Here's a sneak peak of the August Issue Featured Event: The MakeUp Show-Chicago (2011)

Official Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) makeup artists

Asha Spacek, FCM writer (left), Reggie Wells (right) promoting his line, Hissyfit Clockpot

Reggie Wells takes photo with fan/consumer

Asha Spacek, FCM writer (2nd from left); Joanna Schlip, creator of RCK (2nd from right)

• Explore our contributing event writer's favorite NEW Yves Saint Laurent products

• Get up-close & personal, including a featured interview with celebrity makeup artist, Reggie Wells (yes, Oprah's Reggie)

• Learn what "GO-TO" product A-List celebrities, stylists, and magazines worldwide (even Ms. Michelle Obama) use before they hit the spotlight ...and much more!

Visit, http://fashionchicagomagazine.com/ on August 1, 2011 for the full story.

See the fun FCM had, not only playing in makeup, but capturing the fashion forward artists behind our favorite fabulous faces.

To see Reggie's full easy-to-use Hissyfit Clockpot product line, go to: http://www.hissyfit.com/products/

Contributing event writer: Asha Spacek event photography: Conrad Castelo- UR Artists at ursupermodels.com

Stick Figure vs. Curvy...who is the most Fabulous?

Who looks best stick thin figure (Victoria Beckham) vs. Curvy (Kim Kardashian). They both are wearing the same Alexander McQueen dress. Tell us what do you think?

Summer Makeup Tips for Tanned Skin

Chicago, Illinois

Hey FCM readers, it is that time year again. Those long hot summer days does so much damage to our skin so it’s is a bit tricky when putting on your make-up with tanned skin. Here are a few quick tips for applying make-up on tanned skin.

With an even tan, there is no need to consume numerous types of matte cosmetic products such as foundations and powders.

The tan alone will conceal the skin imperfections. Only light-textured blush and powder should be applied.

Sunscreen should also be used with use high SPF sunscreens as well as foundation and powder with UV-filters. This will help combat the oily sheen in your skin.

Soft natural colors of lipsticks and eye shadows to better enhance your beautiful golden tan. Nude shades of lipstick are the perfect option for summer lip makeup. To add volume to your lips use lip gloss with SPF and UV filters.

Stay cool while looking fabulous…Ciao.


Azhar Harris

Our Partner Gotham House

Hollywood, California

FCM Magazine has partnered with Gotham House (Red carpet Showroom) that serves as a high end, invite only space designated to be the one-stop-shop for TV and Films costume designers, wardrobe departments, prop masters, set decorators, hair and make-up teams, producers and the A-list of Hollywood and their stylists.

We have placed products on Ellen, E! News, the View, the Doctors, Dr. Oz, Rachel Ray, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, George Lopez and the Tonight Show to Desperate Housewives, CSI, Chuck,The Big Bang Theory, NCIS, Two and a Half Men and The Mentalist; and we go as far back as Friends, Will & Grace, The Sopranos, Beverly Hills 90210 (the first and new one) and Sex in the City Back in the Day.

To sweeten the offer, FCM will add a 4 color full page ad in this package. You get the ad and product placement for one reasonable price. This offer is good for 2 months October and November,2011.

If you are interested, please email us at info@fashionchicagomagazine.com The deadline for signing up is August 1, 2011.

THE FINALISTS OF THE 2ND FIGARO AWARDS

Valencia, Spain


The second annual Figaro Awards
will be September 10, 2011 during
the grand finale of Valencia Fashion
Week.


This prestigious award recognizes the most talented and creative individuals in Spain.


The five categories include BEST YOUNG HAIRDRESSER; MALE COLLECTION;
FASHION COMMERCIAL COLLECTION; AVANTGARDE COLLECTION; and HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR.

There are 15 finalists. The prestigious judges are Alberto Cerdán, Pedro Mansilla, Marcel Montlleó, Tony Rizzo and Alex Vidal. They are known throughout the national and international hairdressing and fashion world. The voting is held anonymously with a lawyer certifying each finalist vote.

Here is the list of finalist and their categories:

BEST YOUNG HAIRDRESSER

RUBEN PEÑA & CARLES DOMINGUEZ Tony & Guy - Valencia

JOSEP NAVARRO Tony & Guy - Valencia

ELENA MARTINEZ Arthica - Valencia



MALE COLLECTION

DE SANCHO ESTILISTAS -Valencia

JOSE BOIX TONY & GUY -Valencia

IDENTITY Valencia



FASHION COMMERCIAL COLLECTION

JOSE BOIX TONY & GUY -Valencia

X-PRESION -Madrid

GEMIS -Valencia



AVANTGARDE COLLECTION

SILE PELUQUEROS -Madrid

IDENTITY -Valencia

X-PRESION -Madrid



HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

DAVID SANCHEZ Rizo’s -Madrid

CHRISTIAN VENDRELL Identity -Valencia

XAVI GARCIA Salón 44 -Madrid



You can see the finalists’ creations at www.clubfigaro.com


FCM Magazine wants to wish all the finalist luck on winning the competition.


Azhar Harris

Celebrities Photoshopped: Before and After

Celebrities Photoshopped: Before and After

Hot Shoes-Alexander McQueen Fall 2011

Worldwide

These shoes are very artistic and classic with black patent leather laced platform boots with spike heels the lacing is intentionally made wider to expose the skin on the front of the leg and foot, showing a bit of sexiness. These shoes are the perfect accessory to make strong fashion statement to showing everyone you has lots of style. To see more of this fabulous shoe collection, go to www.alexandermcqueen.com



Azhar Harris