Kay gave me the biggest compliment: “Thank you for an intelligent interview and questions. I’m not used to those. I’m used to ‘What’s your character like’ and ‘Whose the most famous person you have in your cell phone’. I appreciate this interview, it was great.”-Kay Panabaker.

Thank you Kay!

Kay Panabaker plays the role of “Jenny” in the upcoming film FAME, a movie based upon the 1980 film which follows NYC talent attending the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, (Known today as Fiorello H. Laguardia H.S.) The Movie “FAME” is in theatres September 25th, 2009 (USA).

I caught up with Kay one afternoon this summer to chat about her love for acting. Her charcter “Jenny” in the upcoming film “FAME”. How she finds the balance between life and an acting career. Kay even reveald to me what’s in her makeup bag and future plans.

Marta Walsh: Why have you decided on a career in acting? How did it all began for Kay?
Kay Panabaker: My sister (Danielle Panabaker) and I kind of fell into acting. She and I used to do the same activities, like dancing. We would then take the same dance classes, and then the same print work and commercials. That was back in Georgia. When we moved to Chicago we started to do more theatre. One of our agents then recommended that we should move to LA. My mom was very skeptical. She told us it was a crazy idea and that we will never make it. So in a way I fell into acting, but I’ve been loving it pretty much from the beginning. When I was 10 I hardly even watched TV, so I don’t how I discovered the love for acting and movies.

MW: How do you find the right balance between school and enjoying life as a young woman and at same time working in Hollywood? What advice can you give to young aspiring actors and actresses?
KP: School and education are very important to me and I believe it is possible to do both. Just because you want to be an actress doesn’t mean you can’t go to school. I started community college when I was 13. I used to go to work during the day and go to school at night. I would do my homework in whatever spare time I had. Sure there is a sacrifice. I gave a bit on a social life but I made it work, and I’m so thankful that I did. I now have a degree I can fall into. I have more options. I got my degree so young I can even still go back to school if I decide do. There is nothing I can’t do!

MW: What attracted you to Jenny’s character in the movie FAME? What was it like playing her role?
KP: FAME was an amazing opportunity for me. Jenny and I have our similarities and differences. She and I are both very dedicated. She does her homework as soon as she gets home. As she spends more time with Marco, a character played by Asher Book, she realizes than she needs to also enjoy the journey and her craft. Do the hard work but enjoy doing it at the same time.

MW: Did you have to watch the original TV series or movie Fame as a research for your character?
KP: I don’t think we had to. The concept of FAME is timeless. Our issues in this film are similar to the “old” FAME but are more current and relevant to our time. The film is simply adapting to what the concept fame means today to our generation. Whether you are a YouTube star, a celebrity in the tabloids, or successful in whatever you do in life. The struggle is still the same. The film also shows that there is hard work that goes into Fame or being good at what you do.

MW: What was it like working on the set with your co-stars?
KP: We all come from different backgrounds. Some of us have been acting a long time, some of us haven’t. Some had a dancing background and not acting. It’s fascinating for me as an actress to watch how others approach acting and what they bring to the film. I loved everybody. We all put our 150% into this film and still managed to have fun with it. We enjoyed the journey, got to know one another, worked hard and hoped for the best.

MW: Which actors or actresses do you look up to, if any?
KP: I like actors that are versatile. I like Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon.

MW: What’s next for Kay Panabaker?
KP: This summer I did an independent film where I play a pregnant girl, I don’t know if it will go anywhere, but it was a great way for me to stretch or challenge myself as an actresses. Really, I don’t know what’s next, I’m just trying to take things day by day and enjoy life for what it is.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag right now?
KP: My makeup is sporadic, I like everything that makes me feel fresh and I love color! You will find lots of eye shadows by Stila. I don’t wear them every day but when I do I like to play around with them. For my foundation I use Bare Escnetuals, it’s a great foundation: I don’t feel my makeup is on, and I can sweat and it’s not going to drip off. I also have BADgal Lash Mascara by Benefit in my makeup bag.

MW: What’s in Kay Panabaker’s shower?
KP: I use the John Frieda color collection. I have the John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze in red, brunette, and blonde because I have all these colors in my hair.

MW: Have you decided on which hair color is best for Kay?
KP: I hate dying my hair, I don’t like all the chemicals. So for me it’s natural hair with a little a bit of sun kissed highlights.

MW: What are some of your beauty secrets?
KP: Less is more. I don’t wear a lot of accessories or makeup in everyday life, just on the red carpet. I like to feel comfortable.

MW: What is your favorite city in the world?
KP: Chicago, and anywhere in Italy.

MW: Which clothes you just can’t live without? What is your day to day “uniform”?
KP: It’s summer now and I’m still wearing jeans. I also like to wear sandals to show off my painted toe nails. I wear Converse or Vans. And you will also see me in a T-Shirt, plain or with some kind of message printed on. And I like a sweater or sweat-shirt when it gets a little chilly.

MW: What one or two things some people may not know about Kay Panabaker?
KP: Many people ask me what am I doing for school and little they know that I’ve already graduated UCLA and that I’ve been there done that.

Visit FAME official movie site to meet the cast and to watch the trailer: http://www.generationfame.com/

If you are like me, adore Lauren’s effortless beauty and style, then you might want to find out how she makes it all happen.

In this interview Lauren Conrad talks about her favorite mark makeup products, what’s in her makeup bag, style and beauty secrets, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: What do like most about mark Cosmetics?
Lauren Conrad: I like that it is easy to take on the go. The hook ups are great as I can bring a lip gloss and eyeliner together in my bag. mark cosmetics are really perfect for someone who wants to be fashionable and beautiful on the go.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag right now?
LC: I never leave the house without marks On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo, Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lipglosses and a tube of Aquaphor.

MW: How would you describe your own personal style?
LC: Wow that is hard! I like to think I have a simple yet classic style. I wear staple items and mix them up with great shoes and bags…sort of California casual mixed with classic staples.

MW: What is your philosophy about beauty?
LC: Less is more. Play up your positives. And feel good in your own skin.

MW: Which exciting projects are working on at this time and what’s next for Lauren Conrad?
LC: I will continue to be the face of mark cosmetics, working with them on m.powerment by mark, a charity I co-chair that helps young women prevent and stop partner abuse. It is something that I am passionate about. I have also been working hard on my new clothing line LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s. The line debuts October 1st at Kohl’s stores and on kohls.com. I also just finished my second book, “Sweet Little Lies” which will be out February of 2010.

mark Cosmetics is available through mark Reps and online at www.meetmark.com

If you would like more information on the m.powerment by mark campaign, please visit www.meetmark.com/mpowerment

MAC In High Def: Cameras are everywhere, media madness, instant images flashes around the world in seconds… You ARE being photographed! Better be optimum-optic, high-frequency fabulous, these are modern times! The In High Def collection is makeup designed for the new-technology demands of the professional world…The sharp tone, colour and picture clarity of Hi-Def TV. For girls and boys who want to look good no matter who’s looking.

Face and body foundation formulated for flawless replication; at last, you achieve perfection expected on screen at all times. A complementary collection of Lipstick, Lipglass, Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural applied with the 187 Duo Fibre and 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brushes fool the eye, and the camera. The very best in the new look of Hi-Def, made easy.

My new love: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish bronzer in Dark: MAC In High Def

From Left: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural Dark (Deep Caramel) $25, MAC Face and Body Foundation in N2 (Porcelain Beige) and in C4 (Golden Natural Beige) $32, MAC Lipstick in High Def (Mid-Tone Natural Coral Amplified) $14.

You can download the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget to your desktop or social media page and upload your own photo – from finding the right foundation and lipstick to discovering your best blush and eyeliner, the possible looks one can try are endless!

The state-of-the-art technology enables users to play with the Estée Lauder makeup collection, customize looks product by product or instantly apply ‘one click looks’ from current advertising campaigns and new color collections. From the shimmer of an eyeshadow to the wet shine of a lipgloss, online shoppers can now realistically visualize and experience the Estée Lauder makeup line.

To download the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget to your desktop or social media page visit www.esteelauder.com/letsplaymakeover  or the Estée Lauder Facebook page at

www.facebook.com/esteelauder .

“In today’s online arena consumers want to engage and interact with people, companies and brands, and the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget allows us to do so in a new and exciting way. The widget will be updated continually with the newest makeup products, special promotions and updates to keep users engaged and informed about the Estée Lauder brand,” said Elana Drell Szyfer, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Estée Lauder.

Darac Beauty Sifted Blur & TourQuam 3-D Face Sculpting Brush: I use both to touch up my makeup on the go. The TourQuam 3-D Face Sculpting Brush ($40) is one of the best makeup brushes I’ve ever used. I met Darac in New York City this past July, and listened to his fascinating story of how he invented this very unique makeup brush. I love entrepreneurs and inventors, and Darac is no exception!

TourQuam takes what you know about conventional makeup brushes and abolishes it into to the dark ages. Today, the type of brush you use to paint your walls is the type of brush you use to apply cosmetics. they pick up and deposit a clump of product in one place, so you waste time blending it out; it is impossible to get into the corners and facets of the face; application is heavy and cakey.

TourQuam 3-D Face Sculpting Brush after use.

Darac Beauty resolves all of these problems with multiple layers of patented technology housed in one brush, creating 3-dimensional beauty. *Please be advised that this brush contains magnets that may interfere with a pacemaker or similar medical device. Also comes in a bigger size: TourQuam Luxe.

Darac Beauty Sifted Blur ($32) can be used undera  foundation to facilitate application of makeup and not allow it to rob water from your skin; it can be used over foundation to set and perfect makeup; or used without any makeup at all, any time of the day. For makeup artist results, sweep and blend back and forth across your face and décolleté.

Visit www.daracbeauty.com for additional product details.

Makeup artist Patricia Regan used and array of Chantecaille products on the set of Sherlock Holmes: “I love their sheerness, the natural finish, the organic color and consistency. Chantecaille products give me perfect control over the look I like to achieve.”-Patricia Regan

Image via: comingsoon.net

Patricia Regan used an array of Chantecaille products on the set of Sherlock Holmes including:

Compact Makeup in Petal

Bio Lift Concealer in Cream, Chamomile, and Ivory

Just Skin in Glow

Visit www.chantecaille.com for additional product details.

The dominant theme is vivid pink, a translucent, shimmery version that elevates the girly tone to an utterly chic and decidedly elegant effect, contrasted with shades of grey, beige and gold. A fresh, natural complexion recieves a texure contrast with uber-glossy lips and shimmery eyes. This dichotomy is also reflected in the striking packaging. Classic black cases are accented with the collection’s signature pink tone and metallic silver touches. The final result is simintounsly modern and timeless.

Prismissime Eyes 9-Colors Eyeshadow – Poetique Blues, $53

Prismissime Eyes 9-Colors Eyeshadow – Poetique Browns, $53

Gloss Poetique Natural Color-Enhancer Lip Gloss Poetique Rose, $45

Phenomen’Eyes Poetique Grey Lavender, $28
Parad’Eyes Liner Poetique Lavender (violet blue), $27
Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick Poetique Iris, $27
Rouge Interdit Shine Lipstick 23 Poetique Camelia, $27

The Les Poetiques Collection is limited-edition and available at Sephora and Sephora.com

Nicolas Degennes Interview With Marta Walsh

MAC Make-Up Art Cosmetics will be available for a limited time starting August 20, 2009.

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY RICHARD PHILLIPS, PAINTER: Using the expert skills of a photo-retoucher, Richard subjected his own painting to a MAC makeover with the new eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks. A collection of Eye Shadow quads, Lipsticks, Lipglass, and The Perfect Cheek Blush just leap off the canvas!

LIPSTICK

Front Lit Light white yellow (Frost)
High Strung A deep pink silver (Frost)
Lovin’ It Cool neutral with yellow undertone (Lustre)
Hold the Pose Brown plum with gold pearl (Lustre)
Full Body Deep red plum (Lustre)
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

LIPGLASS

Young Thing Yellow neutral with gold pearl (Frost)
Personal Taste Dirty rose with pink and gold pearl (Frost)
New Spirit Light yellow coral (Frost)
On Display Purple with yellow pearl (Frost)
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

EYE SHADOW x 4 – skintone

Skintone 1 Light white pink (Lustre)
Skintone 2 Dirty gold (Frost)
Notoriety Dirty brown with gold pearl (Velvet)
Rich & Earthy Rich coral bronze (Veluxe Pearl)
Suggested Retail Price $36.00 U.S./$43.00 CDN

EYE SHADOW x 4 – private viewing

Lightfall Pale pink (Satin)
Look at the Eyes Light violet (Frost)
In the Gallery Dirty blue pink (Matte)
Private Viewing Deep brown plum (Ma tte)
Suggested Retail Price $36.00 U.S./$43.00 CDN

EYE SHADOW x 4 – Photo Realism

Photo Realism Gold shimmer with gold pearl (Frost)
Fresh Approach Cool mint green (Veluxe Pearl)
Image Maker Dirty grey green (Frost)
Grey Range Deep blue green (Veluxe Pearl)
Suggested Retail Price $36.00 U.S./$43.00 CDN

PLUSH LASH

Plushblack Black
Suggest ed Retail Price $12.00 U.S./$14.00 CDN

POWDER BLUSH

The Perfect Cheek Dirty pale pink (Matte)
Notabl e Dirty brick brown red (Satin)
Suggested Retail Price $18.00 U.S./$22.00 CDN

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY MAIRA KALMAN, ILLUSTRATOR: Famous for her whimsical visual diaries, Maira Kalman performed a bit of magic with M·A·C’s new Technakohl Eye Liners and Eye Shadows, instantly drafting a captivating look at a stranger.

EYE SHADOW

Crest the Wave Rich yellow (Frost)
Off the Page Dirty mustard orange (Frost)
Maira’s Magic Yellow pink (Sa tin)
Haunti ng Light turquoise blue (Sa tin)
Purple Shower Dirty blue pink (Sa tin)
Violet Trance Deep blue purple (Ma tte)
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

TECHNA KOHL LINER

Colour Matters Bright lime
Obviously Orange Dirty coral
Artistic License Bright turquoise blue
Full of Fuchsia Deep blue magenta
Graphblack Rich graphic black
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY MARILYN MINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER: Minter’s erotic imagery zooms in on a succulently wet, red lip, a dappled, sequined eye, or a silverized stiletto splashing in the mud. Pigments in Push the Edge and Copper or Gold Glitter have the power to make anyone feel like they WILL be seen – and desired. That gift for sparkle is one reason Minter was a natural for the high-key glitter pigments in Make-Up.

REFLECTS GLITTER

Reflects Copper Sparkling Saffron
Reflects Rust Sparkling warm red
Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN

GLITTER

Gold Sparkling chunky gold
Fuchsia Sparkling fuchsia
Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN

PIGMENT

Cocomotion Dirty gold bronze with gold pearl
Brash & Bold Bright magenta
Heritage Rouge Dirty brown plum
Push the Edge Deep bright purple with pearl
Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN

GLOSS TEX TURE

Clear Gloss Clear
Suggested Retail Price $18.00 U.S./$22.00 CDN

Dawn’s Tips:

Face: Apply NEUTROGENA Oil-Free Fresh Moisture with a foundation brush, then use the same brush to put your foundation. I find the combo of the two gives a long lasting healthy glow.

Lips: To keep the lip color sheen and natural, apply using fingertips.

Face: NEUTROGENA SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup in Natural Ivory

NEUTROGENA Mineral Sheers Concealer in Fair

NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends in Sunkissed

Eyes: NEUTROGENA Healthy Volume Mascara

NEUTROGENA Eye Duo in Iced Coffee

NEUTROGENA Nourishing Eyeliner in Cosmic Black

NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Lipstick in Sheer Luck

NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Gloss in Fizz

Amy’s Inspiration: “It’s a sensational, wearable summer style that delivers a polished, unfussy look that’s still Hollywood glamorous. I call it Marilyn Monroe at the beach.”

Image via www.celebrity-gossip.net

Prep: Since the entire show was outside this year I choose a lightweight moisturizer with SPF protection. I prepped Hayden’s skin for makeup with the NEUTROGENA Healthy Defense SPF 45 Daily Moisturizer.

Eyes: For Hayden’s sultry and smoky eyes I choose the NEUTROGENA  Nourishing Eye Quad in Butter Crème. I covered her entire the lid with the quad’s lightest shade and then swept the deeper shades into the crease of Hayden’s upper lid and just under the bottom lash line.

To accent the look I used the two deepest shades of the NEUTROGENA Nourishing Eye Quad in Moonlit Violet to accent the outer corners of her lash line. I finished the look with three coats of the NEUTROGENA Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black.

Face: To create a flawless but still dewy complexion I started with the NEUTROGENA Mineral Sheers Liquid Makeup. The coverage is amazing and a tiny bit goes a long way. For the sheerest coverage try mixing it with equal parts moisturizer.

To highlight Hayden’s beautiful features I choose the NEUTROGENA Skin Soothing Eye Tint in Petal Shimmer. I brushed it in a half moon shape from Hayden’s brow to cheek to give her a glow.

I finished by dusting the apples of Hayden’s cheeks with NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends Natural Radiance Bronzer in Sunkissed and NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends Sheer Highlighting Blush. Both products are super sheer so you can layer them without over doing it.

Lips: To keep Hayden’s lips understated I skipped lip liner and applied one coat of NEUTROGENA Moistureshine Lip Sheers in Spring Blossom. Next I dabbed NEUTROGENA Moistureshine Gloss in Groove in the center of her bottom lip. To finish the look I had Hayden gently press her lips together to subtly accentuate the center of her lip, making them look super plump.