by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With Americans heading home to the family on Thanksgiving Day, there will be opportunities to curl up by a fire and watch the NFL or that might be an opportunity (thanks to comfortable temperatures in New England) to take a little hike to burn off the
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Earth tones are a timeless choice. And with the right styling, you can look elegant in any environment. Model Faith DeCrescenzo poses in a sartorial selection of her choice. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s a chill in the air in New England. It’s time to bring out the stylish hoodies, denim, flannels and boots. Model Arlianis Lopez pulls on some of her favorites. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the snow flies and crushes everything to the ground below, the Connecticut’s autumn explodes with brilliant golden foliage and vibrant blue skies. Model Allie Maisto mimics Mother Earth in some brilliant blue and gold mix-and-match sets from Chaser Brand (http://chaserbrand.com). PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Animal prints are perennial favorites. Model Arlianis Lopez shows her affinity for a zebra print paired with a knee-length cardigan. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s something bad ass about a black wardrobe when it’s packaged just right. Model Abby Friend works her bad ass attitude in this black ensemble. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Cerulean blue first entered the color vernacular in the 16th century. It was first developed as a pigment for use in art and fashion in the 18th century. Cerulean blue also is one of the hot trends for the 21st century as it popped up at
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You may be a warrior in New York City; but you can still have some style as you’re ready to take on the world for you and your family. Model: Jeremiah Dahnke Clothing: Melanie Caballero PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Sometimes, when it comes to style, you have to try something new and get out of your sartorial comfort zone. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN DESIGNS by MELANIE CABALLERO
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The evening’s are crisp. Those short-sleeve t’s probably have migrated to the closet and the long-sleeves have taken residence on your arms. Model Annalisa Hair has made the transition to the traditional Henley in time for the chilly New England eves. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The fashion world of Connecticut gets another shot at strutting its stuff this month as Sound Fashion Week CT returns for a second season. Locations from Bridgeport to East Hartford have been tapped for the week-long list of activities. Travis Bivans, who helped organize the event,
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A man’s coat can be used to spark the memory of the one who used to wear it. It can serve as a shield from the elements. And it can be used to make a fashion statement. Model Dory favored the third option. PHOTOS by MIKE
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you haven’t seen a pair of ripped jeans on the women around you, you haven’t been looking very hard or you haven’t left your house or office in awhile. Ripped jeans, preferably in faded denim, is everywhere this fall. And those tears have to be
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The summer is waning and you can now pull on those sport long-sleeve blouses and some high-waisted sporty jeans. Model Annalisa Hair shows her autumnal style in New England. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Shorts soon will be packed away until next year. Jeans will be a must. And rather than a hoodie or sweater for your layering arsenal to slip on as temps sink to the 50s and rise to the 90s in New England, a good sport coat
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Labor Day weekend means the unofficial end of summer. But it also means something else. It means sales on swimwear as stores and online retailers make room for parkas and sweaters. Check out brands like Zaful and Shein for deals. And since Mother Nature isn’t
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Celebs have been wearing them. And as the Labor Day weekend looms, the time is growing short to hop on the trend. We’re talking about the handkerchief top, also known as a bandana top. It’s exactly what you think it is. It’s similar to a tube
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com We are heading into transition season in New England. Temperatures still rise during the day. Shorts and breezy dresses still are the uniform of the moment. But at nights, the temperatures sink and the moment has begun where layering is a smart strategy as summer starts
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The lack of rain this summer may be playing havoc with lawns, crops and the economy. But, the endless summer sun has been perfect for frolicking outdoors. Model Allie Maisto gets her frolic on in Waterbury, Conn. wearing some summer style. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the skies are blue and the grass is green, your spirit feels free. Model Annalisa Hair expresses her freedom in a 1960s inspired ensemble as she enjoys a Saturday at the park. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Keep on trucking” is a way to urge someone to stay the course and persevere. It’s also a way to tell them to keep using land transportation for shipments. Keep on trucking, you know. Model Molly Shippee keeps on trucking as she stays the course and
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Art can be man-made. And art can be nature-made. Model Adele Johnson takes the opportunity to indulge in both on the grounds of Real Art Ways in Hartford, Conn. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com During these days, a knit t-shirt dress is an option to keep cool but still look pulled together. Model Kylie Watson does her best to beat the New England summer heat. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When it’s summer hot, you are caught between a rock and a hard place. You either can sit inside in the dark where the air conditioning is at its optimum strength, or you can step outside at dusk and take advantage of the fresh air. Models
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A garden can be groomed or it can grow wild. Either way, wear a white dress and add a touch of class to the surroundings. Model Chiara Espineli enjoys the natural and landscaped surroundings in southern Connecticut. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Bella’s Bug host Bella Basque talks to Dean Stockton about his clothing brand Original Hippie. Bella Basque gives the fashions of Original Hippie a trial run pool side in Florida. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re a model, the amusement park doesn’t have to mean t-shirts, shorts and crocks. Sometimes it can mean gowns, cocktail dresses and heels. Model Julee Lemus, a recent winner at Magnifique Showcase operated by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley, shows some style
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Bridgerton” is one of those TV shows that inspires a kazillion pop culture trends. One trend– an age-old favorite– that has returned is the empire waist dress. These days, of course, no one expects you to wear a gown that brushes across the floor. Model Kylie
Continue readingIn this installment of Bella’s Bug, social media personality Bella Basque speaks with the designer of Bikini Beach Australia.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Summer is still here. And when the heat is not too oppressive, it’s an opportune time to stroll through the forests and fields of southern New England. Model Olivia Webster poses in stylish summer romper within the confines of a well-manicured nature preserve. PHOTOS by MIKE
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