Tips For Changing Your Hairstyle

Messy Fishtail Hairstyle

Change is good, but it's even better when it takes only moments to make one. If you like your hair do but it's looking a little dated, there's no reason to agonize over making major change. Hairstyles for the year 2008 come after a year where shorter hairstyles ruled, longer hairstyles still flourished, and everyone just loved the bob. Some celebrities went for medium and shorter lengths and the fashion runaways brought in many unique trends like the pony-loop and the high ballerina bun. Instead of opting for a complete hair reinvention, small changes to your current look can modernize your style. Without appearing too trendy. Fortunately, some of today's hottest styles are easily adaptable and require little commitment for those wary of a dramatic change.




    How to Update Your Hairstyle

If you hair is chin-length or loner, comb it straight up, twist a few times, then coil up and pin high on your head. Use bobby pins to clip up shorter strays at the nape or iron curl them for a softening effect. If you're good at working your mane, you can leave some strands out for a freedom feeling.

Poker Straight Curls and waves will be transformed into straight and smooth flowing hair. Even if you love to keep those waves, make sure they just gather at the ends of your hair and the rest of the hair is absolutely straight. Sleek and smooth texture is the keyword for 2008. So, get prepared to straighten out those curled locks for a sleeker and newer you!

Long hair is ensuring that it's lean, as opposed to thick and out of control (basically, you should avoid the thickness often seen.

Don't worry about making your hair look its best while trying to grow it out -- I have tips on dealing with that awkward stage, on the next page.

Temporary colors are great for reflecting moods of the moment - just remember that the lighter your hair and the brighter the artificial shade, the less likely it will be truly temporary.

Enhancing your natural shade or going for a totally different color are great ways to update your look. Choose the right hair color and hair treatment so you can create an exciting new look for every occasion.
Another hot hair style trend for 2008 is the soft wedge haircut. This short hairstyle adds much sparkle to your face and shows the playful side of your personality. Since a lot of texturing and layering is used, your hairstyle looks soft and very smooth, in case of cut-style. Even people with thin hair can go in for this short cut, as it adds volume. It is suitable for almost every face cut and adds charm and confidence to the personality.
For those who want a slightly more dramatic update, bangs are excellent options. The style can be altered depending on your face shape or lifestyle. Long wispy bangs are a good choice if you want a style that is low-maintenance and easy to grow out.
A more daring option is to try the newest variation on the mod look, with long blunt

bangs that fall just above the eyelashes.
                                                                                             
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Summer Makeup Trends!

You know it's Summer when the nights get longer, skin gets darker, hair gets lighter, and makeup gets brighter! The topic for today is Summer's hottest makeup trend which is bright and neon cosmetic colors! This look is perfect for daytime and nighttime and for women of any age. This look is simple to accomplish all you need is black top eyeliner for a cate eye effect, mascara, and a bright lip. What I would recommend for a bright hot pink lip is Make Up For Ever's Aqua Rouge in Fuschia. The Aqua Rouge color is definitely fun and sexy for this summer and is also waterproof so you can wear it to the beach and not worry about smudges! Let me know what you think of this look!

-Denise Ferguson
Beauty Editor

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

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

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