals. Sebastien Tardif, founder of Veil Cosmetics, unveiled a new product, Automat, which provides the necessary coverage in an HD world. At The Makeup […]

Spring over to the waters in Cinder and Salt style

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s nothing more refreshing in the springtime than a warm, bright sun with a cool breeze blowing off the water, whether it’s an ocean, lake, or […]

A Forever Miss wants to be your new Mrs. at state pageant May 19

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On May 19, a new Mrs. Connecticut will be crowned. And a former Miss Connecticut is looking to take that title. Stacy Perrone-Petta, who is a […]

A little fairy tale princess style

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag Princesses and superheroes greeted a multitude of children at the Sixth Annual Princess Meet and Greet at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville April 28. And the […]

Coming soon to your makeup case: What’s coming at The Makeup Show

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

The Makeup Show NYC will be heading to Metropolitan Pavilion this weekend to showcase new and exciting product launches, brands, and exclusive show only deals! Be the first to check […]

The Makeup Show takes over NYC; celebrity makeup artist James Vincent shares tips

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On Sunday and Monday, New York City will be picking up its mascara brushes and eye shadow as The Makeup Show arrives at the Metropolitan […]

Ubiquitous Chinnyere McPherson puts the ‘Spotlight’ on FASCHINN

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com FASCHINN and its Chinnyere McPherson seem to be everywhere the past few weeks in the Hartford-area fashion scene. The designer already has held her own show, […]