On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Miss Nutmeg Scholarship pageant was held at Derynoski Elementary School in Southington, Conn. This is what the audience saw in this local pageant for the […]
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Author: Mike Chaiken
Ten new crowns in the Miss Connecticut universe
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com SOUTHINGTON — The Miss Connecticut Scholarship welcomed a bundle of new inductees into the Class of 2018 on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Miss Nutmeg Scholarship Organization […]
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Get warm, get Nino
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Winter’s arrival in New England often means a migration, even for just a week, to the warmer south. Nino Apparel featured a collection of t-shirts, tanks, […]
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A youthful dedicated follower (and creator) of fashion
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The clothing brand Nerdy Chic popped up on a couple of Connecticut fashion runways these past few months. And as the models strutted their stuff, the […]
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Be true to your school
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is an old song that said, “Be True To Your School.” And what better way to be true to that school then pack your wardrobe […]
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Fashion lends a helping hand for the holidays
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion stepped forward to lend a helping hand on Nov. 21 as Foxwoods Resort Casino, Shrine Foxwoods and Tanger Outlets, Foxwoods hosted the first ever Holiday […]
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Not your grandma’s loungewear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com NEW YORK CITY– CTFashionMag.com recently caught up with Alessandra Baker, the designer of lingerie brand Alessandra Mackenzie, about her menswear roots and how that sensibility has […]
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Some Latina beauty
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Latina Elegance organization held its inaugural pageant on Nov. 18 and crowned five new queens. The pageant was held at the East Hartford Community Cultural […]
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Talking with Taylor: Your holiday makeup looks
CTFashionMag.com host Taylor Plourd shares some tips on festive makeup looks for the holiday.
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Some news and some new styles from Luxe and Curves
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Luxe and Curves moved from Dallas to Connecticut and the local fashion line has big moves planned for 2018. Currently, available only on-line, Luxe and Curves’ […]
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Are your workouts working out?
by CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Whether you’re a regular in the gym, set up your workouts at home, or have weekly sessions with a personal trainer you are still committed to […]
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How to avoid the holiday pounds
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As the season of our favorite indulgences and festivities are approaching, it is important to remind yourself that there is always a possibility of losing sight […]
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Talking with Taylor: Holiday wardrobe
If you’re trying to figure out what to wear for those many holiday parties, CTFashionMag’s Taylor Plourd shares some of her favorite picks from her own wardrobe.
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Female-fronted Lolli shows off fun collection
California-born Vy Nguyen, the female owner and operator of Lolli, showed off a fun, flirty, and beach-worthy collection of swimwear at Funkshion during Miami Fashion Swim Week this past summer. […]
Read moreAcademy of Art University students included in CFDA Talent Book
The School of Fashion is pleased to share that the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has released the CFDA+ 2017 Talent Book which identifies the top design graduates from […]
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A quick study and a social conscience: Meet Misha Kaura
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the designs of Misha Kaura stepped across the runway on Style Fashion Week in New York City in September, it represented a crash course in […]
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Holiday parties, here we come
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag November is firmly entrenched so that means the invitations for holiday parties—Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s—are being pondered, drawn up, and even mailed and emailed. […]
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Finding fashion at Miss Wolcott
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag Yes, there were crowns and sashes at the annual Miss Wolcott pageant Nov. 4 in Wolcott, Conn. After all, Alexandria Gianelli is the new Miss Wolcott; […]
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Break the victim cycle
by MARISSA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com So the other week, I was watching a video by speaker, author, and spiritual leader, Gabrielle Bernstein, and she was talking about the concept of playing […]
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Three more queens heading to Miss Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Three women were selected Saturday night to represent the town of Wolcott, Conn. at Miss Connecticut this coming June. At the annual Miss Wolcott Scholarship Pageant […]
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KK is busy-busy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com KK Swimwear out of Miami Florida has been busy in 2017. This first weekend in November, the swimwear line for tweens and teens was holding its […]
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The costume magic gracing the stage of ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a safe bet that when someone thinks about “Phantom of the Opera,” the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber comes first to mind. But the elaborate […]
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Fashion leads the fight: Cancer benefit held in Ansonia, CT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion stepped forward on Oct. 28 to fight for a young woman with cancer. Destiny Tenille Productions (with co-sponsor Connecticut Fashion Week) presented Fight for Fashion […]
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Two shows, lots of models
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One dressing room, two fashion shows. Connecticut Fashion Week was presenting its Bridal Expo fashion show in the early afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club […]
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The brides wore ‘Chiffon’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week branched out into the world of weddings on Saturday, Oct. 28 with Bridal Expo II in Ansonia, Conn. Besides providing a venue for […]
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It wasn’t just about the bride
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week offered a Bridal Expo on Oct. 28. But besides items directed toward the bride, the fashion organization presented some locally-crafted accessories and vintage […]
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Fashion to the rescue
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As an antidote to the ugliness of cancer, the beauty of fashion and the performing arts were showcased in Hartford on Oct. 27. Do U Have […]
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Before they showed they ‘had what it takes’
Do U Have What It Takes 3 Pink & White Affair A Cancer Benefit was held at Capitol Community College in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 27. Before the models stepped […]
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A rock and roll wedding, down in the ‘Dungeon’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Musician Argyle Goolsby comes from the school of rock known as horror rock. A former member of the noted band Blitzkid, and who has played with […]
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Dearly Beloved shines at The Knot Couture’s Casablanca runway
Casablanca presented its spring summer 2018 collection of its Beloved line at The Knot Couture during New York Bridal Fashion Week earlier this month. Casablanca explained on its website Beloved […]
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