Pantene Beautiful Lengths Conditioner was voted one of the Best Products of All Time by Marie Claire editors in the December issue! Noted as one of the “industry classics,” beauty editors raved that “by detangling and preventing breakage, this lightweight hydrator helps hair grow longer and stronger.”

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Here are some pics of Chanel Iman from last night Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and after party.

Tanith Belbin is a Canadian-American ice dancer. Though she holds dual citizenship, she competes for the United States and has competed for the U.S. since she began skating with Benjamin Agosto in 1998. With Agosto, Belbin is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, four time World medalist, three time Four Continents champion (2004–2006), and five-time U. S. champion (2004–2008). 

Photo credit: NBC Sports / USOC

Tanith Belbin was born in Kingston, Ontario and raised in Kirkland, Quebec. She lived and trained in Canton, Michigan for many years, before moving to Aston, Pennsylvania to train at Ice Works. Belbin’s mother, Michelle (McKinlay) Belbin, is a costume designer and she makes some of Belbin’s costumes. She trained as a figure skater in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

In this interview Tanith Belbin talks to Marta Walsh about when and how she has discovered the love for ice dancing. How does she find the right balance between a busy career and normal life. Gives advice on what does it really take to become a successful ice dancer. Reveals what’s in her makeup bag, favorite city, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: How did you discover your love for ice dancing and what were some of your greatest achievements in your career?
Tanith Belbin: I began skating with the intention of becoming a singles skater but because of my body proportion (thin, long legs), I was placed with a dance partner when I was 8 years old and fell in love with the element of interacting with another person on the ice. I am a performer and dance offered the greatest outlet for my creativity and desire to portray different characters in a program. Since finding my perfect partner in Ben, I would say the most satisfying moment in our career for me personally was when we won our first National title. To be able to say that you are the best in the country at something you’ve dedicated your life to is incredible. Now, on to the world!

MW: How do you find the right balance between your busy career and normal life?
TB: We, as competitive skaters, lead very A-typical lives and it can be difficult to keep things in perspective sometimes in terms of “the bigger picture”. This bubble we live in can be judgemental and superficial, and very tiring on a young person’s confidence. I’ve found the most important thing for me to do is keep my family and best friends as close to me as possible and remember the kind of person I am and want to put out into the world. It’s too easy to get caught up on think that our placement at an event determines our worth and what we’ll be able to achieve in the future. Spending an adequate amount of time away from the rink and not talking about skating is key to maintaining a good mental balance.

MW: What are some of the lessons and disciplines ice dancing has thought you as a person?
TB: I was never the most talented figure skater. I lagged behind my peers in group classes when I was a child, and struggled in dance class to be graceful, but the reason I’ve been able to succeed is because I am driven and I have high expectations for myself. Ice dancing is a challenge that brought all my ambition and competitiveness to the surface, and the discipline required to reach the level I have is something I will take with me and apply to all future endeavors. You can’t reach the top without passion, confidence and determination. I believe those qualities will help drive me to a successful career in any field.

MW: What does it take to succeed as an ice dancer? What advice can you give to anyone interested in this career?
TB: To reach the top in any sport you need to have a clear goal identified, and the willingness to make sacrifices for it. Some days it can definitely feel that you’ve completely lost your drive and direction, but remembering that goal and what you set out to accomplish is all you need to accept that you had a bad day, and prepare to make the next one better.

MW: What is next for Tanith Belbin?
TB: The scariest…and most exciting question I can ask myself at this stage in my life is; what’s next? Truthfully, I have no idea! If I try to plan it, I get stressed and feel out of control because so much of the next year will have to do with our outcome at the Olympics and our feelings once we’ve completed the season. My partner and I both feel that the time has come for us to make a change and transition into another phase of our lives. We are so anxious to see what other adventures the world has in store for us beyond skating, but at the same time we don’t want to feel pressured or rush our departure from the competitive world if we still have more we feel that we want to accomplish. Whenever that day comes however, I hope to pursue a career in broadcasting and journalism. Whether that begins with opportunities that come up after the Games or with enrolling in university, only time can tell. Either way, it’s a very exciting time to be me!

MW: What is your signature fragrance?
TB: My signature fragrance is Bvlgari Rose. I’ve been wearing it for so many years I don’t even smell it on myself anymore but my friends always know when “Tanith’s been here”. It’s definitely my signature scent.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag?
TB: In my makeup bag I always have my Cover Girl: lash blast length mascara and outlast lip stain. When you’re training and sweating all day, less is definitely more in terms of makeup! All I need to feel fresh is a little pop of color on the lips that wont stick to my hair while I skate and a nice lengthening mascara to open up my eyes.

MW: What’s in your shower?
TB: Right now I’m obsessed with the Olay body wash with body butter ribbons! Not only does it hydrate my skin, which I definitely need after all the hours I spend in the freezing rink temperatures, but it smells amazing!

MW: What is your philosophy about beauty?
TB: I think the most beautiful thing a woman can put on her face is a genuine smile.

MW: What are your favorite beauty treatment destinations?
TB: I love going to the salon and getting my hair done. I used to be scared of it because I dye my hair blonde and it always got so damaged with the color treatment, but since I’ve started using better shampoos&conditioners like Pantene’s restorative line and my hair is so much healthier. Now I can just relax and enjoy being pampered!

MW: Who are the Celebrities that inspire you with their talent and beauty?
TB: I’m a big fan of fashion and people who use their image as a way to express their personal style while still looking really comfortable in their own skin. I love actresses like Sienna Miller, Natalie Portman, and Diane Kreuger who are bold with their fashion statements yet always looks so effortlessly beautiful.

MW: Which city do you love the most?
TB: My favorite city is probably Paris. I speak french from growing up in Montreal so I feel comfortable with the language and the richness in culture is so stimulating. I feel like become more relaxed and more creative when I spend time there.

MW: What one or two things some people may not know about Tanith Belbin?
TB: I’m a huge romantic and I believe the ultimate satisfaction in life is finding someone to connect, and share all your experiences, with….. also, I hate tomatoes, am deathly afraid of clowns or anything in a mask, and know how to spell my name in morse code (kind of sounds like la cucaracha).

For more information about Tanith and the rest of the US team, go to nbcolympics.com

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, one of the first retailers to transform the retail industry by making high fashion collections accessible to all consumers, celebrated the launch of the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection with an exclusive launch event in New York City, Friday, November 13, 2009.

Celebrity fashionistas Christian Siriano and Michelle Tractenberg joined New York City fashion industry insiders and social scene staples at the invite-only event celebrating the launch of H&M’s latest designer capsule, Jimmy Choo for H&M. Guests celebrated and shopped the collection on Friday, the evening before the designer capsule launches to the public. The Jimmy Choo for H&M collection was made available in approximately 200 stores worldwide beginning Saturday, November 14.

Jimmy Choo Founder and President Tamara Mellon created an assortment of shoes, handbags, accessories, and for the first time clothing, for both men and women, exclusively for H&M. The Jimmy Choo for H&M collection achieves the luxury and glamour associated with Jimmy Choo, while maintaining H&M prices.

Kali’s film role came in the Lion’s Gate thriller ‘Holla‘, which cast Kali alongside Michael Bergin as the sweet, unsuspecting camper Caprice. She would follow that project with a supporting role in the Spike Lee comedy ‘Lovers & Haters’, playing a scathing Hollywood diva opposite singer/superstar Mariah Carey. On television, she has also appeared on the hit CW sitcom ‘The Game’, executive produced by Kelsey Grammer. Kali’s recent film roles include: Trudy in ‘Couple’s Retreat’ next to Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, and Kristen Bell. And her role as Chantal in Judd Apatow’s film ‘Get Him To The Greek’ next to Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, and Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs.

Kali Hawk

In this interview Kali Hawk talk to Marta Walsh about when she has found her love for movies and acting. What was it like on the set with Mariah Carey in Spike Lee’s film: Lovers and Haters. Her dream acting role. What’s in her makeup bag and future plans.

Chatting with Kali was such a pleasure. She was sweet, funny and witty. I would like to thank you Kali for taking the time to talk to me!

Marta Walsh: Where is your hometown?
Kali Halk: I’m based in LA these days but I’m from New York originally. My family has been in New York for at least 150 years. My mom and I were born in Manhattan; my dad was born in the Bronx. My grandmother went to Hunter College when it was still an all girl’s school. I didn’t like LA at first naturally. But now that my professional and social network has been expanded I’m starting to love it more.

MW: How did you decide on a career in acting, and what were some of your first breaks as an actress?
KH: My mother used to take me to movies regardless of the rating, even if they were rated R or scary movies. She would just cover my eyes during the sex scenes part. In between the movies we used to talk about what we’ve watched. If I really liked the movie she would let me stay and watch the movie second time. These were my early beginnings for me falling in love with movies. Then in first grade we had to do a Christmas play. While all the other kids were nervous and getting a stage fright I would just grab their costumes and play their parts. Even at that moment I knew that the show must go on. After that all the parents told my mom: “Your child is an actor, we hope you know that!”

MW: What attracted you to your character in the Spike Lee comedy ‘Lovers & Haters’ opposite Mariah Carey?
KH: I was attracted to my role because it was different than my natural personality. I was very excited to get the part working with such big director as Spike Lee. Coming from New York, I was always fascinated with Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, and Spike Lee.

MW: What was it like working with Spike Lee and Mariah Carey in Lovers and Haters?
KH: Spike Lee has a very organic way of working; he doesn’t like to push things. He wants to see what you bring to the scene. I therefore got to improvise a lot. Working with Mariah Carey was pretty amazing as well. I’ve been her fan for a very long time. I remember one funny moment during shooting where I was asked to sit near the camera so Mariah can feed of my energy during the scene. Then Mariah said something like: “Hi I see you over there.” and she waved. And I silently replied with ‘Hi’ and the ‘B’ word, because my character was supposed to be like that. I then apologize to her and she didn’t seem to mind. It is then also when I realize I should work in comedies. Which led me to audition for my role as Trudy in Couples Retreat with Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman.I also got to improvise a lot in Couples Retreat.

Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
Kali Hawk is Trudy in Couples Retreat.

MW: What would be your dream acting role?
KH: I always wanted to be in one of Judd Apatow’s movies. I’m a big fan of his films such as The 40 –Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up. So getting a role in the film Get Him to the Greek, which is a spin-off from Forgetting Sarah Marshall, was a dream come true. In this film I get to work with P.Diddy aka Sean Combs and Russel Brand. My other dream acting role would be in an action movie. I really love Will Smith who brought a lot of his personality into his movies. He doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously and he always has a smile on his face, even in his action films. One day I would love to do an action film with Will Smith! Also talking to Malin Akerman who plays Ronnie in Couples Retreat was very inspiring to me because she just finished filming the Watchman and she was also in The Proposal. Malin said some wonderful things about the process of making action films, such as: learning the martial arts and choreographing the fight scenes.

MW: What is next for Kali Hawk?
KH: I just finishing up all the promotions for Couples Retreat, and I just came back from Bora Bora where we did our press junket. The general census is that Couples Retreat is destined to be a successful movie. So, I’m just excited about that and also about Get Him To the Greek. It’s a lot more movies than I’ve expected to do in one year!

MW: What is your signature fragrance?
KH: Dior Miss Dior Cherie.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag?
KH: Nude or pink lip pencil and I’m not specific on the brand. I actually have one now by Mary Kay and Ashley Olsen. I love all kinds of lip gloss. And, Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer. N.Y.C eye brow pencil.

MW: What is your philosophy about beauty?
KH: Stay true to who you are and authentic as possible to your choices, that’s what shines through and makes you attractive.

MW: Who are the Celebrities that inspire you with their talent and beauty?
KH: Kristen Bell and Rihanna.

MW: Which city do you love the most?
KH: I know it will sound a bit random but Holyhead Wales UK, long story.

MW: What one or two things some people may not know about Kali Hawk?
KH: I don’t cook at all. I speak Welsh. I never had a drink my entire life. I’m obsessed with lucky numbers. I believe in Numerology. And I once flew to Australia to stop a friend from getting a nose job. She ended up getting it anyways!

Couples Retreat Star Malin Akerman Interviews With Marta Walsh

If you are into green and clean skincare products you might want to learn more about Carol’s skincare line. I personally love the RAW Essentials Raw-finish Rigorous Face Scrub, RAW Eeentials Raw-juvenate Eye Recoup, and RAW VITA Eye Serum (image below).

In this interview Carol Alt talks about how did it all begin for her in the modeling world and some of her most memorable moments of her career. What led her create RAW Essentials and what makes it different than the rest. Gives advice to anyone interested in a RAW lifestyle and RAW food diet. Reveals what’s in her makeup bag. Gives word of wisdom to aspiring supermodels. And future plans.

Marta Walsh: Your career as a supermodel and actress is undeniably impressive. How did it all begin? What were some of your most memorable moments of your career?
Carol Alt: Oddly, my career kicked off right after a breakup with a boyfriend at the time! I was spotted waiting tables during my freshman year at Hofstra University, where I was enrolled in Army ROTC. The modeling opportunity was the perfect excuse to get off of Long Island and embark on an adventure.

I had always been raised to rely on my brains, not my looks, so my parents were skeptical at first. My mother had been a model and always placed a high premium on my education. They made me promise that I’d go back to school – but once that first check from Elite came, I made the decision not to go back. Things really took off in an incredible way.

The modeling profession offers you so much. It’s really what you make of it! It’s so hard to choose just a few moments. From doing the Sports Illustrated Winter Issue to shoots in Africa to shoots on Mount McKinley in Alaska – there have been so many!

MW: What drove you to create your own skincare line: RAW Essentials?
CA: Necessity is the mother of invention. No one had a clean skincare line without chemicals. I made the decision to live the cleanest life I possibly could and to function in as clean an environment as possible. That includes what I’m putting in my body and what I’m putting on it. RAW Essentials grew out of my desire for a pure, results oriented skincare line that I could use every day.

MW: What makes RAW Essentials skincare different?
CA: We don’t fib! When you see a RAW Essentials label you know you’re getting exactly what we promise – pure, effective products, made without synthetic chemicals.

MW: Which products from RAW Essentials you just can’t live without?
CA: The Raw-covery Facial Revive Wash, Raw-vitalize Anti-Aging Night Face Cream, and Raw Vita Eye Serum. The eye serum is Vitamin A packed, which is basically a natural form of Retin A. It’s so incredible, I can actually feel it working as soon as I put it on. I use the night cream during the day for extra moisture – my skin loves it.

From left: The Raw-covery Facial Revive Wash, Raw-vitalize Anti-Aging Night Face Cream

MW: Which new RAW Essentials products are you inspired to develop in the future?
CA: I’d love to have a glycolic wash – we’re working on it, but again, the challenge is that it has to be raw, has to be cold-pressed to pass the test. It has to meet the standard of being raw and also delivering superior results, just like the rest of our products.

MW: What advice can you give to anyone interested in a RAW lifestyle and diet?
CA: Start slowly! And, make a list of your favorite foods and look for what I like to call “raw cousins” – keep an eye out for products labeled unpasteurized, dried, cold-pressed. I love brands like One Lucky Duck and Good Stuff by Mom and Me. They both have delicious raw snacks.

MW: What can we find in your makeup bag?
CA: Because I travel so much, I have a toiletry kit permanently packed. You’ll find:

Head pHirst Shampoo and Conditioners
Jason Organics Toothpaste
LuMESH Lip Gloss – so moisturizing and it lasts!
Ready to Wear Mascara – doesn’t smudge, but comes right off when you’re ready!
RAW Essentials Raw-covery Facial Revive Wash, Raw-vitalize Anti-Aging Night Face Cream, Raw Vita Eye Serum, and Raw-fresh Facial Toner.

MW: What advice can you give to young girls who aspire to be supermodels?
CA: Eat well and take good care of yourself. I wish someone had told me that earlier! I realize now that I could be healthy, look fabulous, and have incredible energy by eating raw, rather than depriving myself of anything.

MW: What is your philosophy about beauty?
CA: Keep it as clean as possible – both in terms of the formulations of the products I use, but also in the overall look. I’m pretty much a lip gloss and mascara kind of girl. Clean, simple, pure.

MW: What is your favorite: city, movie, and restaurant?
CA: Rome – The architecture, the color of the air and the sky. It really has it’s own special kind of light. Plus, it’s so easy to eat raw there!

I just saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and it had a real impact on me, something about the cycle of life being the same whether done forward or in reverse really struck a chord.

For raw restaurants, I love Pure Food & Wine in NYC. I also love sushi – there are just so many options.

MW: What one or two things some people may not know about Carol Alt?
CA: I’m an intensely spiritual person, that’s probably a little known fact. And, that my work is my passion and my hobby all rolled into one. I genuinely love what I do.

MW: What is next for Carol Alt?
CA: I am focusing a lot on RAW Essentials and on expanding the line into makeup and hair care – I want a complete line to address all beauty needs. I also love producing and I’m eager to do more of that. Generally, I’m someone who really “meets the moment.” I’m constantly moving forward and changing what I do. If I see a need for something, I go to it.

Th e collection
• Lip Gloss Lasting shine and rich, shimmering color. In Passion Fruit. $14
• Perfect Lipstick Rich, creamy formula drenches lips in lasting, full-coverage color and sheen. In Exotic Spice (glimmering nude). $16
• Glitter Liquid Liner Alluring liner lends lids a kick of purple and silver sparkle. In Majesty. $12

• Luminous Face Powder Gems Illuminating powder spheres brighten and balance for a sultry, jewel-like glow. In Moonstones (pinks, nudes and champagnes). $22
• Eye Shadow Palette A palette of five stunning Silky Eye Shadows to create infinite eye looks. In Hidden Palace (champagne, nude, berry, violet and black). $24
• Extra-lengthening Mascara Lush mascara extends the look of lashes with unique lengthening polymers. In Amethyst (purple). $13

Available for a limited time starting October 2009 at Victoria’s Secret stores and at VictoriasSecret.com.