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Even if your curves aren’t from Colombian genes, Colombian jeans will give you curves

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Diamond Fashion Week hits the beach… well, not quite yet

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Prepping for the beach… and Diamond Fashion Week

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Pre Teen Miss Plantsville Isabella Warner

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Junior Teen Miss Southington Haley Derwin

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Pull on those shades: Drew Barrymore has new line of sunglasses, eyeglasses

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Talking with Taylor… Talking about vacation style

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

CTFashionMag.com’s Taylor Plourd shares some of her favorite looks to wear on vacation during a New England summer.

Stashing the sash fashion: Petite Miss Southington Leah Aparo and Petite Miss Plantsville Maddie Merrifield

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss New England PreTeen Mia Hwang

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Mechanized fashion statements

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Go for the score, go for the gown

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Meet the new queens of Connecticut

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Let them entertain you as they seek the crown

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There will be two new representatives in the Miss America Organization crowned this weekend. But the two days worth of events to declare the next […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen Ava Onofreo

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Swim style fit for a (pageant) queen

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com (RE-EDITED Jan. 8, 2024) Yandy entered a brave new world earlier this year when its swimsuits became the official swimsuit of royalty… better known as the […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Plantsville’s Outstanding Teen Taylor Plourd

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Fashion “Happens for a Reason” in NYC

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is a little bit of Connecticut with a good dose of New York City in the fashion blogosphere these days. And it “Happens for a […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Forestville Erika Farrell

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Wolcott Alyssa Anderson

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss Bristol Gina Salvatore

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Stashing the sash fashion: Miss New Britain Sylvana Gonzalez

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Demonstrating beauty is ‘Eternal’

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With contestants from the age of 3 to 25, the Miss Eternal Beauty pageant in Springfield, Mass. on May 27 demonstrated that fashion sense is, well, […]

A synergy between agriculture and fashion: Tarì Rural Design

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Away from old stereotypes, Sicily 2.0 is appreciated today in the world of international fashion for some of the most innovative brands including Tarì Rural Design. Founded by Ezio Lauricella […]

Getting ready for bikini season

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s that time of year again. Beach season is approaching, and it’s the time to start shopping for your bikinis. Summer is just around the corner. […]

CT vs. PA: Sports, rivalries, and fashion

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There was a royal summit in Southington, Conn. this past week to rekindle a friendship and to stoke a rivalry. Ms. US Universal Kristina Marinkovich is […]

Fairy tale style

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If the number of girls in fairy tale gowns and crowns were any indication, the princesses met in stories that begin, “Once upon a time…” are […]

Model Confidential: Anya K. Crooks

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Model Confidential” is a series where we meet the people who make the clothes come alive. Name: Anya K. Crooks Age: 14 Home […]

Designer Confidential: Luxe and Curves, for Spring 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Designer Confidential” is a series at CTFashionMag.com where we introduce the creative minds in fashion. Name: Rachael AL-Mahdi of New Haven, Conn. Brand: Luxe and Curves […]

Behind the scenes of a prom fashion shoot at The Palace

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

A team of models, cosmetology students, and a photographer filed into the majestic Palace Theater in Waterbury to photograph the latest prom looks. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Model Mob: Talking about denim

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Model Mob is a group of women who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com. Style experts say, and fashion runways show, that denim of all kinds is […]

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