by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When a fashion designer plans a runway show, especially a designer outside of the big fashion capitals, the temptation is there to throw everything against the […]
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Crazy, sexy, cool… it’s FASCHINN
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com FASCHINN’s latest fashion line dubbed “Wild Heart” is not for a woman who wants to slip quietly into the good night. It’s for the woman who […]
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The sophisticated aesthetic of Troy Anthony
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The collection by Troy Anthony Designs presented at Hartford Fashion Week stood out as a wearable, sophisticated, and mature (but far from matronly) line for the […]
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The models who fleshed out Hartford Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The designers of Hartford Fashion Week may have had the ideas for the clothes showcased on April 20 and 21. But the models helped flesh out […]
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Designers unveil fall bridal designs to buyers, press
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bridal Fashion Week in New York in April meant that designers brought their latest collections to the city to show how brides will dazzle this coming […]
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Waiting to go on… the first night of Hartford Fashion Week Season 3
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The models would step out on to the runway soon enough. But backstage, preparations were underway as the minutes counted down to the first night of […]
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Styled by Jazz creates vibrant collection that celebrates Africa
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Styled by Jazz reached back to her heritage with a spring collection that dazzled the eye with an array of vivacious African prints at Hartford Fashion […]
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Hope in the form of fashion in the latest line from Rachael Karrington Designs
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is a scene toward the end of the musical version of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple, where Celie, the main character, is finally reunited with […]
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The effort in your practice
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Everyone knows if you want to achieve something you must put in the effort to do so. Nothing in life comes easy and many things, like […]
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Some healthy, tasty recipes
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Here are some healthy tasty recipes to take you from now until Memorial Day. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Blueberry and Feta Spinach summer salad with sweet […]
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Spring season for new beginnings
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com April. Spring? Well for most of the east coast this spring still feels like winter. Traditionally, spring is the season of new beginnings and fresh new […]
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Japanalia admiration society gathers at Hartford Fashion Week launch party
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a Japanalia lovefest on Thursday for one of the pioneers of Hartford’s fashion scene. As a cornerstone for its launch party at Chango Rosa […]
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Meet some of the brains behind the fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The runway shows and presentations of Hartford Fashion Week begin in earnest on Friday night at the Colt Armory in Hartford, Conn. and continue on Saturday. […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Connecticut Princess Manette Masse
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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Small steps and a big leap into Hartford Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tajah Ramsey took small steps in the world of fashion before taking the big leap of showing her artful fashion creations at Hartford Fashion Week […]
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Here’s the Dirt: A night of fashion and art at The Salon
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Art and creativity was in the air on Saturday night as Connecticut fashion designer Chinnyere McPherson of FASCHINN hosted The Wild Heart Experience at The Dirt […]
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Gala, gowns, and crowns
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization celebrated in style as it held its 90th anniversary gala at Aria in Prospect, Conn. Friday night. The young women vying […]
Read moreDanbury, Conn. wants to show its fashionable side
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A group of volunteers have begun to lay the groundwork to introduce the first ever Danbury Fashion Week to Connecticut’s northern Fairfield County. Meagan Neville, who […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen Autumn Schless
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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FASCHINN brings the fashion to New England again and again and again
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion designer Chinnyere McPherson will be burning the style candle at both ends this month. McPherson’s line FASCHINN will be part of the third edition […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Naugatuck Valley Courtney Ouellette
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]
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Miss America’s Outstanding Teen accepted to West Point
The Miss America Organization announced that Jessica Baeder, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2018, has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. She follows the footsteps of her […]
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CTFashionMag.com free giveaway– win your own Face in A Case
CTFashionMag.com is having its first contest give away. Win a free Face in a Case with a matching makeup pallet—as featured on CTFashionMag https://www.ctfashionmag.com/2017/05/09/on-the-nose-with-rozana-face-in-a-case/ It’s easy to win. Go to […]
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Swooping into fashion like a SWAN
On a recent weekend, the annual SWAN Day Connecticut photo shoot was held in advance of the April 14 arts festival at Trinity-On-Main in New Britain. The models were some […]
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Luxe and swim
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re looking for a swimsuit that catches the eye but provides the look of luxury, the collection presented by Cirone Swim last July at Art […]
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No masking their style at the ball
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag The primary accessory—a mask. The primary color scheme (by request)—black. At the second annual Masquerade Ball to benefit the next winner of the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding […]
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Meet CT’s Caribbean Queen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shanai Chambers is helping the sun shine a little brighter in Connecticut. The University of Connecticut in Hartford student studying for a master’s degree in social […]
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Priamo wakes up sleepwear to have a night on the town
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Madonna made inner wear as outer wear popular back in the 1980s helping facilitate a trend where lingerie rose from strictly undergarments to street attire. And […]
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They’re still comfortable, there’s just more of Uwila Warrior to love
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Founder of Uwila Warrior lingerie Lisa Mullan has said her brand was the most comfortable underwear around. And this upcoming season, there will be more comfort […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Hartford County’s Outstanding Teen Julia Pahl
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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