Orange Cosmetics Are Trending!

Lately I noticed that models, celebrities, and now cosmetic stores are all in favor of the orange look. This tangerine trend is very vibrant and makes a statement for this summer. Either if the orange cosmetic line comes in blush, lipstick, or eyeshadow it gives the perfect glow. Keep the orange lip simple with a mascara and black top eyeliner. If you choose to go with a orange, or coral blush keep the lip simple. This look works best if you focus on one area of the face (cheeks, lip, eyes) so it doesn't become over whelming. Start the summer off with a new and daring look, I guarantee you will love it! What do you think about this look?

Denise Ferguson
Beauty Editor

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Winning Couture Fashions at Golden Globe Awards 2011

Fashion Chicago Magazine (FCM) watches the golden globe awards for the outfits that the svelte celebrity actresses wore as they strut sown the catwalk. 2011 is an exciting year for fashion. The golden globes are your first glimpse of Couture fashion this year. Just like previous years, 2011 did not disappoint our readers. There were lots of vivid color this year. The make-up was simple with hollywood vintage hairstyles and classic updos. FCM want to point out two outfits the created a buzz. The red dress worn by January Jones. The smooth peach ensemble worn by Claire Danes.

January Jones was absolutely stunning wearing a red fringe gown by Versace on the Golden Globe red carpet this evening. Her look was completed with Old Hollywood waves and a classic red lip. Viva la Glam!!!

Claire Danes wore a custom Calvin Klein Collection dress as she strutted down the red carpet of the Golden Globes. She competed her look with pink lips and simple updo. Her look very classic, chic, and elegant.

Both outfits were very chic and elegant. These garments can be worn with minimal accessories such a clutch purse and diamond earrings. As seen, the use of vibrant colors like Red and Peach will be a growing trend with Couture fashions this season. Versace, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, and Vera Wang were among the staple of designers who had celebrities flaunt their garment at tonight’s Golden Globe event.


Azhar Harris

Spring 2011 Beauty Trends

FCM readers are you tired of winter? We would like to give you a the 411 on all the colors for beauty this spring. These colors are vibrant, fun, and flirty. Here is what was recently spotted at Spring 2011 Fashion Week in New York City.

First, the make trend for spring willl be Violet makeup. The colors range from pale lilac to bright violet, and purple makeup. This color was especially worn in eyeshadow during fashion week. Violet is the bold color of choice next season. A must have new item for Spring 2011 is Lancôme’s Violet Groove polish on nails.

This beauty trend was spotted at Jason Wu, Chris Benz, Monique
Lhuillier, Rag & Bone, Victoria Beckham, & Whitney Eve fashion shows.

Gold Metallics is another beauty trend for Spring 2011. Whether it was glittery eyelids at Anna Sui or gilded lashes and lips at Rodarte, gold has replaced 2010's pearly silvers as the must-have metallic for 2011. This trend was

Spotted at: Anna Sui, Behnaz Sarafpour, Donna Karan, Rodarte, and Thakoon fashion shows.

Now that you have your beauty trends for spring 2011, it should be a very fashionable summer. So ladies have fun with your Girls Night out!

Azhar Harris

Bronze and Olive are the new Black for Fall 2011

Fashion Chicago Magazine (FCM) wants to give it’s readers the scoop on the hottest colors for Fall 2011. We all know that you can’t go wrong with basic Black. A girl has at least two Black dresses in her closet. But, in 2011, it’s an exciting new year . It’s time for an exciting new change. So I am going to look into my crystal ball. Predict which colors are gong to be hot. I will also give you a sneak peek on this colors in this article.

Bronze colors are in. This color exudes confidence when wearing it. As seen in this picture to the left, the underlying theme is Avant-garde and prevailing chic. Further, when Olive colors juxtaposed with shades of pale goldenrod is alluring.

Greenish yellow tones are also in. This color has an underlying theme of being romantically sensual. This color also is nostalgic. It is fused rhythmically with bold saturations of aquamarine and dark sienna. Copper flecks pop amidst soft patterns of royal blue velvet.

Now that you have the heads up on fall 2011 colors it’s time to go shopping to buy some new outfits to coordinate with your current wardrobe. These colors should provide lots of energy in the bleak Winter months. After sprucing up your wardrobe, you should not have a problem getting ready for the Summer 2012 which should be a scorcher.

Azhar Harris