Tampa, Fla.-born Faye Jackson, 8, according to her family, “has a passion for fashion, from make-up to dressing up. She loves to showcase her styles with family and friends, in […]
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Month: January 2024
Fashion Week Connecticut is making moves for 2024
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion Week Connecticut, which is the new name for Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut, held a casting call for models for runway and editorial week in […]
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The Caribbean is calling
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model and CTFashionMag correspondent Bella Basque was thinking of the warm waters of the Caribbean in this Jamaican-flavored crocheted-style two-piece swimsuit. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Spring is coming; elegance will follow
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the cold of a New England January, the wardrobe tends to be heavy hoodies and sweats. But after winter, spring is inevitable. And spring brings […]
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Soaring into fashion
You could say Aliyyah Adio already was flying high before she turned to fashion. The Nigerian-American model born in Oakland, Calif, is a pilot, aircraft dispatcher and a logistics coordinator […]
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Sharing the Lovey
Model Lovey Marshall, 28, was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Photos on the beach taken of the 5’8″ […]
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La Belle magazine on the catwalk
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With New York Fashion Week gearing up for its February show, here’s a flashback to the September edition of Bureau Fashion Week. La Belle magazine presented […]
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32 years and counting of modeling experience
Vanessa Jackson has been modeling for 32 years. The 5’6 ½ tall model has modeled all styles during her career. She was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase, staged […]
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Romancing Miami
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Jersey in February doesn’t exactly evoke thoughts of romance. But wearing red in honor of Valentine’s Day, Miss Bikini Garden State Model Jacqui Conley is […]
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Just like candy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures of New England have many dreaming of warmer climes– Barbados, Brazil, Hawaii — beyond the frigid borders of the continental U.S. And warmer climes […]
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Fashion and elegance from Miami
Irina Sergeeva has dived deeply into the world fashion and elegance under Miami’s skies. Recently launching her own YouTube channel — “Irina Sergeeva Official”— the Florida based model serves as […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley experiences a magical evening at ‘Illusionation’
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Performed weekly at the Mountain of Entertainment Theater, “Illusionation: The Magic of Jason Hudy” is Pigeon Forge, Tenn.’s newest edge of your seat illusion show. Combining […]
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We’re not in Kansas any more
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Bikini Kansas Model Anna Swan takes to the edge of the water…well, like a swan pondering a quick dip during the recent Miss Bikini US […]
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Model started young
Model Lillie Ann has been modeling since she was 3 years old and has already modeled all over the world and hit numerous runways and sat for numerous fashion and […]
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A queen in her castle
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you’re royalty, even of the pageant variety, you have to look the part. The reigning Miss U.S. of America Silver Queen Faith DeCrescenzo of Naugatuck, […]
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Time for Presley to sparkle
When you’re walking at a fashion week, you have to take time to shine off the catwalk. Model Presley sparkles for the camera of Lynn Henley at Acadiana Fashion Week […]
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Jump into glamour
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, you can get the formal sizzle with a gown. But model Allie Maisto demonstrates that a sparkly jumpsuit can offer plenty of glamorous firepower for […]
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Miss Black Ohio USA seeks to inspire
Armelie Tolenga, 20, is the reigning Miss Black Ohio USA 2024. Currently a college student majoring in art and photography at Miami University in Ohio. Armelie aspires to become a […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley revisits a holiday favorite
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Mountain of Entertainment Theater, a new dynamic destination for world class entertainment in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains offers two acclaimed shows in Pigeon […]
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Stay in or get outside
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the temperatures, you can hunker down inside where it is warm or you can wander around outside. Model Abigail Friend wears a cozy sweater, jeans […]
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Walking is Magnifique
Atlanta-born model Callie English recently worked with “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley at her Magnifique modeling showcase. She has primarily modeled for children’s wear on the runway. But […]
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Jump(suit) to it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Faith DeCrescenzo demonstrates the flare a well-styled jumpsuit with a graphic print can provide a photo shoot. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN (model) Environment around the […]
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She takes up her own style reins for this one
Sabrina Fasana usually can be found providing style for the canine set as the proprietor of La Flora Fashion, which according to her Facebook page, provides Italian couture and embellishments […]
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Can’t get to Orlando? Miss America, Miss America’s Teen will be streamed this week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tonight, Jan. 9, the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen competitions begin in earnest. The candidates from across the country – including Miss Connecticut Gina Carloto […]
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Her passion fuels her vision
Fashion is a passion for Sheniqua Gabriel. A recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley, has been modeling since 2020. […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has huge fun at the Hughes
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The Hughes Brothers Theatre, built in 1985, gained instant notoriety as the first ever Branson, Mo. theater to be owned by an international renowned celebrity, the […]
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Dressing up and dressing down
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A good pair of jeans is always ripe for dressing up or dressing down. Model Ecaterina Yammine offers up a polished look with her favorite denim. […]
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Your ticket to anywhere
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the right outfit, you can go anywhere. Model Allie Maisto shows one of her favorite ensemble. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN, background environments created using Photoshop’s […]
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Coming in for a landing at Afro Realm
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chasity Aniece Productions continued to ramp up preparations for its February fashion show Afro Realm. On Christmas Eve, they took to the beach at Bridgeport’s Seaside […]
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A brand born from a need
Lingerie brand La Plantureuse (http://laplantureuse.com) was born from a need. Its founder, Amanda Henson, spent her life struggling to find a bra that fit. After years of embarrassment, shame, and […]
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