by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Martha Salmeron might have just recently become a fashion model, but she already was a dedicated follower of fashion before crossing over from the boutique to […]
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You do what you’ve got to do
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you’re a model, you have to model. And the world becomes your set. Model Bryn Carvin, appearing courtesy of John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Center, […]
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Yes, virtual photography is still a thing
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Virtual is still a thing in fashion as COVID-19 still lurks. New York Fashion Week focused on a virtual approach, foregoing a crowd eager to be […]
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Just like mom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Skinny jeans are on the run as young women begin to shift the fashion paradigm bag to loose fitting mom jeans. A COVID-19 protocol trip to […]
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The heart falters
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gambling is at the heart of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk. Rip the gambling away, however, all that is left is a gaping hole. During Atlantic City Fashion […]
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The world is your studio
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you’re cooped up inside due to a pandemic, sometimes it makes sense to turn the world into your photo studio. Model Irelynn Janell takes to […]
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Darkness at the edge of night
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com These days, it seems like everything is dark. But, the light surely must be waiting once these days have passed. Model Monika Kors appears in a […]
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Express yourself
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The arts are teen model Hannah Alexis’s realm. Born and raised in New Orleans, Hannah said she had been exposed to art in all of its […]
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Spring will be sprung soon in New England
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashion.com By January, New Englanders are resigned to the cold. However, it is also a time when spring is within reach and hope springs etern for the […]
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Keep the fire burning
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When it comes to fashion, Serenity Noel McIntire has a yearning inside. The 9-year-old self-described “military brat” started modeling when she was 6 after taking classes […]
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A day to shine
It was a very good day for Aleigha Brantley. At the recent Magnifique Showcase in Gulfport, Miss., the young model won the prize for Child Female at the fashion model […]
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Thank you for the style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you were young, the worst holiday gift you could receive was a wrapped box full of clothes. Of course, typically, this gift was something dull… […]
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Beautiful at any age
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Ashley Rhodes is demonstrating that age is nothing but a number. The 32-year-old from North Florida has been tackling runway and printwork. She has walked […]
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Has he got your attention?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Quentez Clark had to learn to be noticed from an early age. The Elmira, N.Y. resident is one of 10 siblings. Originally from Johnston, S.C., […]
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Effleure evokes the scent of a woman
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The root of the word sensuality is “sense.” The sense of smell is the probably most subtle for stirring memories, especially memories of pleasure. Effleure (effleure.com), […]
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Have a holly jolly
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Sami Whitlock was rocking around the Christmas tree in the Magnifique Showcase modeling competition held Dec. 12 in Gulfport, Miss. Sami won first place for […]
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Free the art
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, art is held captive, locked away in a museum. Other times, the art is allowed to escape and roam about on the grounds in front […]
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Rust never sleeps
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Rust often is a result of disuse, abandonment and obsolescence. But rust, when associated with the splendor of a forest changing tone for autumn. Model Taylor […]
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A kinder autumn
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fall has been kind in an unkind year. A slight chill has settled in but the temperatures haven’t turned cruel. Outdoor dining in the time of […]
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Keep it casual
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The world is complicated enough in 2020. There’s no sense wardrobes need to follow suit. Sometimes it just feels better to look good and be casual. […]
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Going formal wherever you can
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Museums across America have had to forego balls, galas and art openings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities to pull out the gowns and formal wear […]
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Small town, big dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Like the protagonist in Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing, model Rayna is just a “small town girl living in a lonely world. But the 13-year-old has her […]
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Sweater weather
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In his song, “Heather,” singer Conan Gray explains, “I still remember third of December/ Me in your sweater, you said it looked better/ On me, than […]
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Mother Nature’s playground
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Remember when the trusty woods were a source of fun rather than the source of yardwork blowing into the backyard on an autumn day. Model Erika […]
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Autumn erases the shine
Fall has taken the luster off memories of summer just as time has taken the luster off joyful summers of the past at an abandoned lakeside park. Model Lili Rojek […]
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Model takes the field for fall
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series, the Boys of Summer have officially headed into hibernation till spring. What better time for model Allie […]
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She’s been working it
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut model Erika Porras has been sharing her fitness journey all across social media. When you’ve nearly reached your goal, you just have to show the […]
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A touch of class poolside
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes you have to set aside the PJs, sweats and leggings and step outside by the pool and establish a sense of elegance even while COVID-19 […]
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Party of One
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Cocktail parties are on hold at the moment as the pandemic has forced the world to socially distance and limit guests at public gatherings. But that […]
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Water in the Rockies
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You don’t have to live along the coast of the United States or have a cabin alongside a lake to enjoy the water. In Montana, despite […]
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