by JADE SOTO, MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s a beauty surrounding the designs of Nevaeh Intimates embodied by the tulle and lace used in the pieces on display at The Lingerie […]
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Author: Mike Chaiken
Reaching for their dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For an afternoon, dreams were within reach. And by the end of the day, there was the possibility a star or two was born. On Aug. […]
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Finding a design that addresses the needs of the full-busted woman
By JADE SOTO And MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ellana Krechmaras saw a need in the market place—and in her own wardrobe—for a bra that properly supports the full-busted woman. And after […]
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Stashing the sash: Miss Southern New England Junior Pre-teen Kylie Watson
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Silent Arrow: The lingerie brand for women who want to make some noise
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Silent Arrow is lingerie for the woman who refuses to be silent. The brand was launched last year by designer Kelly Barrett after she spent 15 […]
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Resale your way into style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s nearly time to set aside the summer clothes and replace them with some fall fashions. If you picked up some summer pieces back in spring […]
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5 Ways to be Happy NOW
by MARISA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com How many times have you heard the phrase that life is too short to be unhappy? If you’re like me, then you’ve heard it probably one […]
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From Idaho to the fashion runway, meet Maddux Hust
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Idaho isn’t at the top of most people’s lists of places to go if you’re looking for a career in modeling. So Maddux Hust, with an […]
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A little bit of everything from Impish Lee
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Impish Lee started off as a custom lingerie brand. The customers would work with the founders of Impish Lee, sisters Kali Ventresca and Noelle Ventresca, via […]
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Back to school shopping faves
Caroline Pape and Annabelle Pape were given a mission. They were asked to go shopping, tough job, with an imaginary $150 budget. They were asked to find out what kinds […]
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Fall welcomed with a hug at Cinder and Salt
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures are still kissed by summer. But Cinder and Salt, with stores in Canton and Middletown, is embracing fall with its latest collection of casual […]
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Colette and Sebastian: From enhancing the board room to enhancing the bedroom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A career in finance seemed to be calling Colette. But a semester abroad in Italy turned her head around. And she decided to become a fashion […]
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Practicing yoga every day
by CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I often get asked “How many times a week do you practice yoga?” Before I really started buckling down on my practice it was very minimal. […]
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What to say to the kids post-weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Often times when we think of body image, we only think about how it directly affects our selves after weight loss surgery. I find that parenting […]
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Those salads aren’t what they’re cracked up to be
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com When you go to the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant for an on-the-go meal, there are only so many “healthy” options to choose from. You […]
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Potential fame waits for you– up close and personal– at ‘Get Discovered’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com These days, breaking into modeling or acting can be impersonal. You submit your comp card or voters via a website… and wait for someone to get […]
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Necessity is the mother of invention. Say hello to the Brobe
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The heat of Texas helped spark a wardrobe innovation that is comfortable for breast cancer survivors and nursing mothers. The Brobe—a combination bra and robe—was inspired […]
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Trends in lingerie for next summer
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Retailers in the lingerie and swimsuit business flocked to the Jacob K. Javitts Convention Center earlier this month to learn about the latest offerings from designers […]
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Miss America seeking ‘America’s Choice’
Atlantic City, NJ – The Miss America Organization, dick clark productions and ABC announced today that voting is now open for the “America’s Choice” contestant. America will once again help […]
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Sneak peak at the trends for this fall and winter
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The N.Y. Women’s Show in New York City offered a sneak peak as to what’s going to be in retail stores for fall and winter 2017. […]
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In the backroom at Miami Swim Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miami Swim Week brings press and patrons from around the world. This means hair and makeup people have to present their best work. And models have […]
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Learning the ropes
by MIKE CHAIKEN MIAMI– At Miami Splash at the Surfcomber Hotel on Collins Avenue, a young model found herself in the midst of an army of more experienced models. As […]
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Planet Fashion successfully splashes down at Miami Swim Week
Miami Beach, Fla. –Planet Fashion, one of the nations leading fashion media and event production companies, presented a dazzling new vision in swimwear design as part of a spectacular […]
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Locals show their skills in fashion, music, poetry
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Do What You Have What It Takes 2, local was the key word on July 29 in Hartford, Conn. The effort, which boosted local charities, […]
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Making preparations to show if they ‘Have What It Takes’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the models hit the runway at Do You Have What It Takes 2 in Hartford, July 29, they prepared by sitting for hair and makeup […]
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Beach Bunny hops confidently into 2018
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With a brand name like Beach Bunny, you know what to expect. The swimsuit line’s 2018 collection was shown at Funkshion in Miami Beach as part […]
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Braid up your night
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You’ve got plans for a dinner at an elegant restaurant than plans to hit the clubs afterward. Hairstylist Bill Schrlau of Southington, Conn. offered up some […]
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California dreaming with Courtney Allegra
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Courtney Allegra’s biography spills out over onto her swimwear. Allegra is a southern California girl who likes the beaches and likes horses. And the line that […]
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Talking about concepts: The 8th Continent swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashion.com When you think of swim fashion, you typically don’t think of art or concept. You think of beauty or you think of sexy. But The 8th […]
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Head out onto the highway: Leather and lace interpreted
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Bike Night to Benefit Veterans held at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington, Conn. attracted nearly 2,000 motorcycles and 3,000 patrons. One of the features of […]
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