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Fusion Beauty Facebook Launch

Exciting news from FusionBeauty! FusionBeauty’s Facebook page is officially live up and as part of their launch they are giving away samples of LipFusion XL mini deluxe glosses to their first 10,000 fans. So be one of the first to become a fan! Just follow this link: www.facebook.com/fusionbeautylabs

The international beauty brand that fuses breakthrough advances in dermatology, cosmetics and biological anti-aging science, is expanding into the social media network arena with the launch of the FusionBeauty Facebook page, it was announced today.

Motives Custom Blend Foundation

Motives by Loren Ridinger unveils Motives Custom Blend Foundation.

Motives Custom Blend Foundation is designed to match skin tones perfectly and provides the desired coverage and finish by employing an advanced combination of bases, toners, enhancers, and modifiers that conceal any feature for a truly signature look. It sets a new standard in customized cosmetics with a simple process of choosing a base, adjusting with toner, then adding personal touches from an extensive selection of modifiers and enhancers that adjust the foundation texture, coverage and finish to meet any need or personal preference.

For more natural coverage, Thinner dilutes the base for a sheer finish while Hydrator restores moisture in dehydrated skin.

Barbie Loves Stila Fall Collection

Inspired by looks created for the first ever Barbie runway show – Fall 2009 New York Fashion Week – the new Barbie Loves Stila fall collection has everything you need to get all dolled up.

The collection is available on the Stila Cosmetics site from September 2009, and you can even snatch up the ultra-glam Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pot and Barbie Loves Stila Lip Glaze NOW on www.stilacosmetics.com  as a special preview.

Barbie Loves Stila All Doll’d Up Palette ($28): A must-have for any glam girl, this adorable refillable compact – decorated with a lenticular of the iconic Barbie stare contains FOUR eye shadow trios (TWELVE eye shadow shades!) for endless looks and countless levels of glamour.

Yves Saint Laurent Touch Éclat

In Marta’s Makeup Bag: I’ve been using the classic lately: Yves Saint Laurent Touch Éclat ($40), or in translation: Radiant Touch. I’ve been reading about YSL Touch Éclat for many years now and I even remember buying it almost 10 years ago! Can you believe that? At the time, I made a bit of an error by getting the wrong shade. It was a very pale almost white shade that didn’t do anything to my light olive complexion. So I was disappointed with the results back then. But it’s OK sometimes to give anyone or anything a second chance. This time I got the Yves Saint Laurent Touch Éclat in shade 3, Marta’s shade! And it works amazing on me now! Yoohoo. Finally. Touch Éclat is perfect to cover under eye dark circles and brighten the eye area. Now, I’m in love:)


Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat: Image taken by Marta Walsh for www.twitter.com/TalkingMakeup

The description in www.yslbeautyus.com website:

TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch: Light, luminosity, radiance. The award winning, must-have, take anywhere instant highlighter that banishes shadows, erases signs of fatigue and leaves your skin looking radiant. Touche Éclat is 8 hours of sleep in a pen – the one item no woman can be without.

the supernatural superglossy Lip Gloss by Philosophy

In Marta’s Makeup Bag: the supernatural superglossy Lip Gloss by Philosophy in follow your dreams ($16.50). This lip gloss is light and not greasy, perfect for daytime or for the the office. I like to also use this lip gloss underneath a darker lipstick to soften the look. follow your dreams is a beautiful soft pink coral shade. It feels a bit cooling and soothing when you apply on lips. And the name follow your dreams is SO inspiring!


Both images are of the supernatural superglossy Lip Gloss by Philosophy in follow your dreams. Left image was taken by Marta Walsh for www.twitter.com/TalkingMakeup

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Estée Lauder Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara

Fall Makeup Trends: We’ve seen purple nails for Fall, now purple lashes! Introducing Estée Lauder NEW Sumptuous Color Mascara in Garnet and Amethyst ($19.50). I can’t wait to try them!! Just got these few hours ago. 


Estée Lauder Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara Garnet (left)  and Amethyst (right)
(Photo was taken by Marta Walsh for www.twitter.com/TalkingMakeup )

The Estée Lauder Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara collection is limited-edition so make sure to check it out before it’s all gone.

Also in the collection: Estée Lauder Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Amber (brown), Emerald (green), and Sapphire (blue).

Visit www.esteelauder.com for more details.

Win a Gemstone From Essie & Ripka!

Introducing Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka: A Nail Color Collection Infused with Diamond Dust and Hidden Gemstones.

How do you wear diamonds? Prep nail and polish. Essie Cosmetics and Judith Ripka – two iconic luxury brands – joined forces to create the ultimate luxe accessory. Introducing Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka – a limited-edition collection of 3 nail colors infused with genuine diamond dust.

“Judith Ripka is a visionary brand with stunning jewelry pieces and they are the perfect partner for this collection,” says Essie Weingarten, Founder/President of essie. “With Judith, I created this collection for every woman who loves diamonds – the colors are chic and classic.”

To celebrate the launch of this collection, Essie and Judith Ripka are offering 3 lucky winners the chance to find and own a genuine precious gemstone. A sapphire, emerald and diamond will each be hidden separately inside three different polish bottles. The lucky finders will become owners of these stunning stones.

When you buy any of the three polishes, go to www.essie.com  and www.judithripka.com  and enter the UPC code on the bottom of the bottle for additional discounts and promotions. 

CHANEL Jade Nail Collection

Chanel introduces Jade Nail Collection: Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, created the Jade Nail Collection with two limited edition nail enamels in sure-to-be-coveted colors “Jade” and “Jade Rose” for the Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 runway show. These mineral-inspired shades transform the nails into genuine gems and recall the jade jewelry and the pink knit and pistachio tweed of the fashion collection.

“For the nails, Karl Lagerfeld wanted a green shade to evoke the jade notes of the collection. I worked with our laboratories to offer him a monochromatic palette of 10 green shades. We chose the color that most resembled the green tweed skirt suit from the collection,” explains Peter Philips.

The CHANEL Jade Nail Collection debuts on September 10th at the CHANEL Soho Boutique in New York City in celebration of Vogue’s Fashion Night Out.

Starting the 11th of September, The Jade Nail Collection will be sold for limited time exclusively at www.chanel.com , CHANEL Makeup Studios and CHANEL boutiques for $25.00.

Tim Quinn Interviews With Marta Walsh

Few weeks ago I was given an incredible chance to chat with Tim Quinn over the phone. Tim Quinn is Giorgio Armani’s Celebrity Face Designer National Director, Creative Artistry.

I met Tim in New York City during my trip with DailyMakeover.com this past July (2009). The meeting was in Pastis one of my favorite restaurants to hang out when I used to live in New York City. As soon as I was introduced to Tim during breakfast I knew I had to interview him and share with you his beauty insights and story of top celebrity makeup artist. As you can sense, I’m a huge fan. I remember telling him that I loved his style and that he looks “Very Armani”: That very pale almost platinum blonde hair, and the chic eye glasses. Believe it or not, Mr. Giorgio Armani himself set a table next to me in Cipriani Downtown SOHO few years ago, so I got to know the look:)


Tim Quinn and Kerry Washington

A little bit about Tim Quinn: After training in Milan alongside world-renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath, Tim Quinn joined the Giorgio Armani Beauty team with the launch of the brand in September 2001. His myriad experience as an artist includes work in TV, print, and film. Tim has been featured as one of the “25 Beauty Stars” in W Magazine and has worked backstage at several award shows including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. Tim has worked with a number of celebrities such as Glenn Close, Debra Messing, Victoria Beckham, Kim Cattrall, Gwen Stefani, Kate Bosworth, Minnie Driver, and Brooke Shields. He has designed faces for Helen Mirren, Julia Roberts, Naomi Campbell, Katie Holmes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barbara Walters, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore.  I might even missed few names!

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with beauty begin?
Tim Quinn: From as far back as I can remember I was drawn to the world of fashion and beauty. I was born and raised in the countryside of Connecticut and was always encouraged by my parents to go outside and play – TV was only for special occasions and the internet was still years away, so my siblings and friends would create our own worlds of entertainment. My paternal grandmother was widowed rather young and she remarried an attorney from New York. They lived in New York City during the week and at her country home in Litchfield, CT on the weekends. My visits and travels with them truly influenced my young mind – I thought of her life as my very own ‘Green Acres’. I became a glamour addict – watching her dress for dinner in NY, DC and even Iceland – the whole idea of the hair, makeup, jewelry and furs created such a glamorous world that was so different then the life I knew in Connecticut.

How To Apply Dior Brow Styler

Sania the Brow Expert’s Secret Weapon: Dior’s NEW Brow Styler!!! Sania Vucataj of Sania’s Brow Bar is the go-to brow guru for celebrities, socialites and top editors alike. Her expertise has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar and O the Oprah Magazine. Sania’s Brow Bar is located just steps from Bergdorf’s and Bendel’s at 18 West 56th Street in NYC (www.saniasbrowbar.com ).

Sonia’s trick of the trade? Dior’s NEW Brow Styler ($28). Says Sania: “I love this pencil because it’s extremely defined, so it’s amazing when outlining the brow and filling in any sparce areas,” says Sonia. “Because of the pencil’s precision, you can draw in very subtle, soft, feathery strokes to achieve the effect of little hairs. The consistency of the pencil is amazing because it’s not waxy-it’s a very dry tip which blends beautifully with the hairs.”