by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was an old world romantic flair to the bridal designs shown by Minnesota based designer Colby John at One Fine Day Bridal Market during New […]
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Month: April 2023
Taking it outside
Brianna Ford, a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, poses outdoors for some new additions to her modeling portfolio. Magnifique is a modeling competition organized by Victoria Henley, a former contestant […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley experiences Aussie Heat
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The most action-packed and dynamic male revue extravaganza in Las Vegas, Aussie Heat is one of the buzzed about new shows in “Sin City.” Featuring an […]
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Innocent and sexy bridal from Alena Leena
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bridal gown brand Alena Leena works the sweet spot between innocent and sexy in its latest collection unveiled at One Fine Day Bridal Market during New […]
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Simple style for a Sunday
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes all you need for a stylish Sunday is a t-shirt, ripped jeans and a light jacket. Model Arlyana Rivera uses the Hartford branch of UConn […]
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Modern and dreamy from Ouma
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ouma Couture Bridal presented some soft, youthful and vibrant bridal gowns that offered distinctive modern silhouettes, evoking the dream and romance of weddings. Ouma showed its […]
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Backstage Pass: Mimmie’s globe-hopping travels with model Victoria Henley
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Vera Wang designed her first dress at 40 years of age. Estelle Getty landed her career- defining role as the wise-cracking Sophia on “The Golden Girls” […]
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Khin tests her modeling skills
Model Khin Phone has been putting her fashion ambitons to the test. She was recent winner of the Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. […]
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An abundance of fashion as MFW offers its concluding runway show
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.cm There was fashion, fashion and more fashion as Middletown Fashion Week neared the end its inaugural season with several hours of custom fashions, runway models and […]
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Sealing the deal on fashion on night 3 of MFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For one night, deals on wheels were set aside, while local creatives put on miles for styles. Middletown Fashion Week set down a catwalk through the […]
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Getting thrifty at Middletown Fashion Week on night 2
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On night two of Middletown Fashion Week, the focus was put on the fashions you could find at a thrift store. The models walked the runway, […]
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A little romance, a little glitz and a lot of avant garde at Serene Ame
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Serene Ame describes itself as a bridal brand that offers a touch of the avant garde. But at One Fine Day bridal market held during New […]
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A red carpet night for Middletown Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The red carpet got a work out as Middletown Fashion Week held a Press Night to kick off its inaugural event on Wednesday, April 20 at […]
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Let them rip up the runway at MFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As Middletown Fashion Week kicked off its inaugural season on Wednesday at the Main Street Market in Middletown, Conn., some of the models on tap for […]
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Dare to bare at Besa Bridal
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Off the shoulder and daring was the order of the day at Besa Bridal during the One Fine Day Bridal Market during New York Fashion Bridal […]
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The veil is placed for brides at One Fine Day
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were plenty of gowns on hand at One Fine Day Bridal market on April 12. But Elle Garretson had what all brides needed in addition […]
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A fashion veteran at just 10
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Katerina Cejas has built up a considerable fashion resume. And the elementary school studient did it all before her 10th birthday, which occurred a few weeks […]
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A model, yes — but she’s an actor, too
Amanda Jensen is a model. She was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase. But Amanda is more. She also is an actor. She taken roles in commercials and infomercials. She […]
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Miss Connecticut USA finalists show their fitness in swim
by MIKE CHAIKEN The 12 finalists for Miss Connecticut USA showed their fitness in swimwear during the competition held in Windsor, Conn. on April 16. Karla Aponte Roque won the […]
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Sporty style at Miss Connecticut Teen USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the Miss Connecticut Teen USA finals on Sunday, April 16, the contestants showed their athletic wear style. Jade Ferdinand won the Miss Connecticut […]
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Introducing Blanche Bridal to America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Helen Guo brought her brand, Blanche Bridal, from Sydney, Australia to New York City to introduce her gowns to American bridal boutiques at One Fine Day […]
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Backstage Pass: Victoria Henley has a laugh at SAK Comedy Lab, Free Daps
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Founded in 1991 and praised by countless prestigious media outlets (including the New York Times) across the United States, SAK Comedy Lab is the premiere theater […]
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New titles awarded at Miss Connecticut USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karla Aponte Roque is the new Miss Connecticut USA. And Jade Ferdinand is the new Miss Connecticut Teen USA. Both were crowned in Windsor, Conn. on […]
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Mya Xeller makes splash at Miss Connecticut Teen USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The finals for Miss Connecticut USA on Sunday, April 16 were not just about selecting new titleholders but saying farewell to the old ones. And in […]
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The race for the Miss Connecticut USA, Miss Connecticut Teen USA is underway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Five teens and 26 women vying for Miss Connecticut Teen USA and Miss Connecticut USA took to the stage at the Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport hotel in […]
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The state’s center will be its fashion center during Middletown Fashion Week
UPDATE, NOTE TIMES by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com From April 19-23, Middletown will not only be the center of Connecticut, but the Middlesex County city will also be the center of […]
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Wife, mother… model
Elise Choiniere is a wife. She’s a mother of three. And now she’s trying her hand at being a fashion model. Elise was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase organized […]
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Behind the scenes with model Jerlianys Gonzalez
Model Jerlianys Gonzalez poses in a fashion shoot for CTFashionMag.com wearing a swimsuit from Shop Sydney Sue.
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A Magnifique model with HSN connections
Dawn Fountain, a model in Florida, was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. The 52-year-old grandmother of five has made […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has a ‘Grand’ old time in the ‘Country’
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com One of Branson’s landmark destinations for world class entertainment, hardy downhome cooking, and action-packed fun to excite and delight everyone in the entire family, Grand Country […]
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