Dana Bartone and Company Official Blog

We have Moved!

2011-10-20T13:51:00.001-04:00

Thank you for coming to our blog, we are excited to announce we have moved to a new beautifully
re-designed blog! You can now find us at, http://www.danabartone.com/blog/

Head on over, leave us some love and thank you for continuing to be our fan and following the blog.

Dana Barton & Co.

Coming Soon, The New Dana Bartone Blog!

2011-10-18T06:43:00.000-04:00

We have something very wonderful happening here at Dana Bartone and Co. .Here is a sneak peek at our newest blog coming to a web page near you this Thursday. You don't want to miss it.

Saltwater Farm Vineyard Bride Katie Captured By Robert Norman

2011-10-11T09:38:00.001-04:00

Meet our beautiful bride Katie who was married to her fiance Jesse at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington Connecticut. We created a gorgouse classic look for Katie with a fabulous low side do. The wonderful Robert Norman captured the day. Head on over to his blog to see all the details. Congrats Katie & Jesse!, thank you for choosing the Dana Bartone Team for your wedding day.

Behind The Scenes: Photoshoot For Southern New England Weddings

2011-10-04T11:02:00.000-04:00

We had the pleasure of working with some incredibly talented people to pull together this photoshoot for the newest edition of Southern New England Weddings the Destination edition. Here is a behind the scenes look put together by the very talented Jim Altieri from Vintage Cinema.

Southern New England Weddings: Destination Edition from Jim Altieri on Vimeo.

The Talent:

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography
carlateneyck.com

Event Planning & Design: Candice Coppola, Jubilee Events
eventjubilee.com

Flowers: Tony Palmieri, Datura, A Modern Garden
amoderngarden.com

Styling & Fashion: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore
thewhitedressbytheshore.com

Cakes: Hope Wright-Martell, A Little Imagination Cakes
imaginethatcake.com

Invitations/Paper: Nichole Michel, Coral Pheasant
coralpheasant.com

Cinematography: Jim Altieri's Vintage Cinema
vintage-cinema.com

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-09-27T10:49:00.000-04:00

October is arriving this weekend and we want to remind everyone October is breast cancer awareness month. So rock your pinks and ribbons. Support the many causes happening around Connecticut in honor of all those who fought breast cancer and those who are still fighting. Here at the salon in support of this wonderful cause, If you or someone close to you is a survivor of Breast Cancer we would like to offer a complimentary shampoo and style service or complimentary makeup consultation at Dana Bartone & Co. Learn new ways to style your present hair cut or consult with one of our styling professionals about a new look for the season.

Bare Minerals Gift With Your Next Purchase!

2011-09-20T10:59:00.000-04:00

We are all very excited for fall here at Dana Bartone. To celebrate the new fall colors we are now offering a Bare Minerals gift with your next purchase of $25 or more. If you have not tried Bare Minerals yet, this is the perfect opportunity. Find out why woman everywhere love this makeup that is actually good for your skin. Come in and find a new fresh look for fall and get your Bare Minerals gift.

New Home

2011-06-14T12:49:00.003-04:00

Did you miss me?? Well, Dana Bartone and Co is finally in our new home and we are so pumped to share our home with all of you! We had our grand opening on June 8th and was honored to have Danny Kash capture our nite! Here is a little sneak peek of our new home!

Dana Bartone & Co. Grand Opening from Danny Kash on Vimeo.

Dana Bartone and Company sets down roots!!

2011-04-12T11:19:00.000-04:00

For as deeply rooted as we have been in beauty industry for the last 18 years, we have finally purchased a home to service our clients in the fashion that suits our personality! Located on Route 10 in Cheshire, we are the proud owners of a 240 year old building filled with tons of character and charm. So far we have removed a couple of walls, gutted the bathroom, and found our way to redesign a space that's unique, modern and timeless. We are scheduled to open on may first! We can't wait to share this with all of you! Here is a picture of the outside of the building! Stay tuned for more pictures and updates!

Beauty Tip #6

2011-03-25T13:03:00.000-04:00

ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW LOOK ?!? Many people ask us, "How can I get multiple looks out of one hair style?" Well, buckle your seat belt. Its time for us to take you for a ride! There are always multiple ways to wear each hair style! Some of the more simple changes are wearing it straight, curly, or wavy. Keep in mind change doesn't always have to be a huge commitment. Adding a full bang or side bang can completely change your look and even take you back to your 20's. Bangs and angles are a great way to frame your face and really change your look to something new. Hilites can also be a great way to really brighten your look. Spring is here so try on that style you have been thinking of and let us teach you how to play with your NEW look!

How to treat aging skin or preserve your youthful skin with our NEW bareMinerals Skin Care Collection!

2011-03-10T12:08:00.001-05:00

Not satisfied with your present skin care? How would you like to have younger brighter looking skin? bareMinerals has created an advanced skin care collection available at Dana Bartone and Company!! We can customize a skin care program for your personal skin type and any challenges you may experience. Learn about bareMinerals miracle ingredient- 100% pure Rare Minerals Active Soil Complex with a complimentary skin care consultation. Call for an appointment today 203-250-7709.

Beauty tip #5

2011-03-03T10:53:00.000-05:00

Many women ask their hairstylist how can I get my hair to look like this when i leave here!?! Well we have all the answers. Product knowledge is very important to creating that specific blow out of your choice. Ask your stylist what products they are choosing to use on you and why they would benefit your style. Certain products are created to target certain challenges and hair types. For example when you want volume you might not want a product that has a serum base or silicone base to it. You may want to try a mousse which gives weightless volume and body. Using a root lifter is also a great way to get volume. Aveda's Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Spray is a favorite of our clients. This product gives an extra firm hold, combats humidity and is created for all hair types. Don't be afraid to ask your stylist what product cocktail might be the best combination for your desired look. Be sure to check with your personal stylist for individual styling tips that work best for unique style.

Beauty tip #4

2011-02-23T22:22:00.000-05:00

Getting a manicure is one way to pamper yourself before your big day. Have your nails done no later than 2 days before the big day to avoid smudges. DON'T forget your hands are a focal point as well and you may want to show off your beautiful new wedding bands. Whether you choose a simple manicure or a full set of artificial nails you want to be sure all polish is dry and no touch ups are needed. You will enjoy having beautiful nails for your honeymoon as well! Also ask your chosen professional about Shellac. Shellac is a great way to have your manicure stay for 2 weeks and have no chipping.

Beauty tip #3

2011-02-17T00:11:00.000-05:00

Your eyebrows are a huge focal point and one of the most helpful makeup tricks. It is important to have a clean and neat frame for you eyes. This helps enhance your over all makeup look on and after your wedding day. Have a professional eyebrow shaping 3-5 days before your big day. Having a professional shaping 3-5 days before insures no redness or swelling to be present for the wedding day. Ask your chosen professional how often you should be coming in to wax or thread your eyebrows.

Beauty Tip #2

2011-02-13T20:06:00.000-05:00

Be sure to take good care of your hair with regular trims, conditioning and Keratin treatments if needed. All hair styles look best with healthy, shiny and hydrated hair. We can accomplish a more glamourous, simple, or sophisticated style with healthier hair! Who doesn't like shine!

Beauty Tips

2011-02-01T23:49:00.000-05:00

Every week we are posting a new beauty tip. These tips will help with Make up, Hair, Skin care, and Nails. Each beauty tip will help with day to day regiments before your wedding day and after.

Beauty Tip #1

Lay the foundation for a flawless makeup application by practicing good daily skin care including exfoliation. It is imperative to take the time to remove all makeup daily and to reveal the new skin underneath. Cleansing the skin removes any dry or dead skin cells sitting as the top layer. This allows your makeup a smoother foundation and will give a younger more radiant finish to your look.

A Sneak Peak at The Ocean House Shoot

2011-01-27T10:54:00.013-05:00

In May of 2010 Candice Coppola and Carla Ten Eyck organized a three day photo shoot in the beautiful Watch Hill,Rhode Island resort, Ocean House. In these three days we needed to pull together FIVE different amazing shoots with a variety of vendors. Yes... FIVE different shoots! This shoot was a way to show our creativity and this newly renovated venue. There was so much inspiration I was beside myself! I was mainly inspired by the incredible dress styles from White Dress By The Shore on our model, Mandy. She wore a very classic style with a ruffled front so I decided to create a simple hairstyle with a dramatic feel. This style fit The Ocean House because of it's classic beauty and New England style decor. Everything felt very Rhode Island to me with a pop of color and extravagance. On this shoot, Amy, an amazing makeup artist on my team gave Mandy the perfect look to compliment the rest of her ensemble. Feast your eyes!!! Amy's inspiration was hugely influenced by Mandy's jewelry. Sometimes one simple piece can pull it all together. She was going for more of a monochromatic color scheme on her face with a bold eye being the exception. Take a look and let us know what you think!

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Dresses and Styling: Beth of White Dress by The Shore
Creative Director: Candice of Jubilee Events
Floral Architect: Tony of Datura A Modern Garden
Hair and Make up: Dana Bartone and Company

2011 HOT LIST!

2011-01-19T14:20:00.002-05:00

We made the 2011 hot list for wedding professionals! The Hot List is made up of wedding professionals that received the top reviews on momentville.com in their respective categories/locations in the past year.

Behind The Scenes of The Connecticut Bride Magazine

2011-01-19T13:03:00.009-05:00

When Carla, Candice, Beth and Tony told us about an idea for a shoot they had in mind I knew we wanted to be apart of the magic! This particular shoot was based on the theme " A Midsummer's Night Dream". Three of our team members Lauren, Dana and Christina were apart of creating a look that was eye catching and uniquely different. We had a lot of inspiration from The Lord Thompson Manor. This venue is so beautiful. There was spectacular sunlight and colors from the fall foliage. We were surrounded by colorful flowers and accessories so we decided to go with vibrant makeup and whimsical hairstyles.

Being surrounded by talented and over the top creative people is such an amazing honor. Thank you to everyone who took part in creating such a fun and exciting shoot.

Here are some of the behind the scenes pictures! You can see the full spread from this shoot in this years Spring/Summer 2011 Connecticut Bride Magazine. In Stores now! Let us Know what you think!

Shoot Credits~
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck
Event Planner: Jubilee Events
Fashion Styling: The White Dress by the Shore
Floral Design: Datura-A Modern Garden
Beauty: Dana Bartone & Company

Gala Magazine!

2011-01-12T21:31:00.007-05:00

The Mayflower photo shoot was collaborated about a year ago. This photo shoot was one of our first with our very talented crew! We love working with people in the wedding industry who share the same passion we do! We would love to thank Carla Ten Eyck and her team for always delivering such one of a kind photos. You guys are truly talented. Beth Chapman of White Dress By the Shore you always, always have amazing dresses. Your vision for styling and creating a fairy tale bride is truly remarkable. Candice Coppola of Jubliee Events you create a one of a kind event. Every detail from the table cloths to the dishes creates a spectacular masterpiece. Tony Palmieri of Datura A Modern Garden you have not only shown how talented you are but continue to show how much you truly love what you do! I have seen nothing but amazing work!

We cant wait to share more experiences with you!

Here is a picture of the magazine cover and some behind the scenes pictures ENJOY!

Sally Cohen Part 1

2010-12-30T20:35:00.007-05:00

We had 2 stylist working on sally's wedding. Catie Bane did hair and makeup for the bride and Hair for the brides maids. Janice Cole did make up for all of the brides maids! Thank you to sally and her family and friends for letting us have such an amazing time! :) Amazing photography by Carla Ten Eyck! Sally Cohen's wedding was also featured on style me pretty! You can check it out on stylemepretty.com and type in Sally Cohen.

Kristen and Ben's Wedding Photos!!!

2010-12-16T13:24:00.003-05:00

A HUGE thanks to Eric and Amber of Raw Photo Design we had such a blast! A big thank you to Kristen and her bridal party! Hair done by Catie Bane and Make up by Dana Bartone! ENJOY!

Kate and Josh!

2010-11-18T12:59:00.006-05:00

Here is a sneak peak at one of our brides Kate! Hair done by Lauren and makeup by Amy! Enjoy!! Photographs by Eric Foley

Sheraton Bradley Hotel Bridal Expo!

2010-11-18T11:08:00.003-05:00

We had a great time this past weekend at the bridal expo! We had a blast doing the hair and make up for East West Bridal and Aliber's Bridal Shop. We have a bridal show at the Aquaturf on January 9th and a Bridal show at the Hartford Expo Center on January 15th & 16th. Treat yourself to a unique opportunity to see all different vendors at work. At these shows we get to show how we work with each other and our creativity through hair and make up at these fashion shows!! Come down to check us out and enjoy the Fashion Show!!

Congratulations to our Brides this weekend!!!

2010-11-05T14:01:00.002-04:00

We would love to congratulate to our brides Sophia Destruge, Lisa D'Angelo, Chrisanne Pilletere, Britt York, Shelly Cox and Ann Smith!!! We wish you nothing but the best and a life time of happiness! Thank You for being such amazing people to work with! :)

Congratulations To Our Brides This Weekend!

2010-10-22T09:34:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to our brides this weekend! Jennifer Puco, Michelle Ulrich, Alicia Rocha, Kristin Sinatra, and Coralin Mejia! What a perfect fall weekend!

The Golden Lamb Shoot

2010-10-21T13:00:00.009-04:00

We would like to give a BIG thanks to of White Dress By the Shore.. Carla Teneyck... Graham at Scobey Photography... Tony of Datura a Modren Garden and our models Rebecca, Jared and in one of our pictures is the infamous MAX!! (see if you can find which one he is in ) Hair and Make up done by Catie Bane

We are now offering Shellac

2010-10-21T12:24:00.006-04:00

We have just hired a very talented nail technician Laurie! One of the many new services we are offering is Shellac! Shellac is a hypo-allergenic and contains NO formaldehyde, toluene or DBP!! Say good bye to chipped nails!

Check it out!

2010-10-20T19:59:00.006-04:00

Caitlin and Fausto's wedding pictures!!! The wedding took place at the amazing society room in hartford! Hair and Make up done by Dana Bartone !! And of course AMAZING photography done by the creative Carla Teneyck! Enjoy :)

2010-10-07T14:45:00.002-04:00

Girls this is one of our biggest weekends!! 10-10-10!! We have another wonderful fall wedding weekend.... In the 70's :) Congratulations to Nancy Wasko, Katie Warmbold, Allison Roe, Lindey Messervy, Agnes Cichon, Chelsea Rominiecki, Liza Mead, Jen Tougas, Jarlyn Gonzalez, Jennifer Judge, and Kim Durkota!!

2010-09-24T10:04:00.002-04:00

What an amazing fall wedding weekend! We would love to congratulate our brides Lori Grotheer, Sally Cohen, Jessica Perry, and Caitlin Nguyen. We are honored to be apart of such a special moment in your lives. Thank you for being such amazing people to work with! We are all so excited :) Shout out to Carla Teneyck 2 weddings in one weekend... LOVE IT!

Loading Dock

2010-09-17T15:59:00.004-04:00

This Photo Shoot was so exciting and full of energy! When being in the presence of two people head over heals in love you allow your creative juices to flow! The pictures speak for themselves! Thank you to Lindsey and Kate for being yourselves on this shoot. It absolutely made for an amazing day and experience! Hair and makeup done by Dana Bartone

2010-09-17T15:38:00.002-04:00

We would like to congratulate our brides this weekend Melissa Zuniga, Kathy Wyporreck, Kate Leber and Lindsay Woods!! Another Beautiful SUNNY weekend!!

2010-09-17T15:34:00.002-04:00

What an amazing weekend we had labor day!!! We had a wedding in every state that weekend! WOW... Rhode Island, New York, CT and Mass (Marthas Vineyard)!!! We are so happy for all of our brides you had amazing weather! Can not wait to post pictures...

Congratulations To Our Brides This Labor Day Weekend!

2010-08-31T11:18:00.003-04:00

We would love to congratulate our beautiful brides Kristen Graff, Candice Cohen, Beth Schweitzer, Lisa Roberts, Laura Latrell, Michelle Rich,and Paige Crump!! We are ALL so excited to be apart of your BIG day!

2010-08-26T16:52:00.003-04:00

What a beautiful picture! Hair done by Lauren Perry! Make up done by Amy Fiordelisi Great work girls... Photographs done by the amazing Steve Depino Congratulations to our beautiful bride Mary Lajou!!

2010-08-26T16:44:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to Nichole Mudloff! Hair done by Lauren Perry of Dana Bartone and Company! Photographer is Joseph at www.Josephs.com

Tyrone Farms

2010-08-26T16:24:00.006-04:00

Here is a photo shoot we had done at Tyrone Farms! What an amazing day we had! A huge thanks to Carla Teneyck, Candice Dowling Coppola, and Beth Chapman! Hair and Makeup done by Catie Bane

Marina Creed's Wedding!!!

2010-06-11T23:12:00.007-04:00

Big thanks to Raw Photo Design Amazing!!!! Hair and Make up done by Catie Bane

Check out a video by Jim Altieri from the Collaborate and Create Workshop!

2010-06-08T14:36:00.001-04:00

Collaborate & Create Workshop from Jim Altieri on Vimeo.

Here is a Sneak Peek at Melissa Crowther

2010-06-08T13:19:00.004-04:00

Shot out to our lovely Carla Teneyck for such amazing photos!!! Hair done by Catie Bane and Make up done by Amy Fiordelisi you go girls!!

Wedding Weekend

2010-06-04T16:22:00.003-04:00

Getting ready for our wedding weekend congratulations to our wonderful brides Christin Dematto and Melissa Phillips!!!

Photo Shoots

2010-06-04T15:57:00.003-04:00

Here is a sneak peak at our latest photo shoots with Carla Teneyck! More to come!!

NEW SALON, NEW YEAR, NEW SEASON

2010-03-02T20:52:00.002-05:00

We have had many changes these past few months and all such great ones! We have a new salon location in Cheshire and have expanded our staff and product lines. We have a lot of great things to come in 2010!!!! We now offer Bare Minerals products as an alternative to airbrush makeup for our bridal parties and in the salon for our regular customers. We are soooooo excited about that!!!! We have exciting photo shoots and looks to show you so stay tuned!!

weddingreports.com

2009-02-24T11:35:00.003-05:00

Weddingreports.com!!! Our New Vehicle To Connect To Brides Around The Country!!!

We are now a featured vendor on this fantastice website to make ourselves yet more accessible to brides looking for wedding hairstyles and wedding makeup in Connecticut and the surrounding states.

2009 and 2010 weddings are in full swing and the season is getting busy. We are soooo excited for this years brides and look forward to bringing the best of hairstyles and makeup looks that finish the look you have dreamed of for your most special day.

"Makeup Artists -Who's Who in the Industry"

2009-01-25T14:47:00.002-05:00

So there is this brand new book coming out this spring called "Makeup Artists - Who's Who in the Industry". I am so flattered and thrilled to be a part of this new and exciting publication. Look for it in all major bookstores, bridal shops amny other venues. WOOHOO!!

Brides 2009!!!

2009-01-25T14:26:00.004-05:00

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR!

We had an amazing 2008 and helped make over 150 brides beautiful for their very special day. We are so happy and proud to have been a part of each and every one of them. With the 2009 wedding season already in full swing we are ready to do some more of the same.

We would like to give special thanks to the following vendors for all their referrals and support .

Shout outs to:

Sixpence for your Shoe

Details Weddings

Tara Lallo

Lindsay Maurath

Carla TenEyck Photography

Studio 1923/Jerome Braga Photographic Art

Matthew J.Wagner Fine Photography

Fabuluxe Photography

Tony Spinelli Photography

Publik House at Sturbridge Village

The Aqua Turf Club

Kathy Faber Designs

Most of all we would like to thank our cherished brides for their referrals of family and friends year after year. We appreciate your confidence in our work and will continue to take care of those you send to us.

Lifetiled is my dream vendor!

2008-03-27T10:19:00.003-04:00

If any of you out there have noticed my website although new in the fall of '07 has a new look once again. Lifetiled.com the designers, developers, managers and GODS of my website have been at it again to update, recreate and and keep our viewers current with all the goings on of Dana Bartone and Company. I have found the most professional website development and management team I could have imagined and could not be happier with every conversation and result thereof.

It took me far too long to move into this century with a website and now I can't imagine what I would have done without it! I don't think Lifetiled could have made it any easier for me and they continue to keep things fresh and new. Kudos and thank you sooooo much!

Hints for the 2008 Brides!

2008-03-27T09:56:00.002-04:00

It's getting exciting for all you spring brides of 2008! We know the anticipation of the big day is building and there are many details to wrap up. It is our job to make sure you look and feel the most radiant you ever have. You have spent so much time and money choosing the perfect dress, the perfect shoes, the perfect jewelry and accessories to compliment your ensemble now let's make sure that your hairstyle and makeup look the best they can be. After all, what people will truly remember most is your face. The brightness of your eyes and the warmth of your smile all day long are the images they will carry with them. The details tend to fade with time.

Between now and your special day we recommend taking care of your skin and hair as best you can. A series of facials is always an incredible way to clear the skin. Get rid of those dead skin cells that can actually discolor your appearance and build up to cause lines and patches on your face. Also, keeping length in mind a small trim on the ends of your hair and even a glazing treatment for shine and condition can help enhance any hairstyle you may be wearing. Let's face it no hairstyle can look it's best if your hair is in poor condition to start with.

Feel free to contact us if you would like to set up any hair or skin services for yourself, your mom or your bridal party. We would be thrilled to take care of all your needs.

So when you are envisioning yourself on this most important day start with the gifts you were given from nature and the rest can only help to enhance you!

New Excitement with blog tutorial!

2008-03-11T17:42:00.002-04:00

I am finally updated and upgraded to the blogging world! Mike Stancyzk of Lifetiled, the creators of my amazing website, spent some ( a lot) of time tutoring me today on how to best communicate with you out there about what is going on here with us at Dana Bartone & Company. I am so excited and I look forward to sharing all of our successess this wedding season and I can't thank Mike and Lifetiled enough for all the education and support they give me.

La Bella Bride Magazine Photo Shoot

2008-03-11T16:00:00.005-04:00

Dana Bartone & Company had the pleasure of working with La Bella Bride Magazine for "The Gown Collection" from Runway to Aisle. We spent the day with three models creating different looks catered to the collection. The hairstyles complimented each wedding gowns provided by White Dress by the Shore along with the overall spirit of the runway captured by Matthew J. Wagner. Some of our favorite photos from the collection will be seen in our gallery coming soon.

The New Website Is Here!

2007-10-19T15:57:00.000-04:00

All of our business information is online and ready for our clients. We have the salon, artists, galleries, pricing, contact information and a form to fill out for your special day.

Before & After

2007-10-14T23:36:00.000-04:00

We have been styling and creating personalized make up looks since 1990. Our true love is working with brides.

We wil bring any ideas you have to life to create the perfect look for the perfect day.

New Website is Coming Soon!

2007-06-01T17:53:00.000-04:00

We are SO excited to announce our new website will be online shortly. Our friends at Lifetiled.com are working hard to get it set up for us! Stay tuned!