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 […]
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Three more queens heading to Miss Connecticut
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Three women were selected Saturday night to represent the town of Wolcott, Conn. at Miss Connecticut this coming June. At the annual Miss Wolcott Scholarship Pageant […]
Read moreKK is busy-busy
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com KK Swimwear out of Miami Florida has been busy in 2017. This first weekend in November, the swimwear line for tweens and teens was holding its […]
Read moreThe costume magic gracing the stage of ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s a safe bet that when someone thinks about “Phantom of the Opera,” the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber comes first to mind. But the elaborate […]
Read moreFashion leads the fight: Cancer benefit held in Ansonia, CT
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion stepped forward on Oct. 28 to fight for a young woman with cancer. Destiny Tenille Productions (with co-sponsor Connecticut Fashion Week) presented Fight for Fashion […]
Read moreTwo shows, lots of models
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One dressing room, two fashion shows. Connecticut Fashion Week was presenting its Bridal Expo fashion show in the early afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club […]
Read moreThe brides wore ‘Chiffon’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week branched out into the world of weddings on Saturday, Oct. 28 with Bridal Expo II in Ansonia, Conn. Besides providing a venue for […]
Read moreIt wasn’t just about the bride
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut Fashion Week offered a Bridal Expo on Oct. 28. But besides items directed toward the bride, the fashion organization presented some locally-crafted accessories and vintage […]
Read moreFashion to the rescue
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As an antidote to the ugliness of cancer, the beauty of fashion and the performing arts were showcased in Hartford on Oct. 27. Do U Have […]
Read moreBefore they showed they ‘had what it takes’
Do U Have What It Takes 3 Pink & White Affair A Cancer Benefit was held at Capitol Community College in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 27. Before the models stepped […]
Read moreA rock and roll wedding, down in the ‘Dungeon’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Musician Argyle Goolsby comes from the school of rock known as horror rock. A former member of the noted band Blitzkid, and who has played with […]
Read moreDearly Beloved shines at The Knot Couture’s Casablanca runway
Casablanca presented its spring summer 2018 collection of its Beloved line at The Knot Couture during New York Bridal Fashion Week earlier this month. Casablanca explained on its website Beloved […]
Read moreThe future of hair(stylists)
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Graduates of the International Institute of Cosmetology pulled out their crystal balls and put on their thinking caps to demonstrate their visions for creative and trendy […]
Read moreThe rush before the runway crush
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Students from the International Institute of Cosmetology and models arrived at the crack of dawn, 6:30 a.m., at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Conn. to put […]
Read moreFour women selected to compete at Miss Connecticut
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Four new titleholders were selected on Saturday night to represent the city at Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen in June. Jillian Duffy was crowned […]
Read moreHairdressing grads receive words of wisdom
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dozens and dozens of students of the International Institute Cosmetology entered the professional world of hairdressing following graduation exercises held at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville […]
Read moreNo one here gets out alive
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Dedicated to my beautiful Christina and Anthony: A letter about life. Death. It’s one of those words. The kind no one likes to say hear or […]
Read moreNot your typical makeup; get your Glaze on
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you want to get more creative then red lips and smoky eyes with your makeup, Hard Candy Metal Glaze might be the ticket. The product, […]
Read moreThe Importance of Fruits
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com Fruits are full of nutrients that are essential for your health, and assist in preventing the risk of certain diseases. Fruits contains fiber, antioxidants and specific […]
Read moreTricks or Treats? How to keep your Halloween Healthy.
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com October is full of fun fall festivities. From fairs, to trips around New England, haunted hay rides and houses, to Halloween parties, fall is one of […]
Read moreSimply luxurious, simply Justin Alexander
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Justin Alexander continues its tradition of luxurious, ornate bridal gowns with its spring/ summer 2018 collection. Showing the new line before buyers and press at The […]
Read moreNegris LeBrum unveils its Le Magnolia collection
Negris LeBrum, Houston (U.S), launched its Le Magnolia collection during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on Saturday Sept 9th. During the end of the show the brand designer, Travis […]
Read moreHappens for a reason: Daydream, Darling
by MARISA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com Whenever I find myself daydreaming, I am immediately taken back to my English class during junior year of high school. Don’t tell my mom, but hands […]
Read moreEnzoani readies brides for spring and summer 2018
Spring and summer bridal gowns for 2018 were unveiled on Saturday at The Knot Couture in New York City as Enzoani presented their Enzoanni, Blue, and Beautiful collections during bridal […]
Read moreThese gowns do the talking
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Watters allowed the dresses to speak for themselves at The Knot Couture bridal market event this past weekend in New York City. Rather than providing a […]
Read moreThis ‘kid’ sure can design
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ping Greco, the creative mind behind Kids Future Designs, is pretty much a kid himself. But at Diamond Fashion Week in West Haven, Conn. on Sept. […]
Read moreMaking the journey from the wedding to the nightclub
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Karlene Lindsay of Karlene Lindsay Designs of West Haven, Conn. offered up a catwalk full of outfits at Diamond Fashion Week that took you from the […]
Read moreA Chocolate Angel among the Diamonds
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the All White Fashion Affair held by Diamond Fashion Week on Sept. 30 in West Haven, Conn., Chocolate Angel Boutique of West Haven […]
Read moreModels celebrate a Diamond (Week) achievement
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the focus was put on the clothes during the second half of the All White Fashion Affair for Diamond Fashion Week on Sept. 30, the […]
Read moreModel Mob: Can’t wait till fall
Model Mob is a group of women who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com. Although summer has lingered longer than expected, the leaves are turning color, […]
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