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Warm thoughts of fashion on a cold eve

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With temperatures sitting below zero and sidewalks sitting below a foot of snow, visions of summer probably are filling the heads of many Connecticut residents. But […]

The future happens yesterday with Steampunk style

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Steampunk is often described as what would happen if the future happened in the 19th century. The style of Steampunk often offers a mash-up of Victorian […]

‘Chatting’ up the fashionable set in CT

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag If you’ve been visiting the fashionable people at fashionable events, you’ve probably run into the “Chat It Up” team from Hartford. “Chat It Up” is a […]

Tip of the hat to creative CT fashions

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Groundbreaking British milliner Stephen Jones, who has outfitted the likes of fashion-tastemaker Isabella Blow and pop star Boy George, told the Financial Times once, “Hats tend […]

New studio opens in Hartford area

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Hartford area has a new multi-purpose studio that offers a little bit of everything for the creatives in fashion and entertainment area. Travis Bivans, a […]

Ten new crowns in the Miss Connecticut universe

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

A youthful dedicated follower (and creator) of fashion

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Be true to your school

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Some news and some new styles from Luxe and Curves

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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’ […]

Fashion to the rescue

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

A rock and roll wedding, down in the ‘Dungeon’

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Making the journey from the wedding to the nightclub

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay of Karlene Lindsay Designs of West Haven, Conn. offered up a catwalk full of outfits at Diamond Fashion Week that took you from the […]

Stylish in their furs

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The contestants of Miss Polonia CT 2018 had the chance to play fashion model for a moment on the stage of the Polish National Home in […]

Smokin’ in the ballroom

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

The Omni Hotel in New Haven was hot on Sept. 23 as Blazing the Runway from TRJ Production took over the Grand Ballroom. A bevy of local fashions graced the […]

Demonstrating what New Haven fashion means

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Haven Fashion Week turned the first floor of New Haven City Hall into a catwalk as models and designers strutted their stuff on a recent […]

Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Inside New Haven City Hall, before the crowds arrive, the work begins as hair and makeup is applied on models and the models perfect their runway walk for New Haven […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Mum 2016 Callie Laprise

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Partying it up on its anniversary: Workspace Collective celebrates with fashion Sept. 9

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Workspace Collective is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a fashion event highlighting some of the clothing you can find in the Danbury venture. The anniversary celebration […]

Resale your way into style

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Making preparations to show if they ‘Have What It Takes’

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Head out onto the highway: Leather and lace interpreted

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Style, art, and the beach: CT’s KARO in Miami

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Beach style walked arm in arm with modern art on the runway at the Surfcomber Hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami July 22. Connecticut’s KARO Swimwear […]

Program for girls focuses on building their confidence, deconstructing bullies

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Build them up before someone else breaks them down. That is the goal of Empower U Inc.’s Girls Only Transformation Weekend, which was held earlier this […]

Diamond Fashion Week hits the beach… well, not quite yet

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In preparation for Diamond Fashion Week on Sept. 30, the promoters staged a popup fashion show on the boardwalk of Savin Rock in West Haven July […]

Her faith has inspired her fashion

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A Waterbury native’s religious calling led her to Altered Destiny. Altered Destiny is the new clothing line launched last month by Ngareischa “Nori J” Williams. Press […]

CT’s KARO swimwear brings in the noise, brings in the style

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s full steam ahead for a Connecticut swimwear designer as she continues to find her creations featured in magazines around the world. KARO Swimwear, the line […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Ava Onofreo

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Making the magic happen for Project X

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fantasy hair and makeup were the order for the day as Project X was held at Vibz Uptown in Hartford, Conn. on June 10. Joy Monroe […]

Fashion “Happens for a Reason” in NYC

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is a little bit of Connecticut with a good dose of New York City in the fashion blogosphere these days. And it “Happens for a […]

Spring calls for tees and tanks

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a rite of spring. The weather gets warmer. You set aside your light jacket. And you pair a t-shirt or tank top with your favorite […]

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