by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fruits of spring– such as the buds on the trees starting to launch and the peepers peeping– might not be there yet. But the calendar says today is the first day of spring. And most of us in the northeast have been tempted to shrug
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Ella layers up as spring queues up in New England
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Thursday, March 20 marks the first day of spring. But the weather in New England can still be a bit unsettled especially as the sunsets. So, dressing in layers, like model Ella Perillo has done, is one way to “always be prepared.” PHOTOS of model by
Continue readingNatalie Grace strikes a pose at NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model and social influencer Natalie Grace strikes a fashion pose or two or three, wearing Charjean Couture prior to the brand’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingKatie Davis puts her model skills to work in NYC
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Katie Davis is not only a fashion designer– offering the world Charjean Couture– but the Nashville teen is also a model. She braved the chill of New York City in February for this street shoot near Penn Station. Hair and makeup: Puresk (@teampuresk). PHOTOS by MIKE
Continue readingAnna is ready for some sun
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s not exactly short sleeve weather yet (and it definitely doesn’t feel like Miami yet), but model Anna Beresford is ready for that moment this week when the sun is just right and she can slide her hoodie off for a moment or two and bask
Continue readingBlakely knits together a stylish collection
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tennessee-based teen Blakely Clement debuted her own knitwear collection, LaMorelle by Blakely, during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 8. Prior to her runway show, the young designer posed in some of her creations. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingJade doesn’t worry about staying neutral
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Jade Peters demonstrates that a neutral choice can be a positive move. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingIt’s cold, but stylish. Inga in Gotham
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Inga Yurievna braves the cold while saluting the colors of New York City and fashion during an outdoor shoot during New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingJade reaches for the classic
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Jade Peters demonstrates that whether you reach for a jumpsuit or a cocktail dress, red is a classic go-to color. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingMadison is cool in her Jimmy Crystal NYC shades
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If there’s one accessory that can give you a cool vibe, it’s a stunning pair of sunglasses. Model Madison LaMarre shines in some shades from Jimmy Crystal NYC. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingCool and stylish with Jade
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Jade Peters demonstrates that no matter your age, a black pant suit comes in handy when you want to look stylish and cool. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingTaking it outside soon enough with Madison
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s not quite spring in New England (darn that ice and snow), but hope springs eternal for warmer weather when you just need a pair of jeans and a light sweater to take it outdoors. Model Madison Lamarre took shelter inside the studio but technology showed
Continue readingBekah arrives in an electronic environment
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When it’s cold out and the wind is whipping, it’s better to explore style from an electronic perspective. Model Bekah Urquhart poses against a variety of artificial intelligence generated backdrops during a recent shoot. PHOTOS of Bekah by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingHaving fun with Lila
If you see a camera pointed in your direction, you might as well have some fun and ham it up for the snaps. Model Lila van Frachen wears her favorite outfit from Kaveah PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingLexia is ready in her little black dress
Even after the holiday parties have wrapped up and become memories to cherish, it always helps to have that little black dress at the ready for those future special nights out. Model Lexia Hayden is ready to hit the town in a dress from Bella Barnett PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingAnna is counting the days till spring in Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You’ve got to believe. Really, it’s only 64 days until spring. Time to shop. Model Anna Beresford is ready with a jacket, top and jeans from Hollister that are perfect for those mid-March days when winter is still visible in the rear view window. PHOTOS by
Continue readingLexia styles it up in Bella Barnett
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The holiday decorations are often too pretty to put away when the clock ticks over to the new year. Model Lexia Hayden takes another shot at festive style in a cocktail dress from Bella Barnett PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingErica keeps toasty in her jammies
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With the wind blowing at traffic ticket speeds, model Erica Jeski from California keeps comfortable inside in her favorite jammies during her stay in Connecticut. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingGia gets worthy of the ‘Gram
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Gia Denizard heads indoor for some Instagram moments on a recent weekend. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingLexia is ready to celebrate this winter
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lexia Hayden is ready for the holiday parties over the next few weeks in this cocktail dress from www.kissprom.com PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingShaking up a look with Ashlyn
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You can make a look your own by adding some unexpected touches. Model Ashlyn Dunn turns a nice dress into a casual look by simply adding a pair of Chuck Taylors. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingLexia lets the sun shine on the set
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lexia Hayden brings the sunshine to a photo shoot location in this yellow dress from Bella Barnett Shoes provided by Vepose PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingKeep calm and relax. Geneva is poolside
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year when poolside in Orlando, Fla. offers tranquil moments in the sun. Model Geneva Reynolds relaxes while the snowbirds of the northeast still contemplate their next move southward. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingLike a Boy Scout, Ashlyn is prepared
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Given the unsettled nature of fall, it’s best to be prepared with options. When the air is chilled, model Ashlyn Dunn can pull on a sport coat. And when the sun heats up the air, she’s ready with a tank top underneath. A pair of jeans
Continue readingNovember doesn’t just have to be sweater weather for Lexia
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When autumn cooperates, you can indulge some unseasonable fashion. On a November afternoon, model Lexia Hayden reaches for an off-the-shoulder mini dress from Bella Barnett PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingBeat the chill of autumn with Lili
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When autumn remembers its historic nature, and places a chill in the air, the time is perfect to pull out your favorite knit dress. With the backdrop of a dramatic change in the color of leaves, model Lili Rojek beats back a slight chill in the
Continue readingAutumn fireworks with Ella
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re going to experience the colors of autumn, you might want to do so from above. In stylish fashion, model Ella Perillo reaches the summit at Castle Craig in Meriden to experience the fireworks of the foliage below. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingBasking in the morning sun and fashionable luxury with Lexia
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Lexia Hayden basks in the sun and luxury in a gown from Catchall on an early fall morning in western Connecticut. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingIf you’re in New York City, you might as well pose
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The clubs weren’t ready for model Geneva Reynolds yet, she takes advantage of the scenery in New York City and the glam of her Stacees dress for a photo shoot. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Continue readingChasing the sun in Sun Chasers at NYFW
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sun Chasers presented a creative collective of sunglasses on the runway during New York Fashion Week at the Manhattan Mirage on Sept. 7. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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