by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the S2pid Cupid Steampunk Ball at the Deanston House in Storrs on Saturday, Connecticut designer Nightwing Whitehead presented her collection. The garments, walked […]
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The up and coming trends, as told by the up and coming artists
Hair and makeup students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville, Conn. recently offered up their tips for trends for brides as well as other helpful advice.
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Zip it up, they’ll take it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were shades of the 1980s and punk rock in the fall/winter 2017 collection of Rosete by Triple X on Feb. 11. The silhouettes of the […]
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Cheerleader for Super Bowl champs recalls 1st ever calendar shoot
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After making it past the gauntlet of auditions, one of the first tasks for a New England Patriots Cheerleader is the annual swimsuit calendar photo shoot. […]
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Beat the slump of a fitness bump
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com At some point in our fitness routines, we may be faced with a speed bump. Your motivation might be getting low, the gym is overcrowded, and […]
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Defining what it means to be ‘active’
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com What is being active exactly? So many times we go through this journey after weight loss surgery and everybody’s advice is “Be Active.” “Be more active.” […]
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Fit pregnancy: Importance of healthy exercise for mommy and baby
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com During your pregnancy, it was essential to focus in on your eating and fitness regime. The nourishment your baby received while you were pregnant was so […]
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Eerie, disturbing… and beautiful: The runway show of Sheguang Hu
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The conventional thought about fashion is it should be wearable. It should be pretty. It should be attractive. And it should have a function… either as […]
Read more‘Cinderella’ coming; try on a glass slipper, win a prize
“Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of “The King & I” and “The Sound of Music,” will play the Palace Theater in Waterbury Feb. […]
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Model Mob: Your go-to accessories
Model Mob is a group of women who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com. This week we asked them about their favorite accessories. If you’re interested in […]
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Preparing to bring it to life
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the house was packed with patrons ready to see the latest gowns and more from Mac Duggal for Fall Winter 2017, models, makeup artists, and […]
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On the Nose with Rozana… Sneaker Rescue
Does the surface of your favorite pair of athletic shoes need freshening up? CTFashionMag.com hostess Rozana Tamis checks out Sneaker Rescue to find out if it is the solution to […]
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Glamour — and surprises– from Mac Duggal
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were plenty of crowns and sashes in the standing-room only crowds Saturday evening, Feb. 11, at Art Hearts Fashion in New York City. And there […]
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Theatre Products take the stage
Theatre Products showed its latest collection in a presentation at Industria in New York Friday. This is what patrons saw when they arrived:
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Sophie Theallet clothes the ‘World Citizen’
In her latest campaign, designer Sophie Theallet appeals to the World Citizen with photographs of several luminaries for her spring/ summer 2017 collection. “Two gifted photographers captured the fierce empathy […]
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Women of 60s, 70s, 80s invoked in Desigual’s fall winter line
Desigual unveiled its fall winter 2017 collection on Thursday in New York.In press materials, Desigual said the collection was inspired by “the women who were protagonists of the subcultures of the […]
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Moët Hennessy kicks off NYFW with gala
Moët Hennessy has reaffirmed its commitment as the Official Wine and Spirits Partner of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. Kicking off New York Fashion Week, Moët Hennessy was the […]
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Workspace Collective stages fashion show Saturday
New York Fashion Week is coming to Danbury… kind of. Thanks to Workspace Collective, there will be fashion in the heart of Danbury Saturday. Meagan Cann, the founder and creative […]
Read moreYou’ll (Heart) Cooking a Gourmet Dinner At Home on Valentine’s Day
It sounds so dreamy, doesn’t it – going out for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day? Except it doesn’t always turn out that way. All too often the restaurant is […]
Read moreForget Chocolate! Red Juices Are A Healthier Valentine Alternative
From Valentine’s Day to Heart Health Month, February is splashed with red. Although chocolates may rule as a popular Valentine gift, those in the mood for a healthier treat can […]
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Some Valentine’s Day gift suggestions from Simply Vera Vera Wang
Men looking for Valentine’s Day gifts that are pretty (and within budget range) don’t have to look any further than Kohl’s for its Simply Vera Vera Wang jewelry collection. All […]
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Prepping for fashion at Consignment Originals
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com CTFashionMag.com is preparing for an upcoming fashion editorial. And for the wardrobe, we turned to Consignment Originals in Cheshire to outfit model Juliette Johnson and budding […]
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Blue jackets to fight cancer in men
The Blue Jacket Fashion Show brought together the fashion, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and media worlds around a national platform to openly discuss men’s cancer issues, with an emphasis on prostate […]
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On the Nose with Rozana: Primrose Hill cosmetic bags
CTFashionMag.com host Rozana Tamis tests out a cosmetic bag from Primrose Hill of London cosmetic bags (available at Amazon).
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Model Mob: Talking about Valentine’s Day
Model Mob is a group of women of fashion who weigh in on a variety of issues. This week, we asked them about fashions perfect for a Valentine’s Day rendezvous […]
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Add some more sparkle: More CT style stars
Three more style stars were added to the Connecticut sky scape recently as the Miss Rookie and Miss Southington pageants of the Miss Connecicut Scholarship Pageant were held. Meet the […]
Read moreLocal designer holds Prom Giveaway
Hartford designer Saints by S.J. has announced an upcoming 2017 Prom Giveaway. The contest runs March 1 to April 1. The winner will receive a custom made gown from Saints […]
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Before the crown
Before Iris Mittenaere was crowned Miss Universe in Manila, Philippines Sunday, the photographers of Miss Universe captured the events backstage for the worldwide pageant.
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Model Milla Jovovich stars in immersive theater experience
Last night, actress and model Milla Jovovich starred alongside a cast of talented faces from across Europe, in the world’s first drive through immersive theatre experience. The seven-scene interactive production […]
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Looking back at last month’s Platform Fashion
Platform Fashion successfully ended in Dusseldorf, Germony on Sunday, Jan. 29. There were six fashion shows and various side events, over 30 participating labels, more than 4,000 guests and 100 […]
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