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 […]
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Yellow 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 […]
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At 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 […]
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Hard 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, […]
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Orange 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 […]
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Are 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 […]
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From 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
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Model 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 […]
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Graduation 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 […]
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Getting 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 […]
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When 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 […]
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On 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 […]
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Don’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 […]
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Cool 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 […]
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Cross 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 […]
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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 […]
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The 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 […]
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Teen? 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 […]
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Outstanding 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 […]
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Outstanding 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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For 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 […]
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Face 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 […]
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C’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 […]
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Oh boy, let’s head to the beach
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring break travelers are clogging airports and transport stations across the country. And the popular stops are the ones along the coastlines of America. This means […]
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Feeding her passion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Nathasia Mark had been living a full and busy life. The Brooklyn-born woman of Panamanian descent was the third child of four children raised by grandparents […]
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Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen savored her power to inspire
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When Aicha Diallo hands over her Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen to her successor on April 9, the soon-to-be student at Duke University said she will look […]
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That certain Glow
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you want your art to shine, Ron Vestal’s Glow-Art dresses are an option. The creations from the designer use a process that cause the fabrics […]
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A model knows when to work it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a simple equation if you’re a model. If there’s a camera, if there are lights and if you have a wardrobe — it’s time to […]
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Starting out early
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Alejandra Torregrosa Jimenez got an early start in the world of modeling. Now 12, her first opportunity to work as a model came at age 7 […]
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Out in the sun
If the weather is warm and the sun is out, you might as well take it outside. Model Daylan Newman was a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase, which is held […]
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