As you probably already know I’m based in Scottsdale Arizona a place I love so much. This is why I was excited to take part in this year’s Scottsdale Fashion Week (SFW) and get to know my fashionable neighbours. Last night I was invited to attend a fabulous designers party at the equally fabulous Intercontinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley Arizona. Wow, what an evening. The weather couldn’t be any more perfect and the Montelucia resort where the party took place was breathtaking. I was trying to take photos, but couldn’t capture how beautiful it was around there last night. Just imagine, beautiful clear dark sky, lots of palm trees, fire features around amazing pools, chocolate desserts, and beautifully dressed people.

 Marta Walsh founder of Talking Makeup (left) Kevan Hall fashion designer (right)

The highlight of my evening at the SFW was finally getting to chat with LA Fashion Designer Kevan Hall who his sleek eveningwear was worn by a distinguished coterie of celebrated artists- including Celine Dion, Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Charlize Theron, and Salma Hayek. I’ve been at his show over a year ago during LA Fashion Week and was so glad to bump into him. After I introduced myself to Kevan I asked why Scottsdale Fashion Week? He said that Scottsdale is known to be a city who is into fashion and he has clients from Scottsdale who fly to LA especially to shop in his studio. He also agreed with me how gorgeous Scottsdale is. Kevan also talked to me about the colors he likes to use in his designs, and he mentioned that he likes to use unexpected colors and unique shade of colors. I had to ask him if he approves my outfit. I went for a rock chic look because I can’t afford to buy Kevan Hall, yet, I told him. He said yes, and I felt like the cat who got the cream. LOL.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Hair Trends Report:

Designer: Charlotte Ronson Spring 2010 Collection
Hair by: lead stylists Allen Ruiz for Avon Advance Techniques
Hair Trend: Classic Ballerina Chignon

Inspiration: The look mirrors the Charlotte Ronson collection, which is inspired by a remake of 80’s style. The hair was created to evoke a fresh, young wispy look and a “just walked out of dance class at Julliard” look to play off her fabrics and bold designs.

How to get the hairdo:

Step 1: Prep the hair from root to tip with Advance Techniques Salon Volume Finishing Spray to enhance natural shine and create volume.

Sneak Peak: Backstage Action at Thakoon’s Spring ‘10 Show during New York Fashion Week.

Here’s a Behind the Scenes Look at the “Kick-ass Hair” created by Eugene Souleiman (Global Creative Director) and Eva Scrivo (Master Colorist) for Wella Professionals.

Thakoon’s Spring ’10 collection demonstrates the dichotomy of east meets west by combining contrasting textures with tight and loose elements. The hair style reflects a surfer meets samurai look with a sleek half pulled back ponytail knot and the remaining bottom half flows down the back into beach tousled waves. Hair color completes the look! Eva Scrivo hand painted extensions with Color Touch demi-permanent with contrasting light and dark tones to create a beautifully, cohesive color palette of natural shades with excellent dimension and shine.

New York Fashion Week Report: Watch Marta’s interview with Stila’s lead makeup artist Sarah Lucero talking about the makeup look and inspiration backstage at Betsey Johnson Spring/Summer 2010.

All makeup applied in this video are by Stila Cosmetics and it will be available Spring 2010.

And, here is the final (somewhat:) hair & makeup look at Betsey Johnson Spring/Summer 2010 Collection:

New York Fashion Week seems just yesterday, but things move fast in the fashion world. In less than a month London, Milan, and now Paris fashion weeks been happening.

Talking Makeup would like share with you some of the makeup looks created by MAC Cosmetics backstage during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010. A little inspiration anyone?

Designer: Rick Owens
MAC Lead Artist: Inge Grognard
Inspiration: “The look is inspired by Irving Penn and Avedon but in a Rick Owens way. Weird but beautiful.” – Inge Grognard

Designer: Balmain
MAC Lead Artist: Tom Pecheux
Inspiration:  “The look is fresh and natural, working each element of the face .”-Tom Pecheux