Actress Michelle Trachtenberg looked casual and cool in a Rebecca Taylor floral print maxi dress this past Saturday, July 31st, at the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge in Bridgehampton, New York. Trachtenberg was seen at the Blue Star Jets Field at Two Trees Farm alongside polo players Nicolas Rolden and Jonathan Cheban, as well as Niche Media CEO Jason Binn.

L to R: Polo players Nicolas Rolden, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jonathan Cheban, Niche Media CEO Jason Binn

Sally Hansen and DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center, have partnered for the Color that Cares campaign and offered complimentary Sally Hansen manicures in LA yesterday, June 10th, 2010, to raise awareness for DKMS. Actresses, AnnaLynne McCord and Michelle Trachtenberg stopped by and received a Sally Hansen manicure in support of DKMS. AnnaLynne’s shade of choice was Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Grass Slipper and Michelle chose Complete Salon Manicure in Fairy Teal.

If you weren’t in LA yesterday you can get involved on Facebook by uploading photos of your own Sally Hansen manicures to Sally Hansen’s Facebook page for DKMS.

To learn more about the Sally Hansen brand please log on to www.sallyhansen.com

Michelle Trachtenberg and Kristin Chenoweth were spotted helping to put together Beauty.com baskets for CEW’s Cancer & Careers breast cancer initiative. Each of the boxes they helped to assemble is being sent to cancer survivors, which hit home for Kristin as her mom is a breast cancer survivor herself. Also, Michelle plays a nurse on her new TV show, “Mercy,” taking her role into real life and helping Beauty.com with the cause.

In addition to creating a BCA store with an assortment of products that benefit different BCA charities, from October 12-18, if you click on www.beauty.com/cancerandcareers , 10% of all purchases made on Beauty.com will be donated to CEW’s Cancer and Careers. You can buy ANYTHING sold on the site, not just BCA products (nothing is restricted in any way). This gives you the opportunity to stock up on your  favorite brands and products they would normally buy and help give back – so easy.

BCA Shopping Guide: Beauty.com

“Mercy” Star Taylor Schilling Interviews With Marta Walsh

Celebs bare all at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Week Suite at the Bryant Park Hotel during New York Fashion Week Spring 2010: Hilary Duff, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Katy Perry, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Mena Suvari (see images below).

Other celebs spotted at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Week Suite: Leighton Meester; Molly Sims; Kim Kardashian; Gabrielle Union; Emmy Rossum; Amerie; Brooke Burke; Stephanie Pratt, Holly Montag and Stacie Hall from The Hills; Erin Lucas from The City; Monet Mazur; Guiliana Rancic; American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi; Melody Thornton from The Pussy Cat Dolls; Vanessa and Angela Simmons;

Hilary Duff

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Katy Perry picking out panties for her best guy friend

Hilary Duff with fellow Gossip Girl Michelle Trachtenberg

Mena Suvari

Here are the other celebs that have been in that we have photos of if you are interested: Katy Perry; Leighton Meester; Molly Sims; Hilary Duff, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mena Suvari, Emmanuelle Chriqui; Kim Kardashian; Gabrielle Union; Emmy Rossum; Amerie; Brooke Burke; Stephanie Pratt, Holly Montag and Stacie Hall from The Hills; Erin Lucas from The City; Monet Mazur; Guiliana Rancic; American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi; Melody Thornton from The Pussy Cat Dolls; Vanessa and Angela Simmons;

Last night, Diesel Only The Brave celebrated their newest fragrance launch with an intimate live performance by the face of the scent, Common (who is currently filming “Just Wright” with Queen Latifah in NYC). Michelle Trachtenberg (“Gossip Girl“), Olivia Palermo (“The City“) and model Sessilee Lopez were also in attendance for the event held at Capitale in NYC.

Artist Common

The GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist’s performance embodied the spirit of determination and perseverance. This private concert for Common’s friends and celebrity fans captured the essence of empowerment, a sense that the performer depicts throughout his work, from his music to his community outreach.

Olivia Palermo, “The City”

Michelle Trachtenberg , “Gossip Girl”

model Sessilee Lopez

I recently had an amazing chance to interview actress Taylor Schilling who plays Nurse Veronica Callahan in an upcoming NBC TV series “Mercy“. There are two other nurses in “Mercy”: Chloe Payne played by Michelle Trachtenberg, and  Sonia Jimenez played by Jaime Lee Kirchner.

Schilling made her debut on the big screen in the role of Jackie in the First Independent Pictures film “Dark Matter,” which co-starred Meryl Streep. The film, inspired by actual events, follows the journey of an ambitious Chinese scientist working towards his Ph.D. in America, only to be marginalized to the extent that he ultimately loses his way.

“Mercy” premieres Wednesday September 23RD 8/7c. 

Taylor Schilling

In this interview Taylor Schilling talks to Marta Walsh about her beginnings in the acting world. What attracted her to Veronica’s character on the new NBC show “Mercy”. Taylor even shares with us some of her beauty secrets and her future plans.

“Mercy” stars from left: Michelle Trachtenberg, Taylor Schilling, and Jaime Lee Kirchner

Marta Walsh: How did you decide on a career in acting, and what were some of your first breaks as an actress?
Taylor Schilling: I have wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember…I studied acting in undergraduate and graduate school in NYC. Was only a year ago but seems like forever!

MW: What attracted you to Veronica’s character on the new NBC show “Mercy”?
TS: I suspect on some level, everyone has experienced a life changing event that has left them feeling like a fish out of water back home. Veronica is trying to navigate through that feeling in her relationships, at work, with her family and friends…everywhere. She makes mistakes. She’s flawed and she’s raw. I appreciate her vulnerability and ferocity, her compassion and desire to do the right thing.

Watch “Mercy” trailer here:

MW: How was it working on “Mercy” set with your director and your co-stars?
TS: We have a great time! Lots of laughing and stupid jokes.

MW: Which other film genres do you enjoy most playing, and what would be your dream acting role?
TS: I like have no idea what my dream role would be…but this one is pretty fantastic!

MW: What is next for Taylor Schilling?
TS: Hopefully ‘Mercy’ for a while….

Taylor Schilling’s  Beauty Secrets:

I keep my hair beautiful thanks to…
I use a lot of framesi products on my hair. My colorist introduced me. I don’t know how they do it, but they keep my fine hair pretty healthy

My favorite skincare products are…
I love Neutrogena and Yonka stuff for my skin. But I use a lot of different stuff…

I get my eyelashes looking long, full, and sexy using…
An eyelash curler!

Taylor Schilling third from right with “Mercy” co-stars: Michelle Trachtenberg, James Tupper, Guillermo Diaz, James LeGros,Jaime Lee Kirchner.

The best lip-gloss I ever owned…
Whatever lipgloss happens to be in my purse is my favorite! Right now it’s Stila.

What’s in your makeup bag…
Concealer, mascara, eyeliner, lipgloss and some blush…

My number one beauty secret is…
Sleep! I feel most beautiful when I’m rested. And after a yoga class.

The celebrity I find most beautiful is…
Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet– women who seem comfortable and confident in their own skin.

The city I love the most…
I’d have to say New york! I’ve been here for a while, but this city never ceases to surprise me. I still feel like I just got here…

One or two things some people may not know about Taylor Schilling…
I’m always getting into something new… then most likely dropping it, but the intention is there. I just went through a period of really wanting to learn sign language. I still do. Hopefully some are in the near future…

It was a pleasure interviewing Taylor Schilling. Make sure to watch “Mercy” Wednesday September 23RD 8/7c. For more information visit: “Mercy” NBC Site www.nbc.com/mercy

Who was wearing Lancôme at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards last night? Here is the inside scoop on last night’s makeup looks straight from the makeup artists themselves.

Celebrity makeup artist Sandy Linter worked with Michelle Trachtenberg. She accentuated the eyes by first applying Effacernes Waterproof Concealer in Porcelaine I as a shadow base, under eye base and skin corrector giving Michelle a silky soft complexion. Sandy then lined her eyes with Le Crayon Khôl in Black Coffee giving it a smudged effect for a soft contour. To accentuate her eyes even more, Sandy applied Color Design Eyeshadow in Click for a smoky look and Bikini Golden on the inside. She then coated Michelle’s eyelashes with Ôscillation vibrating mascara to give them an extended effect and finish the look.

Michelle Trachtenberg (left)

Lancôme makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor created Mamie Gummer’s look. First Andrew applied Color Ideal Hydra Compact in Beige Diaphane and Effacernes Waterproof Concealer in Light Bisque to give Mamie a flawless complexion. He then applied Color Design Blush in Retro Rouge to give her cheeks a fresh flush. To make Mamie’s eyes pop, Andrew first conditioned her lashes with the new Ôscillation Powerbooster and coated them with Définicils mascara in Aubergine Royale to give her lashes definition and length. He then defined her brows with Le Crayon Poudre in Taupe and applied Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to the upper lash line. To finish the look, Andrew used La Laque Fever in Plum Wave to create a high-shine, vibrant pout.

Mamie Gummer (left)

Tallulah Willis popped by the Lancôme boutique on the Upper West Side where makeup artist Lena Lejak created her beautiful look. Lena applied Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow in Lézard on the lid and Color Design Eyeshadow in Exhibition to the crease of the eye and a touch of Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner in Noir to line the upper lash line and create a smoky look. To make her eyes pop even more, Lena applied Color Design Eyeshadow in Filigree to the brow bone and Garment to the lower lash line. She then coated Tallulah’s lashes with Définicils mascara in black. Next, Lena added color to the cheeks using Blush Subtil in Aplum. She finished the look by applying Le Crayon Lip Liner in Berry and Juicy Tubes in Cherry Burst to create a beautiful red lip.

Tallulah Willis

Coming tomorrow, the looks for Lake Bell and Lancôme ambassador Arlenis Sosa. Stay tuned!

All makeup by Lancôme. For products information and details visit: www.lancome-usa.com

Images via: www.style.com

Stylish stars Michelle Trachtenberg and Emmy Rossum show their support in the fight against AIDS by wearing ALDO’s “Love for Life” bracelets while out in New York City recently.

Michelle Trachtenberg.

Emmy Rossum.

ALDO’s “Love for Life” bracelets: $5, Available nationwide at ALDO store locations and at www.aldoshoes.com .

Once again ALDO has teamed up with YouthAids to continue their fight against AIDS by offering limited edition “Love for Life” bracelets. The artwork for the AFA bracelets was created by children living in the youth centers of Rwanda who were asked to draw what their idea of “Love for Life” meant to them. The “Love for Life” bracelets will be available in two women’s styles – a gold tone and a silver tone as well as a men’s rubber version. All bracelets will retail for $5.00 each with 100% of proceeds going to the YouthAIDS charity.