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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!

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

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.

How To Get Charlize Theron’s Vogue September Issue Cover Look

How To Get Charlize Theron’s Vogue September 2009 Issue Cover Look: Makeup artist Tom Pecheux and hairstylist Oribe teamed up with photographer Mario Testino in New Mexico to shoot Charlize Theron for the Vogue September issue 2009. With Ghost Ranch, artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s stunning desert home, as the backdrop, both stylists decided to keep the look clean and simple—perfect skin and easy, swept-back hair with a touch of texture were the orders of the day.

Here is an exert to Tom’s and Oribe’s tips, tricks, and shopping suggestions for a look as flawless as Charlize Theron as the September Vogue cover girl:

Beat Dry, Damaged Hair: “Moisturizing hair with a cream will add movement and softness,” says hairstylist-to-the-stars Oribe. Leonor Greyl Styling Cream for dry hair, $36; Beautyhabit.com

Brow Wow: How To Get Megan Fox Inspired Eyebrows

Watch this fantastic makeup tutorial on how to get Megan Fox inspired eyebrows with Johnny Lavoy from MODELINIA.COM: 


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With fall approaching, Modelinia.com is here to give you tips on the hottest makeup trends. For the Fall 2009 season, it is all about bold eyebrows; playing up the shape and intensifying the natural brow color. Precision brows were seen on the runways of Derek Lam and Jason Wu and on celebrities like Megan Fox, Brooke Shields, and Jennifer Connelly.

Johnny Lavoy, Maybelline’s resident makeup experts and the host of Modelinia.com’s series Get the Look, gives step by step instructions on how to get this bold, confident look that is sure to make a statement for Fall!

1. PREP: Prep your face with foundation and blush.

2. EYEBROW PENCIL: Take an eyebrow pencil and create little hair like strokes. Don’t go too heavy!

3. BROW COMB: Blend in any heavy or harsh lines with a brow comb.

Makeup Tips: All About Foundation With François Nars

Foundation is one of my favorite thing about makeup! I’m all about getting that flawless skin whether naturally with great skin care, or faking it with the perfect foundation. The right foundation has the power to give you an instant makeover and that wow factor. Needless to say, applying foundation is a very important step in my makeup routine.

Here are some foundation tips from top makeup artist and NARS Cosmetics founder, François Nars:


François Nars (left) with model

What is the best way to identify the right foundation for your skin tone?
Natural light! Make sure you are in natural light when choosing a foundation shade. And, it should match perfectly with the base of your neck.

What is the biggest mistake women make when wearing foundation?
Wearing too much foundation or the wrong shade – either too dark or too light. Finding the right shade and right foundation texture is crucial. The skin’s natural highlights should be shining through.

How often/what time of year should a woman have her foundation shade matched?
As often as needed; every time the skin tone changes. You should have several shades of foundation in your makeup wardrobe.

NARS Sheer Matte & Sheer Glow Foundation

NEW NARS Sheer Matte & Sheer Glow Foundation: In both art and beauty, a superior canvas is key. And only the most refined foundations are capable of transforming skin into that ideal canvas. François Nars, pioneer of modern makeup, reinvents advanced formulas that conceal imperfections and even out skin tone for an ultimate immaculate complexion. Introducing Sheer Matte and Sheer Glow: the next generation of sheer foundations infused with exceptional radiance.

NARS Sheer Matte Foundation – $42

While transparent enough to allow skin’s natural hue to remain visible, it is still matte at heart, which means weightless, luster-free coverage. This velvety oil-free formula boosts brightness and radiance, improving skins texture. Packaged in a stylish frosted bottle, it distinguishes itself from its Sheer Glow counterpart.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – $42

An ideal solution for those looking for a foundation that is more dewy than Sheer Matte. The formula glides on easily and imparts a satin-soft, glowing finish. Skin will even-out and gleam with overall brightness; radiance and sleek texture will be restored.

Available in 20 shades, Sheer Matte and Sheer Glow, will be available at Nordstrom beginning August 1st and on www.narscosmetics.com  beginning September 1st.

Makeup Tips:Dior sweat-proof makeup

Beat the Heat with Dior sweat-proof makeup tips!

Looking for ways to beat the heat this Summer? Diorshow Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ricky Wilson, offers some beauty tips to keep you looking both pretty and cool when the temperature rises: “Makeup that holds up in high heat situations is never thick or textured. Less is definition more is when you know you are going to sweat. Remember to always blot before powder to eliminate makeup build and creating texture”.

The following are the Dior products Ricky Wilson recommends:

DiorSkin Airflash Spray Foundation: “Sweat proof and transfer resistant. Since it is so light weight and breathable it gives you coverage without breaking down in high heat and humidity.”

Dior Waterproof Crayon Eyeliner in Trinidad Black: “Perfect for lining through eyes. It’s silky smooth and goes on with ease but won’t budge once it sets.”

Summer Bridal Makeup Looks by Estee Lauder

Estée Lauder Global Makeup Stylist, Rick DiCecca Creates Summer Bridal Looks. Estée Lauder has created a look for every bride. Whether your outdoor wedding calls for a natural look, or your nighttime celebration insists on dramatic eyes and bold lips, you can achieve your perfect bridal makeup using one of Rick’s four Bridal Styles: Natural, Classic, Dramatic, or Romantic.

To begin each look, prep your skin with your favorite Estée Lauder skincare products. Use a foundation brush to apply your shade of Estée Lauder  Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 or Nutritious Vita-Mineral SPF 15 Makeup to even out skin tone for a flawless base. No matter what look you choose, be sure to apply Double Wear Eyeshadow Base from your lashline to the brow to ensure that your eyes stay fresh and glowing throughout the celebration.

Depending on your preferred bridal style, continue application by choosing one of the four looks below.

Bridal Makeup Look 1: Natural: To achieve a natural flawless look on your wedding day, accentuate your features without going overboard with soft, delicate neutrals.


Step 1: Face: After your foundation has set, apply Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer by using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide. Blend the powder towards your nose.

CoverFX: The Foundation Authority!

The COVER FX line was born out of founder Lee Graff’s frustration at finding a suitable product to conceal and correct a variety of skin problems she encountered as a corrective foundation artist at the CosMedic Clinic at Toronto’s Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre. 

If your skin is sensitive or you have a skin condition such as acne, rosacea, or eczema, makeup can often be the enemy (hello, irritation). Cover FX, a comprehensive line of complexion-correcting and -perfecting products, is your friend. From foundations to powders to primers, Cover FX offers comfortable, natural-looking coverage for every skin type, most notably sensitive. And with its extensive shade range, every skintone is covered. The number one choice for people with sensitive and intolerant skin-and a top pick by leading dermatologists-this gentle, soothing, skin-loving line is the one that won’t let you down.

CoverFX has just recently launched some beauty must-haves products which are all available at available at Sephora and select Nordstrom):

CLEARPREPFX, $39: COVER FX, The Foundation Authority, launches the ultimate solution for oily, acne-prone skin: CLEARPREP FX, a matte foundation primer that doubles as an acne treatment. This potent cocktail of oil absorbers, exfoliators and skin strengtheners, leaves skin clearer, shine-free and more youthful looking as it perfectly primes the skin for makeup application.