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Jimmy Choo Competition: Win The Ultimate Jimmy Choo VIP Experience

Marta — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:09:02 +0000

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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PROJECT RUNWAY Season 6 Finale

Marta — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:49:38 +0000

Watch a sneak peek to the PROJECT RUNWAY Season 6 Finale!! Don’t forget to tune-in this Thursday 11/19/09 at 10PM ET/PT on Lifetime to find out which designer wins!

Beyonce at the Whisky Mist Nightclub

Marta — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:23:28 +0000

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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PH8 Launch

Marta — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:58:41 +0000

PH8, bebe’s new line, is doing a BIG grand opening TODAY, November 14th!

PH8 is bebe’s newly launched retail concept set to replace BEBESPORT stores throughout the US and Canada on November 5th (November 14th all-store events)

Click images below to enlarge and get the details for the special sale promotions from PH8 just for you!!

PH8 (pronounced ‘fate’) is an active-inspired sportswear collection that extends way beyond the gym. The look is effortless sexy, modern & hip and is designed for the busy on-the-go woman as she weaves her way through her varying lifestyle activities. PH8 works anywhere – at the gym, after the gym, jaunts to the farmer’s market, a quick lunch with friends, an afternoon coffee with the ‘girls’. It’s also the perfect way to dress when traveling.

The PH8 collection includes clothing, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry and is competitively priced from $19 to $139.

PH8 President Tara Poseley has described PH8 as a total lifestyle concept that differentiates itself from being just another casual apparel store. ‘The collection speaks to a total lifestyle and is targeted toward a woman who doesn’t want to look like she is trying too hard to be sexy …but she has an effortless attraction about her that exudes confidence and a sense of playfulness’.

Store areas (see www.ph8stores.com for exact locations):

San Diego, CA
San Fransisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Tuscon, AZ
Las Vegas, NV
Denver, CO
Miami, FL
Orlando, FL
Tampa Bay, FL
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Long Island, NY
Jersey City, NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Houston, TX
Richmond, VA

Part One of PROJECT RUNWAY’s Season Finale

Marta — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:49:26 +0000

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.

Olivia Palermo & Joe Zee Host Event With Ports 1961

Marta — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:42:37 +0000

Olivia Palermo of MTV’s The City, Joe Zee, Creative Director of ELLE, and Tia Cibani, Creative Director of Ports 1961 host an exclusive presentation of the Ports 1961 pre-spring collection at Bloomingdale’s. I’m gutted not being able to make it. But you are invited, especially if you live in the New York area!

WHEN & WHERE:
Thursday, November 12th
TIME: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Bloomingdale’s 59th Street, Designer Collections on 4

Scottsdale Fashion Week 2009

Marta — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:16:46 +0000

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.

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

Well, I then I followed the smell of cigars while at the party and ended up at the Davidoff stand. I’m not at all a smoker, and not into cigarettes smell much, but I do love the smell of cigars. Strange, I know, but I love the woody smell. I took one Davidoff cigar for my hubby. After the party we went for a luxurious and I mean delicious dinner at BLT Steak at the The Marriott-Camelback Inn Paradise Valley AZ. Best steak ever and spinach (I LOVE spinach).

I also noticed that one of the sponsors of Scottsdale Fashion Week was renowned plastic surgeon in Scottsdale Arizona, Dr. Lawrence Shaw of The Shaw Center.

Sal at Sachi salon in Scottsdale AZ did my hair color and blow out

My outfit last night: leather pants: Guess. Shirt: Forever 21. Shoes: Nine West. I dress simple:)

To learn more about fashion designer Kevan Hall visit his website here!

Hayden Panettiere at the Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection Launch

Marta — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:41:30 +0000

I love everything about Hayden Panettiere’s look at the Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection launch. The hairdo and the leather pants! I’ve been wearing leather pants for years now and I’m glad it’s in style now, gives more excuse to wear them, hey. I found mine in Guess and they are SO comfortable and so rock and roll:) I’ve seen the ads for the Jimmy Choo shoes for H&M and I can’t wait to go and try them, and maybe even by one pair for myself. I love it when luxury becomes affordable.

CND Nail Polish Giveaway

Marta — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:40:33 +0000

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!!

CND Colour & Effects

*The CND Nail Polish Giveaway courtesy of CND

Gossip Girls Leighton Meester and Jessica Szohr Wear Reem Acra

Marta — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:14:21 +0000

Fashion Designer Reem Acra twittered this the other day: “Did you watch Gossip Girl last night? Both Leighton Meester and Jessica Szohr’s characters wore my gowns! They looked fabulous!”