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Marta Walsh Interviews Alaina Huffman from Smallville on CW
Alaina Huffman is best known for her role on the Canadian television series Painkiller Jane, in which she played Maureen Bowers. Most recently, Alaina Huffman plays Dinah Lance Black Canary on CW’s Smallville. In this interview, Alaina Huffman talks to Marta Walsh about acting and shares some beauty secrets.
Actress Alaina Huffman.
Why have you decided on a career in acting?
Early on in my life I was a model and traveled quite a bit. I was discovered as a model in a local shopping mall in Vancouver, Canada. My parents then got a transfer to Texas. I was living in Germany at the time planning to stay in Europe as a ‘Bohemian Model Chick’. My parents convinced me to leave Europe for Texas. I was under 21at the time and I had the perfect opportunity to receive a Green Card, or a permanent residency in the US. In Texas I discovered a good modeling market while I was putting myself through college. Then a call came in for a movie. I went on an audition and got the role. I then got involved in local film festivals in Texas. Clearly acting was something I enjoyed a lot which at the end triggered me to move to Los Angeles.
How do you like living in LA?
I feel more at home in LA. I used to live in Tokyo and in Germany and it was much bigger shock coming to Texas than any of these International cities. Although at the end I enjoyed living in Texas, I still consider LA as my home. I have 2 kids who were both born in LA. Most of my friends are stay home moms, which allows me to have a life outside the acting world.
Marta Walsh Interviews Pierce Mattie Founder of Pierce Mattie PR
Pierce Mattie is the CEO of Pierce Mattie PR with offices in New York, Los Angeles and in Atlanta.
In this interview Pierce Mattie talks to Marta Walsh about how he got into the world of Public Relations, his most successful PR campaigns he created for Old Navy, Ojon Hair Care, and ReVive Skin Care. How he came up with the Media Oasis concept. His business plans for the future, and even shares some of his personal plans like his engagement to marry his fiancé Skie Ocasio in March 2009. And, you don’t want to miss Pierce Mattie’ s ultimate dinner party because it includes an intriguing mix of personalities, such as: Warren Buffet, Liz Smith, and Hillary Clinton.
How did you end up in the world of Public Relations?
I moved to Manhattan in 1998 to work as a cosmetics manager at Bergdorf Goodman and was doing facials and offering styling tips for beauty and fashion editors. Amy Bratt was working at Mirabella Magazine and ran a feature on me offering tips on doing at-home-peels and wrinkle busting tactics. That was the day my life went into the spotlight you could say. I then moved onto working for a wholesale manufacture of lifestyle products for resorts and hotels and climbed my way to the role of Global Public Relations Director and ran the PR for over a dozen countries. I then took a break in my career to write a beauty text book and it was during that sabbatical that Pierce Mattie the PR firm was conceived.
That Extra Half An Inch Book by Victoria Beckham
On my recent trip to one of my favorite bookstores in the world, Barns & Noble, I stumbled upon this book: That Extra Half An Inch Hair, Heels, and Everything In Between by Victoria Beckham.
Victoria Beckham can be sometimes OTT (Over The Top) when it comes to her personal style, but I must confess that I’m actually taking notes from her now and then. Victoria Beckham is becoming a style icon in her own right. She proves that you can’t buy style just because you are a celebrity, an ex-spice girl, or married to a famous footballer, David Backham. Either you got it or you don’t!
Well, That Extra Half An Inch book by Victoria Beckham, is a fabulous gift idea for the style and beauty obsessed loved ones, just in time for Christmas. Available at Amazon.com
Marta Walsh Interviews Chaz Dean
Celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean is the creator of Wen Hair Care Line or Wen by Chaz Dean.
Chaz Dean and Marta Walsh.
In this interview Chaz Dean talks to Marta Walsh about how through his appreciation for beauty and his mission to help every women to realize their best beauty potential he created Wen hair care line, why he stopped using shampoos and how he managed to convince his celebrity clients to do the same, how he went about creating the very popular Wen Cleansing Conditioner, the launch of Wen products for the skin and Wen hair mask which in the past was exclusive to their salon clients and celebrities, and his love for cooking.
When did your interest in hair design begin?
My interest in hair design stems from an appreciation for beauty that I’ve had all my life. I started my career in photography because initially I wanted to capture that – but eventually I realized I wanted to be more involved in creating beauty and not just reflecting it on an image. I wanted to shape a look in its different aspects and in the process realized how hair is so fundamental to that.
Read the rest of Marta Walsh’s interview with Chaz Dean here:
Jennifer Lopez is Back!
Jennifer Lopez, a pop star, an actress, and the new mom of twins Emma and Max is back, and looking better than ever.
Here is Jennifer Lopez at The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button film premiere, held at Mann’s Village Theatre in Westwood, California, looking absolutely gorgeous in a by Roberto Cavalli dress.
Jennifer Lopez’s hair is parted in the middle with soft big curls. Her brown hair is perfectly high-lighted in honey blond. To me, Jennifer Lopez set the trend of honey blond highlights brunette hair. I love this hair color on brunettes because it immediately softens their face and their overall look.
Jennifer Lopez’s makeup is flawless. Jennifer is back to her monochromatic nude makeup look. Soft peach cheeks, soft peach lips, and soft eyes. Top lashes are super long and curled. Just beautiful!
TKO Orlogi Watches Which One Are You?
I know this is a bit off topic, but I just fell in love with TKO Orlogi Watches! Secret: this TKO watch is my favorite!
A TKO watch would be a great gift idea for last minute Christmas stocking stuffers. Sure we all want to look pretty and have the best makeup in the world for the holidays, but a beautiful watch on perfectly manicured hands can look extra smashing.
Needless to say, TKO Orlogy Watches made it on Oprah Magazine, Oprah’s ‘O List’ for Christmas 2007! With over 25 styles and numerous color combinations to choose from, now all you have to decide is which one are you?
In addition, TKO Orlogy Watches is offering Talking Makeup readers 20% OFF on all items purchased!
WHERE: Just go to https://www.tkowatches.com/shop/ and enter coupon code: TKSALE08.
WHEN: Offer runs from now till 12/27/2008.
Christina Aguilera Launches Her New Perfume Inspire at Macy’s
Here’s Christina Aguilera at the launch of her new perfume Inspire at Macy’s last Friday, December 6th.
Notice Christina Aguilera’s new hair style? What do you think of Christina’s very short bangs?
About Christina Aguilera’s new Perfume Inspire: Inspire is Christina Aguilera’s second fragrance under arrangements with Procter & Gamble, and her first to be marketed in the United States.
The new effort is meant to provide “a modern take on the Pop Art era,” the influence that Warhol had on the period combined with the image of Tokyo, particularly “the energy and excitement and how the whole city feels and comes alive at night,” she said.
CHANEL Introduces Sublimage Texture Universelle Cream
CHANEL introduces Sublimage Texture Universelle Essential Regenerating Cream.
CHANEL raised the bar in skincare with the creation of SUBLIMAGE Essential Regenerating Cream, the ultimate in anti-aging luxury. Women around the world have resoundingly confirmed that SUBLIMAGE delivers transformative results along with a truly sensorial experience, blending the best of science with the most SUBLIMAGE texture imaginable.
Kate Hudson on the Cover of Harper’s Bazaar January 2008 Edition
Kate Hudson is on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar January 2008 edition!
Kate Hudson is looking very model thin on this cover (real or photoshopped, you decide, hehe).
Let’s talk about Kate Hudson’s hair and makeup look on the cover of the 2009 UK Harper’s Bazaar cover : soft smoky eyes achieved by a black purple eye liner (try MAC Cosmetics Eye Liner in Black Raven). Flawless complexion, and very natural lips, I’m not even sure Kate Hudson is wearing any lipstick or a lip gloss! Cheeks are accented softly with a neutral tone.
Kate Hudson’s hair is on the short side, just a little bit over her shoulders. Looks like short hair is in girls!
All in all, Kate Hudson is looking very pretty and very chic.
What do you think, is Kate Hudson’s looks are 100% real on this cover or she is slightly photoshopped?
Eva Mendes Makeup and Hair Styles
This is a photo of the fabulous Hollywood starlet, Eva Mendes, taken today at The Spirit’s film launch party held at the Old Sorting Office in London, England.
Eva Mendes is sporting a longish bob or up to shoulders bob, which looks like the new hot hairstyle in Hollywood. Eva Mendes traded her blond highlights to a rich chocolate hair color. The hair is not blown super straight, it has volume and bounce to it.
Let talk about Eva Mendes and her makeup look here: eyes are lined with a blue eye liner top and bottom. Eye lashes are not overly accented. Peachy cheeks, and peachy coral pink lips.