Last Thursday, April 21st, 2011, I was invited to drybar VIP opening party at Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale Arizona. Now, there was a lot of hoopla going on about a ‘possible appearance’ at that same venue of the rumored Bravo’s NEW Real Housewives of Scottsdale. But, sorry Scottsdale, I was the only Scottsdale Housewives there, and no, I’m not married to a former Phoenix Athlete. Yes, and no video cameras either.

Marta Walsh at drybar VIP opening part via Arizona Foothills Magazine

Nonetheless, I had an amazing time at the drybar VIP party which was well done & organized. Fancy & yummy appetizers & h’orderves like chilled gazpacho shooters and Champagne were served. And I didn’t refuse to be photographed for Arizona Foothills Magazine. Why not. I was dressed up with my black BEBE dress and was ready to show off:)

Just in case you noticed my hair. That morning I had a blow out at the drybar in Scottsdale Quarter by a fabulous hair stylist called Tana. She really listen to me and gave me the hairstyle I wanted. Hair parted in the middle and a very smooth & sleek Manhattan style blow out (it’s on the menu I promise). I was serve cucumber water, watched a chick’s flick with Jennifer Aniston & Ben Affleck and even got my iphone charged in a special station all while I was sitting and getting my hair done. For $35 a blow out and an excellent service you can’t go wrong with drybar. Not any more expensive when you get your nails done in a salon. drybar also has gift certificate available, you can bring your girlfriends for a special blowout party & drinks, or buy yourself a membership packages with great savings.

Marta Walsh at drybar VIP Opening Party. Dress by BEBE. Jacket by H&M. Photo by Marta Walsh Talking Makeup Founder & North Scottsdale REALTOR

All in all last Thursday was a great day. I even bumped into my reader fan in the newly opened GAP in Scottsdale Quarter. It was definitely a moment:))

Here are some more pics:

Enjoy a chick’s flick while you get your blowout at drybar

My cucumber water at drybar

drybar Scottsdale…THE menu

Charge your iphone while you get you blow out at drybar Scottsdale..perfect if you’re on a business trip or any trip to Scottsdale:)

My AM started pretty much with a Floater a 10 min scalp massage followed by a Blow out at the drybar in Scottsdale Quarter )…The evidence..

Marta Walsh at the GAP Scottsdale Quarter & also bumped into my TalkingMakeup.com 1st fan reader ever:))

bye bye drybar I will be back:)

***My blow out at drybar was complimentary by drybar****

I love this necklace by BCBG Max Azria. I get so many stares and compliments, it’s a must-have.

Marta Walsh in BCBG Max Azria necklace, H&M navy blazer, GAP navy tank top, and GAP white 1969 legging super skinny jeans.

Makeup:

Lips: NARS Pure Matte Lipstick

Face: Estée Lauder Double Wear Mineral Rich Loose Powder Makeup SPF 12

LANVIN hearts H&M hits stores THIS SATURDAY, November 20th, 2010! Excitement level here at the Marta Walsh headquarters is high LOL.

A COLLECTION FULL OF MODERN AND PLAYFUL CLASSICS

When Lanvin’s exclusive collection for H&M arrives in store on November 23, the absolute essence of Lanvin will be available in around 200 stores worldwide. With separate collections of womenswear and menswear, Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin, has created clothing of extraordinary ambition for H&M, bringing the codes of the house to make every single piece identifiably the work of Lanvin. For women there are dresses of breathtaking cut and joyful colour, as well as pieces full of Parisian glamour and accessories with playful joie de vivre. For men, it’s a whole new wardrobe of covetable updated classics, with tuxedos made for daywear and jogging pants adding a whole new sporting twist.

“What does luxury mean today? Can luxury be exclusive and democratic at the same time? How can we translate the essence of luxury to a wider audience? The world around us is changing rapidly and I find myself asking these questions more and more. Designer’s work is usually tailored to a very small group of people, but the collection for H&M was about trying to translate the dream of luxury to the masses. It was almost like going back to school for me.” Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin.

“Alber Elbaz is so extremely skilled; it’s so rare to work with someone who is so attentive and involved in everything. He is creating and styling all the time, it’s like this never-ending imagination. Elbaz is quite unconventional in the way he tries to find new solutions and he fights for his own vision. I admire him, he’s a real artist.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.

LANVIN Hearts H&M Price List:

North Scottsdale Real Estate. My favorite store H&M has opened this year (2010) in Scottsdale Quarter Arizona which became one of my favorite places to hang out. Ha! I just wanted to share with you a photo I took few nights ago of Scottsdale Quarter. This place is just beautiful! I LOVE where I live <3

North Scottsdale Real Estate: H&M In Scottsdale Quarter a photo by Marta Walsh

For more about North Scottsdale Real Estate visit www.martawalsh.com

Lanvin for H&M Marta Walsh’s picks. The full range will consist of 30 pieces and 15 accessories for women, and 25 pieces with 10 accessories for men and will launch worldwide on 23 November 2010. Images via style.com and telegraph.co.uk

OMG OMG Lanvin for H&M fashion show video has debuted online. I’m way to excited right now. I want the black off shoulder dress for Marta, and the all ruffled black dress:)) Brilliant video BTW, very Twilight Zone.

I’m a huge Alber Elbaz and Lanvin fan! A total inspiration. This is why I’m so excite to get my hands on the the Lanvin For H&M collection in stores starting November 20, 2010. I stumbled upon the first look in style.com.

H&M has confirmed that its next designer collaboration will be with Lanvin!! WATCH!

The collection will be designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz (Marta Walsh is a huge fan, especially that we both at sometime grew up in Israel) and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver, and is slated to go on sale on sale in the US and Canada on November 20, and the rest of the world on November 23, 2010, in around 200 H&M stores worldwide. According to H&M, the collection of both womenswear and menswear will be revealed on November 2, just three weeks before the clothes hit the store. Read full article in Style.com

I had the most fabulous night last week for the Sex And The City 2 premiere party. The movie opened here in Scottsdale Arizona on Thursday May 27th, 2010. Sex And The City 2 was better and funnier than the first one. The movie was so funny and good, even if it stood my itself and you’ve never heard or watched anything Sexy And The City before it would be very watchable and entertaining. Needless to say, my 3 girlfriends who joined me that night and never laughed so much.

Marta Walsh (that’s me) in my kitchen preparing (and half posing) all I need for my Cosmopolitan Martinis for my girlfriends.

These Libbey martini glasses are just so elegant Love love love xo

The perfume choice for the evening, well of course, SJP NYC by Sarah Jessica Parker

A Cosmopolitan moment with my girlfriends

Hi guys, love my Cosmo, the best. I got my recipe here! xo

Posing for photos is my (Marta Walsh on the left) favorite things to do if you haven’t noticed that about me by now:) BTW my top and skirt are by EXPRESS and the flower in my hair by H&M, and well, my bra strap by Victoria’s Secret lol

Our limo for the night arrived just in time…

View from my limo’s window to my favorite camel…the Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley. PV is the town just next to Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona…and the Camelback is one of the best places in the world:)

Close up shot with Meryl in the limo

Dinner before movie at Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana at Borgata of Scottsdale Arizona, their pizza is made with ingredients shipped straight from Napoli Italy. Fascinating.

And…Let the movie begin: Sex And And The City 2 yoohoo xo

H&M and Nathalie Rykiel hosted an exclusive preview of the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M Knitwear Collection, on Thursday, February 4 at Bobo 181 West 10th Street New York.

 
Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman made her DJ debut at the prelude to New York Fashion Week, welcoming industry insiders and celebrities to celebrate the launch. Bold faced names in attendance included Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, actress Michelle Williams, Gossip Girl actresses Kelly Rutherford and Chanel Farrell, socialite Kelly Killoren Bensimon, writer and model Amanda Hearst, model Dree Hemingway, Ugly Betty star Mark Indelicato, models Hannah Holman and Siri Tollerod, and stylist Philip Bloch.

Leighton Meester

The exclusive Sonia Rykiel pour H&M knitwear collection follows the great success of Rykiel’s recent lingerie collection for H&M, with the second part of the collaboration focusing on the knitwear pieces that have propelled Sonia Rykiel to legendary status. The Sonia Rykiel pour H&M knitwear collection will bring Rykiel’s signature knit pieces to 200 stores worldwide, (20 stores in the U.S.), on February 20th and marks the first H&M designer series to create looks for both women and girls.

Mark Indelicato and Leighton Meester

Michelle Williams

Kelly Rutherford

Chanel Farrell

Nathalie Rykiel (left) and Kelly Killoren Bensimon (right)

Amanda Hearst

Philip Bloch and Nathalie Rykiel