by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com New Haven Fashion Week turned the first floor of New Haven City Hall into a catwalk as models and designers strutted their stuff on a recent […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Mini Miss Mum 2016 Allison Aparo
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Junior Miss Mum 2016 Jenna Siemiatkoski
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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A Dandy in the CT fashion world: Meet Traveling Gentlemen’s Boutique
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut’s own Traveling Gentlemen’s Boutique’s accessories are perfectly geared to the burgeoning Black Dandy movement. Tyron Harris’s collection of ties and jewel-encrusted bowties, pocket squares, unique […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Mum 2016 Callie Laprise
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Not just for the bride: The Giving Bride is pretty for all
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Although the lingerie from The Giving Bride can be worn by the bride, but as the founder of the brand, Maggie Gillette, explains, you don’t have […]
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Making a point to be stylish at Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Part of the mantra of Miss America’s crown is that one of the points represents style. With competitions in evening gown and lifestyle and fitness (swimsuits)– […]
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The gowns and swim fashion at night 1 of Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Style has always been a hallmark of the contestants at Miss America. The evening gowns were always the contestants’ choice. This year, after some time where […]
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Making a strong first impression at Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com So you’ve earned your state’s title in the Miss America Organization. You’ve made your way to “the show”– crown and sash in hand– at Boardwalk Hall […]
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Go ahead, have him ‘fade’ away
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com So your male significant other has let his hair grow long and shaggy. You wish he would neaten it up. You might want to convince him […]
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Finding a design that addresses the needs of the full-busted woman
By JADE SOTO And MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ellana Krechmaras saw a need in the market place—and in her own wardrobe—for a bra that properly supports the full-busted woman. And after […]
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Stashing the sash: Miss Southern New England Junior Pre-teen Kylie Watson
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Resale your way into style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s nearly time to set aside the summer clothes and replace them with some fall fashions. If you picked up some summer pieces back in spring […]
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Locals show their skills in fashion, music, poetry
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Do What You Have What It Takes 2, local was the key word on July 29 in Hartford, Conn. The effort, which boosted local charities, […]
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Beach Bunny hops confidently into 2018
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With a brand name like Beach Bunny, you know what to expect. The swimsuit line’s 2018 collection was shown at Funkshion in Miami Beach as part […]
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Braid up your night
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You’ve got plans for a dinner at an elegant restaurant than plans to hit the clubs afterward. Hairstylist Bill Schrlau of Southington, Conn. offered up some […]
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California dreaming with Courtney Allegra
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Courtney Allegra’s biography spills out over onto her swimwear. Allegra is a southern California girl who likes the beaches and likes horses. And the line that […]
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Talking about concepts: The 8th Continent swimwear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashion.com When you think of swim fashion, you typically don’t think of art or concept. You think of beauty or you think of sexy. But The 8th […]
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Even if your curves aren’t from Colombian genes, Colombian jeans will give you curves
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Gley Fontan Acevedo is a proud Puerto Rican. But Acevedo, who owns Latinas Fashion in Hartford and New Britain, has to admit… Colombian women have a […]
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Diamond Fashion Week hits the beach… well, not quite yet
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In preparation for Diamond Fashion Week on Sept. 30, the promoters staged a popup fashion show on the boardwalk of Savin Rock in West Haven July […]
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Prepping for the beach… and Diamond Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Prior to the popup fashion show to preview Diamond Fashion Week, the models and makeup artist gathered at the storefront of Karlene Lindsay Designs and Chocolate […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Pre Teen Miss Plantsville Isabella Warner
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Junior Teen Miss Southington Haley Derwin
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]
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Pull on those shades: Drew Barrymore has new line of sunglasses, eyeglasses
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sunglasses are key to American pop culture and fashion. Think of how many songs were inspired by a pair of sunglasses. Think of how many movie […]
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Talking with Taylor… Talking about vacation style
CTFashionMag.com’s Taylor Plourd shares some of her favorite looks to wear on vacation during a New England summer.
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Stashing the sash fashion: Petite Miss Southington Leah Aparo and Petite Miss Plantsville Maddie Merrifield
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]
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Stashing the sash fashion: Miss New England PreTeen Mia Hwang
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, business attire, and swimsuits are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear […]
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Mechanized fashion statements
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Face it. Motor vehicles can be a fashion statement. Find the right vehicle, you set a fashion mood just as easily as a piece of statement […]
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Go for the score, go for the gown
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com So, a team of judges is waiting to give you a score as you walk across the stage in an evening gown. If you’re competing for […]
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Meet the new queens of Connecticut
It’s been a long journey for the new Miss Connecticut, Eliza Lynne Kanner of Hamden. Kanner has a long history– 17 years– as part of the Miss Connecticut system, she […]
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