Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields traveled to Las Vegas this past weekend to present an award on stage at the Billboard Music Awards. She was joined on stage by “The […]
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Category: Fashion
A synergy between agriculture and fashion: Tarì Rural Design
Away from old stereotypes, Sicily 2.0 is appreciated today in the world of international fashion for some of the most innovative brands including Tarì Rural Design. Founded by Ezio Lauricella […]
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Make a statement with Temple St. Clair
With the days heating up as summer approaches, downsize your bold baubles for jewelry that makes a different kind of statement from Temple St. Clair – invest in these fresh […]
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Fashion gives chapel a prayer
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion came to the rescue of a 19th century chapel in the heart of Middletown, Conn. on May 20. “From Gothic to Light: A Day of […]
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The shades of Victoria
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Surrounded by gothic gravestones with a 19th century chapel looming over the hill top, Redfield Designs unveiled a collection of clothes that evoked the Victorian era. […]
Read moreDior takes celeb crowd caving with LA cruise collection show
By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dior took its star-studded crowd on an ultra-chic cave expedition Thursday night with an eclectic cruise collection inspired by the Lascaux […]
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Supermodel Ashley Graham shares a story of modeling success
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The real world of modeling and fashion is filled with harrowing tales. And it wouldn’t be unheard of for a model to write a cautionary tale […]
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Folding forward into fitness
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I think we all remember the sit and reach test we had to do in our school gym class. As a part of our athletic assessment […]
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Getting ready for bikini season
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year again. Beach season is approaching, and it’s the time to start shopping for your bikinis. Summer is just around the corner. […]
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Traveling after weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Where to begin? As we prepare to jet off to Portland and join 300 other weight loss surgery patients, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on […]
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CT vs. PA: Sports, rivalries, and fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a royal summit in Southington, Conn. this past week to rekindle a friendship and to stoke a rivalry. Ms. US Universal Kristina Marinkovich is […]
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Gowns at Miss USA have the Mac Duggal touch
Several of the contestants at the Miss USA Competition, which airs Sunday on Fox at 8 p.m., have turned to Mac Duggal for their gown choices.
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One stop shopping and viewing during Sunday’s Miss USA
When you watch Miss USA Sunday night, not only will you get to root for your favorite contestant, you’ll also be shopping. This year, the official swimsuit sponsor of the […]
Read moreDemi Lovato, Kate Hudson collaborate on workout clothes
By MARCELA ISAZA Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) _ Kate Hudson and Demi Lovato went from working out at the gym together to working on a fashion-line collaboration. Hudson, […]
Read moreDior lands in LA with beachfront bash ahead of runway show
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Freida Pinto is loyal to Dior, a company that took a chance on her before she was famous. During a beachside party hosted by the French […]
Read moreRetail funk: Stores face biggest challenges since recession
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ It’s starting to look a lot like the Great Recession redux for retailers. More than twice as many stores have […]
Read moreBridal trendspotting: black accents, all-over beading, shoes
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) _ The recent round of spring 2018 bridal shows pointed to a turn back to tradition, sometimes with modern twists, along with […]
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Elegant introduction for Miss CT family
by MIKE CHAIKEN The young women of the Miss Connecticut family and their guests put on their formal and semi-formal best for the scholarship programs annual gala. The party, which […]
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Putting some work into it… behind the scenes at ‘Beauty in Chaos’
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is creativity, concentration, skill, and elbow grease behind ever extreme hair and makeup creation. At the historic city hall in Hartford on May 4, hair […]
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Hair and makeup taken to the extreme… to help the kids
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com HARTFORD, Conn. — There was all manner of beauty… and chaos was kept at bay… on the runway last Thursday. Extreme hair and makeup creations took […]
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Supermodel Ashley Graham to promote her new book in CT Sunday
Supermodel Ashley Graham, who has been in magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Glamour, Elle UK, and more will be in Connecticut Sunday morning to promote her new book, “A New Model: […]
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Feeling gorgeous in Maggie Sottero
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Maggie Sottero has a reputation of providing brides with gorgeous gowns that make them feel special on their special day. The romantic feel of the gowns […]
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espnW launches ‘Body Image Confidential’ that addresses challenges facing female athletes
Today, in conjunction with the Women + Sports, Chicago event, espnW launched its newest multi-media platform, Body Image Confidential – highlighting the complicated balancing act of maintaining top physical condition […]
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Fairy tale style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the number of girls in fairy tale gowns and crowns were any indication, the princesses met in stories that begin, “Once upon a time…” are […]
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Getting Trash(ion)ed on a Sunday night
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com HARTFORD– Trash became couture on Sunday as the seventh annual Trashion Fashion event made its debut on Front Street at the Infinity Music Hall. This was […]
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Taste the vino, watch Troy Anthony’s Vino, and help My City Kitchen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A wine tasting benefit served as the context for Connecticut fashion designer Troy Anthony to show some pieces from his aptly named Vino collection. The benefit, […]
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What Watters has for brides
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Knot Couture, Watters presented a vast array of bridal gowns with a youthful, vibrant, energetic, and stylish feel. The gowns presented, albeit on fashion models, […]
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Avoiding the bridesmaid nightmare
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Watters presented its latest line of bridesmaids dresses at The Knot Couture, and there wasn’t a single Little Bo Peep or mumu in the bunch. Instead, […]
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Talking with Taylor… Talking about prom hair
CTFashionMag.com’s correspondent Taylor Plourd shares her vision for hair styles for Prom 2017.
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Join the (Fashion) Revolution this week in Danbury
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The revolution might not be televised. But it will strut down the catwalk in an act of solidarity. A Fashion Revolution, if you will. According to […]
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