by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The world of modeling was calling. And agents from that world were waiting to see who would answer the next clarion for a “top model.” John […]
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At the temple of the bombshells, a hair and makeup look is crafted
The Hollywood bombshell goddesses of Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy, and Brigitte Bardot were looking over the collective hair and makeup shoulders of Bill Schrlau’s team when he turned this concept into […]
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Conn.’s KARO Swimwear goes brick and mortar
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com KARO Swimwear and its designer Kasia Roginska have had plenty of success selling garments online and in her home in Berlin, Conn. where she kept her […]
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Friends and frenemies
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The big party is downstairs at a luxury hotel. Three friends are making their preparations- hair perfect, check; makeup on trend, check; wardrobe on point, check […]
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Her Next Top Model whim changed her life
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before she stepped onto the runway at one of the Next Top Model searches organized by Connecticut’s John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency, Giulia Nagle had […]
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Hair and makeup: Disappearing acts
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Flip through the fashion editorials, there’s been a disappearing act. Say goodbye to the smokey eyes and wings. Say hello to shadow that taps into the […]
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Miss Connecticut USA: Oooo to be ahhh
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The evening gown competition tends to be the “Oooo! Ahhhh!” moment during any pageant. The Miss Connecticut USA and Miss Connecticut Teen USA contestants provided that […]
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Shine on in your LBD
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One of the axioms of women’s fashion is that everyone should have a LBD, Little Black Dress, in their wardrobe. At the Miss Connecticut USA and […]
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Miss Connecticut USA: Contestants keep a tradition in the swimsuit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The 15 women who sought the title of Miss Connecticut USA took the stage in the traditional swimsuit competition at the annual event that was held […]
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Miss Connecticut Teen USA: Break a sweat but looking great while doing it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the Miss Teen USA family of competitions, the contestants must compete in athletic wear fashion before judges. The eight young women who were […]
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Miss Connecticut USA, Miss Connecticut Teen USA crowned in Stamford
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A woman from Farmington and a teen from Hartford won their respective crowns at the Miss Connecticut USA and Miss Connecticut Teen USA pageant on Saturday, […]
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Dressing luxe in the midst of luxury
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Black Friday is coming. So, of course, you’d want to work your way through your shopping list in a black party dress at a mall. With […]
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Elegant queens receive their crowns
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is a new royal court for the Miss Latina Elegance organization. Ten young women competed for the latest title in a competition at American International […]
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She’s sowing the seeds for respect
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Darcy Castro has experienced firsthand the pain of being disrespected. As the latest Elite National American Woman of Service, Castro is doing her part to bring […]
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Lush luxury from Karlene Lindsay Designs
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay Designs presented its line of elegant evening gowns at Diamond Fashion Week in Hartford Nov. 10. Models walked the runway in a luxurious and […]
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Where’s the cruise ship?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Le Coiffeur showed its line of resort wear at Diamond Fashion Week on Nov. 10 in Hartford. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Not so crazy, but still sexy and cool
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chocolate Boutique brought the sexy and cool for its runway show at Diamond Fashion Week in Hartford on Nov. 10 PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Model Mob: About those Halloween costumes
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Mob is a group of area fashion models who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com and provide selfies that illustrate their replies. […]
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Miss Connecticut-style fashion on parade
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Connecticut Jillian Duffy may have been the style star of the morning as she offered up a top-secret preview of her Miss America wardrobe. But […]
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Knitting together a fashion collection
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Michi Creations demonstrated that knitwear doesn’t have to mean just beanies, scarves, and sweaters. At Diamond Fashion Week on Nov. 9 in Hartford, the designer offered […]
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Designer Marion Imbruglio joins the fight against cancer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New England Fashion Week staple designer Marion Imbruglio showed her support in the organization’s fight against cancer at NEFW’s “Think Pink” event at Favela in Hartford […]
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Miss Connecticut overcame cancer and has a chance to make her Miss America dream come true
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Jillian Duffy is living her dream as the current Miss Connecticut. In December, Duffy will get to advance that dream by competing for the title of […]
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Tickets now on sale at Mohegan Sun for Miss America competition
Mohegan Sun will become only the third destination to host Miss America in its 99-year history next month and tickets are now on-sale at Missamerica.org/tickets and on-site at the Mohegan […]
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Calla Blanche shows its latest bridal looks at The Knot Couture
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Calla Blanche provided buyers for bridal shops across the country a look at its 2020 collection of wedding gowns at The Knot Couture at the Metropolitan […]
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Leafing it all behind
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The leaves have burst the last bit of color for fall before beginning their tumble to the ground. Model Cassandra Dove uses the moments remaining to […]
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Bling and black dresses
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The dresses may have been black but the spotlight was on the bling. At the New England Fashion Week Think Pink cancer fundraiser, jewelry was spotlighted […]
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Crowning support to fight cancer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Several pageant titleholders got behind the cause of fighting cancer. The pageant winners not only walked down the runway in crowns and sashes, they walked the […]
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Getting Envious, getting cool
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Envious Apparel presented a cool and casual collection that offered a mix of swimwear, athleisure wear, and street wear at New England Fashion Week’s Think Pink […]
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Level Up, it’s for every woman
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At New England Fashion Week’s Think Pink fashion show, Level Up Designs by India presented a well-crafted urban collection on the runway that would make a […]
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The rise of Harley Quinn
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Colebrook’s Becky Fuller was one of an army of women who dressed up as the character Harley Quinn at New York ComicCon earlier this month. Throughout […]
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