by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As the ban of plastic grocery bags nears in Connecticut, members of the creative community are jumping into the fray by using their talent to provide […]
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Fashion designers wanted for show that benefits Latino Scholarship Fund
The Latino Scholarship Fund will put on its annual fundraiser, which is a fashion show and vendor show on Sept. 28. The fund is working with local designers who create their […]
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Plump it up, tighten it up with Cheeky Physique
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A little accentuation never hurt anyone. Why else would we speak about contouring, lashes, blush, and lipstick? Of course, that is for the face. How about […]
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Model Mob: Favorite vacation spots
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 and self-submitted photographs that […]
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The must-have looks to seek for back-to-school
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With Connecticut’s sales tax-free week shopping underway through Aug. 24, back-to-school fashions are likely on the mind of teen girls from middle school to high school […]
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Meet Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Payton May
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Payton May, for a little bit this summer, is just an ordinary teen, enjoying her break from school in Washington State. But, there is merely a […]
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Chatting about fashion with Miss America’s Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contest in Orlando, Payton May took to the stage in a Tony Bowls original dress in black with silver fringe, […]
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Fashion up on the mountain
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes you need to climb up the mountain and look down at the valley below to know that special one will find a way to get […]
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Alter ego fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion can be functional, fulfilling a need for modesty or protection from the elements. Other times, fashion can be transformative. An evening gown evokes a personality […]
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Poolside with Trivera
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Grab that fruity cocktail, slip onto that lounge chair by the pool, and choose a side from the beef between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B in […]
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Closer look at the wardrobe of Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Lindiana Frangu, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, unveiled her wardrobe for the national pageant at her farewell party, the guests were told all was hush-hush. No […]
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Party it up with Devanna Love
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re heading to an EDM party on the beach or poolside, the kind where DJs flash black light to make iridescent colors glow, Devanna Love […]
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Said the spider to the fly
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly;“’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.The way into my parlor is […]
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People and pups in the park
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A fashionable promenade in the park can sometimes produce a pop-up reunion between people and pups. Models: Ariana Spinelli, Halee Delavan Hair, makeup: Alicia Sliwka. Designer: […]
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Vanity Couture reaches out to the more mature woman who still has that va-va-voom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vanity Couture offered up a luxe, mature, but still sexy collection of swimwear at Art Hearts Fashion in Miami in July. As part of Swim Fashion […]
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Let’s be clear, De Vesi bags are cute
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A recent news story from Ireland reported that when pop star Ariana Grande came to Dublin, fans going to the show had to follow several rules […]
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Together as one: Miss America contestants meet at the Outstanding Teen event
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Miss America comes to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on Dec. 19, for the second time, the latest class of contestants for the national […]
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Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen: No national title but an ‘amazing’ time
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Woodbury, Conn. teen Lindiana Frangu didn’t walk away with the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. But she still had an amazing time. Frangu spent three […]
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Hugs and kisses all around for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After being sequestered away during competition week, each night during the preliminaries of the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contest, candidates were given the opportunity afterward to […]
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Tap, tap, tap: The finals are calling for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The preliminaries for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen wrapped up on the night of Thursday, July 25 and Connecticut’s representative danced her way to the finish. Woodbury, […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Elite Connecticut 2019 American Woman of Service Darcy Castro
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits or athleisure wear are the uniforms of necessity. But what […]
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Things were hopping for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu jumped in head-on in the second night of preliminary competition at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contest in Orlando Wednesday […]
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Miss America will be held at Mohegan Sun in CT this year
NBC’s “The 2020 Miss America Competition” will telecast live on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. in Mohegan Sun Arena. The competition follows 51 compelling candidates as they compete for […]
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An evening gown for Miss CT’s OT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This Tuesday, July 23, the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition begins in Orlando, Fla. Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu will find out if she wins […]
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The gospel according to SwimShow
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SwimShow, one of the trade shows for swimwear and accessories, set down at the Miami Convention Center during Miami Swim Fashion Week. And boutiques and retailers […]
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Before there’s Art (Hearts Fashion), there’s the pregame
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the guests arrived for the opening night of Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week at the Faena Forum on July 11, backstage was abuzz with […]
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Sweet as candy: Vichi adds some sugar to Miami Swim
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Vichi’s candy-themed swimsuit collection was sweet, yummy, and sexy. The collection, which featured women’s and men’s suits, was presented at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week […]
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Breast cancer research gets boost from calendar, models
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Middletown’s lingerie shop, Tina’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear on Main Street has released its annual fundraising calendar. The 2020 edition of the calendar features local models […]
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Model Mob: Your favorite workout wear
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 and self-submitted photographs that […]
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Swimwear that retailers feel women will want
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fashion runways at Miami Swim Week in mid-July find designers presenting aspirational swimwear. The garments are often the dreams of women, providing touchstones of the […]
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