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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Tanks for spring
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Temperatures are starting to rise in the northeast as a flirtation with the 70s and 80s has begun. It’s time to bring out those tank tops. […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley delights in ‘The Anonymous Lover’
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Highly visceral, inimitably decadent, distinctively sophisticated and undeniably charming, “The Anonymous Lover” at the Atlanta Opera could best be described as art in motion, and a […]
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It’s all about a cool vibe
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A college sweater, a t-shirt worn as a dress, simple purse and yeti platform boots are all you need if you’re looking for a cool New […]
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Baby steps
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The roll out is deliberately slow for Deepthipriya Duggineni. She said she is “a girl driven by passion, determination, fearlessness, transparency.” And the recent winner at […]
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Playful and experimental
Connecticut photographer Bill Schrlau shared this fashion editorial. In explaining his concept, he said, “(It represents) a playful and experimental moment in a young woman’s life where the expression of […]
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Ready for a turn in front of the judges in her Shop Sydney Sue
The next pageant season is underway. And the brand Shop Sydney Sue (ShopSydneySue.com), which has dressed contestants at Miami’s Miss Bikini US is offering a line of swimsuits worthy of […]
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Taking centerstage
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shakespeare tells us, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” Model Lila Van Frachen finds some locations to make her […]
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Veteran model wants it all
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Juavon Bell has had a taste of the modeling world already. But a taste isn’t enough. She wants it all. The Buffalo, N.Y.-based model said, “I […]
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Backstage Pass: Luck is on model Victoria Henley’s side at ‘Guys and Dolls’
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The Springer Opera House, a staple of the Columbus, Ga. community, which was officially deemed “The State Theater of Georgia” by former President Jimmy Carter, hosts […]
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Teen celebrates three-years of a growing cosmetics line
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Glossip Girls cosmetics started off as a way for the then-10-year-old Dallas Mills to keep busy while she was locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three […]
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A park, a door and a model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes all you need is a pocket park or a door way to flaunt your modeling skills on a New York CIty afternoon. Model Victoria Henley, […]
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A jam-packed four years
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Genesis Jean-Marie Jones has had a lot of living packed in her short four years of life. Genesis is an international and national pageant titleholder. She […]
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Get sassy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s something about a black cocktail dress, a camera and a few accessories that inspires a model to get a little sassy. Wearing a dress from […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley has a laugh and a tune in Amish country
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The premiere destination for laugh out loud variety, slapstick, and wildly unique comedy entertainment in the Amish Country, the Amish Country Theater, features a talented roster […]
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Fashion teamwork for the runway shows on the way
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com An alliance of fashion was formed on March 26 as Middletown Fashion Week and the Sound of Fashion Week held a joint casting call in Middletown’s […]
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Give Altered Star a hand
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kristina Rauscher had learned to sew from her grandmother when she was just a child. But she set aside the skill for many years. However, when […]
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Deep in the heart of Texas style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you’re from Texas, even when you are in the Big Apple, you’re bound to add a little Western fringe to your outfit. Texas model Kella […]
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Dressed to impress at the party
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Middle school dances, birthday parties, communions and bat mitzvahs came to mind when the celebratory collection of La Belle stepped out onto the runway at Society […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley is in the House (of Blues)
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Since its establishment in 1992 by legendary actor and comic Dan Aykroyd (co-star of the 1980 film, “The Blues Brothers”) and Hard Rock Café co-founder, Isaac […]
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It’s about a mood
Sometimes you need a dress that fits your mood and creates a mood. Model Chiara Espineli sets her mood in this knit dress from Chaser Brand. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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