by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you’re doing that tourist thing that we do in summer, we could look as if we fell out of bed in tees and sweats. Or […]
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Author: Mike Chaiken
Falling in love with modeling
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nierra Marrett, a Stafford Spring, Conn. native, is new to modeling. “Modeling is new to me but I am truly in love with the whole experience,” […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley takes the trolley around St. Augustine
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Known for its storied, and undoubtedly grim, history St Augustine Florida attracts over six million tourists annually, who flock to the area not only for the […]
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New York Summer Fashion Explosion takes off down the runway June 25
Pink Maison, the luxury showroom in Atlanta has announced its annual New York Summer Fashion Explosion fashion show will be held June 25. The show, “Intentions,” will feature10 local and […]
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Sade Nicole sits by the poolside; Rebellious Bitch gets active
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Hartford-based fashion designer calls her latest collection “Do Not Disturb.” Evoking margaritas by the poolside, Sade presented a collection of swimwear and cover-ups for women and […]
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Before the curtain rises with Sade Nicole, Rebellious Bitch
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Prior to the arrival of the guests for the June 18 runway show in Hartford, Connecticut-based brands Sade Nicole and Rebellious Bitch allowed photographers to get […]
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Roughing it doesn’t mean looking and living rough
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Warm weather brings the temptation to go camping. Fire pits, grills and sleeping bags. But roughing it doesn’t necessarily have to mean back-to-nature. Glamping is a […]
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Not so basic
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Every woman should keep a little black dress for those moments when a gown is too formal and leggings are too gauche. But a LBD doesn’t […]
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From hard times to success
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shamila Beslow had been modeling since she was in her teens. But an illness that left her temporarily paralyzed inspired the 40-year-old to try her hand […]
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Small town, big dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Christopher Boykin may come from a small town, but he says he has “big ambitions for everything beautiful.” A recent winner for Magnifique Showcase, which […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley takes a cruise in alligator country
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Both high octane and supremely relaxing, Sea Serpent Airboat Tours is the best way to experience the vast natural flora and fauna, marshy swamps, and plethora […]
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Miss Connecticut USA Cynthia Dias has style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss USA is an American style icon. And the current Miss Connecticut USA, Cynthia Dias, is hoping to step into those fashionable shoes. The date and […]
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Newbie is already in love
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ava Taylor is relatively new to the world of modeling. Ava, 14, started modeling just a year ago. But, Ava said she already loves walking the […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley takes a walk at St. Augustine Fashion Week
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Operating under the guidance and leadership of Brittany Alphonso, St Augustine Fashion Week is an innovative and beautifully produced celebration of independent fashion designers and boutiques […]
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Welcome to the garden party
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionCom.com In the old song by Ricky Nelson, a “garden party” symbolized a moment of personal transformation. Nelson, a former teen idol who grew up to be […]
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Yellow is the color of joy
When it comes to the arts and literature, colors have meanings. For instance, green means nature. Blue means reflection. And yellow, the color of sunshine, means warmth and joy. Coldplay […]
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At home on the runway, but the camera’s calling
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Kimani Mullings likes the runway. But, she said, “My passion is to be a photo model.” Represented by Model and Talent Management, as a runway […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley spends a night at the opera
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Founded in 1979, The Atlanta Opera has cemented its status as a world class production company, garnering acclaim from critics and audiences alike worldwide throughout its […]
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SUPERSister and model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Kevi Berger may be a model but she’s also a pageant title holder and a SUPERSister. Kevi Berger was most recently crowned “Hero of America’s SUPER […]
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Hard work pays off for model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Kate Sephora Del Castillo believes hard work is its own reward. “No matter the experience you have or how many difficulties you have gone through, […]
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Orange you glad
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pulling out their crystal ball, the prognosticators at Fashion Snoops are seeing plenty of orange in your future. Fashion Snoops, a trend forecasting agency, wrote in […]
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DK Movement: Stylish, yes. Charitable, most definitely
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Apparel brand DK Movement offers consumers a way to demonstrate their sense of style. But the style is a means to an end for the brand’s […]
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Are you red-y?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Red catches the eye. So, if you want to catch the eye of everyone in the room at prom, you might as well wear red. Model […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley hangs out with the ‘Legends’ at Rock-A-Hula
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com One of Hawaii’s top-rated attractions on Trip Advisor and countless other review platforms, Rock-A-Hula features a grand scale production with state-of-the-art lighting, graphics, and surround sound […]
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Do it now
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s no time like now, said Mafouzatou Tadde. The Maryland-based model, who likes to be called Mimi, said “I believe life is short so why not […]
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Dancing in the sunlight
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The sun is here for summer in the northeast. What better way to keep cool than dancing barefoot in a sundress in a trendy blue? Model […]
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Backstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley gets Jurassic in Hawaii
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Kualoa Ranch, a breathtaking 4,000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch, has firmly cemented its status as not only one of the most popular tourist […]
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Blue is the color of the year
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You don’t have to be sad, but you should be glad to wear blue. That’s the expected color trend for fashion this year, according to one […]
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A sea-side detour
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the sun gets noon-day high– and as the fog still rolls in from the Long Island sound, the air by the beach can be cool. […]
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From Puerto Rico, and smile
A sojourn to Puerto Rico resulted in a tropical influenced fashion shoot for models Luna Sophia Lugo and Alejandra Torregrosa Jimenez. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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