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Here is a Q &A with Jennifer Balbier SVP Product Development, MAC Worldwide about the latest from MAC Cosmetics: MAC Hello Kitty.

How did the MAC Hello Kitty partnership inspire your own product development process?
To me, MAC Hello Kitty embodies the ultimate beauty icon: No one is more alluring yet incredibly cute and at the same time appeals to a wider range of customers than she does, it doesn’t matter how old you are. Hello Kitty is the ultimate girly girl and guys like her too. She is coy and I couldn’t help but be reminded of how you never really know what she’s thinking. We wanted to reflect that mysterious quality through a sweet side, but also something slightly mischievous when it came to the colours. I started out by creating a palette of pinks, since they fit and always trend well in the spring, but we also incorporated black into the collection to give it a sophisticated edge as well, and moved forward from there.

Can you tell us more about who this girl is?
I see her as a playful, coquettish girly girl with a rocker edge, but she also likes to pamper and take care of herself. I think the actual products evolved to reflect this character.

This spring, bloom into a bouquet of floral inspired shades with Prescriptives Spring 2009 Color Collection. In Bloom is a fresh collection of vivid and whimsical tones in a playful palette of sunflowers, marigolds, petunias and lilies. Eyes are soft in delicate neutrals with hints of bold orchid or lavender. Cheeks blush with a fresh pop of color in petal or peach tones. Lips are touched in sheer, glossy shades of zinnia, posy, tulip and tuberose. Keep your spring look In Bloom with Prescriptives.

In Bloom Eyes Color Duo – $24.00 U.S. / $30.00 Canada

Shades: Sunflower, Marigold, Petunia, and Lily.

Meet Mo– expert makeup artist from TV show BLUSH on My Lifetime. Maura, a.k.a “Mo,” is passionate and perky, and believes her outgoing personality is what sets her apart from other makeup artists. She attended two prestigious makeup schools and has worked on numerous celebrities, including Sarah Ferguson. Her ability to wear any look makes her stand out in a crowd.

Mo gives Talking Makeup the scoop on her top makeup tools no woman should be without.

Mo’s top makeup tools no woman should be without:

1. TWEEZERS: Leave the real grooming to the professionals, but you never know when or where a stray hair may pop up. Women should always have a small set of tweezers on them; especially since stray hairs are easier to see in the natural daylight.

2. SUNSCREEN: Sunscreen is your best anti-aging product. Sunscreens block out the sun’s damaging rays, and also blocks their aging effects. I recommend choosing a sunscreen with a SPF 15 or higher. The sun will break down its effectiveness over time; if you are going to be in direct sunlight for an extended period of time, reapply every hour or two.

3. CONCEALER BRUSH: You will be amazed when you switch from using your fingers for applying concealer, to using a concealer brush. The makeup will blend easier and it will not cake. If you wear liquid foundation, apply your concealer after the foundation to avoid blending the spots where you want more coverage.

Watch Marta’s video blog talking about the new MAC cremeteam makeup collection. Products mentioned in the video: MAC Creme Glass in Fashion Scoop, MAC Creme Glass in Ever So Rich, NAC Cremesheen in Lickable.

Just a note: the new MAC Creme Glass is my favorite MAC lipgloss of all times. It is super glossy, smooth not sticky, and the shades are beautiful. A must-have!

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America Ferrera’s Look By Linda Hay The 15th Annual SAG Awards.

This year at the 15th Annual SAG Awards America Ferrera’s make-up was inspired by her beautiful Vera Wang beige chiffon gown, with black trim accented by a giant flower at her hip. Linda Hay wanted her make up to have a fresh and romantic feel, yet very modern to compliment the gentle nature of her dreamy gown. Therefore she decided on a very simple eye, a peachy cheek and a deep red lip.

Linda began creating her look by lightly evening America’s complexion using YSL’s Touche Eclat where necessary, around the eyes, the nose and the corners of the mouth, followed by a light dusting of powder. She then applied Shu Uemura’s “Peche” directly to the apple of the cheek for a fresh, youthful look.