April 2017 – CTFashionMag

What Watters has for brides

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At Knot Couture, Watters presented a vast array of bridal gowns with a youthful, vibrant, energetic, and stylish feel. The gowns presented, albeit on fashion models, […]

Avoiding the bridesmaid nightmare

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Watters presented its latest line of bridesmaids dresses at The Knot Couture, and there wasn’t a single Little Bo Peep or mumu in the bunch. Instead, […]

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.

Join the (Fashion) Revolution this week in Danbury

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The revolution might not be televised. But it will strut down the catwalk in an act of solidarity. A Fashion Revolution, if you will. According to […]

That trash is pretty pretty… and fashionable

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s become a yearly tradition of fun and creativity. But Trashion Fashion, which will be presented Sunday, is about more than just letting artists and fashion […]

Let’s sway under the Moonlight

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN Moonlight presented a polished and pretty bridal collection at The Knot Couture on April 22. This is a sampling of what buyers and press saw at the Metropolitan […]

About the mother

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Attention is typically paid to the bride at a wedding. However, the mother of the bride– at such a proud moment– also wants to have a […]

When you want the right price and the right gown; Casablanca unveils Beloved

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At The Knot Couture, Casablanca presented a runway show featuring its new line, “Beloved.” On its website, the brand describes Beloved as a gown for the “price […]

Go for the elegant, go for Justin Alexander

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bridal line Justin Alexander returned to New York Bridal Fashion Week with the latest gowns in designer’s legacy. As usual, the gowns shown at his booth […]

Say yes to Randy Fenoli

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com He’s helped dozens of women “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC’s reality series of the same name. And now Randy Fenoli, the famous face of […]

The crystal ball of bridal

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Big Apple is playing host to New York Bridal Fashion Week. And buyers and the press are looking at the designers’ latest designs, which will […]

Celebs attend blu, Ministry of Sound launch event in London

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

In South East London last night [21st April] celeb guests joined in the celebration at the iconic London dance venue, The Ministry of Sound, for the new vaping partnership between […]

Buy fashionable headphones from Ashley Chloe, help provide clean water to communities without

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

In a time where much of the world enjoys convenience and luxury, there are still 633 million people without access to safe water and a staggering 2.4 billion who lack […]

Yoga poses that will help you build strength

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Seeing all the powerful and amazing yoga poses in class and on social media can be intimidating enough for beginners and even for many seasoned yogis. […]

Body Construct: Tricks and tips to help tighten your belly after baby

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Tricks and Tips to Help Tighten your Belly after Baby Now that your beautiful miracle has come into the world, it is time to focus in […]

Worth the Weight: Giving back to save lives

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Why do I volunteer at the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America Conference every year and help the organization raise funds? Truth be told, I know […]

Red all about it

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Red is in. Elle magazine said it’s the hot color of the season and the fall. Local designers show in their runway events and in their […]

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 […]

One-piece of a hot trend

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One-piece swimsuits are an historic fashion staple. But they don’t have to make you look like an historic figure. After all, for 2017, one-piece suits are […]

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 […]

Party gives local fashions chance to strut

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Local fashion was on the runway as JustBeU Magazine held its print edition launch party in Simsbury, Conn. on April 2. At The Riverview, the magazine, […]

Super model Nina Agdal gets her Sugar Factory on

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com MASHANTUCKET—A week after her 25th birthday, Sports Illustrated and Maxim model Nina Agdal surrounded herself with all sorts of sweet temptations at the grand opening of […]

Masks and fashion mingle

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There were gowns and there were, of course, masks at “A Night At The Masquerade Ball” on Friday night in Southington, Conn. The fundraiser for the […]

Model Confidential: Juliette Johnson

Posted on April 1, 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: Juliette Johnson Age: 19 Home state: Connecticut […]