August 2018 – CTFashionMag

Fashion hits the streets and beach and turn into ‘Diamonds’

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay Designs opened up her racks on a Sunday afternoon for an impromptu fashion editorial photo shoot on the streets of downtown West Haven as […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Petite Miss Mum Camryn Patton

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

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

Back-to-school trends as seen at Westbrook Outlets

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The day may have been a Saturday but the topic was back-to-school at Westbrook Outlets in Westbrook, Conn. on Aug. 25. As part of the Get […]

Recalling that timeless appeal of a Jonathan Logan dress

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By J. SIBLEY LAW Special for CTFashionMag.com If you were a girl in the 1960s with a sense of classic style, you probably had a Jonathan Logan dress hanging in […]

Stars in the making

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Women and men with dreams of becoming top models or celebrated actors converged on the Westbrook Outlet Stores on Saturday, Aug. 25 to grab the attention […]

Get out and experience Connecticut fashion this weekend

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A couple of fashion events are hitting Connecticut locations this weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 10 p.m., West Indian Girls Rock presents Blanc, […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Junior Miss Mum Sarah Lacouture

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Stashing the sash fashion: Mini Miss Mum Maddie Merrifield

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Cosplay conquers casino

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Contouring, costumery, comic books, and creativity combined for a weekend of cosplay at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo and Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn. as TerrifiCon […]

Be original, be Rachel Green, for back-to-school

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re original, you’re in style this back to school season, according to retailers Target and Macy’s. And if you’ve turned Rachel Green into your new […]

Stashing the sash fashion: National American Miss title holder Julia Jarosz

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Diamond Fashion Week making plans

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Diamond Fashion Week has announced several activities leading up to its show on Satudray, Sept. 29 On Saturday, Aug. 19, the organization presents a Fantasy Mermaid Photoshoot from 11 a.m. […]

Practice isn’t always perfect

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I’ve been practicing yoga for over six years now but that doesn’t mean I wake up every day with the enthusiasm to get on my mat […]

Fashion, bikinis… and scandal

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was fashion at Art Hearts Fashion at Miami Swim Week last month. But, there also was scandal as designer Silvia Ulson was accused of fashion […]

NEFW hopes to school fashion fans at Sept. 8 event

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion will collaborate with community spirit in September as New England Fashion Week presents its next show dubbed “Urban Meets High Fashion Back To School.” […]

Sherri Hill, Miss America Organization partner up for Miss America 2.0

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Sherri Hill and the Miss America Organization announced today a new three-year partnership to embrace the first class of Miss America 2.0 and welcome those young women who will be […]

Putting on that swimsuit pose for the Pats

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s Jonet Nichelle is a freshman cheerleader for the New England Patriots’ in the NFL this season. And as a newbie, she had a chance to […]

CT woman represents home state on Patriots’ sidelines

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut once again will be represented on the sidelines of the New England Patriots’ as the cheerleader squad welcomes a freshman from the Nutmeg State. Jonet […]

Under the sea… with Vichi

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com King Neptune and the Little Mermaid were in the house as Vichi Swim presented its new collection at Art Hearts Fashion during Miami Swim Week last […]

Fashion Frenzy shows its style at NYSFE

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com All kinds of fashion and style was on the catwalk at New York Summer Fashion Explosion during the runway show presented by Fashion Frenzy of New […]