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Waiting to go on… the first night of Hartford Fashion Week Season 3

April 21, 2018 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The models would step out on to the runway soon enough. But backstage, preparations were underway as the minutes counted down to the first night of Hartford Fashion Week at the Colt Armory in Hartford April 20. This is some of what was happening behind the

Camera draws attention at Society Fashion Week

February 20, 2018 Mike Chaiken

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 on time and the designer is proud of their work. And if the photographer is doing his/her job correctly, no

In the basement before lifting up the flag of fashion

February 17, 2018 Mike Chaiken

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 to that moment, the hair and makeup professionals are charged with fulfilling the designer’s vision as the models patiently sit

What trends are happening for bridal hair and makeup

February 15, 2018 Mike Chaiken

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 at the International Institute of Cosmetology on Whiting Street in Plainville, Conn. (www.studyhair.com) demonstrated and spoke about hair and makeup

Brides, say yes to the hair and makeup

February 12, 2018 Mike Chaiken

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 be on point and on style. Several students at the International Institute of Cosmetology on Whiting Street in Plainville (International

For brides with a makeup-hair to-do list, go Boho

February 8, 2018 Mike Chaiken

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 done and how they will wear their hair. Students at the International Institute of Cosmetology on Whiting Street in Plainville,

Peeking behind the scenes of an upcoming bridal editorial

January 25, 2018 Mike Chaiken

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 editorial for The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers upcoming bridal book (www.BristolObserver.com, www.SouthingtonObserver.com, and www.PlainvilleObserver.com ) Here are some behind

Talking with Taylor: Your holiday makeup looks

November 20, 2017 Mike Chaiken

CTFashionMag.com host Taylor Plourd shares some tips on festive makeup looks for the holiday.

Two shows, lots of models

November 1, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 of the Lower Naugatuck Valley in Ansonia, Conn. And in the evening, Destiny Tenille Productions was presenting its fundraising fashion

Before they showed they ‘had what it takes’

October 30, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 onto the runway in the designers’ latest collections, they took care of hair and make up in the dressing room.

The future of hair(stylists)

October 24, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 hairstyles and makeup on Oct. 22. The hair fashion show was held as part of the IIC’s annual graduation ceremony,

The rush before the runway crush

October 24, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 their hairdressing (and makeup) skills to the test. It was graduation day for many of the students. And as is

Hairdressing grads receive words of wisdom

October 24, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 Sunday afternoon. The activities included a bevy of awards, certifications, and diplomas for the students from the IIC, which has

Not your typical makeup; get your Glaze on

October 17, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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, according to press materials, is safe to use on lips, eyes and brows. The cooling (it’s infused with coconut water

Lighting the match to start ‘Blazing’

September 26, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 Production. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week

September 25, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

In the backroom at Miami Swim Week

August 7, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 to present their best walk as they show off the designers latest work. Take a look backstage at Art Hearts

Making preparations to show if they ‘Have What It Takes’

August 1, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 and receiving their wardrobe selections. Later, they stepped outside at T’s Cafe and Lounge to perfect their runway walk with

Prepping for the beach… and Diamond Fashion Week

July 18, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 Angel Boutique at 429 Campbell Ave., West Haven to begin preparations to head to Savin Rock in West Haven, Conn.

Arts– visual, literary, and dance– take centerstage at Project X

June 15, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 staff at 1044 Capital Ave. was in the house. And Joy Monroe and Lorraine Charles showed their body painting and

Making the magic happen for Project X

June 13, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 and Lorraine Charles led a team that created a different kind of fashion on the club floor. Here is a

On the Nose with Rozana: Face in a Case

May 9, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 in a Case is a magnetic makeup organizer and wallet. Designed as a trendy, clutch-sized accessory, the product offers two

Putting some work into it… behind the scenes at ‘Beauty in Chaos’

May 6, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 and makeup creatives teamed with models to bring Ashley Stone’s “Inside the Artist Mind, Beauty In Chaos” to life. Here

Hair and makeup taken to the extreme… to help the kids

May 6, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 up the floor of the historic city hall in Hartford as Ashley Stone presented “Inside the Artist Mind, Beauty In

Dare to be different for prom

March 28, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 share photographs of their chosen prom dress. The idea of these closed groups is to ensure that no girl shows

Behind the curtains at Sappho and LaMoo

March 15, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 the models stepped out onto the runway, this was what was happening backstage in the dressing room and hair and

Model Mob: Reaching for that lipstick

March 1, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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. Cheyenne O’Donnell: Milkshake from Anastasia. I love light pink! Kayla Tilton: Mary Jo K by Kylie Jenner Cosmetics, I love

The up and coming trends, as told by the up and coming artists

February 20, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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.

Pulling back the curtain at the pageant

January 30, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 the auditorium, behind closed door, they rehearse the choreography of their opening number and practice the patterns of walking past

The brides are coming

January 27, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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 England Carousel Museum in Bristol, Conn. to capture images of bridal gowns and bridesmaid gowns from Kathy Faber Designs of