August 2023 – CTFashionMag

Nothing but flowers

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re going to visit the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge in Simsbury, Conn., you better make sure you’re dressed appropriately. Model Lili Rojek selects a […]

She’s living out loud

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Cindy Casady has been working to turn her life around. The current Ms. Georgia World 50, 57, recently regained her health by dropping 100 pounds. By […]

The corn harvest is drawing near

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As Labor Day approaches so does the harvest for native corn. So, what better time than to dress for summer one final time for the camera. […]

This is no publicity stunt(woman)

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On vacation, model and Miss Bikini US contestant Kasey Bassi is content with leisurely posing on the sands of South Beach in Florida. But send her […]

Porches are made for waiting

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The nights during the latter days of summer are just made for chilling on the porch in style. Model Molly Shippee is waiting for fall as […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley offers her picks from the Pickin’ Porch

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Stationed within the bustling, wildly popular Branson Craft Mall, the Pickin’ Porch Grill has gained notoriety among both locals and tourists alike as one of the […]

Potential stars take to the runway

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Westbrook Outlets in southern Connecticut were packed Saturday, Aug. 26 with prospective models as JC Modeling and Acting held its annual Westbrook Top Model competition. […]

Fall fashions courtesy of The Loft

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the back-to-school shopping season and Westbrook’s Top Model Search at the Westbrook Outlets, models from JC Models of Connecticut took to the runway […]

Finding shelter in the shade

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The new Miss Bikini United States B. Stewart from Nevada finds some shade from the heat in Miami Beach at the Sagamore Hotel South Beach during […]

Labor Day means summer is reaching its conclusion

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s parks don’t close after Labor Day, but the holiday does remind you that summer’s days are numbered. Model Aracelis Meléndez is ready for one more […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley experiences that Crystal Gayle magic

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Legendary Grammy award-winning performer Crystal Gayle brought to life a non stop, high energy, exquisitely executed set of her chart-topping songs on Aug 24 at the […]

Barbie still sends out her fashion clarion call

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Barbiecore trend seems to have legs this season. Model Emma Caruso shows her affinity for the pastel pink styles from the Greta Gerwig-directed blockbuster. PHOTOS […]

Triple-digit fashion

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures do get steamy in Madalyn Ruth’s home state of Virginia. But they probably don’t get three-digit warm as they did on this summer day […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley becomes a Bahama Mama

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nestled in the heart of the pristine, peaceful, and serene island of Freeport, Grand Bahamas, Hang Loose and Cruise Party and Snorkeling Boat tours offer some […]

Donald Carter is excellent at the Black Excellence New Haven Fashion Show

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Donald Carter not only showcased a collection of his menswear and womenswear on the runway outside of The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden on Aug. 20, […]

Black Goat Milk Clothier offers its menswear at the Black Excellence fashion show

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the Black Excellence New Haven fashion show at The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden, Black Goat Milk Clothier presented its line of menswear on Aug. […]

Black Excellence gets educated at SYD University

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SYD University was one of the brands showcased on the runway at The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden at a fashion show organized by Black Excellence […]

Noir Vintage represents at the Black Excellence fashion show

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Noir Vintage and Company was represented on an asphalt runway on Aug. 20 as Black Excellence New Haven presented a fashion show at The Lab at […]

Black Excellence with More Amour Boutique

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Black Excellence New Haven presented a fashion show on Aug. 20 at The Lab at ConnCorp in Hamden on Aug. 20. More Amour Boutique in New […]

Fashion at dawn

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com McKenzie Primacio stepped in front of the camera at dawn along South Beach in Florida and worked her model moves until the sun was firmly entrenched […]

When the season changes

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The time is drawing near where we have to set aside crop tops and shorts for the season. Sweater vests and denim are returning in force. […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has a magical moment with Reza

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com One of the foremost and most influential, dynamic illusionists of his time, Reza has garnered an ardent fan base of magic enthusiasts of all ages globally, […]

Use your time wisely

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

If there’s a hotel lobby, you might just wait. But if the lobby looks cute, you might just want to pose while you wait. Model and Miss Bikini U.S. contestant […]

Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley gets with the ‘#1 Hits of the 60’s’

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Created and directed by Branson, Mo.’s remarkably talented Terry Award winning “Entertainer of the Year,” Amber Campbell and her decorated producer/composer husband, Matt Muhoberac, “#1 Hits […]

PInk and knit

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pink (“Hi Barbie!”) and crochet were surprising fashion trends this summer. Miss Bikini US Fit Dee Hake of Massachusetts demonstrated the trend in a recent photo […]

Summer is still a walk in the park… for now

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With schools ready to return back to session in the northeast, the days of summer attire are drawing to a close. The time is now to […]

The gowns flow across the stage at Miss U.S. of America

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A pageant isn’t a pageant without some evening gowns to grace the stage. On Aug. 6, the contestants of Miss U.S. of America wore their best […]

Any stairway will do

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you have to wait your turn for an elevator in a crowded hotel, a stairwell with original artwork to accompany you as you traverse up […]

Backstage Pass: It’s unbelievable. Model Victoria Henley visits Hamner’s

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Housed in a stately white-columned building and hosting some of the most thrilling, dynamic, and award-winning full-scale production shows in the city of Branson, Mo., Hamner’s […]

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