by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temptation is real. Graduation is coming and you know the cap and gown is coming as well. Your style is going to be hidden away […]
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Getting camp-y
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With a three-day weekend ahead, Americans are heading out to camping grounds by lakes and by the hills to “rough it.” If you’re going to get […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley takes a stroll through Iolani Palace
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Recognized as a cultural epicenter of Hawaiian identity, the Iolani Palace was erected in 1882 by King Kalakaua and served as the home of Hawaii’s last […]
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When the temperatures soar
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A pair of favorite shorts is a must-have wardrobe item to keep cool as the northeast temperatures soar into the 90s– as they inevitably do during […]
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On the town
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com People are beginning to be seen out in public again. And there is a sense that the sweats and slippers need to be set aside in […]
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Backstage Pass: Another Hawaiian culinary delight enjoyed by model Victoria Henley
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Nestled in the heart of the bustling Waikiki shopping district, Paia Fish Market prides itself upon offering fresh locally sourced catches from local fishers as well […]
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Don’t fade into the background
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Whether heading out to the beach or lake, you don’t want to blend into the sand or grass. Don’t risk camouflage. Go for bold prints and […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley takes a ride in Hawaii
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Created and curated by legendary Japanese Haunted House specialist, Michaelty Yamaguchi, Ghost Bus Hawaii is a way to experience frights and thrills without even leaving your […]
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Cool like rock and roll
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Outdoor concert is underway for 2022. After a couple of quiet years thanks to a certain virus, bands and artists are out in force. When you’re […]
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Cross that bridge
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes a bridge can be too far. But sometimes that bridge can bring you in close. Model Annalisa Hair poses in a ’70s inspired outfit in […]
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She overcame and now she’s a model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Orianateyor Beard admits to having childhood insecurities. She grew up in a family that struggled financially. And this put her dreams out of reach for the […]
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The all-American favorites
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring means it’s time for an all-American wardrobe. That means tees, tanks, denim shorts and blue jeans. Model Chiara Espineli poses on a sunny day in […]
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Face the world
When you go out to face the world, what face do you provide to the world? Model Nicole Pennell, a recent winner of Victoria Henley Magnifique Showcase, shares some recent […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley enjoys culinary delights from Chef Yamaguchi
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Roy Yamaguchi, a decorated Japanese American celebrity chef, has achieved international acclaim and accolades for his many impressive achievements within the culinary industry and is regarded […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley enjoy some fine wine and dining in Hawaii
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com G.Lion, an award -winning, world-renowned hospitality group based in Hawaii, opened two innovative, upscale, and dynamic restaurants, Quiora and LaVie, in the posh Ritz Carlton Residencies […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley says ‘Aloha’ from Hawaii
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Known for snowy white beaches, dazzling blue waters, and draw dropping picturesque views, Hawaii is a “Must Visit” destination, topping the bucket lists of travel enthusiasts […]
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Teen? Check. Stylish? Doublecheck. Meet Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Peyton Troth
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re going to hold the title Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, your style game should be outstanding as well. The latest titleholder, Bristol’s Peyton Troth, demonstrated […]
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Sunny days in style with Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the calendar says it’s spring, and the sky is blue, you might as well go walking on sunshine. The new Miss Connecticut, Sylvana Gonzalez, takes […]
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Outstanding on the streets
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Choosing your wardrobe, you have choices. For instance, you can choose to blend into the background. You can be part of the crowd. Or you can […]
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Connecticut designer shares her latest formalwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Karlene Lindsay hosted a fashion show at her new Connecticut Post Mall location in Milford — Karlene Lindsay Designs — on a Sunday afternoon. The […]
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South African flavor in the Farmington Valley
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A touch of South Africa has touched down in the Farmington Valley, offering a line of original styles from veteran fashion designer Brenda Quin. Quin had […]
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Outstanding in spring
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the early days of New England spring, before the frost advisories are shelved till the fall, any little bit of green tends to stand out. […]
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Where Mother Nature may have reneged, Glow-Art provided
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t come through with a day worthy of a landscape painting in a museum. So, sometimes, you have to bring your own art […]
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Keep it cool and be rock star cool
Some 1970s-era rock singers like Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Roger Daltrey of The Who demonstrated that you didn’t need a lot of flash to exhibit rock and roll […]
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Talent in action at Miss Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss American Organization prides itself on the talent portion of its annual competition. And contestants for Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen put their […]
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Swimming into the finals at Miss Connecticut USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The finalists for the Miss Connecticut USA contest took to the stage in their chosen swimwear to see who would win the top honor. Cynthia Dias […]
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For Alison Vaughn, 2021 was all about winning big
2021 was the year of “The big quit,” but for Alison Vaughn, founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, it was the year of “The Big Win.” The Goldman Sachs […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley rides into the rodeo
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The rodeo is cemented in country western culture as not only an iconic American pastime, but also as a prime form of live entertainment. While many […]
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Brains, talent and brawn at Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, the contestants not only have to demonstrate they have brains and talent, but that they live a healthy lifestyle to keep […]
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Get fit, get a score at Miss Connecticut Teen USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On the second night of Miss Connecticut Teen USA in Windsor, the contestants walked before the judges a second time in their athleisure wear in the […]
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