I’m so excited to share with you my interview with Molly Sims the supermodel, actress, and now the creator of an exquisite jewelery collection Grayce by Molly Sims. The official www.graycebymollysims.com website is launching this Wednesday, April 21st, 2010, where the collection will be sold.

Sims is best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and her role as Delinda Deline in the NBC drama Las Vegas. She is also an ambassador for Operation Smile.

Molly Sims

In this interview Molly Sims talks to Marta Walsh on how she keeps in such impeccable shape. Gives advice to aspiring models. The creative process behind her jewelry collection Grayce By Molly Sims. What’s in her makeup bag. Who would be on the guest list of her ultimate dream dinner party. And, future plans.

Marta Walsh: Where do you call home?
Molly Sims: Los Angeles because my two puppies love the house and it is home to them.

MW: You appeared in Sports Illustrated “Swimsuit Issue” many times. How did you and still do manage to keep in such impeccable shape?
MS: Tracy Anderson and Bikram Yoga. 4-5 days a week.

MW: What advice can you give to aspiring models?
MS: Don’t spend all your money on clothes. Treat modeling like a business because it is and think how to parlay it into different things that interests you when you get older because one day it will end.

MW: What compelled you to create your own new jewelry collection, Grayce by Molly Sims the Collection at Henri Bendel?
MS: Growing up my mother instilled in me a true appreciation for jewelry and helped me to build my own jewelry wardrobe through her passion of going to estate auctions, flea markets and consignment stores. As I began modeling, I couldn’t afford the clothes to get noticed so I would work my outfit around my jewelry pieces and it ultimately became what I was known for. I wanted to share my passion that my mother and I have had for over 15 years with girls everywhere that I could relate to.

MW: What type of woman do you see wearing Grayce by Molly Sims jewelry?
MS: Grayce is every woman- from the gypset/bohemian to the city sophisticate to the glamour girl and of course, the all-American.

MW: Which are some of your favorite pieces from the collection and what was the creative process like?
MS: I love the Crystal Point Layered Necklace because I love a good layering piece and I took the work out for you with this one! The silver and the gold blend so well that you can throw in an additional necklace or accentuate it with either color for earrings, bracelets, rings, etc. You can wear it in so many ways and it is the statement piece of my collection.

MW: Who are some of the people you look up to and the first to be included on the list of your ultimate dream dinner party?
MS: Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker, George Clooney, William Buffett, Steve Jobs and Elizabeth Peyton.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag?
MS: Rodin oil, Pale Pink Cream Blush by Bobby Brown (and the discontinued Summer Tan), DiorShow Mascara, Sue Devitt eyeliner, Shu Uemera Eyelash curler, eye bright eye line pencil, and Chanel Eye Gloss.

Molly Sims. Grayce by Molly Sims the Collection premiered March 23rd, 2010, at Henri Bendel Street of Shops, a pop-up shop in one of the flagship’s iconic Fifth Avenue windows.

MW: What was the first movie you’ve ever watched on a date?
MS: Not sure of the first but the best was ABOUT LAST NIGHT.

MW: How would you describe your personal style and what’s your philosophy about beauty?
MS: My personal style changes depending on which mood I’m in and where I’m at. That was my motivation in creating and developing Grayce by Molly Sims the Collection in that I wanted to appeal to every side of me. Sometimes I want to feel like a classic beauty and glamorous. Other times, I want to be edgy and sophisticated and feel like Sarah Jessica Parker. It just changes by the day!

MW: What’s next for Molly Sims?
MS: Getting back into acting!

Thank you Molly Sims for the brilliant interview. We LOVE you:) xo Marta Walsh

Grayce by Molly Sims the Collection Launches at Henri Bendel

Grayce by Molly Sims The Collection at Henri Bendel Sneak Peek

Molly Sims and Mom at Henri Bendel

I’m excited to share with you an interview I did with Celebrity Makeup Artist Mylah Morales. Mylah Morales’ clients include Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, and Leona Lewis.

Mylah Morales

In this interview Mylah Morales talks to me about some of her memorable makeup looks she did with Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson & Leona Lewis. What’s in her makeup bag. The secret to becoming a successful makeup artist, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination of makeup begin?
Mylah Morales: I have loved make up and fashion ever since I was a little girl. I’ve always been into glamour and fashion, so luckily I found my niche.

MW: How did you get your first big break?
MM: I’m the type of girl who knows what she wants and goes after it! Success is something that comes in small doses. I think my popularity has stemmed from my work with Rihanna

MW: What is your makeup philosophy?
MM: I’m a firm believer that your make up should not compete with your hair or outfit. It’s about having everything work in sync. As for make up alone, you should always focus on one point on your face you want to highlight.

MW: How did you end up doing makeup for Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson and Leona Lewis?
MM: Through the B.Lynn Group, which is an image agency that works with celebrity clients. My agent Brandi Simpkins has hooked me up!

MW: Which type of makeup looks do Rihanna, J. Hudson, and Leona Lewis tend to go for?
MM: Every looks is different. It depends on the event. It also depends on the outfit and hair. I tend to keep their faces clean. I LOVE a full lash! Lol

MW: What are some memorable looks you’ve created for Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson and Leona Lewis, and how can we achieve these looks at home.
MM: Wow. I have so many! Lol. Well, I love Rihanna’s Gucci ad! And I just did her for her video with Kanye, which was awesome! Doing Leona for her Cosmo cover was great! And Jennifer’s album packaging was a very good time for us.

MW: Which products are must-haves in your makeup bag?
MM: I love my products from Giorgio Armani and Bobby Brown. Nars is a great line as well.

MW: What’s the key for achieving long-term success and popularity as a makeup artist?
MM: Believing in your client! I knew Rihanna would be a star so I put my personality into my make up for her to really give her a sultry edge. And you also always have to be innovative and keep it fresh.

MW: Who would you love to do makeup for in the future?
MM: Anyone fun with a great personality. I’m not really sure about who exactly I want to do in the future but if I was to flashback I would have loved to do Grace Jones or Audrey Hepburn.

MW: What’s next for Mylah?
MM: What isn’t? I have a lot going on here! Maybe I’ll come out with my own line of makeup, or a book, or who knows! I’m just grateful for what I am doing now.