Mike Chaiken

A crowned head stands up against food allergies

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The world is a little safer from food allergies thanks to a vendor fair held by Miss Naugatuck Valley’s Outstanding Teen Autumn Schless. On a recent […]

What does the summer hold for swimwear?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In Connecticut, Memorial Day weekend marks the opening day for many of the state-operated beaches. And beach weather means it is swimsuit season. If you’re looking […]

Welcoming spring with Cinder+Salt

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the temperatures finally, finally rising above the 60 degree mark (and even 80 degree plateau), the spring wardrobe finally can be extracted from our dressers. […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Mum City’s Outstanding Teen Maggie Wernicki

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Recovering from a burnout

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com You might think “yogis” wake up each day with a sunshine worthy personality, green juice in hand, and a confident sense of self-awareness. But truthfully not […]

Miss Greater Rockville helps guests learn to ‘Love Better’

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Greater Rockville Sylvana Gonzalez took over Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility in Prospect, Conn. on May 8 to help people recognize and survive the pains […]

With swimwear this season, the little things make a difference

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The small details count in some of the swimsuits offered this season by Yandy (Yandy.com). Besides the usual mix of prints and solids for your stylish […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Lindiana Frangu

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

CT’s Kaliegh Garris may be getting attention but she’s still a ‘normal teenager’

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On a recent morning, Connecticut’s Kaliegh Garris’s face was beamed across the nation as she sat at a table across from the hosts of “CBS This […]

Local pageant representatives reflect on historic occurrence

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Connecticut’s Kaliegh Garris was crowned as Miss Teen USA April 28, the moment had an inkling of a trend. But when Chelsie Kryst was crowned […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Farmingbury’s Outstanding Teen Gia Iwanec

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Fashion at the point of color saturation

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The colors of spring have begun to burst. And the waters tumble at Umpachene Falls, New Marlborough, Mass. What better time to challenge the color wheel […]

Model Mob: Dressing for that rain

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 illustrate their replies. This […]

Play FORE! Miss Connecticut May 23

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pull out your golf clubs, or simply pull up a seat at the dinner table, on May 23. The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization will be holding […]

Music of the night for a worthy cause

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss Fairfield County’s Outstanding Teen is hosting a fundraising concert this weekend in Litchfield to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Ashlyn Manuel, 16, a student at […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss North Haven Sherry Wu

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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. […]

Hats off, well, really ‘on,’ for fashion

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Part of the pageantry surrounding the Kentucky Derby is the fanciful hats women will wear at parties celebrating the historic horse race. Part of the pageantry […]

Behind the costume for a good cause

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Princesses, villains, pirates and superheroes put on their Sunday’s finest for the Divas and Pirates Party on a recent Sunday in Plantsville, Conn. The fundraiser for the […]

More of the bridal looks out of New York

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York Bridal Fashion Week offered up a bounty of new designs for buyers and press. Here are some of the looks at The Knot Couture […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet National Classic Woman of Service 2018 Laurye Natale

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Justin Alexander offers a taste of his bridal

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Buyers received a taste of Justin Alexander’s new bridal collection at The Knot Couture during New York Bridal Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New […]

Crystal ball of Calla Blanche

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Calla Blanche showed what was in its bridal fashion crystal ball for this coming fall at The Knot Couture April 14. The wedding gown brand presented […]

CT woman readies for Mrs. pageant in Vegas

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Susan Pagan is gearing up for June when the Connecticut resident competes for the title of Mrs. USA Woman of the Universe in Las Vegas. Pagan, […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Naugatuck Valley Ariana Puglisi

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

Everything fancy at Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen’s Masquerade Ball

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Titleholders in the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization put on their elegant masks and their elegant fashions as they joined a packed house at La Bella Vista […]

There’s no masking their female solidarity

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were masks and fancy dress at Waterbury’s La Bella Vista on Thursday night. But among the young women attending the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Masquerade […]

The Judgment Cure: An open-minded practice

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com How long has it been since you last passed judgment on something or someone? I find it’s sometimes impossible to go through life without making certain […]

What the stylish bride will wear next season: The Knot Couture showcases latest looks

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York Bridal Fashion Week is a time when bridal designers and bridal gown houses try to entice buyers at boutiques and shops across the country […]

Model Mob: Favorite place for photos

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Naugatuck Valley’s Outstanding Teen Autumn Schless

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and athleisure wear are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders […]

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