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Morneault's: A New Chapter in Style

Jody and Ron Morneault Celebrate a New Location for Morneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon  Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke After more than four decades in the fashion industry, Hartford retailers Jody and Ronny Morneault are embarking on their latest chapter — reopening their hallmark store, Morneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon,  and continuing their tradition of personalized, high-end fashions. The new location, at 255 Asylum St., opened in mid-April, just down the road...

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From Curb Appeal to Self-Care

West Hartford’s Ultimate Expert Panel Article by Eileen M. McNamara Julian Grant, RN, MSN-Ed,  FemCare MedSpa Hair that quietly disappears. Sexual health changes nobody names out loud. A body that stops responding the way it used to. Julian lived every word of that, and spent years looking for a place that understood it completely. She never found that place, so she created it. FemCare MedSpa is West Hartford's premier regenerative spa, led by an all-female clinical team, and centered on...

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Where Opportunity Meets Ambition

Some tips for planning your own business Article by Jaye Subramanian | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso For many women, the idea of starting a business begins with a question: Where do I start? A growing network of programs, advisors and financial resources is helping women turn ambition into opportunity. Not sure what type of venture fits your skills, career ownership coaching can be a useful first step. Firms like The Entrepreneur's Source can evaluate your professional strengths, financial...

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Scenes from Runway7 in NYC

Staff Photographer John Helmke's Images From This Year's Fashion Show Article and Photography by John Helmke Runway7 is fast becoming the premier fashion show producer at New York Fashion Week. Hosting 6 shows a day for 5 full days, they present fashion for every taste. Staff photographer, John Helmke, shared some of his images from this season’s Runway7 shows. John is a Connecticut-based artist specializing in fashion and creative portraiture. He’s been actively photographing runway fashion...