As I sit here… Pinot Grigio at arm’s length I am analyzing my life. In a good way. I think that everyone should stand back and take a good look at themselves. We all get so caught up with the day to day routine that we start to blur the lines between what we should be doing to succeed and what we are doing to “get by.”

I for one have taken a drastic step recently. I decided to start pulling back on the amount of actual styling that I am doing in the salons. I will of course continue to take my private clients but by making this choice I am able to focus on the direction and drive of my company. Christopher Macken Concepts has never been stronger. With that being said it was still not easy to make this move. I have had such a great “income” from the salon that I was too afraid to steer away from it. The catch is that the salon was only allowing me to grow to a certain level. Time to branch out! Time to reach for that golden ring; latch on to it, and run for every goal I have ever had. If you had told me 10 years ago that I would have a cosmetic line, a clothing line, and an advertising company all by the age of 28 I would not have believed it could happen. Continue Reading »

Gosh what can I say… I have been so very busy the past couple of weeks. I have been styling fashion shows as well as speaking to different organizations. You know, as busy as I have been I am enjoying every single bit of it! I had a free moment to sit down and update you all on the “goings on”.

Last weekend I was in Atlanta, and of course, I mixed business with pleasure! I went to club jungle Sat. Night which was, if I do say so myself, some of the most fun I have had in a long time. You all HAVE to check them out if you are in the area! FABULOUS CLUB! Special thank you to the management and staff for showing me such a great time. Of course the company you keep makes a big difference as well. My friends are so great. I have not been able to spend time with them in months so this was a much needed reunion. Sunday after styling several high profile clients earlier in the morning I met back up with my friends at the roof top pool atop the Lindbergh Vista building. GORGEOUS!!! Overlooking Midtown Atlanta and Buckhead, we caught all the sun we could before getting ready to hit the town again. Like I said “the Company You Keep”. And that company was terrific!

After a second night of fun I called it a night only to hit the road bright and early to head back to central Georgia to style a fashion show. To play hard you must work hard! at least that is what they tell me. lol

I have decided to take the reins back in my company where the distribution of the cosmetics are concerned. We will only be taking 2 new distributors every 6 months. I want to keep the company very client focused and by spreading so rapidly I felt as though we were in danger of overlooking our main focus… the customer.

The clothing line, M Famous Couture, is coming along very well.

So much going on and I am so excited to be in the middle of it all. Thank you all for being so supportive of me and finding an interest in what I have going on.

Fashion tip for the week is…. …..MEN in short shorts….. simply put…. NO! lol have a great weekend everyone and keep those comments coming in! also stay up to date with me by following me on Facebook (Christopher Macken) and Twitter (cmackencosmetic).

To my dear friends… M and JE ( you both know who you are ) thank you for being there with me through the whole process and being my friends! I love you both dearly!

Love,
CM

Ok, so I needed a break. I have been up to my ears in paperwork all day long. Big things are happening, and let me tell you they are happening so fast…

Enough work talk for now. I am so sad to learn of the Death of Dixie Carter. She is more than likely best known for her portrayal of Julia Sugarbaker in the hit TV show Designing Women. That show was incredible. I am constantly reminded that we are losing our comedic greats. Will we have someone from our generation that our children and grandchildren will remember as being iconic? Will there be a few that emerge as being so entertaining that their careers transcend decades and generations? Comment and tell me who you think will be our generation’s entertainment icons. Andrew Markle is my vote… Love you Andrew!

On a much lighter note… EVENTS TO LOOK FOR… I will be styling the fashion show at Aubry Lanes in Milledgeville Georgia on 4-20-2010. Fabulous Clothes and cutting edge style straight from Paris. This event will be a blast and couldn’t be located in a more beautiful venue. Everyone must attend. Get there early because I think they are going to be sold out.

Also on Friday April 16 I have been ask to speak at the Ladies’ Day luncheon at the Milledgeville Country Club. So many great exciting things are right around the corner. Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook to stay up on everything that is going on in my life. Not to mention the “flub up typos” that on occasion hit the net. I have to get better about proof reading! Those of you who got to see what I wrote know what I am talking about. I am still blushing.

Well I think I will get back to my paper work. That pile on my desk isn’t getting any smaller. This is definitely not the glamorous part of my life. lol

Love you all,
CM

Thank you so much for checking things out. The new site is everything I hoped it would be and so much more. As you can see, I am launching multiple new divisions of my company. From Cosmetics to fashion and even my new marketing company. So many big things. I am so very blessed! I just can’t even begin to thank you enough for your support!

New in the weeks to come… Tomorrow (sat April 10) The Union Recorder is running a feature on me thanks to the Talent of Jessica Luton. I am so humbled to be asked to do this interview. Thank you seems so small.

Also I have my first of many billboards going up in Milledgeville Georgia next week. Myself, Salon 2000 of Milledgeville and J Beverly hills have so many HUGE things in the works. I am just enjoying this terrific ride. Everyone get on the list for my OVER THE TOP launch party for M Famous Couture, on Sept 25th. This party will sell out fast!

Thank you all again for everything and I am looking forward to all the things that are to come that we can experience together.

LOVE,
CM

This is the fashion show I helped style for the WB network. Watch and enjoy…