by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tattoos for the lips? Yep, it’s a thing. And it’s a procedure that can enhance your appearance, according to one practitioner who offers the service. Savannah […]
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Those Hollywood vibes
For this shoot, photographer and hairstylist Bill Schrlau said he “was inspired by the old Hollywood waves look worn by Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Becall, and Elizabeth Taylor to mention a […]
Read moreTeen celebrates three-years of a growing cosmetics line
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Glossip Girls cosmetics started off as a way for the then-10-year-old Dallas Mills to keep busy while she was locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three […]
Read moreFor a hair look that allows elegance to shine
by BILL SCHRLAU CTFashionMag.com The time is right for attending those big events this season. Not everyone is heading out to gala evenings like last night’s Oscars. But weddings and […]
Read moreKeyla checks out two new cosmetic products
Makeup aficionado Keyla Rodriguez tries out two makeup products: the Wisnewski Beauty #9 Brow Kit and EpicLight’s Never Settle Radiant Cheek + Lip Blush.
Read moreBridgett Burrick Brown wants us to move ‘Beyond Beauty’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Bridgett Burrick Brown has been inside an industry known for beating down a woman’s sense of self-worth. And she is working to counteract that erosion – […]
Read moreSomething in the way she moves
by BILL SCHRLAU CTFashionMag.com In this hair and makeup, my concept was “The position, the pose: It’s influence and movement.” PHOTOGRAPHER: Bill Schrlau Lead hair: Schrlau Hair assistants: Sophia Modica, […]
Read moreThe pride of natural
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In the 1960s, Black activist Kathleen Cleaver spoke about why she, and other women in the Black Power movement, wore their hair in a natural Afro. […]
Read moreNew year means new resolution to get fit
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When new year arrives, the New Year’s resolution isn’t too far behind. And fitness almost always seems to fit in the plan of those seeking to […]
Read moreA celebration of heritage
BY MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com In a celebration of her Puerto Rican heritage, model Sylvana Gonzalez created these hair and makeup looks. HAIR AND MAKEUP Sylvana Gonzalez PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
Read moreIt’s a natural thing
by BILL SCHRLAU CTFashionMag.com For this hair and makeup editorial, the NABAE team from Connecticut was inspired by natural textures for hair: with a bling bun, waves, delicate braids, sometimes […]
Read moreModel puts her talents to test with new venture
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, Angela Mabel is a model, recently winning honors at a modeling competition in Tennessee. But Mabel is a lot more. She has numerous acting credits […]
Read moreBack to (beauty) basics
by BILL SCHRLAU CTFashionMag.com Basic beauty in terms of hair and makeup are trending this season. To stay in style for hair, consider bling buns, ballerina buns, angel buns and […]
Read moreGeorgia pecans: A look that goes more than shell deep
by VICTORIA HENLEY For CTFashionMag.com What is sweet, buttery, delicious, and nutritious and helps with weight loss and iswidely lauded for anti-aging benefits? Why, it is none other […]
Read moreFocus on Health: Bringing mindfulness to your practice
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com I’ve been taking a break from the social media world when it comes to my yoga practice and stepping into a more physical world on my […]
Read moreAt the temple of the bombshells, a hair and makeup look is crafted
The Hollywood bombshell goddesses of Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy, and Brigitte Bardot were looking over the collective hair and makeup shoulders of Bill Schrlau’s team when he turned this concept into […]
Read more5 minutes a day
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Whether you’re an established “yogi” or someone just starting out and beginning your yoga journey I want you to commit to getting on your mat every […]
Read moreA closer look at what the IIC students could do
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of their farewell to the International Institute of Cosmetology, the students in the hairdressing program put on a hair fashion show Oct. 13 for […]
Read morePlump it up, tighten it up with Cheeky Physique
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A little accentuation never hurt anyone. Why else would we speak about contouring, lashes, blush, and lipstick? Of course, that is for the face. How about […]
Read moreDo it for the ‘gram? No, do it for yourself
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 […]
Read morePutting our best foot forward
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As we slip into our flip-flops or simply strip down to our bare feet to greet the warmer weather of New England, the moment of truth […]
Read moreRecovering from a burnout
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 […]
Read moreThe Judgment Cure: An open-minded practice
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com How long has it been since you last passed judgment on something or someone? I find it’s sometimes impossible to go through life without making certain […]
Read moreTired of the same old health routine
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 […]
Read moreNew practice for a New Year
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com 2019 is here and I’m sure everyone is seeing #newyearnewme. It’s the time of year where everyone sets goals and makes promises to themselves about hitting […]
Read moreGetting fresh for NYE
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The countdown is on till New Year’s Eve. That means New Year’s Eve parties and New Year’s wine and New Year’s tasty apps. You may have […]
Read moreRecommit to your practice
by CASSIE MCINTYRE CTFashionMag.com Whether you’re an established “yogi” or someone just interested in beginning your yoga journey, I want you to commit to getting on your mat (even for […]
Read moreGo natural with OZNaturals’ latest body moisturizer
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com OZNaturals is what its name implies. An all natural skin care product that uses primarily natural ingredients. There is no need to worry about chemicals with […]
Read moreBeginning your yoga practice
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 […]
Read morePractice isn’t always perfect
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 […]
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