Behind the Scenes “Holiday Issue”

Constance (Genivieve McCormick) 

We just wrapped up an exhausting 12 hour shoot for the cover story Fashionistas Night. The premise of this he premise of tomorrow photo shoot is surrounding Constance (Genivieve McCormick) meet up with her girlfriend Raquel for a New Year's Eve (NYE) Celebration. The editorial involves five scenes. The initial scene involves Constance trying on her various look and attempting to settle on the perfect look. Constance finally finds her dream dress for this gala. The dress was designed by Deborah Lindquist who has created garments for celebrities at the Oscar’s and the Grammy’s. The final scene involves meeting up with BFF Racquel for a ruckus New Year’s Eve Celebration. To see this wonderful story, you must purchase the issue when it is published.


Genivieve as Constance was delightful as she unfolds and blossoms into a beautiful princess as the evening progresses. Hopefully, she will find her prince charming at this NYE celebration. She will be fabulously dressed in her pursuit of this conquest. The issue hits newsstands on November 5, 2015. The issue can also be found at Fashion Couture Magazine website clicking the "Buy Now" link or Magzter.com

Photography by Barry Druxman                                                  Fashion Couture Magazine 

Celebrity Hairstylists with Chicago Roots

Great hair is also a big part of fashion. Hair styles change with the times as does fashion. Our home base Chicago is one of the "hair-happening" places across the nation. All of these stylist have some Chicago tie. From styling Jessica Simpson to the first lady these celebrity hairstylists are making a big impact.

Kim Kimble, who's hometown is the Second City, styles divas like Beyonce. This down to earth hairstylist loves fashion and staying on top of trends. She combines these by being inspired by new fashion collections. On hair milestone she has not cross yet is runway hair, but we feel with her interest in Haute Couture she will do just fine.

Ken Paves, originally from Michigan has frequented the streets of Chicago many times while he was not in Hollywood performing his magic on celebrities: such as Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Catrall. Commonly known as one of the hottest hair dressers in Hollywood, Paves does much with his talent and fame. He believe everyone should have the hair they desire, and he achieve this by creating the hair care products, Flawless.

Last but definitley not least we have Rahni Flowers, a true Chicagoan at heart. He has owned his shop on East Huron for 21 years. Flowers has been styling Michelle Obama since she was in high school. He even tended to her hair thorough inaugration.

The famous, even celebrity hairstylists get their start somewhere. We are proud to have one of their stops be Chicago. FCM!

Hot Bridal Hair

The dress, the flowers, the cake, the caterers, and the bridesmaids, the list goes on of things a bride must secure for her wedding. Another daunting task could be her hair. On this big day when everyone is staring at her, the hair must be stylish, and flawless. Here at FCM we make the decision easier with ideas of how to tackle the wedding day hair situation.

The first hair style is a classic updo. Women commonly choose updos for weddings because it provides a unique look that allows them to stand out, as they should. Done the right way an updo can produce a look of timeless style that radiates across the room. The classic updo ties in the back of the head, with the front hair brush back. This allows a tiara to be added if desired.

If you have great long hair, and what to show it off on your big day, you can. We have a look that allows just that. We part the hair down the middle, curl the hair into thick wavy locks; we add a floral tiara here since it adds to the look where a traditional veil might distract from it.

If your hair is a medium length, you can have a great look too. A great idea is to have small side swept bangs. Tease your hair to add some volume and allow the tresses to fall naturally, and then secure them in place with a pin. Add a veil in the back to hid the pins or use the ones that are the same color of your hair and that can be hidden.

With these tips and ideas your wedding day list gets a little easier to check off. Remember confidence is the key to pulling off any look. You are marrying the man of your dreams, so just rock your hair style and you will look amazing.