May 2019 – CTFashionMag

Getting beautiful in the great outdoors

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In a switch, rather than crowding models, makeup artists, and hairstylists in a tight backroom, hidden away from the crowds, a twist of fate found the […]

To legging, or not to legging; that is the fashion question

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Remember when discussions about women’s fashion focused on whether to wear skirts or slacks? In 2019, the debate is over leggings: To legging or not to […]

Fashion and more through the night with New England Fashion Week

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion, music, visual art, and dance were showcased from the afternoon into the evening at the Maharaja Banquet Hall in Glastonbury as New England Fashion Week […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Greater Waterbury’s Outstanding Teen Allie Maisto

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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

Fashion takes on multiple sclerosis

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN New England Fashion Week is taking style to battle once again for a worthy charity this Sunday. “Runway for a Cause” will be held at the Maharaja […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Forestville Jaymie Bianca

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Miss Connecticut contestants hit the course (or not)

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Some contestants of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization picked up their clubs, got into their golf carts, and teed off along with the other golfers who […]

A crowned head stands up against food allergies

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The world is a little safer from food allergies thanks to a vendor fair held by Miss Naugatuck Valley’s Outstanding Teen Autumn Schless. On a recent […]

What does the summer hold for swimwear?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In Connecticut, Memorial Day weekend marks the opening day for many of the state-operated beaches. And beach weather means it is swimsuit season. If you’re looking […]

Welcoming spring with Cinder+Salt

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the temperatures finally, finally rising above the 60 degree mark (and even 80 degree plateau), the spring wardrobe finally can be extracted from our dressers. […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Mum City’s Outstanding Teen Maggie Wernicki

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Recovering from a burnout

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com You might think “yogis” wake up each day with a sunshine worthy personality, green juice in hand, and a confident sense of self-awareness. But truthfully not […]

Miss Greater Rockville helps guests learn to ‘Love Better’

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Greater Rockville Sylvana Gonzalez took over Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility in Prospect, Conn. on May 8 to help people recognize and survive the pains […]

With swimwear this season, the little things make a difference

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The small details count in some of the swimsuits offered this season by Yandy (Yandy.com). Besides the usual mix of prints and solids for your stylish […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

CT’s Kaliegh Garris may be getting attention but she’s still a ‘normal teenager’

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On a recent morning, Connecticut’s Kaliegh Garris’s face was beamed across the nation as she sat at a table across from the hosts of “CBS This […]

Local pageant representatives reflect on historic occurrence

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Connecticut’s Kaliegh Garris was crowned as Miss Teen USA April 28, the moment had an inkling of a trend. But when Chelsie Kryst was crowned […]

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

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Fashion at the point of color saturation

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The colors of spring have begun to burst. And the waters tumble at Umpachene Falls, New Marlborough, Mass. What better time to challenge the color wheel […]

Model Mob: Dressing for that rain

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Model Mob is a group of area fashion models who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com and provide selfies and self-submitted photographs that illustrate their replies. This […]

Play FORE! Miss Connecticut May 23

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pull out your golf clubs, or simply pull up a seat at the dinner table, on May 23. The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization will be holding […]

Music of the night for a worthy cause

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Fairfield County’s Outstanding Teen is hosting a fundraising concert this weekend in Litchfield to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Ashlyn Manuel, 16, a student at […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss North Haven Sherry Wu

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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

Hats off, well, really ‘on,’ for fashion

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Part of the pageantry surrounding the Kentucky Derby is the fanciful hats women will wear at parties celebrating the historic horse race. Part of the pageantry […]

Behind the costume for a good cause

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Princesses, villains, pirates and superheroes put on their Sunday’s finest for the Divas and Pirates Party on a recent Sunday in Plantsville, Conn. The fundraiser for the […]

More of the bridal looks out of New York

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York Bridal Fashion Week offered up a bounty of new designs for buyers and press. Here are some of the looks at The Knot Couture […]