by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Stefanie Todd wants to inspire others by sharing her own experiences. “I suffer bipolar II disorder,” said the 27-year-old self-described plus-size model. “I want to […]
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Be a tourist but be in style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you’re doing that tourist thing that we do in summer, we could look as if we fell out of bed in tees and sweats. Or […]
Read moreFalling in love with modeling
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nierra Marrett, a Stafford Spring, Conn. native, is new to modeling. “Modeling is new to me but I am truly in love with the whole experience,” […]
Read moreBefore the curtain rises with Sade Nicole, Rebellious Bitch
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Prior to the arrival of the guests for the June 18 runway show in Hartford, Connecticut-based brands Sade Nicole and Rebellious Bitch allowed photographers to get […]
Read moreRoughing it doesn’t mean looking and living rough
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Warm weather brings the temptation to go camping. Fire pits, grills and sleeping bags. But roughing it doesn’t necessarily have to mean back-to-nature. Glamping is a […]
Read moreNot so basic
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Every woman should keep a little black dress for those moments when a gown is too formal and leggings are too gauche. But a LBD doesn’t […]
Read moreFrom hard times to success
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shamila Beslow had been modeling since she was in her teens. But an illness that left her temporarily paralyzed inspired the 40-year-old to try her hand […]
Read moreSmall town, big dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Christopher Boykin may come from a small town, but he says he has “big ambitions for everything beautiful.” A recent winner for Magnifique Showcase, which […]
Read moreMiss Connecticut USA Cynthia Dias has style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miss USA is an American style icon. And the current Miss Connecticut USA, Cynthia Dias, is hoping to step into those fashionable shoes. The date and […]
Read moreNewbie is already in love
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ava Taylor is relatively new to the world of modeling. Ava, 14, started modeling just a year ago. But, Ava said she already loves walking the […]
Read moreWelcome to the garden party
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionCom.com In the old song by Ricky Nelson, a “garden party” symbolized a moment of personal transformation. Nelson, a former teen idol who grew up to be […]
Read moreYellow is the color of joy
When it comes to the arts and literature, colors have meanings. For instance, green means nature. Blue means reflection. And yellow, the color of sunshine, means warmth and joy. Coldplay […]
Read moreAt home on the runway, but the camera’s calling
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Kimani Mullings likes the runway. But, she said, “My passion is to be a photo model.” Represented by Model and Talent Management, as a runway […]
Read moreHard work pays off for model
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Kate Sephora Del Castillo believes hard work is its own reward. “No matter the experience you have or how many difficulties you have gone through, […]
Read moreOrange you glad
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pulling out their crystal ball, the prognosticators at Fashion Snoops are seeing plenty of orange in your future. Fashion Snoops, a trend forecasting agency, wrote in […]
Read moreAre you red-y?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Red catches the eye. So, if you want to catch the eye of everyone in the room at prom, you might as well wear red. Model […]
Read moreFrom Puerto Rico, and smile
A sojourn to Puerto Rico resulted in a tropical influenced fashion shoot for models Luna Sophia Lugo and Alejandra Torregrosa Jimenez. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Read moreModel Scarlett Bella Song stays in motion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Scarlett Bella Song is not content to sit still. The 14-year-old is a multi-hyphenate adjective that only begins with the word “model.” And, yes, she is […]
Read moreGraduation day
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temptation is real. Graduation is coming and you know the cap and gown is coming as well. Your style is going to be hidden away […]
Read moreGetting camp-y
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With a three-day weekend ahead, Americans are heading out to camping grounds by lakes and by the hills to “rough it.” If you’re going to get […]
Read moreWhen the temperatures soar
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A pair of favorite shorts is a must-have wardrobe item to keep cool as the northeast temperatures soar into the 90s– as they inevitably do during […]
Read moreOn the town
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com People are beginning to be seen out in public again. And there is a sense that the sweats and slippers need to be set aside in […]
Read moreDon’t fade into the background
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Whether heading out to the beach or lake, you don’t want to blend into the sand or grass. Don’t risk camouflage. Go for bold prints and […]
Read moreCool like rock and roll
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Outdoor concert is underway for 2022. After a couple of quiet years thanks to a certain virus, bands and artists are out in force. When you’re […]
Read moreCross that bridge
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 […]
Read moreShe 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 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 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 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. […]
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