by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Blue skies over southern Connecticut with a pair of artfully torn blue jeans makes a vibrant combination on a spring day. Model Daviana Plaza grabs her […]
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It’s never too late to bloom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Lisa Hopkins says she was late to the party when it comes to fashion. But she’s now making the most of her first few footsteps into […]
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Breaking out
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com After a pandemic and a New England winter, sometimes you have to get out of the house. And when you have your photograph taken, sometimes you […]
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Maggie Wernicki is a sports fan. She plays soccer and she wrestles. So, it probably shouldn’t be a surprise that when it came to wearing […]
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One step closer
Jatoni Foster took a chance and plunged into the modeling universe by participating in a recent Magnifique Showcase. Jatoni’s whim paid off. He turned out to be one of the […]
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A Mediterranean-esque morning
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The morning was filled with all things Italian. The setting was the Renaissance-revival Eolia Mansion, complete with Palladian windows, columns and balustrades that gave the effect […]
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Variety is the spice of life
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Caleb Yarbrough, a sophomore at Greenwood High School in Midland, Texas, offers two sides to his personal interests coin. On one side of that coin, Caleb […]
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Modeling, acting world, here comes De’Aundre
De’Aundre Wallace, 30, says his passion lies in the world of modeling, club promotion and acting. And he’s targeting his career aspirations directly at modeling and acting. De’Aundre graduated from […]
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California dreaming on the Connecticut coast
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chance Loves describes itself as a California-based swimsuit line designed for women, teens and tweens. Chance Colette, the brand’s name sake, works with Anna Simone on […]
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St. Augustine was calling
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Taylor Killian, 18, recently reported for modeling duty in St. Augustine, Fla. to have a photoshoot courtesy of Magnifique Showcase. Taylor will be graduating in May […]
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Model ties her interests together
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sierra Spratt is looking to lasso a career in modeling. A recent winner of a Magnifique Showcase modeling competition organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” […]
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Fashion has always been her thing
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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She’s got curves and she’s going to use them
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model JoAnna Johnson is proud of her body. And she wants every woman to share that same pride for their body. “I am a curvy woman […]
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As you WFH, show some (snake)skin
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When shopping for above-the-keyboard style during these work from home times, try some animal prints. Animal prints are perennially on trend. When there were runway shows […]
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New England can’t make up its mind
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New England in March always seems to have a personality crisis. Is the meteorological resolve geared to bone-chilling temperatures? Or will the thermometer readings indicate a […]
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Modeling is in the blood
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Modeling already was in the blood of 9-year-old Joslynn Hopkins. A recent winner of a modeling competition at Magnifique Showcase, Joslynn’s “nana” Lisa Hopkins is a […]
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Connecticut model takes the Atlantic City runway
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut model Lindiana Frangu joined her peers from across the region at Atlantic City Fashion Week in New Jersey Feb. 19 and 20. At the event, […]
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Magnifique winner likes getting awards
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Abby Williams is a model who likes to win honors. The 8-year-old recently received the honor of being a winner at Victoria Henley’s Magnifique Showcase. Henley […]
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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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Turning a dream into her reality
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shyanne Romano has had a dream since she was a child. She wanted to be a model. However, the 25-year-old from Lowell, Mass. said she was […]
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Brighten the world
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the world is a little brighter today than it was yesterday, model AfrikaExotic may have something to do with it. AfrikaExotic, born Adaibaa Mpi, said […]
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Repeat winner
Model Mariangely Silva did it again. At a previous Magnifique Showcase held by Victoria Henley, former “America’s Next Top Model” contest, Mariangely found herself a winner of the modeling competition. […]
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Meet Magnifique winner Lisa Hopkins
Model Lisa Hopkins was one of the winners at the December Magnifique Showcase held in Gulfport, Miss. Magnifique is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. CONTRIBUTED
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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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Meet Karen Jerez
Model Karen Jerez poses for some recent fashion editorial work. She was selected as a winner at a recent Magnifique Showcase mounted by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria […]
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A fashionable Genesis
Genesis Lazo was a recent winner at the modeling competition held as part of the Magnifique Showcase. Magnifique is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. […]
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On the boardwalk where dreams come true
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Atlantic City Fashion Week is coming up in February and a Connecticut model has been tapped to walk the runway. Lindiana Frangu of Woodbury is one […]
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Conn. model takes to Halston runway in Netflix series
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Writers are told to write what they know. Connecticut model Julia Mandirola took a variation of that aphorism when she appeared in an upcoming TV series. […]
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