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

MICHELE MIGLIONICO GOES HAUTE COUTURE IN MATERA

Matera, Italy
Michele Miglionico used the artistic beauty of the city Matera as inspiration for his most recent photo shoot. He showcased his magnificent Haute Couture collection. He also went back to his homeland Basilicata to shoot some scenes. The photo location was the beautiful district of Sassi. These elements provided an outstanding backdrop for rich Italian heritage which screamed fashion. Further, the district of Sassi was used to pay homage to the city, where the people famous for their achievements in cultural, creative and intellectual activities guide the visitors throughout Matera. Celebrities who chose this location were film directors like Pier Paolo Pasolini, Alberto Lattuada, Roberto Rossellini, Lina Wertmuller and Bruce Beresford. Mel Gibson who loved this location while shooting “The Passion of the Christ” in Matera.

Miglionico told his story by using gestures of living statues that express suggestions, emotions and passions. He also used sequences of a movie set. Creating this mood blends well with the designer’s concept. Photographer Cristiano Acquaroli has recreated a modern fairy-tale images that illustrates dreams of love, beauty and freedom.

Michele Miglionico created this look using croatian model Livia Skugor as his muse. Using “jewel” bags as the accessory limited edition by Me, Francesca Cancellara to perfect this look. Hair stylist Salvatore Trambarulo and Make-up artist Loredana Venturini added the finishing touch to this exquisite masterpiece.


If you would like to see more of Michele Miglionico collection please go to his web site http://www.michelemiglionico.it

Azhar Harris

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

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

Reflections coming soon……

Worldwide




FCM Magazine will bring you this very interesting editorial spread that uses mirrors vintage hats juxtaposed with glamour. The spread is very exciting and stylish. Reflections show how mirrors influence mood which dictates fashion. We are very proud to showcase the very talented United Kingdom fashion photographer Cristina Caso Carra and the amazing model Elaine Ford. The designs were provided by Millinery & Fascinator Designer Tatiana Ashakova of Colours. Please sure to check out the rest of this amazing and fabulous editorial spread. This will be in the raw issue that hits newsstands on July 1, 2011.

The entire issue is fabulous. People who want to know international fashion read FCM Magazine.

Model on the Move: February-March 2011

This month’s cover Model Kiersten Brada is a ferocious model. She is only 17 years old.

This girl has that it factor of confidence
and talent.

Currently, she is represented by Ford Models
in Los Angeles.

Kiersten can transform herself into
any character effortlessly in front of the camera. According to FCM photographer Gail Bowman, Kiersten needs little direction. Her energy just flows from there. She also display s a full range of facial emotion at a moments notice.

She moves her body gracefully resembling an experienced model. I am in awe of her talent and charisma.

Kiersten has a passion for modeling. This model really loves being in front of the camera. Looking at the pictures, the camera also loves Kiersten too. She is an extremely hard working model who is very focused and driven. What next for the fashion superstar? Acting or Victoria’s Secret? Only Kiersten knows. What ever she decides, FCM will be there to capture the spectacular moment.

Please take the time to check out Kiersten in our February Issue. You can see this issue by clicking on the banner Keirsten on the cover below.

Photo Credits:

Gail Bowman (Photographer) http://www.gailbowmanphotography.com
Char Sanchez (Hairstylist) http:// www.charhairandmakeup.com/
Flora Wade (Make-up) http://www.florawade.com/
Daniel Magana (Fashion Designer) http://www.danielmagana.com/
Kiersten Brada (Model) http://www.fordmodels.com


Azhar Harris