by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com At a fashion show, a still camera backstage is typically a fly on the wall. The photographer captures the hard-working creatives making show the fashion begins […]
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In the basement before lifting up the flag of fashion
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When the lights go up at New York Fashion Week, the focus is on the clothes and the models wearing the clothes. But before they get […]
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What trends are happening for bridal hair and makeup
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, brides are looking at dresses. But with those dresses, they will need hair and makeup looks to add an exclamation to their big day. Students […]
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Brides, say yes to the hair and makeup
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Brides shop with great care for their bridal gowns prior to saying “Yes to the Dress.” But to help that dress shine, hair and makeup should […]
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For brides with a makeup-hair to-do list, go Boho
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With spring within reach, many brides are putting together their “to-do” lists. And one item on that list surely will be how they want their makeup […]
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Peeking behind the scenes of an upcoming bridal editorial
Three teams of students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville (www.StudyHair.com) prepped three models (Samantha Anderson, Ava Onofreo, and Jade Soto) for a bridal hair and makeup fashion […]
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Talking with Taylor: Your holiday makeup looks
CTFashionMag.com host Taylor Plourd shares some tips on festive makeup looks for the holiday.
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Two 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 […]
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Before 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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Hairdressing 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 […]
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Not 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, […]
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Lighting the match to start ‘Blazing’
Here is a peek behind the scenes at the Omni Hotel and Resort in New Haven prior to go time for the Blazing the Runway fashion show mounted by TRJ […]
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Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week
Inside New Haven City Hall, before the crowds arrive, the work begins as hair and makeup is applied on models and the models perfect their runway walk for New Haven […]
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In 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 […]
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Making preparations to show if they ‘Have What It Takes’
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the models hit the runway at Do You Have What It Takes 2 in Hartford, July 29, they prepared by sitting for hair and makeup […]
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Prepping for the beach… and Diamond Fashion Week
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Prior to the popup fashion show to preview Diamond Fashion Week, the models and makeup artist gathered at the storefront of Karlene Lindsay Designs and Chocolate […]
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Arts– visual, literary, and dance– take centerstage at Project X
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On June 10 at Vibz Uptown, patrons experienced the arts of hair and makeup, poetry, and dance as Project X was launched in Hartford, Conn. The […]
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Making the magic happen for Project X
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fantasy hair and makeup were the order for the day as Project X was held at Vibz Uptown in Hartford, Conn. on June 10. Joy Monroe […]
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On the Nose with Rozana: Face in a Case
Just in time for gifts for mom in honor of Mother’s Day, host Rozana Tamis checks out Face in a Case makeup clutch. From award-winning makeup artist Gail Sagel, Face […]
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Putting some work into it… behind the scenes at ‘Beauty in Chaos’
By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is creativity, concentration, skill, and elbow grease behind ever extreme hair and makeup creation. At the historic city hall in Hartford on May 4, hair […]
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Hair and makeup taken to the extreme… to help the kids
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com HARTFORD, Conn. — There was all manner of beauty… and chaos was kept at bay… on the runway last Thursday. Extreme hair and makeup creations took […]
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Dare to be different for prom
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com by MIKE CHAIKEN Over the past few years, when prom shopping time rolls around, high school girls have set up social media pages so they can […]
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Behind the curtains at Sappho and LaMoo
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion designers Sappho Clothing Co. and LaMoo teamed up for a runway show at Caral Lounge on Park Street in Hartford, Conn. March 12. Before […]
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Model Mob: Reaching for that lipstick
Model Mob is a group of women who weigh in on a variety of issues for CTFashionMag.com. This week we asked them about their favorite lipstick and shade of lipstick. […]
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The up and coming trends, as told by the up and coming artists
Hair and makeup students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville, Conn. recently offered up their tips for trends for brides as well as other helpful advice.
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Pulling back the curtain at the pageant
by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the contestants of a pageant step up on stage before the judges and an audience, there is preparation that goes on behind the scenes. In […]
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The brides are coming
The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers in Southington, Conn. continue to prepare for its annual bridal book. This time, the creative team took over the top floor of the New […]
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Kat Von D beauty influencers event at Sephora Champs-Elysées Paris France
Here are some images from France at Sephora event featuring Kat Von D.
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