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Don’t put those sweaters away just yet

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Spring is in sight. But that doesn’t mean you have to set aside your sweaters just yet. Model Chiara Espineli tries on a few sweaters from Chaser […]

The must-have looks to seek for back-to-school

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With Connecticut’s sales tax-free week shopping underway through Aug. 24, back-to-school fashions are likely on the mind of teen girls from middle school to high school […]

Do it for the ‘gram? No, do it for yourself

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I’ve recently been on an in-studio hiatus when it comes to taking a yoga class. Not that I’ve been avoiding the local studios on purpose but […]

Reveling and styling in the summertime

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Summer means more than warm weather. It means visiting friends, lighting up the grill, and sipping wine or beer beside a fire pit. It also can […]

Model Mob: What is your favorite color for spring fashions?

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Mob is a group of area fashion models who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com and provide selfies and self-submitted photographs that […]

Recovering from a burnout

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com You might think “yogis” wake up each day with a sunshine worthy personality, green juice in hand, and a confident sense of self-awareness. But truthfully not […]

Tired of the same old health routine

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com New Years Day feels like it was yesterday and a lot of us have committed to our New Year’s resolutions for 2019. We’ve signed up in […]

Model Mob: Slacks, leggings, or dresses?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Mob is a group of area fashion models who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com and provide selfies that illustrate their replies. […]

How to finish your year strong

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com It’s the final lap of 2018. As you look back on your year can you say you accomplished all your goals you had back in January? […]

Getting comfy in style for the holidays

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dressing up to visit family on Christmas day or to attend the holiday office party is a style balancing act. You are expected to look polished. […]

Under the cover of veils

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Veils historically have symbolized a certain innocence. The white veil on a bride symbolizes her virginity. The veil worn by a woman in a temple represents […]

Beginning your yoga practice

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com You do not need to do yoga in a sun-drenched studio lit with soy candles to find your inner Zen. You don’t need to drink green […]

Practice isn’t always perfect

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I’ve been practicing yoga for over six years now but that doesn’t mean I wake up every day with the enthusiasm to get on my mat […]

Brides, say yes to the hair and makeup

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Brides shop with great care for their bridal gowns prior to saying “Yes to the Dress.” But to help that dress shine, hair and makeup should […]

The arrival of the new year is a chance for a new you

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As 2018 has just begun, you can only hope to see what the future holds for yourself. The beginning of the new year is the time […]

Talking with Taylor: Your holiday makeup looks

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

CTFashionMag.com host Taylor Plourd shares some tips on festive makeup looks for the holiday.

Are your workouts working out?

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Whether you’re a regular in the gym, set up your workouts at home, or have weekly sessions with a personal trainer you are still committed to […]

How to avoid the holiday pounds

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As the season of our favorite indulgences and festivities are approaching, it is important to remind yourself that there is always a possibility of losing sight […]

Talking with Taylor: Holiday wardrobe

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

If you’re trying to figure out what to wear for those many holiday parties, CTFashionMag’s Taylor Plourd shares some of her favorite picks from her own wardrobe.

Break the victim cycle

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MARISSA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com So the other week, I was watching a video by speaker, author, and spiritual leader, Gabrielle Bernstein, and she was talking about the concept of playing […]

Staying motivated with your significant other

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com As your relationship with your significant other progresses on through the years, it is possible that you catch your partner drifting off in a direction that […]

Are your workouts improving?

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Throughout your fitness journey you might question if you are seeing results. Has all your hard work been paying off? Do you keep going? As tempting […]

Go ahead, have him ‘fade’ away

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Tips to make swimwear shopping season less stressful

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ It’s the time of year for what can be a dreaded expedition: Buying a swimsuit. But for women looking for […]

Finding your motivation for summer

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com It’s officially that time of year to embrace the warm weather, and begin making official summer plans. How have you been enjoying the warmer weather recently? […]

Folding forward into fitness

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I think we all remember the sit and reach test we had to do in our school gym class. As a part of our athletic assessment […]

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. […]

Traveling after weight loss surgery

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Where to begin? As we prepare to jet off to Portland and join 300 other weight loss surgery patients, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on […]

Talking with Taylor… Talking about prom hair

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

CTFashionMag.com’s correspondent Taylor Plourd shares her vision for hair styles for Prom 2017.

Wiping away that winter from your skin

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com This week, spring appears to have begun in earnest in New England. And with the cold of winter fading, the time is right to clear that […]

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