by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, art is held captive, locked away in a museum. Other times, the art is allowed to escape and roam about on the grounds in front […]
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An extraordinary competition for Miss Connecticut Teen USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For Samantha Sarelli, competing at Miss Teen USA last month already was staged as a once in a lifetime experience. But the competition, due to the […]
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Service to her nation served her talents well: Jenny Leigh Miller sings of ‘God and Country’
BY MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As soon as Jenny Leigh Miller graduated Milford’s Foran High School, she was off to join the military. The now 27-year-old Milford, Conn. resident didn’t consider […]
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Rust never sleeps
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Rust often is a result of disuse, abandonment and obsolescence. But rust, when associated with the splendor of a forest changing tone for autumn. Model Taylor […]
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Colombian swimwear designers raising their worldwide profile
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Despite 1,900 miles of coastline, Colombia’s swimsuit industry takes a public relations backseat to the United States, Brazil and the birthplace of the bikini, France. But […]
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A kinder autumn
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fall has been kind in an unkind year. A slight chill has settled in but the temperatures haven’t turned cruel. Outdoor dining in the time of […]
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Keep it casual
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The world is complicated enough in 2020. There’s no sense wardrobes need to follow suit. Sometimes it just feels better to look good and be casual. […]
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Colombia’s Palmacea swim learns the power of adaptation
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The mantra of 2020 has been “adapt.” In particular, life has been about adapting to changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Colombian swimwear brand Palmacea, […]
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Going formal wherever you can
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Museums across America have had to forego balls, galas and art openings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities to pull out the gowns and formal wear […]
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Proving Fitzgerald wrong
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In “The Last Tycoon,” F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote ironically, “There are no second acts in American lives.” Model Jane McClanahan is proving that there are indeed […]
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Carolina Estefan’s swimwear salutes a glorious past
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The ties to a glorious past are a key inspiration for the latest swimwear collection from Colombian designer Carolina Estefan. Estefan’s line was showcased beside a […]
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Small town, big dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Like the protagonist in Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing, model Rayna is just a “small town girl living in a lonely world. But the 13-year-old has her […]
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Singer Luna C embraces the female as she respects the male
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut singer Luna C’s voice may offer visions of female entertainers lie Jhene Aiko, Jessie Reyes and Kehlani. But, Luna – who has a new EP […]
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She’s got her head in the game
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Indiana’s Savannah Head has her feet firmly planted in school and work. But her head, excuse the pun, is in fashion. “When I’m not in front […]
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Sweater weather
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In his song, “Heather,” singer Conan Gray explains, “I still remember third of December/ Me in your sweater, you said it looked better/ On me, than […]
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Just a kid with dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Layla Welch is 11 years old. But already, she has established a strong hold on the world of fashion. She also has been working toward being […]
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Mother Nature’s playground
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Remember when the trusty woods were a source of fun rather than the source of yardwork blowing into the backyard on an autumn day. Model Erika […]
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And then there’s AnitaLain…
Model AnitaLain can now lay claim to being a recent winner of the Magnifique runway competition organized by former “America’s Next Top Victoria Henley.” The event was held in Tennesse. […]
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Autumn erases the shine
Fall has taken the luster off memories of summer just as time has taken the luster off joyful summers of the past at an abandoned lakeside park. Model Lili Rojek […]
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COVID-19 has impact on bridal style selection
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The designers have made their pitch for their vision for bridal gowns next season. Subsequently, pundits of the wedding industry have traced the trends that brides […]
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All-American autumn
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The New England autumn is full of color as the leaves discard the lush greens of summer. Model Ava Onofreo slips on an All-American outfit of […]
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Dream a little dream. No, make that a big dream
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Knoxville, Tenn.’s Joshua Carroll has a simple message. Don’t give up on your dreams, said the 17-year old model. “I hope to accomplish so much through […]
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Model takes the field for fall
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series, the Boys of Summer have officially headed into hibernation till spring. What better time for model Allie […]
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Eyes on the prize
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gabriella Bruce, 15, has her eyes on the fashion prize. She was a winner at Magnifique’s modeling competition in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Aug. 29. Magnifique […]
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Love at first sight
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Emma Baker started modeling just a year ago, and the high school senior said it was love at first sight. Emma is a recent winner of […]
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A brief reminder of summer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Winter has been lurking in the background in New England as the leaves take on their autumnal hues. But for a brief moment, summer returned as […]
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Bravissimo, Brianna
Model Brianna Mehan was a recent winner of the Magnifique fashion competitions held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. She won in the fashion editorial category. Here […]
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She’s been working it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut model Erika Porras has been sharing her fitness journey all across social media. When you’ve nearly reached your goal, you just have to show the […]
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Ryan on the runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Ryan Gill recently found himself a winner as the latest Magnifique fashion competition, run by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley was held. […]
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Casablanca Bridal shares its latest story on Love Stories TV
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the pandemic canceling all of the bridal markets to preview the 2021 collections, Casablanca Bridal took its newest line to Love Stories TV (LoveStoriesTV.com) to […]
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