Beauty/ Fitness – CTFashionMag

Bridgett Burrick Brown wants us to move ‘Beyond Beauty’

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Mike Chaiken

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 – […]

Something in the way she moves

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

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, […]

The pride of natural

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

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. […]

New year means new resolution to get fit

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

A celebration of heritage

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

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

It’s a natural thing

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Model puts her talents to test with new venture

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Back to (beauty) basics

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Georgia pecans: A look that goes more than shell deep

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Focus on Health: Bringing mindfulness to your practice

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

At the temple of the bombshells, a hair and makeup look is crafted

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

5 minutes a day

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

A closer look at what the IIC students could do

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Plump it up, tighten it up with Cheeky Physique

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Do it for the ‘gram? No, do it for yourself

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Putting our best foot forward

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Recovering from a burnout

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

The Judgment Cure: An open-minded practice

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Tired of the same old health routine

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

New practice for a New Year

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]

Getting fresh for NYE

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

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 […]