Hello lovlies:) I’m super excited to share with you today my interview with Hollywood actress and star of an American dramatic television series Mad Men Christina Hendricks. Last month Christina Hendricks kicked off the LATTISSE Wishes Challenge. About the same time I was given the chance to interview Miss Hendricks about LATTISSE, her role in Mad Men, beauty, inspirations, and future plans.

Christina Hendricks Interviews With Marta Walsh

Marta Walsh: Where do you call home?
Christina Hendricks: Home is in Los Angeles, where I live with my husband.

MW: How did you get into acting?
CH: I always wanted to be an actress. I started doing community theater in my home town when I was young, then moved to New York to pursue acting fulltime.

MW: How did your collaboration with LATTISSE come about?
CH: As an actress, I wear a lot of makeup and false lashes, which took a toll on my lashes. So when LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% was approved by the FDA as the first and only prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough lashes (eyelash hypotrichosis) that grows your own lashes longer, fuller and darker, I was very curious and interested to learn more.

My doctor determined LATISSE was right for me. I’m looking forward to seeing my full results after 16 weeks while helping to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® through the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge, a campaign inspired by the tradition of blowing on an eyelash to make wishes come true. Your readers can learn more at www.latissewisheschallenge.com.

MW: What do you love most about LATTISSE for your lashes?
CH: Of course, that it’s making them grow! I’ve just started to see a little bit of length and am excited to see more. I also like that it provides an option for women who may notice their lashes thinning over time. This is another reason why they may choose to see a doctor about LATISSE®. I might even book my mom an appointment!

MW: What did your role in Mad Men bring to you as actress?
CH: Working on mad men is such a joy. Every single person that works on that show is so talented and it’s an honor to go to work every day.

MW: What’s your philosophy about beauty?
CH: It’s important to have healthy, good-looking skin. I’m very fair so I take special care of my skin by applying sunscreen daily, not only on my face but also on my arms and chest.

MW: Who & what inspires you?
CH: My husband inspires me every day.

MW: Aside from LATTISEE for your lashes what are some of your other best kept beauty secrets or rituals?
CH: In the morning, when I feel I need a little pick-me-up, I sweep on my favorite cream-based blush and it instantly wakes up my face and I feel just the right amount of pretty! For the perfect shade of lips, I use Dolce and Gabbana classic cream lipstick in “cosmopolitan.” It’s a vibrant coral color – perfect for spring and summer.

MW: What one or two things some people may not know about Christian Hendricks?
CH: I love to sing and dance! I was a dancer for years. I recently got to go back to theatre while performing COMPANY with the NY Phil at Lincoln Center. It was so fun.

MW: What’s next for Christina Hendricks?
CH: I go back to work on “Mad Men” soon which I’m super excited about. I also have two movies coming out in September. A comedy called, I Don’t Know How She Does It and an action drama called Drive.

IRVINE, Calif. (June 7, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN), the maker of LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%, announced today the launch of the 2011 LATISSE® Wishes Challenge. Inspired by the tradition of blowing on an eyelash to make wishes come true, the campaign is gaining momentum for the second year by rallying women in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

CHRISTINA HENDRICKS KICKS OFF THE LATISSE® WISHES CHALLENGE WITH THE GOAL OF RAISING $500,000 FOR THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION®

LATISSE® user and Emmy-nominated actress Christina Hendricks is encouraging women to join her to help raise $500,000 so a wish can be granted in every Make-A-Wish® chapter across the country. LATISSE® is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grow lashes longer, fuller and darker for those with inadequate or not enough lashes (eyelash hypotrichosis).

Consumers can participate in the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge by donating a minimum of $20 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the campaign’s website, www.LatisseWishesChallenge.com. LATISSE® will double all donations up to $250,000 until November 30, 2011. In addition to helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the first 10,000 participants making the minimum donation will receive a LATISSE® free trial certificate, which they can take to a doctor to determine if LATISSE® is right for them. And, if participants invite two friends to join them in the campaign, they will also receive a $20 rebate off their next purchase of LATISSE®. Hendricks is also sharing her experience growing her lashes with LATISSE® throughout the campaign, since her doctor determined it is right for her.

“I’ve always felt my lashes were short and thin, and in my profession, I wear a lot of false lashes and makeup, which take a toll. So when LATISSE® became available, I was curious to learn more. My doctor talked with me about lashes, and I was surprised to learn that some women may notice their lashes thinning over time. Women who notice these changes in their lashes now have the option to talk to their doctor about LATISSE® and see if it’s right for them,” said Hendricks.

“LATISSE® is also a brand that contributes to children, and I couldn’t think of a better cause to support than the Make-A-Wish Foundation. When I was seven years old, I saw firsthand the difference a wish can make in the life of a child when a girl in my class got her wish to meet Erik Estrada.”

“The support generated by campaigns such as the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge has been invaluable in helping the Foundation grant the wishes of children nationwide,” said David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and chief executive officer. “For brave children like Isaac, who wished to meet a pirate and dig for buried treasure, and Sydney, who wished to swim like a mermaid in a lagoon in Bora Bora, a wish experience helps them feel stronger and more able to battle their illnesses. We encourage everyone to join the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge to help us grant the wishes of even more children and improve the quality of life for them and their families.”

“Allergan is proud to continue its commitment to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In just two years, LATISSE® and the women across the country who use it have raised nearly $1.5 million to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation grant children’s wishes,” said David Pyott, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allergan, Inc. “Women appreciate supporting a brand that gives back and that may also provide a solution for themselves. Through the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge, women will join Hendricks to support a wonderful cause and learn more about LATISSE® to see if it is right for them.”

WATCH:

Join the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation and learn more about LATISSE® at www.LatisseWishesChallenge.com. Visit the website often to track the campaign’s progress in raising funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, learn more about some of the children whose wishes have been granted, follow Hendricks’ experience as she grows her lashes with LATISSE®, and upload your own LATISSE® lash photos. Please note that all photos are subject to approval before they can be shared in the gallery. You can also stay connected to the LATISSE® Wishes Challenge on Twitter via @WishesChallenge and on Facebook.

Jen Atkin Styles ‘Mad Men’ Actress Christina Hendricks for the 2011 Golden Globes.

On Sunday, January 16, 2011 Hollywood’s elite descended on the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA for the 68th Annual Golden Globes awards. Christina Hendricks, best known for her role as the sexy secretary Joan Harris in hit drama, Mad Men, rocked a Romona Keveza gown and bouncy curls courtesy of stylist Jen Atkin for Sebastian Professional.

“Her dress had a rich vintage feel to it and this gorgeous accent on the shoulder that resembled a flower. Instead of putting her hair up, we opted to give it a modern twist and keep the hair bouncy and down,” says stylist Jen Atkin for Sebastian Professional. “This style is great for cocktail parties, or to dress up a look.”

To achieve Christina’s modern take on a vintage 70’s-inspired ‘do, follow Jen’s tips:

1. Begin by applying Sebastian Professional Mousse Forte at the roots on damp hair.

2. Next, blowdry the hair using a Mason Pearson brush with your head upside down. Once hair is 75 percent dry, flip your head back over and curl the ends under using a round brush.

3. Spray Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity hairspray all over the hair, and brush it through to create a base to hold the waves.

4. Using a 1″ curling iron, wrap 1″ sections in a clockwise direction and pin the curls. Once the curls are set, let it cool for 15 minutes (cool for 5-10 minutes if you have thick hair).

5. Unpin the hair and brush out the curls using a boar bristle brush. Set the part and stretch out the bangs using a flat iron to get a smoother look toward the front of your face.

6. Finish the look with Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce hairspray.

For more information on Sebastian Professional please visit: www.sebastianprofessional.com.

NARS worked with celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali to create Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks’ exuberant look for the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards. “I had this vision of a big, doe-eyed, lashy look from the late 70s and early 80s. To keep it modern, I kept the skin dewy with shimmering eyes and added a pop of matte texture on the lips,” said Vanessa.

Below is a list of the products used on Christina, including key products from the Spring 2011 Collection:

FACE

· PRO-PRIME Multi Protect Primer With SPF (NEW for Spring 2011 – available February 1st exclusively at Sephora; for now, try NARS Makeup Primer With SPF)

· Sheer Glow Foundation

· Copacabana Illuminator (NEW for Spring 2011! – Available February 15th on narscosmetics.com; for now, try Copacabana Multiple)

· Desire Blush

EYES

· Calanque Trio Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2011!)

· Hollywoodland Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (NEW for Spring 2011!)

· Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo

· Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

LIPS

· Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick

All products (except where otherwise noted above) are currently available at narscosmetics.com.

Christina Hendricks’ Makeup: Christina Hendricks, Supporting Actress nominee for her role in “Mad Men,” was ethereal and stunning at tonight’s 2010 Emmy Awards. Clad in a lilac Zac Posen gown, with her signature red hair flowing, Christina’s makeup evoked Mia Farrow’s iconic character from “The Great Gatsby.” Thanks to Lancôme and Vanessa Scali Talking Makeup has the scoop on how Christina Hendricks got her makeup look! The ‘Bling’ BTW: Champagne Diamond Pave Dome Earrings.

Photo credit Getty Images

How To Get Christina Hendricks’s Makeup Look: Makeup Tutorial by Vanessa Scali for Lancôme

Face:

Vanessa prepped the skin with Lancôme’s La Base Pro. To perfect Christina’s already luminous skin, Vanessa used Lancôme’s new Teint Miracle Lit-From-Within Makeup. “It has an amazing transparent quality that leaves the skin looking flawless and luminous without being shiny,” said Vanessa. “I applied it with a brush and then blended with my fingers.” Blending with her fingers heated up the foundation a bit, allowing for a seamless finish. Vanessa followed with Effacernes Concealer under the eyes, her “all time favorite concealer.”

Cheeks:

For a fresh pop of color I used Lancôme’s Blush Subtil Shimmer in Pink Pool on the apples of her cheeks. Dabs of Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Fluid Sheer #2 highlighted Christina’s cheekbones.

Eyes

The eye shadow was mix of YSL’s Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in Cashmere Brown and Midnight Black. “I applied these all over her lid, under the bottom lashes and blended it out past her natural lash line to softly elongate the eye,” reported Vanessa.

Eye Liner:

To define and elongate the lash line, Vanessa lined the eyes with Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khôl in Black. “I used a touch of liner under her bottom lashes but smudged it for a softer look,” said Vanessa. For added depth, Vanessa used Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Noir at the very base of Christina’s lashes.

Mascara:

Several generous coats of Lancôme Définicils Waterproof Mascara in Black were used on the top and bottom lashes.

Lips:

Christina’s lips were a mix of Lancôme lip colors for an effect that Vanessa described as “red with a little dash of pink.” A sheer coat of Color Design Matte Lipstick in Corset was topped by La Laque Fever Lipshine in Cyber Coral.

Emmy Awards 2010. Christina Hendricks’ makeup. Talking Makeup and Marta Walsh has just found out that Lancôme will be working with Christina Hendricks of “Mad Men” for the Emmy Awards this Sunday night, August 29th, 2010. Makeup artist Vanessa Scali will be doing the honors. We’ll update you on Christina’s makeup look as soon as we get the details so stay tuned!

Christina Hendricks character in Mad Men

“Mad Men” star Christina Hendricks is the new face for London Fog. Do you love?

London Fog ad  2010

Makeup for Redheads: I stumbled upon this article: ELLE’s Best Makeup for Redheads with a photo gallery of the best makeup looks for redheads with tips and tricks from celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin on how to achieve each look. Celebrity Redhead Number One: Christina Hendricks. Rachel Goodwin, a celebrity makeup artist for Chanel, says that lipstick isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing: “In the 1960s, it was somewhat chalky and colors were overly pigmented. Since then, formulations have gotten friendlier. Textures are more sheer and natural-looking.”

But unforgiving formulas didn’t stop women in the ’60s from wearing bursts of color—a well-documented fact on the hit shot Mad Men where Christina Hendricks’ character, Joan, has perfected the poppy-red lip. “There’s something so optimistic about seeing a bright cherry pucker on a fair-skinned girl with red hair,” says Goodwin. Read Full Article in Elle.com

NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali to create the makeup look for “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks at the Season 4 Premiere last night, July 20th, 2010. NARS’ NEW Pure Matte Lipstick was key in creating her look along with other products from NARS’ Fall 2010 Color Collection.

“Christina’s sultry Dolce & Gabbana dress inspired a softer version of the “La Dolce Vita” makeup look. We kept it modern by using Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick, which is a soft matte rose color for her lips,” says Vanessa Scali.

Christina Hendricks’ makeup look was achieved using the following NARS products:

· Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (Available September 1st, 2010; try Catfight Lipstick for a similar effect)

· Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Skin Smoothing Face Prep

Sheer Glow Foundation

Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010; available on narscosmetics.com)

Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil

Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010; available on narscosmetics.com)

Cayenne Cream Eyeshadow

Skorpios Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Pure Matte Lipstick will be available September 1st, 2010, at Saks Fifth Avenue. All other products are currently available on narscosmetics.com.