by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes a bridge can be too far. But sometimes that bridge can bring you in close. Model Annalisa Hair poses in a ’70s inspired outfit in […]
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She overcame and now she’s a model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Orianateyor Beard admits to having childhood insecurities. She grew up in a family that struggled financially. And this put her dreams out of reach for the […]
Read moreThe all-American favorites
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring means it’s time for an all-American wardrobe. That means tees, tanks, denim shorts and blue jeans. Model Chiara Espineli poses on a sunny day in […]
Read moreFace the world
When you go out to face the world, what face do you provide to the world? Model Nicole Pennell, a recent winner of Victoria Henley Magnifique Showcase, shares some recent […]
Read moreBackstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley enjoys culinary delights from Chef Yamaguchi
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Roy Yamaguchi, a decorated Japanese American celebrity chef, has achieved international acclaim and accolades for his many impressive achievements within the culinary industry and is regarded […]
Read moreBackstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley enjoy some fine wine and dining in Hawaii
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com G.Lion, an award -winning, world-renowned hospitality group based in Hawaii, opened two innovative, upscale, and dynamic restaurants, Quiora and LaVie, in the posh Ritz Carlton Residencies […]
Read moreBackstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley says ‘Aloha’ from Hawaii
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Known for snowy white beaches, dazzling blue waters, and draw dropping picturesque views, Hawaii is a “Must Visit” destination, topping the bucket lists of travel enthusiasts […]
Read moreTeen? Check. Stylish? Doublecheck. Meet Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Peyton Troth
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re going to hold the title Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, your style game should be outstanding as well. The latest titleholder, Bristol’s Peyton Troth, demonstrated […]
Read moreSunny days in style with Miss Connecticut Sylvana Gonzalez
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the calendar says it’s spring, and the sky is blue, you might as well go walking on sunshine. The new Miss Connecticut, Sylvana Gonzalez, takes […]
Read moreOutstanding on the streets
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Choosing your wardrobe, you have choices. For instance, you can choose to blend into the background. You can be part of the crowd. Or you can […]
Read moreConnecticut designer shares her latest formalwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Karlene Lindsay hosted a fashion show at her new Connecticut Post Mall location in Milford — Karlene Lindsay Designs — on a Sunday afternoon. The […]
Read moreSouth African flavor in the Farmington Valley
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A touch of South Africa has touched down in the Farmington Valley, offering a line of original styles from veteran fashion designer Brenda Quin. Quin had […]
Read moreOutstanding in spring
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the early days of New England spring, before the frost advisories are shelved till the fall, any little bit of green tends to stand out. […]
Read moreWhere Mother Nature may have reneged, Glow-Art provided
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t come through with a day worthy of a landscape painting in a museum. So, sometimes, you have to bring your own art […]
Read moreKeep it cool and be rock star cool
Some 1970s-era rock singers like Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Roger Daltrey of The Who demonstrated that you didn’t need a lot of flash to exhibit rock and roll […]
Read moreTalent in action at Miss Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss American Organization prides itself on the talent portion of its annual competition. And contestants for Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen put their […]
Read moreSwimming into the finals at Miss Connecticut USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The finalists for the Miss Connecticut USA contest took to the stage in their chosen swimwear to see who would win the top honor. Cynthia Dias […]
Read moreFor Alison Vaughn, 2021 was all about winning big
2021 was the year of “The big quit,” but for Alison Vaughn, founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, it was the year of “The Big Win.” The Goldman Sachs […]
Read moreBackstage Pass: Model Victoria Henley rides into the rodeo
by VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com The rodeo is cemented in country western culture as not only an iconic American pastime, but also as a prime form of live entertainment. While many […]
Read moreBrains, talent and brawn at Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, the contestants not only have to demonstrate they have brains and talent, but that they live a healthy lifestyle to keep […]
Read moreGet fit, get a score at Miss Connecticut Teen USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On the second night of Miss Connecticut Teen USA in Windsor, the contestants walked before the judges a second time in their athleisure wear in the […]
Read moreGetting fit on night one with the Miss Connecticut USA contestants
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com To demonstrate their fitness, the contestants for the Miss Connecticut USA competition took to the stage in the swimwear of their choice. This is what the […]
Read moreGetting fit on the first night of Miss Connecticut Teen USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Lifestyle and fitness on display for contestants in the Miss Connecticut Teen USA competition as they showed the judges their personal choice for stylish athleisure. This […]
Read moreMiss Connecticut: Just be yourself
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The opening number offers a first impression for the judges at competitions like Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen. When this year’s competition started in […]
Read moreFace the world with your style
Sometimes you have to put on your best face to head out into the world. Model Eva Denis does just that in a stylish shoot at the Versace Mansion in […]
Read moreC’mon spring, it’s safe to come outside
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com April showers bring May flowers. Spring is in flux. But the warm weather and the sun are coming. Model Chiara Espineli of JC Models of Connecticut […]
Read moreGlamming it up for night one of Miss Connecticut USA
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The glitz and glamour were on display on the first night of the Miss Connecticut USA and Miss Connecticut Teen USA competition in Windsor Saturday night. […]
Read moreWolcott woman, North Haven teen win Miss Connecticut USA titles
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A woman from Wolcott is continuing the town’s tradition of producing statewide pageant title holders as Cynthia Dias was crowned Miss Connecticut USA on Sunday afternoon […]
Read moreGlammed up at Miss Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss America Organization calls it “Red Carpet” but evening gowns were still part of the evening’s pageantry as Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen […]
Read moreNew Miss Connecticut, Outstanding Teen crowned Saturday
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A woman who has been knocking at the door of Miss Connecticut for five years is the new state title holder. And a young woman who […]
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