By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Labor Day is often considered the end of summer. Mother Nature often has other plans—with sunny skies and warm temperatures permeating even the northeast. But in terms of beach road trips and playing hooky from work for a dip into the water, Labor Day means the
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Simply Vera Vera Wang offers up a spring teaser
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The shopping for spring clothing has begun. Winter still may be in the house, according to the calendar. The threat of snow still looms. And temperatures are still prone to drop, despite a few record breaking days. However, the wardrobe for spring should be tempting your
Continue readingGo beyond the pale, black, and gray
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Wardrobes often turn black, gray, and tan in the winter months of New England. However, there is no law saying that you can’t reach for patterns and prints when you go out or to the office. Here are some fashion possibilities that go beyond the monochrome
Continue readingCozy styles for the coldest season
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New England winters are all about being cozy and warm inside as the temperatures drop, the winds howl, and the snow falls. Keeping cozy and warm, however, doesn’t mean you should forego style. Stylish sweaters, cardigans, and knit dresses offer fashionable alternatives to hoodies and a
Continue readingLeave the pilgrims and Patriots behind this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was the pilgrims idea. But that doesn’t mean you have to dress like one. And although football will be on the television, that doesn’t mean you have to dress like one of the New England Patriots. Before it’s too late, head on over to Kohl’s for some stylish, modern
Continue readingTake a capsule, Vera Wang’s Simply Noir is here
Vera Wang’s first ever capsule collection has been released for Kohl’s. Dubbed Simply Noir, the collection takes the classic black dress and reinvents it Vera Wang-style. Press materials explained, “Inspired by Vera Wang’s signature style and designed with the everyday modern woman in mind, Simply Noir features elegant black dresses in a variety of
Continue readingWhere celebrity and street meet
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Street style provides a good deal of fashion inspiration. This way, you can see how other women show off their style and it will spark off an idea in your head. Take a little flavor from paparazzi and combine street style with celebrity style, it can
Continue readingThe fine art of packing elegantly
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In old Hollywood movies of 20th century, travelers would hop on ships and trains accompanied by steamer trunks. These trunks were not only large enough to carry extensive wardrobes, they were big enough to carry a full human. The trunks allowed travelers to change up their
Continue readingDressed all in white, but how?
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The meteorological first day of summer was June 1 in New England. And the arrival of summer means its time for White Night festivals all over the world. Sometimes called Nuit Blanche, the first ever White Night festival was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Paris, Tel
Continue readingWardrobe with style for Memorial Day activities
Memorial Day is coming up. It’s the first official weekend for summer. There will be picnics and gatherings with friends and families. Although there will be familiar faces that doesn’t mean you can’t exhibit a little spring time style as you munch on burgers, franks, and potato salad. Here are
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