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Blast from the past. I stumbled upon a vintage interview I did with the fabulous Jay Manuel from back in early 2008. I actually had the honor to speak to Mr Manuel over the phone and he’s incredibly fascinating person with an uplifting energy. So here it is. In this interview Jay talks about how his passion for style began, his first break working for a famous opera singer, his own cosmetics line: Manual Override, and what a day is really like for him at a major award show.

Jay Manuel

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with style and beauty begin?
Jay Manuel: When I was quite young, Prince Charles and Lady Diana got married and I was obsessed with the train. Also, in high school when I was on a science track and studying pre-med, I was always fascinated with style. My sister and I laugh about it now, if you look at pictures of me and my room growing up, all my walls had magazine ads. I even had double-page ads from Saks Fifth Avenue. I didn’t even know what Saks meant.

This week my skin had a disco party LOL. Starting with my very satisfying fillers at Dr Bracci’s office in New York City aka Verve Medical Cosmetics where now I look 7 years younger all the way to a Triple Oxygen Treatment at the bliss Spa (which BTW is their most popular facial) at the W Hotel Scottsdale Arizona. “What did I do to deserve this?” is all I can say. Let’s go back to bliss. Talking about a sweet escape, my face was cleansed, exfoliated, hydrated, oxygenated, my legs massaged, hands/arms massaged, upper back massaged, scalp massage, you get the story. A complete heaven or should I say: bliss.

bliss Spa At The W Hotel Scottsdale photo by Marta Walsh

Marta Walsh’s weakness? Victoria’s Secret. Here’s the evidence:)

…and my latest Victoria’s Secret perfume obsession Sexy Little Things Vixen Eau de parfum with tempting apple blossom, freesia petals and warm vanilla bean. Hot.

I’m super excited to share with you my interview with Mathilde Thomas Founder of Caudalie. To be honest I’ve been trying to interview her for a long time now. I am always inspired and intrigued by people such as Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas who together created a brilliant brand and the creation happened organically like it was always meant to be. Real people creating real genuine products. Not a hype, just good products.

Mathilde Thomas Founder of Caudalie

It all started during the 1993 wine harvest at the Château Smith Haut Lafitte Estate, when college sweethearts Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas (who were hosting the grape harvest at Mathilde’s family vineyard) had a chance encounter with a prominent scientist from the Bordeaux University of Pharmacy. When the professor noticed the young couple throwing out vats of grape seeds, he reacted as if they where throwing away pots of gold. Since its birth in 1995 Caudalie has revolutionizing the world of natural skincare. The Caudalie spas, such as: CAUDALIE VINOTHÉRAPIE SPA AT THE PLAZA, then followed. Here’s a sneak peek to the real story in my interview with the genius mind behind the brand, Mathilde.

Marta Walsh: Where do you call home?
Mathilde Thomas: My heart is in Paris and that’s where I will retire, but right now I’m a New Yorker! I love it here and am so happy to have the chance to be able to explore this amazing city as a local.

The best hair stylist and colorist in Scottsdale is no doubt my own stylist Sal. There is a clear distinct era in my life: Marta Walsh’s hair before Sal and Marta Walsh after Sal. My hair looks so much better than it ever did since I’ve decided to go blonde few years ago. Sal is just so talented and amazing to work with. If you wish to have his contact details to book him for your hair styling needs please contact me and I will refer you. Below it’s a sneak peek to my day at the salon this week in Scottsdale. Happy Friday and good hair day all <3

Marta Walsh at the Salon Scottsdale AZ