by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If your talent is going to wow the audience– and a panel of judges– you better make sure your on-stage costume has that all important wow-factor. […]
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Bye bye bikini
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss America Organization made waves this past week when it announced that the Lifestyle and Fitness—the swimsuits—phase of competition are no more. However, as the […]
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The Miss CT class of 2018 keeps it classy dressed in classic black
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Basic black, they say, is a must for any woman’s wardrobe. And at the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant finals on Saturday night at The Palace Theater […]
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First night of Miss Connecticut out of the way
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A Wolcott woman and a contestant representing Litchfield County were among the preliminary competition winners at the first night of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant at […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Southbury Micayla Barrows
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]
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A throwback backstage at Hartford Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s all business on the runway as models walk in the latest styles. But backstage can be a little chaotic, a little disorganized, and full of […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Southington Karla Aponte Roque
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]
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Swimming pretty in the U.K.; CT swimsuit designer teams up with fine artist
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s own swimsuit designer, Kasia Roginska of KARO Swimwear, is still making noise overseas. She already has seen her swimsuits in Sports Illustrated, Vogue UK, ELLE […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Bristol Victoria Lemme
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]
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Casablanca turns bridal thoughts to fall and winter
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For brides-to-be heading out to boutiques and shops to find that perfect gown for their fall or winter weddings, Casablanca Bridal presented their cool weather wedding […]
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Bling is eternal at Eternal Beauty
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a lot of fashionable bling– enough to leave you blind– at Springfield Central High School in Massachusetts on May 19. That’s because the Miss […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen Gia Iwanec
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]
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Eating healthy on Memorial Day
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Here is a tasty and healthy recipe for Memorial Day. This this gourmet garden tomato salad: Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red, yellow and/or orange tomatoes cut into […]
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Listening is a part of practice
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com No matter where you are in your yoga journey you are taught to listen. Listening through mindfulness, creating a presence where you are, and looking deep […]
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A little Makeup (Show) heaven in NYC
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Everything and anything you could think about as a makeup artist was probably up for discussion at The Makeup Show in New York City on May […]
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Style that fell from the heavens
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the 1976 film, “The Man Who Fell To Earth,” the Thin White Duke David Bowie looked otherworldly as a dapper outer space alien—complete with fedora– […]
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Well, aren’t you Miss America?
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The queen of America was in Connecticut on Tuesday, May 15. The reigning Miss America, Cara Mund, was on hand as a special guest for the […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Stamford Jaymie Bianca
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]
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High end style from Balmain and Victoria’s Secret
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Looking for a little high end fashion luxury and a punk rock flair with your Victoria’s Secret collection? The renowned lingerie brand recently introduced a limited […]
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Veil is there for you in an HD world
In a venue full of makeup professionals. Sebastien Tardif, founder of Veil Cosmetics, unveiled a new product, Automat, which provides the necessary coverage in an HD world. At The Makeup […]
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Spring over to the waters in Cinder and Salt style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s nothing more refreshing in the springtime than a warm, bright sun with a cool breeze blowing off the water, whether it’s an ocean, lake, or […]
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A Forever Miss wants to be your new Mrs. at state pageant May 19
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On May 19, a new Mrs. Connecticut will be crowned. And a former Miss Connecticut is looking to take that title. Stacy Perrone-Petta, who is a […]
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A little fairy tale princess style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag Princesses and superheroes greeted a multitude of children at the Sixth Annual Princess Meet and Greet at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville April 28. And the […]
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Coming soon to your makeup case: What’s coming at The Makeup Show
The Makeup Show NYC will be heading to Metropolitan Pavilion this weekend to showcase new and exciting product launches, brands, and exclusive show only deals! Be the first to check […]
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The Makeup Show takes over NYC; celebrity makeup artist James Vincent shares tips
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On Sunday and Monday, New York City will be picking up its mascara brushes and eye shadow as The Makeup Show arrives at the Metropolitan […]
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Ubiquitous Chinnyere McPherson puts the ‘Spotlight’ on FASCHINN
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com FASCHINN and its Chinnyere McPherson seem to be everywhere the past few weeks in the Hartford-area fashion scene. The designer already has held her own show, […]
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Fashion, social awareness on Main Street
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Social consciousness and fashion converged on Main Street in Danbury April 27 as Workspace Collective participated in the international event Fashion Revolution. Inside Workspace Collective, local […]
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Saints preserves us: Sexy Saints by S.J. in the spotlight
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s Saints by S.J. offered up a selection of its sexy and sensual fashions under the spotlight in Hartford April 25 at JL Studios on Airport […]
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Exhibiting style from the Ultimate ShoeBar
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The spotlight was put on the Ultimate ShoeBar at JL Studios on Airport Road in Hartford Tuesday night. Spotlight Fashion Exhibition… 4 Days of Fashion, which […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Meet Miss Greater Waterbury Danielle Radeke
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, athleisure wear, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do […]
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