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For brides with a makeup-hair to-do list, go Boho

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With spring within reach, many brides are putting together their “to-do” lists. And one item on that list surely will be how they want their makeup […]

Finding their inner ‘Demi’ in latest Fabletics capsule collection

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pop sensation Demi Lovato has launched a new capsule collection of activewear with Fabletics, which press materials explained, extends the brand’s “mission to empower women by […]

Ghana sisters blending style, tradition for Muslim women

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By JORDI PERDIGO Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) _ Two sisters in Ghana are creating Islamic-friendly fashion from the locally produced fabrics that are wildly popular across West Africa. Sekina […]

Fashion fights for a cure

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

The fight against cancer took to the fashion catwalk on Jan. 20. The third annual Warriors Against Cancer Introducing The Rainbows was held at Roosevelt’s in New Haven. The event […]

Love is in fashion at Sappho

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s been said love is love. And Sappho Clothing of Connecticut was born of love and exists to foster love in all of its dimensions. A […]

Peeking behind the scenes of an upcoming bridal editorial

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Three teams of students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville (www.StudyHair.com) prepped three models (Samantha Anderson, Ava Onofreo, and Jade Soto) for a bridal hair and makeup fashion […]

From Pittsburgh to Foxwoods… to stardom?

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A 17-year-old high school senior traveled from the Keystone State to the Nutmeg State and now the Big Apple in the Empire State is calling. Stephanie […]

Up on the staircase… in living color

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

In this fashion photo set, Connecticut freelance photographer Cornelious Moore was inspired by the idea of bright color fur coats complimented by the “beautiful newly painted staircase” in downtown Bridgeport […]

Connecticut model Kylie Frink thrives on ‘Project Runway’s’ latest cycle

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For its 16th cycle, “Project Runway” took a new approach. The fashion designers in this TV reality series had to create garments for a variety of […]

Miami Art Week gives curvy Natalia Lorenzo a leg up in fashion

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miami native and model, Natalia Lorenzo, caught the public eye during December’s Miami Art Week. And in short time, Natalie, who is represented by DAS Model […]

The future happens yesterday with Steampunk style

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Steampunk is often described as what would happen if the future happened in the 19th century. The style of Steampunk often offers a mash-up of Victorian […]

Datari Austin thinks spring

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Although the temperatures are in single digits, spring was in the air when New York Fashion Week presented the spring collections from designers all over the world. To get your […]

Goodbye 2017, and take your unicorns with you

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) _ You know all those things you wish would disappear but won’t? Us, too. Highlights of the things we’re over in 2017: […]

‘Chatting’ up the fashionable set in CT

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag If you’ve been visiting the fashionable people at fashionable events, you’ve probably run into the “Chat It Up” team from Hartford. “Chat It Up” is a […]

Grab your cabana-worthy swimsuit, the Caribbean is calling

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

The temperature have dropped below freezing in the Northeast as December marches into the New Year. The temperatures may cause some women to reach for the long underwear. However, just […]

Tip of the hat to creative CT fashions

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Groundbreaking British milliner Stephen Jones, who has outfitted the likes of fashion-tastemaker Isabella Blow and pop star Boy George, told the Financial Times once, “Hats tend […]

Dear Drew, these are ‘adorbs’

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Drew Barrymore (“E.T.,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Wedding Singer,” and so on) has won the hearts of movie fans many times over. Now, she is venturing out […]

Mark Ronson, Miguel, 50 Cent perform at Art Basel parties

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Musicians, actors and fashion icons descended on Miami for a whirlwind week of glamorous parties to celebrate some of the […]

A youthful dedicated follower (and creator) of fashion

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The clothing brand Nerdy Chic popped up on a couple of Connecticut fashion runways these past few months. And as the models strutted their stuff, the […]

Be true to your school

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is an old song that said, “Be True To Your School.” And what better way to be true to that school then pack your wardrobe […]

Fashion lends a helping hand for the holidays

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion stepped forward to lend a helping hand on Nov. 21 as Foxwoods Resort Casino, Shrine Foxwoods and Tanger Outlets, Foxwoods hosted the first ever Holiday […]

Some Latina beauty

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Latina Elegance organization held its inaugural pageant on Nov. 18 and crowned five new queens. The pageant was held at the East Hartford Community Cultural […]

Some news and some new styles from Luxe and Curves

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Luxe and Curves moved from Dallas to Connecticut and the local fashion line has big moves planned for 2018. Currently, available only on-line, Luxe and Curves’ […]

Talking with Taylor: Holiday wardrobe

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

If you’re trying to figure out what to wear for those many holiday parties, CTFashionMag’s Taylor Plourd shares some of her favorite picks from her own wardrobe.

Holiday parties, here we come

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag November is firmly entrenched so that means the invitations for holiday parties—Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s—are being pondered, drawn up, and even mailed and emailed. […]

Finding fashion at Miss Wolcott

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag Yes, there were crowns and sashes at the annual Miss Wolcott pageant Nov. 4 in Wolcott, Conn. After all, Alexandria Gianelli is the new Miss Wolcott; […]

The costume magic gracing the stage of ‘Phantom of the Opera’

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a safe bet that when someone thinks about “Phantom of the Opera,” the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber comes first to mind. But the elaborate […]

Fashion leads the fight: Cancer benefit held in Ansonia, CT

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion stepped forward on Oct. 28 to fight for a young woman with cancer. Destiny Tenille Productions (with co-sponsor Connecticut Fashion Week) presented Fight for Fashion […]

The brides wore ‘Chiffon’

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week branched out into the world of weddings on Saturday, Oct. 28 with Bridal Expo II in Ansonia, Conn. Besides providing a venue for […]

Before they showed they ‘had what it takes’

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Do U Have What It Takes 3 Pink & White Affair A Cancer Benefit was held at Capitol Community College in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 27. Before the models stepped […]

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