by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With fashions and models on tap at the NYSFE Magazine’s latest issue release at Tavola 153 in Hartford, a fashion editorial photography shoot seemed in order. Models Monika Korbusieski, Ava King, and Niamya Arzu wear the latest styles from Fashion Frenzy ATL as they pose on
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Outstanding farewell for Outstanding Teen
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In two weeks, Woodbury teen Lindiana Frangu will find out how she ranks among teens from across the country. Frangu, who is the reigning Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, will be heading to Orlando, Fla. to compete for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen starting July
Continue readingNo masking good intentions and good times
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Morgan Mancini is paying it forward. Last year, Mancini, the current Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, was given a financial boost for her run at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition in Orlando. Mancini’s predecessor, Brooke Cyr, held a Masquerade Ball fundraiser last year to help whoever
Continue readingGet your mask on and get your Mardi Gras on in CT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you can’t make it to NOLA to celebrate Fat Tuesday, grab your masks and head over to the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, Conn. The fundraising Mardi Gras party, which will be held March 2 at the museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol, is celebrating
Continue readingNo masking their style at the ball
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag The primary accessory—a mask. The primary color scheme (by request)—black. At the second annual Masquerade Ball to benefit the next winner of the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Pageant, representatives of the OT contest and a handful of competitors for Miss Connecticut put on their elegant finery and
Continue readingPaper faces on display… it’s a masquerade
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Pull out your fancy dress and an elegant mask. Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen is hosting a masquerade ball and she’s offering up an invitation. Waterbury’s Brooke Cyr, the reigning Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, is continuing the tradition set by her predecessor, Samantha Anderson by holding a
Continue readingRed carpet style earmarks this ‘Experience’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was bling and glamour in the capitol city Sunday night worthy of the Oscars. Guests donned their stylish finery at the AIDS Connecticut Red Carpet Experience on March 4 at the Spotlight Theatres in Hartford. At the annual event, first of all, guests were invited
Continue readingHistoric hotel sparks a fashionable endeavor
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com An invitation to check out the historic Goodwin Hotel in downtown Hartford set into motion a series of fashion events recently. Lisa DiBenedetto of Nightingale Events (http://nightingale-events.com/) celebrated the completion of a bridal themed photo shoot with a big bash at the Goodwin where bridal-inspired images
Continue readingDior lands in LA with beachfront bash ahead of runway show
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Freida Pinto is loyal to Dior, a company that took a chance on her before she was famous. During a beachside party hosted by the French fashion house Wednesday, Pinto recalled how Dior was one of the first brands to dress her while promoting her Academy
Continue readingMasks and fashion mingle
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were gowns and there were, of course, masks at “A Night At The Masquerade Ball” on Friday night in Southington, Conn. The fundraiser for the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Pageant, organized by the reigning Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen Sami Anderson and her family, attracted guests
Continue readingHave a ball at the Masquerade Ball on March 31
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Wrap yourself in style, grab your favorite mask, and get ready to dance the night away… all the while helping the teen representatives of the Miss Connecticut organization prepare to take on the nation. On Friday night, the reigning Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen, Sami Anderson, will
Continue readingParty it up NYE-style at Foxwoods
MASHANTUCKET, CT – As 2017 quickly approaches, Foxwoods Resort Casino hosts a variety of New Year’s Eve celebrations that are sure to be the talk of the year. From celebrity appearances, to local cover bands and the top DJs in New England, Foxwoods knows how to throw a party. Winter Wonderland
Continue readingParties call for the ‘LBD’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The hemlines may have changed over the years. But the “little black dress,” made famous by the inimitable Coco Chanel, continues to be a staple in every woman’s closet. Karl Lagerfeld, the renowned creative director of Chanel, once said, ““One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with
Continue readingOn the Nose with Rozana Tamis: Tina Fine’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear Spooktacular
Today on On the Nose with Rozana Tamis, CTFashionMag.com’s correspondent continues her fashion adventures. This time, she visits the annual Spooktacular event held by Tina Fine’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear at Camps on Main Street, Middletown, Conn. She speaks with Tina, the host of the party, Jill Pepper– a model
Continue readingWomen’s Expo gets a look at Kathy Faber’s latest
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bristol, Conn. fashion designer Kathy Faber presented an array of her latest bridal gowns, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and party dresses on Sunday, Sept. 11. At the Women’s Expo held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Faber showed a variety of silhouettes and a variety
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
Continue readingBehind the curtain of ‘Love…’
Before the models took to the runway for the Love Conquers All and Connecticut Fashion Week fashion show on May 14 at Sutra in Hartford, there was plenty of hustle and bustle to get those models ready. And there was time for the guests to arrive and take in the
Continue readingHere comes the Nuit Blanche
With the warmer weather hopefully here to stay, the Nuit Blanche parties– or White Night parties– are about to resume. These events, which celebrate the coming summer, have one fashion requirement. Guests must dress all in white. Here are some outfit suggestions perfect for your White Night party shot at Charleston
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