by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With COVID in the air, temperatures soaring into the 90s, beaches along the Long Island Sound in Connecticut closed when reduced capacity is reached, the best bet is to head to one of the state parks with a lake beach when you’re looking for some refreshing
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In the clear
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the sun is high and you need to clear your head, step into the shadows so the pertinent details to move forward will reveal themselves in relief. Model: Ariana Spinelli. Fashions: Yandy Photography: Mike Chaiken
Continue readingDaisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do…
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com “Sunshine fell with romantic affection upon her glowing face,” F. Scott Fitzgerald on Daisy Buchanan in “The Great Gatsby.” “There was music from my neighbor’s house through the summer nights. In his blue garden men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and
Continue readingBrisk business for bikini
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s all about the bikini this year. Edited (Edited.com), a source of real time business data to the retail industry, reported in May that the two-piece is still number one. “Bikinis are not going anywhere,” said Edited in a report noting the brisk business of the
Continue readingWith swimwear this season, the little things make a difference
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The small details count in some of the swimsuits offered this season by Yandy (Yandy.com). Besides the usual mix of prints and solids for your stylish visit to the beach, brands like Yandy are adding accent touches to the pieces. Look for zippers, corset-style lacing, cut-outs,
Continue readingWho are you on Valentine’s Day? Yandy has some suggestions
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you’re looking for that alluring persona on Valentines Day night, and an alluring persona that reflects the thumpa-thumpa in your heart, Yandy.com has a new Valentine’s Day that plays into the individuality of women. The latest line is dubbed V-Day Vixens. And with this line,
Continue readingA royal tribute for Halloween
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When a member of the royal family walks down the aisle of a church to say “I do,” many people envision what it would be like to take the princess’s place. And if a royal couple announces they are with child, you can cue up the
Continue reading‘Hocus Pocus’ witchy fashion gets the focus
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You know it’s nearing Halloween when social media is aflutter with the “Hocus Pocus” happy dance. And this year, there is plenty to dance about as the witchy-themed film celebrates its 25th anniversary. The 1993 Disney film that has a launched a cauldron of gifs starred
Continue readingThe beach may be on hold post-Labor Day, but here come the sales
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Labor Day is often considered the end of summer. Mother Nature often has other plans—with sunny skies and warm temperatures permeating even the northeast. But in terms of beach road trips and playing hooky from work for a dip into the water, Labor Day means the
Continue readingGrab your cabana-worthy swimsuit, the Caribbean is calling
The temperature have dropped below freezing in the Northeast as December marches into the New Year. The temperatures may cause some women to reach for the long underwear. However, just as some may reach for their bikinis… not to take some penguin plunge but to pack for their Caribbean get
Continue readingSwim style fit for a (pageant) queen
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 Miss USA pageant. Now any woman can look like a (pageant) queen thanks to the brand. Press materials for Yandy
Continue readingOne stop shopping and viewing during Sunday’s Miss USA
When you watch Miss USA Sunday night, not only will you get to root for your favorite contestant, you’ll also be shopping. This year, the official swimsuit sponsor of the Miss USA is making the suits available for sale as soon as viewers finish watching. Yandy.com, a leading retailer of
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