by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Two nights of preliminary competitions at Miss America in Atlantic City, N.J. are out of the way. One more preliminary event is left before the finals […]
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Making a strong first impression at Miss America
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com So you’ve earned your state’s title in the Miss America Organization. You’ve made your way to “the show”– crown and sash in hand– at Boardwalk Hall […]
Read moreBraids for days and days and days
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you say hair braid, your imagination may fixate on the braid your mother may have given you on the first day of school. Or, maybe, […]
Read moreUwila Warrior sits at the lingerie nexus of quality and comfort
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Uwila Warrior recognizes a gap in the underwear market for panties that not only provide comfort but long-lasting quality. At The Lingerie Selection’s presentation in August […]
Read moreSuzy Black: Lingerie for the superhero in you
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Diondra Julian’s mom helped launch interest in lingerie. The founder and designer of Suzy Black NYC, who was at The Lingerie Selection’s showcase in New York […]
Read moreGo ahead, have him ‘fade’ away
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 […]
Read morePartying it up on its anniversary: Workspace Collective celebrates with fashion Sept. 9
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Workspace Collective is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a fashion event highlighting some of the clothing you can find in the Danbury venture. The anniversary celebration […]
Read moreMiss CT’s Outstanding Teen shares her experiences at national pageant
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A month has nearly passed since Waterbury’s Brooke Cyr came back from Orlando where she competed for the opportunity to be Miss America’s Outstanding Teen. The […]
Read moreNevaeh say Nevaeh to elegant sexiness
by JADE SOTO, MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There’s a beauty surrounding the designs of Nevaeh Intimates embodied by the tulle and lace used in the pieces on display at The Lingerie […]
Read moreReaching for their dreams
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com For an afternoon, dreams were within reach. And by the end of the day, there was the possibility a star or two was born. On Aug. […]
Read moreFinding a design that addresses the needs of the full-busted woman
By JADE SOTO And MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Ellana Krechmaras saw a need in the market place—and in her own wardrobe—for a bra that properly supports the full-busted woman. And after […]
Read moreStashing the sash: Miss Southern New England Junior Pre-teen Kylie Watson
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When you see them compete for a crown, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, and talent costumes are the uniforms of necessity. But what do titleholders wear when […]
Read moreSilent Arrow: The lingerie brand for women who want to make some noise
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Silent Arrow is lingerie for the woman who refuses to be silent. The brand was launched last year by designer Kelly Barrett after she spent 15 […]
Read moreResale your way into style
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com It’s nearly time to set aside the summer clothes and replace them with some fall fashions. If you picked up some summer pieces back in spring […]
Read more5 Ways to be Happy NOW
by MARISA BARNARD CTFashionMag.com How many times have you heard the phrase that life is too short to be unhappy? If you’re like me, then you’ve heard it probably one […]
Read moreFrom Idaho to the fashion runway, meet Maddux Hust
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Idaho isn’t at the top of most people’s lists of places to go if you’re looking for a career in modeling. So Maddux Hust, with an […]
Read moreA little bit of everything from Impish Lee
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Impish Lee started off as a custom lingerie brand. The customers would work with the founders of Impish Lee, sisters Kali Ventresca and Noelle Ventresca, via […]
Read moreBack to school shopping faves
Caroline Pape and Annabelle Pape were given a mission. They were asked to go shopping, tough job, with an imaginary $150 budget. They were asked to find out what kinds […]
Read moreFall welcomed with a hug at Cinder and Salt
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The temperatures are still kissed by summer. But Cinder and Salt, with stores in Canton and Middletown, is embracing fall with its latest collection of casual […]
Read moreColette and Sebastian: From enhancing the board room to enhancing the bedroom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A career in finance seemed to be calling Colette. But a semester abroad in Italy turned her head around. And she decided to become a fashion […]
Read morePracticing yoga every day
by CASSIE McINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I often get asked “How many times a week do you practice yoga?” Before I really started buckling down on my practice it was very minimal. […]
Read moreWhat to say to the kids post-weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Often times when we think of body image, we only think about how it directly affects our selves after weight loss surgery. I find that parenting […]
Read moreThose salads aren’t what they’re cracked up to be
by LORI-ANN MARCHESE CTFashionMag.com When you go to the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant for an on-the-go meal, there are only so many “healthy” options to choose from. You […]
Read morePotential fame waits for you– up close and personal– at ‘Get Discovered’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com These days, breaking into modeling or acting can be impersonal. You submit your comp card or voters via a website… and wait for someone to get […]
Read moreNecessity is the mother of invention. Say hello to the Brobe
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The heat of Texas helped spark a wardrobe innovation that is comfortable for breast cancer survivors and nursing mothers. The Brobe—a combination bra and robe—was inspired […]
Read moreTrends in lingerie for next summer
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Retailers in the lingerie and swimsuit business flocked to the Jacob K. Javitts Convention Center earlier this month to learn about the latest offerings from designers […]
Read moreMiss America seeking ‘America’s Choice’
Atlantic City, NJ – The Miss America Organization, dick clark productions and ABC announced today that voting is now open for the “America’s Choice” contestant. America will once again help […]
Read moreSneak peak at the trends for this fall and winter
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The N.Y. Women’s Show in New York City offered a sneak peak as to what’s going to be in retail stores for fall and winter 2017. […]
Read moreIn the backroom at Miami Swim Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miami Swim Week brings press and patrons from around the world. This means hair and makeup people have to present their best work. And models have […]
Read moreLearning the ropes
by MIKE CHAIKEN MIAMI– At Miami Splash at the Surfcomber Hotel on Collins Avenue, a young model found herself in the midst of an army of more experienced models. As […]
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