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“FAME” Star Kay Panabaker Interviews With Marta Walsh

Few weeks ago I was given an incredible opportunity to interview actress and FAME star Kay Panabaker. It was such pleasure chatting with Kay over the phone. She came across as extremely intelligent, witty, and very dedicated young woman. She completed her BA in History from UCLA before she turned 18! And, she is beautiful. Watch out Hollywood!

Kay gave me the biggest compliment: “Thank you for an intelligent interview and questions. I’m not used to those. I’m used to ‘What’s your character like’ and ‘Whose the most famous person you have in your cell phone’. I appreciate this interview, it was great.”-Kay Panabaker.

Thank you Kay!

Kay Panabaker plays the role of “Jenny” in the upcoming film FAME, a movie based upon the 1980 film which follows NYC talent attending the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, (Known today as Fiorello H. Laguardia H.S.) The Movie “FAME” is in theatres September 25th, 2009 (USA).

I caught up with Kay one afternoon this summer to chat about her love for acting. Her charcter “Jenny” in the upcoming film “FAME”. How she finds the balance between life and an acting career. Kay even reveald to me what’s in her makeup bag and future plans.

Marta Walsh: Why have you decided on a career in acting? How did it all began for Kay?
Kay Panabaker: My sister (Danielle Panabaker) and I kind of fell into acting. She and I used to do the same activities, like dancing. We would then take the same dance classes, and then the same print work and commercials. That was back in Georgia. When we moved to Chicago we started to do more theatre. One of our agents then recommended that we should move to LA. My mom was very skeptical. She told us it was a crazy idea and that we will never make it. So in a way I fell into acting, but I’ve been loving it pretty much from the beginning. When I was 10 I hardly even watched TV, so I don’t how I discovered the love for acting and movies.

MW: How do you find the right balance between school and enjoying life as a young woman and at same time working in Hollywood? What advice can you give to young aspiring actors and actresses?
KP: School and education are very important to me and I believe it is possible to do both. Just because you want to be an actress doesn’t mean you can’t go to school. I started community college when I was 13. I used to go to work during the day and go to school at night. I would do my homework in whatever spare time I had. Sure there is a sacrifice. I gave a bit on a social life but I made it work, and I’m so thankful that I did. I now have a degree I can fall into. I have more options. I got my degree so young I can even still go back to school if I decide do. There is nothing I can’t do!

Lauren Conrad Interviews With Marta Walsh

I’m excited to share with you a brief interview with Lauren Conrad the fabulous mark Cosmetics face and star of MTV’s hit series The Hills.

If you are like me, adore Lauren’s effortless beauty and style, then you might want to find out how she makes it all happen.

In this interview Lauren Conrad talks about her favorite mark makeup products, what’s in her makeup bag, style and beauty secrets, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: What do like most about mark Cosmetics?
Lauren Conrad: I like that it is easy to take on the go. The hook ups are great as I can bring a lip gloss and eyeliner together in my bag. mark cosmetics are really perfect for someone who wants to be fashionable and beautiful on the go.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag right now?
LC: I never leave the house without marks On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo, Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lipglosses and a tube of Aquaphor.

Kiehl’s Celebrates The 40th Anniversary of Lip Balm #1

Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care preparations, is pleased to introduce a limited edition Lip Balm #1 Set to celebrate its most iconic product. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Kiehl’s best-seller, and longstanding favorite of both male and female patrons alike, this gift set consists of six Lip Balm #1 formulas in Coconut, Cranberry, Mango, Mint Vanilla, and Original – all of which treat, soothe and hydrate lips.

A must-have of many celebrities – including John Mayer, Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Barry – Lip Balm #1 is the most well-known and beloved formula worldwide. Infused with Squalane, Sweet Almond Oil, Allantoin, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, this rich, emollient balm is recommended for all skin types and is particularly beneficial to those with dry, parched lips.

Twilight Beauty Line

L.A. Beauty Firm Launches “Twilight” Line. Harry Haralambus is a rare name, but it is popping up pretty often these days in the Southern California beauty industry.

In the last two years, Haralambus’ investment firm, Lambus Partners, quietly acquired Los Angeles area cosmetics brands DuWop Cosmetics and Lola Cosmetics, skin care brand Leaf & Rusher and manufacturer All About Beauty Cosmetics Inc. for undisclosed sums. ImaStar Corp., a company under Lambus Partners, also secured the license to produce makeup affiliated with the “Twilight” series of movies and is piggybacking on Marc Jacobs’ fragrance business by allowing Coty Inc., the fragrance licensee for Lola Cosmetics, to use the moniker Lola for Jacobs’ newest perfume.

The Twilight beauty franchise has been separated into two lines. Volturi Twilight, named for a ruling vampire clan in the “Twilight” series, is aimed largely at teens and is launching the middle of next month at Hot Topic, Torrid and Ulta. Luna Twilight, a play on the moon themes in “Twilight,” is targeting older girls and teenagers’ mothers and is launching in the middle of next month at Nordstrom and Dillard’s. DuWop is also a part of the Twilight initiative and has introduced the lip stain Twilight Venom for $16 on Sephora.com. Prices for Volturi’s 21 stockkeeping units run from $9 to $19, and prices for Luna’s 35 sku’s are $18 to $34.

Read full article in wwd.com

Christian Siriano for VS Makeup Fall 2009

Watch Marta’s video blog for today talking about the latest from Victoria’s Secret Beauty: Christian Siriano for VS Makeup Fall 2009:

Products mentioned in Marta Video blog:

Lip Gloss Sublime (warm coral) and Silky Eye Shadow Sahara (nude): Perfect as back to school makeup when you want to look natural and radiant without overdoing it. And Christian Siriano for VS Makeup Fall 2009 Bronzer/High lighter Trio.


Marta’s video blog for today is featured on www.misslush.com

MAC Nail Trend FW 09

MAC Nail Trend FW 09 will be available August 27th-September 2009.

MAC Nail Trend FW 09: Backstage and front row, nail trend has arrived! More than a colour statement, an of-the-moment approach that dazzles with innovation and style. How to do it? Enter JIN SOON, much-sought after NAIL GURU, who has worked with the best celebs, collaborating with MAC to create SIX NAIL COLOURS exclusively for MAC. Fashion addicts won’t be able to survive without them this Fall.

 MAC Nail Trend FW 09:


From Left: MAC Nail Lacquer Beyond Jealous Blackened Blue Green, MAC Nail Lacquer For Fun Rich Clean Purple

MAC In High Def

MAC In high Def makeup collection will be available September 10th-October 2009 at MAC Stores only.

MAC In High Def: Cameras are everywhere, media madness, instant images flashes around the world in seconds… You ARE being photographed! Better be optimum-optic, high-frequency fabulous, these are modern times! The In High Def collection is makeup designed for the new-technology demands of the professional world…The sharp tone, colour and picture clarity of Hi-Def TV. For girls and boys who want to look good no matter who’s looking.

Face and body foundation formulated for flawless replication; at last, you achieve perfection expected on screen at all times. A complementary collection of Lipstick, Lipglass, Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural applied with the 187 Duo Fibre and 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brushes fool the eye, and the camera. The very best in the new look of Hi-Def, made easy.


My new love: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish bronzer in Dark: MAC In High Def

Mila Kunis Women’s Health Magazine Cover September 2009

The September issue of Women’s Health magazine just hit the newsstands! Mila Kunis is gracing the Women’s Health Magazine Cover September 2009. I relate to Mila since we both were born in Russia or former USSR. You know what’s it like, right:)

In this month’s Women’s Health Magazine issue:

Find your most flattering lip shade: Sick and tired of your love-hate relationship with lip color? You love it in the store but you hate it when you get home…What’s a girl to do? This month’s issue of Women’s Health Magazine offers a guide to choosing the right lip shade for your skin tone. Follow these tips from celebrity make-up artist, Kimara Ahnert, and you’ll never toss a barely-used lipstick again!

Extend your Cut and Color: Hitting the salon ever couple weeks to freshen up your ‘do can be expensive and time-consuming. Follow these great tips in the September issue of Women’s Health, on newsstands now, to lengthen the life of your look.

Rachel Zoe All About Giorgio Armani Beauty Makeup

If you read Rachel Zoe’s latest The Zoe Report, you will find out that Rachel is all about Giorgio Armani Beauty makeup!

“Currently, I’m mad crazy for Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation (I wear a 5.5, or 6.5 when I’ve had some sun), Shine Lipstick (#8) and Eyes to Kill Mascara (in steel black)…The foundation is virtually invisible to the eye, the mascara is instant Brigitte Bardot and the lip color gives life to anyone’s smile..”-Rachel Zoe


From left: Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation (I wear a 5.5, or 6.5 when I’ve had some sun), Eyes to Kill Mascara (in steel black), & Shine Lipstick (#8)

Visit www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com for additional product details.

Estée Lauder Introduces Let’s Play Makeover

Talking Makeup is excited to introduce you to the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget – the first-ever branded makeup widget of its kind that allows you see how makeup products will look on your own face before buying!

You can download the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget to your desktop or social media page and upload your own photo – from finding the right foundation and lipstick to discovering your best blush and eyeliner, the possible looks one can try are endless!

The state-of-the-art technology enables users to play with the Estée Lauder makeup collection, customize looks product by product or instantly apply ‘one click looks’ from current advertising campaigns and new color collections. From the shimmer of an eyeshadow to the wet shine of a lipgloss, online shoppers can now realistically visualize and experience the Estée Lauder makeup line.

To download the Estée Lauder Virtual Makeover Widget to your desktop or social media page visit www.esteelauder.com/letsplaymakeover  or the Estée Lauder Facebook page at

www.facebook.com/esteelauder .