Jimmy Choo and Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched a photo competition to support the launch of Project PEP, a charity collection that donates 25% of sales to the Simelela Rape Centre in South Africa. The money goes towards providing the HIV-preventative treatment PEP (which must be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV) and counselling to victims of rape in South Africa, which has the highest count of rape in the world.

ENTRIES: The theme of the photo competition is ‘You, Your Shoes and 72’, and as you can see from some of the photo entries below, Jimmy Choo had a very diverse response. Enter the Jimmy Choo competition HERE!

PRIZES: The overall winners will be announced after the competition close on 7th December, in just a few weeks’ time. On offer is a Grand Prize of the ultimate Jimmy Choo VIP experience – the winner will be invited to spend a day of luxury and the Jimmy Choo HQ and choose 7 pairs of shoes and 2 handbags to keep. Plus over 100 exclusive Jimmy Choo prizes will also be awarded.

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Didn’t I say sequins are in!! Who is better to sport the look than Beyonce. Here she is, at the Whisky Mist Nightclub in London, England, looking fabulous!

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On behalf of Lifetime Networks, Talking Makeup is pleased to share a NEW promo clip from Part One of PROJECT RUNWAY’s Season Finale, airing this Thursday, November 12th at 10PM ET/PT only on Lifetime!

In celebration of tonight’s Part-One Finale of PROJECT RUNWAY Season 6, Talking Makeup would like to share with you 8 NEW Stills from the Finale.

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.

I’m excited to give you a sneak peek to one of the hottest nail trends I’ve seen during New York Fashion Week Spring 2010: layering 2 different nail polishes together and as CND calls it: Colour & Effects. What you get: CND nail colour in Blackjack and CND * nail effects in Gold Pearl which you can layer for a dramatic effect.

How To Enter to WIN:

1. Go to Talking Makeup’s YouTube channel and subscribe!!
2. Go to video page HERE and leave a comment!!

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*The CND Nail Polish Giveaway courtesy of CND