I’m excited to share with you my interview with Paris-born Teddy Charles, one of the fashion industry’s most notable hairstylists. Teddy is known for creating contemporary femininity and glamour with an edgy, bohemian sensibility. His cutting-edge hair creations have been featured in the pages of major fashion magazines, such as: French, Italian, American and Teen Vogue. Teddy also created hairstyles for countless runway shows, showcasing his role as a hair and fashion industry trendsetter. Teddy has worked with A-listers such as Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hayden Panettierre and Ellen Page. He has recently collaborated with Sunsilk co-creating their NEW hair care collections: Hydra TLC, Captivating Curls, Daring Volume and ThermaShine.

Teddy Charles in his element, hairstyling

In this interview Teddy Charles talks to Marta Walsh about his beginnings as a hairstylist, his creative partnership with Sunsilk, biggest inspirations in life, personal style, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: Where do you call home?
Teddy Charles: My first home will always be Paris, but New York is a home away from home.

MW: What was your first memory of you interested in beauty and hairstyling?
TC: I began hairstyling as a teenager and assisted the great talents Julien D’Ys and Orlando Pita in my early twenties. Although I was born in Paris, I eventually moved to New York City where I discovered my true passion working behind the scenes at editorial shoots and high fashion runway shows.

MW: What were some of your biggest breaks as a top hairstylist? At what point did you begin to feel you’re up to something?
TC: The turning point in my career was definitely when I began assisting some of the great talents in the hair industry, such as Julien D’Ys and Orlando Pita. From there, collaborating with top photographers – such as Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino, Glen Luchford, Mikael Jansson, and Karl Lagerfeld – and seeing my hair styling appear in the French, Italian and American Vogue really showed me that I had reached a new level!

MW: Who are some of the celebrities you did hair so far? And which celebrity do you imagine or dream to style their hair?
TD: I’ve worked on Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hayden Panettierre and Ellen Page. I’ve also collaborated with designers Luca Luca, Marchesa, Rag & Bone, Badgley Mischka, Sari Gueron and Yigal Azrouel on their runway shows.

MW: How did your creative partnership with Sunsilk come about?
TC: Like Sunsilk, my hair philosophy is simple and solution oriented – make the most of the hair you have, have a good base and use great products like Sunsilk. When the opportunity came about to co-create the line, I jumped at the chance.

MW: What was the best part of co-creating the NEW Sunsilk Hydra TLC hair care line? What makes the new Sunsilk products stand out?
TC: Actually, the Hydra TLC Collection, one of the four variants I co-created for the new Sunsilk line. The other variants in the collection include Captivating Curls, Daring Volume and ThermaShine.

The best part of co-creating the entire Sunsilk line was the time spent in the lab with the brand development and R&D teams. We went over everything from product benefits to fragrance and discussed what stylists and consumers look for in hair products, and then we made it happen for Sunsilk. The new line includes new ingredients, fragrances and packaging.

MW: What is your philosophy about hair and what do you think beauty is all about?
TC: My hair philosophy is simple and solution oriented – make the most of the hair you have, have a good base and use great products like Sunsilk.

MW: What inspires you?
TC: For my runway shows, I often sit down with the designers and we discuss what the inspiration for their new collection is. From here, I work to create hair styles that complement their vision. For example, if the designer’s vision is ethereal, I work to create soft, feminine and romantic styles. I am also inspired by my daughters (kids are such risk-takers!) — they often give me opinions on new hair styles to try.

MW: What was the first movie you’ve watched on a date?
TC: The movie I went to see for my first date with my wife was in 1998 and the movie was Another Day in Paradise.

MW: How would you describe your personal style?
TC: My personal style and preference is a combination of contemporary looks with and an edgy, bohemian sensibility.

MW: Where can we find you when you’re are not busy creating great hairstyles and formulating grand ideas?
TC: During my downtime, I love being with family and friends and enjoying life.

MW: What’s next for Teddy Charles?
TC: In celebration of Sunsilk’s new collection, I will be touring America to host “Battle of the Brushes” – a styling competition where two local hair talents will go “head to head” in creating high-style looks. Only one stylist will be named the winner — whose hair stylings are worthy of the runways! Both stylists will create a look inspired by one of Sunsilk’s four new collections: Hydra TLC, Captivating Curls, Daring Volume and ThermaShine. The first 50 shoppers that come out to watch the competition will receive free Sunsilk product and a chance for a style consultation from my team of hair experts.

• Friday, April 9th, 2010 – Indianapolis, IN at Castleton Mall

• Thursday, April 22nd – Dallas, TX at Irving Mall

• Friday, April 23rd – Nashville, TN at Opry Mills

• Thursday, April 29th – Tampa, FL at Tyrone Square Mall

• Thursday, May 6th – Las Vegas, NV at Forum Shops

• Friday, May 7th – Phoenix, AZ at Arizona Mills Mall

• Thursday, May 13th – Oklahoma City, OK at Penn Square Mall

• Friday, May 14th – Houston, TX at Galleria Mall

Talking Makeup would like to thank Teddy Charles for his time and brilliant interview. We LOVE you:)

Visit the Sunsilk Official Website for additional product details.

Sunsilk Hydra TLC Co-Created with Teddy Charles

I’m so excited to share with you my interview with the gorgeous Erin Kaplan. You may know Erin from staring in MTV’s hit series The City opposite Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo. And, at 26, Erin is ELLE Magazine’s youngest ever Director of Public Relations.

In this interview Erin Kaplan talks to Marta Walsh about her beginnings working at ELLE Magazine. How working with Joe Zee ELLE Magazine’s Creative Director has changed the way she’s thinking. Puts the on camera drama with co-star Olivia Palermo in perspective. She even dishes out some style and beauty secrets and reveals another secret about her hair.

Erin Kaplan
Photo courtesy of MTV

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with fashion and style begin?
Erin Kaplan: Honestly, it wasn’t until I started working at ELLE that I really became interested in fashion. I grew up with three brothers so there definitely wasn’t a lot of fashion-talk around the house. However, I have always been interested (obsessed really) with magazines and publishing…

MW: Working for a top fashion magazine such as ELLE is every girl’s dream. How did it all happen for you?
EK: I started at ELLE as a Marketing assistant and gradually made the transition over to Public Relations.

MW: What does it take to succeed with a career in fashion?
EK: To be successful in any industry I think you just have to be ambitious and passionate about the work you’re doing.

MW: What attracted you to star in MTV’s The City and what do you like and dislike about being famous?
EK: I’m definitely not famous! I never, in a million years, thought that I would be on a television show. I’m much more comfortable staying behind-the-scenes, but I think being on camera has given me unique perspective and insight into the entertainment industry that I never would have acquired otherwise.

MW: We all want to know, what is it about Olivia Palermo’s character in The City that gets to you every time? Are we all just seeing the director’s cut or you both actually hang out in the real world?
EK: There is tons of footage that never makes it on-air. We film for months and months and only minutes make it onto the show.

MW: What are some of the most memorable words of wisdom you’ve learned from working with ELLE’s Creative Director Joe Zee?
EK: I’m not sure there are specific words of wisdom, but Joe is such a “big idea” person so working with him has really made me think about things on a much larger, grander scale. It’s definitely fun to try and make some of the bigger ideas come to fruition.

MW: On the The City you always look beautiful and impeccably put together. What tips can you give us on staying looking fresh during a long day at the office all the way through that last minute night out on the town with your girlfriends?
EK: Accessorize!

MW: What is next for Erin Kaplan?
EK: Well, I’m obviously still working at ELLE and we’re filming Season 2 now—so there is a lot going on!

Erin Kaplan
Photo courtesy of MTV

Erin Kaplan on Style & Beauty Secrets:

I keep my hair beautiful thanks to…
Anthony at Julien Farel.

My favorite skincare products are…
I’m incredibly basic in my skincare routine. I’ve always just used Dove soap and Olay moisturizer.

I get my eyelashes looking long, full, and sexy using…
Dior Show

The best lip-gloss I ever owned…
Rosebud Salve

My signature fragrance is…
Escape by Calvin Klein (which I’ve worn since High School…)

The one beauty product you will always find in my makeup bag is…
Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender. It takes all shine away when filming

My number one style secret is…
Accessorize. I’m not very adventurous in my wardrobe choices and tend to stick with the basics. I’ve learned (with Joe’s help) that adding a few simple accessories can add so much to an outfit.

The celebrity I find most beautiful is…
I think Kate Bosworth is gorgeous and has a great sense of style.

The first movie I watched on a date was…
Pleasantville… on my first date ever.

One or two things some people may not know about Erin Kaplan…
My hair is naturally ridiculously curly….ringlets.

Thank you Erin for brilliant interview!

Visit Elle Magazine  at www.elle.com
Learn about MTV’s The City at mtv.com

Watch Marta Walsh interview with MAC Cosmetics lead makeup artist Lisa Butler about the makeup look and inspiration for the Halston Fall Winter 2010 Fashion Show and collection. Lisa’s must-have product for the show is MAC Strobe Cream.

“The look is sophisticated, sculpted and well defined – using creamy textures to create a natural yet intense face” – Lisa Butler

The makeup breakdown, products are all by MAC Cosmetics.

Eyes:
Eye Kohl in Teddy – penciled into the inner corner of the eye
Paint Pot in Quite Natural – applied to the eyelid and blended up into the brow
Zoom Fast Mascara in Zoomblack – brushed through top and bottom lashes

Halston Fall 2010 MAC makeup face chart

Face:
Full Coverage Foundation and Strobe Cream – blend ed together and applied to the entire face for a sheer finish
Paint Pot in Quit e Natural and Blushcreme in Brit Wit- washed over the cheekbone to contour
M·A·C Pro Cream Colour Base in Madly Magenta – brushed through the cheekbones and temple to highlight face

Lip:
Lip Pencil in Spice – penciled lightly onto the bottom lip line and softly blended with the fingertips
Lip Condition er – dabbed onto the lips to moisturize
Lipglass in Jealous – applied to the lip

Watch MAC lead makeup artist Lisa Butler and the rest of MAC makeup team in their element: finishing makeup touches on the models backstage at Halston Fall 2010.

Photo Credit: © amber rima mclinn

I’m SO excited to share with you my interview with FASHION & STYLE and their fabulous host Natascha Bessez! Executive Producer Robert Reynolds delivers yet another segment of FASHION & STYLE featuring my first ever on camera interview! Robert is brilliant at video production and I’m a big fan. Visit his official website at  Reynolds & Associates to learn more about him and his company.

L to R: Marta Walsh and FASHION&STYLE host Natascha Bessez

I met YouTube sensation Michelle Phan backstage at the Chris Benz Fall 2010 fashion show during New York Fashion Week. Michelle was there as part of her work with Lancome and the Lancome makeup artistry team creating the makeup look for the Chris Benz show. The sound in the video is not best but I’m way too excited to leave this video interview with Michelle Phan in the back burner. Hope you understand:) xo Marta

From Left: Marta Walsh and Michelle Phan Backstage at Chris Benz Fall 2010
Photo Credit: © amber rima mclinn

Michelle Phan backstage at Chris Benz Fall 2010 applying Lancome makeup on
model. Photo Credit: © amber rima mclinn

Visit lancome-usa.com to learn about the latest from Lancome. Also watch Romantic Makeup by Michelle Phan makeup tutorial for Lancome!

Contributed by Megan McIntyre of Daily Makeover

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Week started today, and Daily Makeover kicked it off backstage at L.A.M.B. with designer Gwen Stefani. She gave us an exclusive look into what inspires her, how she creates that fab red lip (girlfriend does her own makeup!) and what beauty look her husband can’t get enough of.

Photo: © Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

What inspired the beauty look for the L.A.M.B. show?
The collection is based on a vintage, naughty, Hollywood starlet girl, a little bit of a modern, futuristic girl and a little bit of a soldier girl. I found these Ellen von Unwerth pictures with black makeup and the dark lips [that I loved] so we’re going to do the hair very set, vintage and glamorous with a lot of bangs.

The thing that I’ve learned is that you have an inspiration, you have a picture, an idea and it just evolves into what it’s going to be. You don’t consider when you come up with three ideas for a theme that you’re going to have a blizzard, a baby with an ear infection and the Chinese new year, but at the end of the day the creative process of having that pressure and that drama means you come up with things you normally wouldn’t. I can’t wait to see it all together. For me, it’s all about that part with the music and seeing the girls.

Red lips are a big beauty trend we’re seeing for Fall 2010. The red lipstick look is already one of your trademarks!
I just love when things that I love come back into style. I don’t have one specific red lipstick that I use. MAC’s sponsoring the show today, so [lead makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury] put a mixture of four different reds on me. I know she definitely used Russian Red. I tend to go more for the blue-reds than the orange-reds–I think they look better on me.

Read full article in dailymakeover.com

On behalf of Apparition, Talking Makeup is pleased to share a Sundance 2010 Video featuring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning from the Sundance Junket for THE RUNAWAYS!

WATCH an interview with Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning: Kristen & Dakota on Joan Jett and The Runaways at Sundance 2010.

Watch FASHION & STYLE with host Robert Reynolds as he interviews actor Tobias Truvillion. Many of you may know Tobias from playing the character Vincent Jones on ABC’s “One Life To Live“. Tobias talks about his career, inspirations and his role in the new movie “Brooklyn’s Finest” – Launch Date: March 2010. FASHION & STYLE is brought to you by Reynolds & Associates.

Tobias Truvillion

From Left: Robert Reynolds and Tobias Truvillion

Moments before making her debut as Lancôme’s global ambassador, Julia Roberts was coming to grips with her new responsibilities, reports today’s Women’s Wear Daily. In a candid interview, Roberts talks about her role in her upcoming movie “Eat, Pray, Love,” owing her career to Garry Marshall, her new role at Lancôme and how having kids has changed her beauty regimen.

Julia Roberts
Photo By Stephane Feugere

On being Lancôme’s global ambassador:
“I think I have to stand up straighter and wash my face more,” Roberts laughed. “It’s kind of like every girl’s dream, really,” she continued, referring to her role with the L’Oréal-owned brand. “To be 42 and have three kids and be a working mom, it’s a great moment to be asked to do this and to be able to do it. I think it says a lot about Lancôme and what they stand for.”

On filming “Eat, Pray, Love”:
“It was quite a huge undertaking. It was a little bit daunting, dragging three little kids around the world, but well worth it…It was really like the acting Olympics,” continued Roberts. “It’s been a long time since I’ve had a full-time acting job. I am really glad that I made the decision to go off and do that movie.”

On her beauty regimen after having children:
“It kind of comes to a screeching halt. At a certain point in the future, I’ll pick it back up again…I think the nice thing about getting older is it forces you in a way to take a greater interest in your [beauty] regime. And so it’s a good moment for me to join forces with people who can help me.”

Read full article in wwd.com

Actress Jesica Biel is featured on the cover of Vogue Magazine February 2010, on national newsstands January 26, 2010. The Jessical Biel article  in Vogue is by Jonathan Van Meter and is titled: The Real Biel. Jessica is photographed by Mario Testino. For the Cover fashion Jessica is in: Ralph Lauren Collection and RRL Ralph Lauren.

“I think my Valentine’s wish would be that she be embraced by and play a larger role in the fashion world. She symbolizes everything American fashion stands for: health, beauty, fitness, and grace. She’d make a great partner for any designer” — Anna Wintour on Jessica Biel in this month’s “Letter from the Editor”

In a candid interview with Vogue Contributing Editor Jonathan Van Meter, Jessica Biel explains why she won’t discuss her relationship with Justin Timberlake (“It’s the most precious thing that I have in my life”); the pitfalls of posing nearly nude at eighteen (“It was terribly embarrassing”); and being at odds with her va-va-voom image (“On the red carpet, I’m playing a character”). Read the full interview with Jessica Biel by Vogue Contributing Editor Jonathan Van Meter in vogue.com

View a behind-the-scenes video of Biel’s cover shoot: