As model Luis Mojica Rodriguez explained it, “It has always been me and my birthmark against the world.” The recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley, Luis said, “Powering through cancer, being ostracized for having a birthmark that covered most of
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pudgy Penguins are waddling into the big box stores of America and their collectible star is continuing to rise, with possible movies and television shows looming in the wings. What are Pudgy Penguins? They are exactly what they sound like. They are cute toys – action
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lila Van Frachen offers up a pop of color in her style. Dress by Kaveah (@kaveah_la). Lila also poses with a @glossypops. PHOTO of model by MIKE CHAIKEN. Background created using Photoshop Generative Fill.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At New York Fashion Week in February, Olivia Zink, a fifth grader from Connecticut, showed her spring line of clothes for young girls dubbed “On the Go with Princess O.” Olivia said she showed a collection of skirts, dresses, rompers, Each item also was adorned with
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com While the impending arrival of spring excites many because we can extricate the many layers we require to keep warm in New England, there is something to be said for the cooler weather because it means we can accessorize with a creative flourish. Model Lila Van
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The indoors have sufficed for now. But as the temperatures rise in New England, it’s time to think about getting outside. Model Lila Hoxie appears courtesy of Tina Kiniry Management for Models and Actors. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backgrounds generated using Photoshop Generative Fill.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model De’ja Salahuddin gets graphic, but in a stylish way in this fashion editorial. PHOTOS of De’ja by MIKE CHAIKEN. Background generated using Photoshop Generative Fill.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the evening is warm and the lights of Times Square are in the distance, you can’t do any worse than hang out with your friends on a cozy rooftop in New York City. Models Geneva Reynolds and Bella Basque show their style during their journey
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Philadelphia based model JD is ready to break out. He was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. All hairstyles were done by Destinie White (@blesseddbydess on instagram) Red and Gold piece (@biglommoz_couture on instagram) Varsity jacket ( @dapper_moneyclothing
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lila Hoxie is prepped and ready for spring. Lila appears courtesy of Tina Kiniry Management Modeling and Talent Agency. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backgrounds generated using Photoshop Generative Fill.
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Model Aliyyah Adio takes to Times Square, New York City, during New York Fashion Week. Photographer: Lynn Henley Wardrobe styled by: Victoria Henley Makeup by: Aliyyah Adio
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com We’re not there quite yet. But the first day of spring is March 19. Do you know what means? Flowers will be in bloom soon after. Model Ella Perillo is nearly there, if only in her mind. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backdrop created using Adobe Photoshop
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Prather Ford, a 22-year-old from Georgia, is putting his modeling skills to work these days. But if that doesn’t work, he still is an enlisted member of the United States Air Force studying special warfare. He was recently signed by Elite Mode Models and participated in a fashion shoot in
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com While winter wrapped itself around her home state of Montana, model Savannah Lockwood found herself in rather unseasonable temperatures during New York Fashion Week in the Big Apple. The more comfortable temps tempted her to take to the streets surrounding Times Square for an impromptu fashion
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Designer Melanie Caballero reached for the story of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo for inspiration for her latest collection that she showed at New York Fashion Week in February. On a warm night in New York City, she gathered her models of all age for a fashion
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the temperatures dip and the snow flies, spring was wherever you imagine it to be and spring fashion is whatever you choose it to be. Model Flora-Belle Nyx indulges in some spring wishful thinking. PHOTOS of model by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backgrounds created using Photoshop generative
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Georgia’s Amanda Lynn Weeks is a model with dimensions. In addition to fashion, Amanda is an actor, singer-songwriter, photographer and talent agent. Wardrobe: Ginatfashion (@ginatfashion) Photographer: Lynn Henley (@lynnhenleyphotography), @joemoonnycphotography, @prather.ford
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring often means a time of acknowledging tanks and shorts might still be out of reach. But there’s nothing wrong with venturing out in long-sleeves and jeans if you set aside the sweater and light jacket for a moment. Model Ella Perillo ventures out virtually for
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Geneva Reynolds traveled from Florida and had the New York experience on the rooftop in the Big Apple during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dee Hake may be from Massachusetts but an experienced model from anywhere can find the perfect setting for a photo shoot under the neon lights during February’s New York Fashion Week in the city that never sleeps. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Valentine’s Day means date night. And model Ella Perillo is ready for a night of romance with her favorite guy at their favorite restaurant. MODEL PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backgrounds created with Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Valentine’s Day is coming Wednesday, Feb. 14. And model Hailey Ouellette is ready for a dressed up night out on the town, out in the country or on a weekend day trip with her significant or a night in for her personal Galentine’s Day. Outfits provided
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com. It’s February. So, spring is within an arm’s length away. And that means prom also is in our sights. Model Lexia Hayden is ready for the ball in her vibrant blue gown from Stacees Makeup: Kasia Sajdyk (@beautybykasias). PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Georgia-native and model Nataleigh Zaffino, you could say, marches to her own beat. The product of a large family, Nataleigh loves to model both fashion and makeup. But aside from that, she also loves to play the drums. She also gets a kick out of learning
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Have a heart. Valentine’s Day is approaching. It’s time to begin your planning. Model Abby Friend gets into the mood early in a red sweater with white hearts as she explores locations for her next day… at least virtually. PHOTOS of MODEL by MIKE CHAIKEN. Backgrounds
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model and CTFashionMag correspondent Bella Basque was thinking of the warm waters of the Caribbean in this Jamaican-flavored crocheted-style two-piece swimsuit. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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You could say Aliyyah Adio already was flying high before she turned to fashion. The Nigerian-American model born in Oakland, Calif, is a pilot, aircraft dispatcher and a logistics coordinator for a business aviation company. Furthermore, the Atlanta-based woman is attending college to earn her bachelor’s in aviation science and
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Model Lovey Marshall, 28, was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Photos on the beach taken of the 5’8″ model are by Lynn Henley. Other photos contributed by Lovey.
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Vanessa Jackson has been modeling for 32 years. The 5’6 ½ tall model has modeled all styles during her career. She was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase, staged by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Photos by Jess Salazar. Instagram: 2bhadd___ Facebook: Vanessa0Vanessa
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures of New England have many dreaming of warmer climes– Barbados, Brazil, Hawaii — beyond the frigid borders of the continental U.S. And warmer climes mean new swimwear. Chixit (Chixit.com) swimwear is one option. It arrives in colors appropriate for a box of sweets. For
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