Early this week I left Scottsdale & Paradise Valley Arizona for 2 days in my original hometown New York City. The trip was related to my blog TM aka TalkingMakeup.com.  My background is quite a long story. I was born in Former Soviet Georgia then at age 4 months my parents immigrated to Israel where I grew up till I was 18 hence my Israeli accent.

Dream Hotel NYC

Dream Hotel NYC

It’s funny because sometimes when I tell people I was born in Georgia they say now I hear your Russian accent LOL. It’s not a Russian accent it’s Israeli. The point I’m trying to make is that since 18 I spent most of my life living and working in New York City.

So it is always nice to be back. I spent most of my time in Midtown Manhattan at the Dream Hotel, ma peche restaurant, Henri Bendel, CUTLER Salon, Rue 57, FAO Schwartz, The London Hotel, and Harry Cipriani. Here are some pics from my trip:)

Dream Hotel NYC

Having my fave drink Prosecco at the BAR Lounge in Dream Hotel

Rooftop view of NYC from the Dream Hotel

My desk at the Dream Hotel NYC

ma peche Restaurant NYC

Had an amazing dinner at ma peche NYC

CUTLER Salon NYC

Marta Walsh is getting the perfect blow out at CUTLER Salon 57th st

Rue 57 NYC

Had yummy sliders and chips at Rue 57 NYC

My mom & I having lunch at Rue 57 NYC ...mom, dad, brother, sister, and some cousins still live in NYC

FAO Schwartz

Quick visit to FAO Schwartz to buy some gifts to my 2 boys Jake & kieran

The London Hotel

The London Hotel NYC

Marta Walsh at The London Hotel

Marta Walsh at The London Hotel NYC-Not a bad break from Paradise Valley Real Arizona Real Estate

Harry Cipriani 59th ST NYC

Harry Cipriani 59th st NYC-My salad $30 something later at Harry Cipriani on 59th st. Good thing someone picked up my bill at the end. Still few good people out there:) Also was very delighted to discover that my waiters were Georgians just like me. I got to practice my Georgian speaking. Priceless.

The best blow-out I had in a long time is thanks to CUTLER Salon 57th Street New York City and its super talented hair stylist Emily aka Emma Heser. Emily has styled many celebrity hair such as: Demi Moore, Susan Sarandon, and Rachel Ray. Emily also goes backstage to style top fashion designers runway models during New York Fashion Week. Needless to say I was honored to be styled by her.

Marta Walsh getting ready for her blow-out at the CUTLER Salon NYC

The Perfect Blow Out

CUTLER Salon 57th St NYC

After my visit to CUTLER Salon my hair never looked better and not sure I can duplicate Emily’s hair blowing out technique at home, it is on a higher level ha! Maybe some things you just need to leave to Professionals. My dream is Emily to style my hair for some kinda glamour photo shoot or the red carpet. One day. I already met Mr Rodney Cutler himself couple of years ago backstage at New York Fashion Week but managed to bump into him again and chat with him at the CUTLER salon 57th street this past Tuesday in New York City. Here are the pics:)

Top Celebrity Hair Stylist Emily Heser showing me her technique to the perfect blow out

L to R: Emily Heser and Talking Makeup's Marta Walsh

Marta Walsh at CUTLER Salon 57th Street NYC

And viola this is the hair effect I'm going for hair straight and bouncy without looking flat

Almost there...

The Result: Marta Walsh got the perfect blow out thanks to CUTLER Salon NYC

Marta Walsh showing off her hair at The London Hotel NYC

CUTLET Salon is located at:
47 West 57th Street
Cross Streets: 5th and 6th Aves
New York, NY 10019
tele: 212.308.3838

Read a vintage interview I did with Rodney: Rodney Cutler Interviews With Marta Walsh

***Thank you CUTLER Salon 57th ST NYC for having me. This visit was compliments of CUTLER Salons.***

TM & Marta Walsh has got the word that celebrity makeup artist Kindra Mann worked with Lea Michelle for the LACOSTE L!VE Desert Pool Party In Celebration Of Coachella on Saturday, April 14th in Thermal, CA. And we have the breakdown on how to get Lea Michelle’s makeup look.

Lea Michelle's makeup look

BEAUTY INSPIRATION

“Lea wanted a fresh, flirty and fun Palm Springs look. We wanted to keep it light since the event was during the day but play up the eyes to give it a bit of a sexy feel.”

HOW TO GET THE LOOK

“I started by prepping her skin with CHANEL Hydramax + Active Serum and Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer with SPF 15. Next I applied Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #7.0 and Cle De Peau Concealer in Ocra. I highlighted and bronzed the skin using Hourglass Illume Creme-To-Powder Bronzer and added a pop of color on the cheeks with NARS Orgasm Cream blush Stick. I set everything with Laura Mercier Loose Translucent Powder.

I used CHANEL Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Naturel to fill in the brows, giving them a bit of definition and length. For the eyes, I prepped the lid with NARS Eyeshadow Primer and then used Dior ‘5 Couleurs Lift’ Eyeshadow Palette in Amber to create a bronze smokey look. I then lined the top and lower lid with Laura Mercier eyeliner in Bronze and gently buffed it out. I finished it off with Diorshow Mascara, and added some individual lashes to open up the eyes and add a flirty effect. To complete the look and add a fun unexpected color that tied in with her swimsuit I applied CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Chalys.”

Happy Friday loves:) Here’s a sneak peek to my life in Scottsdale Arizona ha! It is so beautiful and sunny here today which makes my life so much happier. Not a bad place to be working in Real Estate and blogging, and for family. Growing up in New York City I never thought I would fall in love with any other place. But for me, and to my surprise, Scottsdale Arizona was a love from first visit. It is my home now. Anyways, wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Whatever works. X Marta Walsh.

Marta Walsh in Cactus Acres Scottsdale Arizona

What I wear: Jeans by Hollister. Shoes ALDO. Jacket by Armani Exchange. T-Shirt by GAP. Belt by J Crew. Hair color by Red Door Spas at Biltmore Fashion Square Phoenix (ask fro David).

Hello loves:) If you haven’t done so yet please follow me on Twitter. I REALLY appreciate your support:)

Marta Walsh on Twitter

In 2011 I met Salma Hayek during lunch at the Mandarin Oriental hotel New York City for the launch of her cosmetics line NUANCE for CVS Pharmacy…and I just came across this photo of me first row in the charcoal botton shirt…with Salma Hayek.

Marta Walsh Meets Salma Hayek

Last week I had an amazing opportunity to meet Salma Hayek during lunch in New York City..Read Full Story In TM.

Loving my Armani Exchange black zipper shirt & tuxedo inspired jacket…rocks every time

Marta Walsh In Armani Exchange aka AX

…and the close-up…

MARTA WALSH FASHION

Website: www.armaniexchange.com

Read my column in DesertLivingToday…Take 5 for Beauty with Marta’s Top 5 Picks this month with a couple of gift ideas for beauty lovers.

Marta Walsh Talking Makeup founder and Paradise Valley & Scottsdale Realtor in DesertLivingToday.com

Beauty brands and products mentioned this month are:

L’Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle Foundation

Pureology Hydrate

Redken All Soft with NEW Interlock Protein Network

Sedu Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic 4000i Hair Dryer

GHD flat iron and Hana Titanium Professional Ceramic Flat Iron With Tourmaline

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream

Read full article in DesertLivingToday.com

Check out my new column for Desert Living Today which is an online publication targeting the Southwest and Phoenix metro area. The article is titled: “Take 5 with Talking Makeup. Marta’s top 5 beauty picks” and these are Marta Walsh’s picks for this month…

Marta Walsh Paradise Valley REALTOR and TalkingMakeup.com founder in Desert Living Today

“We’re back with Take 5 for beauty with Marta Walsh of Talking Makeup, one of America’s top beauty and fashion blogs. Each month, Marta brings us her beauty tricks and top picks for looking lovely everyday.

1.Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria: When it comes to perfumes no one does it better than Calvin Klein. Already a big fan of the original Euphoria…”-Read full article in Desert Living Today

Other beauty brands & products  included in my article:

REN Micro Polish Cleanser

Redken Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo

Clarins Instant Liquid Eyeliner

Red Door Spa at Biltmore Fashion Park

Last week I was invited to meet with Kate Somerville the skincare mogul and Hollywood’d best kept secret at the Neiman Marcus Scottsdale in Fashion Square Mall. I must say Kate is such a sweetheart and very cool in real life. I also got to interview her and you can watch it in this video:

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In this interview Kate Somerville talks about the beginnings of Kate Somerville skincare line and the very famous boutique in Melrose Place, CA. Gives advice to all the entrepreneurs out there (it might be you?:). Introduces the new product additions to Kate Somerville skincare line, such as…

Kate Somerville True Lash Lash Enhancing Eye Makeup Remover, Kate Somerville Multi-Active Repair Lifting and Lineless Cream, and Kate Somerville duo Quench Plumping Lip Gloss & Restorative Lip treatment. And even tells us why she loves Scottsdale:)

Marta Walsh TalkingMakeup.com founder & Scottsdale and Paradise Valley REALTOR with Kate Somerville at Neiman Marcus Fashion Square Mall Scottsdale Arizona.

Marta Walsh TalkingMakeup.com founder & Scottsdale and Paradise Valley REALTOR with Kate Somerville at Neiman Marcus Fashion Square Mall Scottsdale Arizona.

Kate Somerville True Lash Lash Enhancing Eye Makeup Remover

Kate Somerville Multi-Active Repair Lifting and Lineless Cream

Kate Somerville duo Quench Plumping Lip Gloss & Restorative Lip treatment

Thank you Kate Somerville xxx