by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashion.com Autumn has a way of infringing on a summer. It might be a breeze with a scent that reminds you of fall. It might be the arrival of Halloween decorations at the grocery store. It might be the early arrival of pumpkin spice coffees at your
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New York City is the capital of American fashion. And New York City offers a myriad of locations for a fashion spread. Here, Annalisa Hair takes to the streets of Tribeca to demonstrate her personal style. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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In this age of selfies and smartphones, it’s tough finding a spot for portraits that have not been photographed thousands of times before. Cities may have thousands of people. But they also have thousands of nooks and crannies for photos, if you are willing to look. Model Nimzay Viera-Vazquez uses
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When there are standards of classic beauty, mermaids and Marilyn Monroe often come to mind. Model Nickie Bradford ticked off both of those boxes as she competed for Miss Bikini Fit as South Carolina Fit in the Miss Bikini US competition held in July at Miami
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Casual doesn’t have to mean t-shirts and blue jeans, a comfy pair of leggings. Model Devin McHenry demonstrates that a dress can be just as relaxed as the other options while taking a stroll along the Connecticut River in Hartford. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Miriah Majestic Fox has dreams of helping the world’s environment. Currently studying for her degree in communications at the University of Maryland Global Campus, the northern Virginia resident hopes to use her skills in the sustainability field. “I am most passionate about increasing environmental efforts
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Anna-Grace Parker, 4, is a pageant veteran. She’s been competing since she was 5 months old. And as a pageant competitor, her mother Lauren Parker said Anna-Grace has learned poise, kindness, and “most importantly friendships. There is no greater bond than the bond of sisterhood with pageant
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com They call her Dare. And she took the dare to shoot in her stylish new swim suit out behind the beach cabanas. In other words, Dare Taylor strikes a pose or two before hitting the waters of Miami Beach. Later on, Miami Swim Week was calling.
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Tre’s Custome Designz was one of the designers tapped as a winner at the recent Magnifique Showcase held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. CONTRIBUTED
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Jamesetta Nah represented Indiana at this year’s Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach. Michael Jackson was from Indiana. Michael Jackson sang about a “Liberian Girl.” Jamesetta was born in Liberia. Coincidence or no? Here, Jamesetta demonstrates her oceanside style. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You have travel to Punta Cana, Dominican Republican to catch the sun. You chase after the sun, even if it’s only sunrise. Model Maggie Wernicki demonstrates how she likes to dress when she’s enjoying the resort live. PHOTOGRAPHED REMOTELY via the CLOS app by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com. Model Jada T knows how to keep active. Jada, 12, was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase organized by former contestant for “America’s Next Top Model” Victoria Henley. Jada’s hobbies are the very definition of a body in motion stays in motion. She plays soccer
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Modeling is just a part-time gig for Brandi Stickland. But she has a full-time life. Brandi, 25, has a 2-year-old son. She also is a wife, full-time employee and an independent contractor. “With little time for anything else, I dedicate my time to things most
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com North Texas is in the south. But it’s not as far south as Miami. So, model Katie Marie Edwards traveled to North Beach in south Florida to compete in swimwear at Miss Bikini US as North Texas Model. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It wasn’t a drop in the ocean for Mississippi’s Chloe Sumrall when the final awards were announced at the Miss Bikini US contest in Miami Beach. Chloe was selected as Miss Ocean when all was said and done. As part of the competition, Chloe went up
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Former “America’s Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley sees something special about 4-year-old Lillie Ann Sarenity, says her mom Rolicia. And that’s why the veteran fashion model has taken Lillie Ann under wing. She recently competed at Henley’s Magnifique Showcase in Tennessee. At 4, Lillie Ann has
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by BILL SCHRLAU CTFashionMag.com In this hair and makeup, my concept was “The position, the pose: It’s influence and movement.” PHOTOGRAPHER: Bill Schrlau Lead hair: Schrlau Hair assistants: Sophia Modica, Danielle Cordero Makeup artist: Nicole Rogers Clothing: @voyage.by.v Models: Cheyenne Delgato (courtesy of Propel Models) and Molly Shields
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dare Taylor could have tried to take it easy over the weekend as she prepared to give up her Miss Bikini US Model crown in Miami Beach July 8. Instead, Dare took on the task of being the hostess with the mostest as she welcomed, warmed
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Miss Bikini US competition in Miami Beach finished with an international flourish July 8 when Jovana Nikolic, who was competiting as Montenegro Fit, won the Miss Bikini US Fit crown at the Hilton Cabana Miami Beach. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At 11, Alejandra Torregrosa Jimenez already has a considerable resume as a model and an actress. A recent winner of the Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” Victoria Henley, the Texas born youth started modeling at age 7 in The Malls of America
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Courtney Johnson is a model. She recently was a winner at Magnifique Showcase in Tennessee, which is directed by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. The Orangeburg, S.C. resident also is signed as a model and actress with Bellah Modeling Agency in Columbia, S.C.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was an island flair to the final results of this year’s Miss Bikini US in Miami Beach. Jadalyn Haia, who was competing as Hawaii Model, received the honor of being the new Miss Bikini US Model for 2021. Jadalyn was selected after competing in fantasy
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Jaquenta Poole had the opportunity to show her streetwear/ athleisure brand Zipsie at the May edition of the Magnifique Showcase in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Magnifique is directed by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. … KAT Graphics photography for the first 2 pictures.. Black Cat Modeling.. on the
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut is not known as a bikini capital, but a state woman showed that New England knows its swimwear when she finished in the top five of the Miss Bikini US competition held during Miami Swim Week. Brandy Rodriguez finished as the third runner-up in a
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Daviana Plaza is earning her stripes in this jumper modeled on the historic grounds Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford on a recent summer day. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Model Ogochuku Uduma was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. in May. Magnifique is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. SUBMITTED
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sassy McPhail may not be a superhero. But that does not mean she can’t enjoy their company. Sassy, who recently was one of the models who won at Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase, said she is “obsessed with Superman.” (Henley was a former contestant on “America’s Next
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Sunni Moore, is just 4, but she’s all smiles in a fashion editorial in Greenville, S.C. Sunni was a recent winner of Magnifique Showcase directed by Victoria Henley, a former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant. Magnifique was held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Photos: Nickole Edwards Agency : Bellah modeling agency
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sarah Jo was among the fashion models who were selected as a winner at the recent Magnifique Showcase organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Sarah Jo, who is based in Indiana, is signed to MTM in Indianapolis and Hannah Noelle Models. She
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fiona Polynice had the ambition. But it took her brother to kick it into gear. Fiona, a recent winner at former “America’s Next Top Model” contest Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase, said she wanted to be a model. But she never had a chance to put that
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