“Twilight” actress Kristen Stewart is on the cover of Flaunt Magazine’s spring 2010 issue No. 109. Kristen is photographed by Yu Tsai. Do you love?

Spring Makeup: Fresh spring color inspired by the London streets. A new color collection for eyes, lips, face, body and nails. Get the London Look this spring with Rimmel London’s latest assortment of fashion-forward shades. From shimmering shadows and volume-boosting mascara to illuminate eyes to lush color and reflective gloss to enrich lips, the collection lets you spring into the season with dewy, radiant color. The fresh offerings include:

L to R: MAX VOLUME FLASH MASCARA ($7.19). Delivering 14X volume, Max Volume Flash Mascara amps up lashes. A Lash Expand formula creates stronger, sleeker, shinier lashes while the exclusive quick-setting formula dries in a flash, leaving no mess or unsightly clumps. GLAM’EYES MONO EYE SHADOW ($3.49). This soft, silky formula delivers bold, brilliant and glamorous eyes with even, smooth, crease-proof application and high color impact.

L to R: MOISTURE RENEW LIP COLOUR SPF 18 ($6.79). This moisture-infused lip essential reduces lip dryness by up to 65% for smoother lips and improved color. Rimmel London’s Moisture Renew Lip Colour was developed with SPF 18 and a cutting-edge Self Adapting Moisture Complex to nourish lips, leaving them with a smoother surface for better color and wear. ROYAL GLOSS ($4.99). This deliciously wet-looking sheer gloss is enriched with Vitamins A, C and E as well as Royal Jelly. In 10 irresistible juicy, pearly shades, the great-tasting, non-sticky gloss is enhanced with the sweet scents of bubble gum, chocolate and peach. A glide-on applicator makes this great-tasting gloss extra easy to apply.

L to R: LASTING FINISH BLENDABLE BLUSH ($4.99). This soft-textured pressed powder blush delivers long-lasting, blendable, smudge-resistant color. With a natural hair contouring brush, the blush offers smooth, even, sheer coverage for a healthy natural glow. LASTING FINISH BLENDABLE BLUSH & HIGHLIGHTER ($4.99). Rimmel London’s irresistible Lasting Finish Blendable Blush & Highlighter shade trio palettes blend effortlessly for personalized blushing and highlighting with glamorous shimmer. Light-reflecting mica adds a soft, luminous glow that illuminates any complexion. Each includes a natural hair contouring brush for seamless color blending.

L to R: SUN SHIMMER MAXI BRONZER FOR FACE AND BODY ($7.99). This fun and fabulous bronzer is super-sized to provide maximum all-over bronzing. Richly pigmented for high color payoff, the dermatologist-tested, finely milled powder illuminates face and body with a streak-free, natural sun kissed glow. LASTING FINISH PRO NAIL ENAMEL ($3.99). Enriched with micro-sized minerals that fill in imperfections on the nail surface, Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel creates a smooth and super glossy finish for up to 10 days of maximum color impact and shine. Advanced micro formula technology with an active time-release system enhances shine over time while UV fade protection keeps color true.

TRESemmé created three chic looks for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 in NYC.

The Show: Whitney Eve. The Hairstyle: Fun and Flirty Textured Pony.

Hair Tutorial: How to get this hairdo: To coincide with the laid-back, fun-loving feel of the Whitney Eve collection, TRESemmé created a girly, textured pony. Using the right products, this playful look is easy to achieve at home:

1. Apply TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse to damp hair, and blow dry upside down using a round brush.

2. Spray hair with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Curl Activator Spray, and lightly curl with a 1” curling iron for texture.

3. Gently tease the top of the head towards the front of the hairline for volume.  Using fingers, pull hair back into a ponytail towards the crown, and fasten with an elastic.

4. Create texture throughout the ponytail using hands, and finish with TRESemmé TRES Two Ultra Fine Mist Hairspray.

The Show: Mara Hoffman. The Hairstyle: Elegant Beach-Textured Bun

Hair Tutorial: Mara Hoffman’s Bohemian-inspired collection was full of tribal prints, draping and flowing silhouettes. To create a modern take on the loose bun with an elegant and refined feel, TRESemmé designed a voluminous and textured style. Follow these quick steps to achieve this carefree look:

1. Apply TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse to wet hair from roots to ends. Power dry with a blow dryer, using fingers.

2. Curl small sections of hair with a 1” curling iron. Gently brush out the curls to produce a softer look. Slightly tease the crown with a fine-toothed comb for additional volume.

3. Apply TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème to the sides of the head. Using fingers, pull hair back while keeping the sides smooth, and twist into a loose bun at the nape. Fasten with an elastic.

4. Pull out a few pieces for a soft, undone look. Finish with TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray.

The Show: Tracy Reese. The Hairstyle: High-Fashion Pompadour

Hair Tutorial: The Tracy Reese collection was inspired by layering sheer fabrics, bold prints and colors. To complete this flirty, feminine look, TRESemmé demonstrated layers in the hair by creating a pompadour with a casual bun. The height at the crown added glamour to the messy bun, while the slicked-back sides gave the look structure. Follow these steps to achieve this laid-back sophisticated style:

1. Distribute TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse all over hair, and blow dry with fingers.

2. Tease the crown with a fine-toothed comb, leaving 1” of hair from the front of the hairline to comb over the teased section. Gently secure the entire top section at the base of the crown without losing volume.

3. Apply TRESemmé Thermal Creations Curl Activator Spray to the remaining hair, and set with a curling iron, creating waves.

4. Take a diagonal section from the ears to the base of the crown, securing on top of the base of the teased section – creating a layered effect.

5. Twist remaining length of hair into a loose bun above the nape, securing with hairpins leaving the ends out.  Finish with TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray.

TRESemmé products are available at food, drug and mass market retailers nationwide, with a suggested retail price of $4.49.

Celebrity Stylist Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman dishes on Spring 2010 Hair Trends.

Hallie Bowman

This spring, it’s all about letting your locks embrace the whimsical, refreshing atmosphere of the season. “Last season, we saw a lot of conventional looks – super sleek, tamed texture, perfect twists and classic chignons. When I think spring, I think unexpected playfulness, so I’m excited that the hair trends I’m seeing are in synch with the essence of the season. Classic styles will go to the extreme or, as I like to think, depressed winter hair is finally ready to be exposed again, yet looks will still maintain a genuine romantic feel that reflects the positive mood of warmer weather.”

· Expect to see classic looks, deconstructed. Everything from deeper, more oddly angled side parts to random messy strands off to the sides will be added to enhance those been-there-done-that styles.

· My term for a favorite trend I’m seeing – “Urban Romantic.” Hair is tightly pulled back in a pony with lots of wisps in front to frame the face. Instead of a completely sleeked-back method, adding texture can show off your personality. Crimp for attitude, wave for elegance or spiral for romance – style how you feel!

· Lots of frizz will be in, frizzy curls included. Don’t bother repressing wild texture: embrace it, live it, love it. Free your frizz with intention and purpose, but don’t forget to polish your ends, try the Pantene Pro-V Smooth Serum, as you don’t want to lose total control.

· Bows will be out in full force for spring, think huge 80’s-style Madonna bows. To counter an angelic sentiment bows usually portray, it’s time to be clever with your bow style. Disheveled, punky hair surrounding the bow gives a carefree, yet put-together look all at once.

· Be prepared for the relapse of the thick, heavy eyelash touching bangs…it’s coming back.

· The most playful trend I’m seeing – especially with the younger crowd – touches of pastel colors in hair. Take a section of hair underneath your nape, bleach it a pastel color and, voila, it’s a hidden treasure! Ashy colors like lavender, blue and purple tones will be popular.

Kate spade New York joins forces with Women for Women International to create five new limited edition totes for Spring 2010.

As a part of kate spade New York’s ongoing hand in hand partnership with Women for Women International, five colorful new totes will be released in the Spring 2010 collection. The totes combine kate spade New York designs with the expert craftsmanship from women in war-torn countries. All appliqués are specially handmade in Bosnia and Kosovo by Women for Women International employees.

A signed hangtag from each employee will accompany each bag explaining the program in greater detail. The collection offers pieces inspired by a few of kate spade New York’s favorite sentiments – - “break the rules,” “jump for joy,” “hello sunshine,” “rise and shine,” and “everything’s coming up roses.”

Each tote will retail for $175 and will be available at kate spade New York retail stores as well as katespade.com beginning in March 2010.

The CHANEL Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection debuted at the Grand Palais in Paris on March 9th, 2010. Here are some photos from the CHANEL fashion show front row and VIP.

Karl Lagerfeld and Venessa Paradis

Vanessa Paradis

Alexa Chung and Karl Lagerfeld

Alexa Chung, Mario Testino, Micky Green

kate spade Spring 2010: Representatives from kate spade new york will be in SOHO (Prince Street between Mott & Mulberry) Saturday, March 27th and the 28th, 2010, from 11am – 5pm in New York’s Union Square in celebration of the first day of spring.

kate spade girls will be handing out pinwheels in an array of fun colors. Each pinwheel will include a promotional offer redeemable for 15% off any full price purchase in kate spade stores and online at www.katespade.com

The pinwheel, representative of the kate spade new york brand, is both joyful and charming and perfectly captures the spirit of spring: fresh, colorful, optimistic. Visit kate spade in soho & union square to pick up one of your own!

I’m in love with the latest Clarins Spring 2010 product launches. Clarins was always my favorite skin care brand for years now and I didn’t quite realize how much my skin was missing it LOL.

Clarins Gentle Refiner Exfoliating Cream, $28: Very creamy exfoliator or face scrub . Smells amazing and is very comforting. I use this exfoliator once a week because the micro grains are a bit on the coarse side. My face feels super refreshed and smooth after use.

Clarins Gentle Peeling Smooth Away Cream, $30: If you are not into micro grains or micro beads type of face scrubs then the peeling technique is perfect for you. This one is used on dry skin.

Multi-Active Skin Renewal Serum, $62: The first dual-action serum that offers age-fighting and exfoliating benefits. Love love love this Clarins serum. It feels very soothing to skin. The scent is calming. It absorbs quickly to skin. Never greasy.

New Bright Plus HP Line by Clarins: Contains 3 new products enriched with Clarins latest scientific discovery, Sea Lily Extract. Known for its resiliency, it helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and encourages bright, even-toned and flawless skin.

Marta says: “The NEW Clarins Bright Plus HP Line is like a spa in a jar. If you only looking for one great skin care routine this is a great place to start.”

Clarins Bright Plus On-the-Spot Brightening Corrector, $35

Clarins ‘Bright Plus’ Intensive Brightening Smoothing Serum, $68

Clarins ‘Bright Plus’ Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion SPF 20, $59

Gentle Beauty Soap, $15: A 99% natural, certified organic bar soap for face & body.

Marta says: “This soap by Clarins is gentle enough for face and body. Never drying. It has a very calming scent.”

Delectable Self-Tanning Mousse SPF 15, $42: A luxurious, whipped cream texture that gives skin a beautiful golden tan while protecting it from the sun

Marta says: “Best smelling self tanner. Love the whipped consistency. Easy to apply. The result: Perfectly sun kissed body not the “1 2 3 Mississippi’ (Friends anyone?) tan look.”

Everlasting Foundation SPF 15, $35: A long-lasting foundation that offers 15 hours of absolute perfection!

PH8 by bebe’s new Spring 2010 collection is in stores!

I selected 10 of  Marta’s favorites from the PH8 Spring 2010 lookbook styled by Emily Current and Merrit Elliott of Current Elliott fame! The collection is ideal for spring- with its fun workout gear and casual wear, you can look fashionable…yet functional. I can see these outfits turning into what I call ‘Marta’s uniform’ (clothes I wear religiously day after the day…with out shame:)

PH8 by bebe (pronounced ‘fate’) is an active-inspired sportswear collection that extends way beyond the gym. The look is effortless sexy, modern & hip and is designed for the busy on-the-go woman as she weaves her way through her varying lifestyle activities. PH8 by bebe works anywhere – at the gym, after the gym, jaunts to the farmer’s market, a quick lunch with friends, an afternoon coffee with the ‘girls’. It’s also the perfect way to dress when traveling.

The PH8 by bebe collection includes clothing, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry and is competitively priced from $19 to $139.

www.ph8stores.com

The NEW Garnier Fructis haircare products for Spring 2010 are available now at drugstores.

Triple Nutrition Nutrient Spray, $5.99
Garnier’s FIRST two-in-one dual-action treatment spray transforms dry, damaged hair into well-nourished, healthy looking hair with an incredible shine. Perfect for that midday refresher and “pick-me-up” or use on wet hair for leave-in conditioning.

Triple Nutrition Extra Nourishing Shampoo, $3.99: The ultra-rich and creamy formula packs a powerful blend of nutrients for an extra-nourishing conditioning experience. Perfect for dry, damaged hair.

Non-Aerosol Anti-Humidity Hairspray Collection, $4.11 each
Garnier’s FIRST EVER Non-Aerosol Anti-Humidity Hairsprays provide 24-hour, bounce-back hold and natural, healthy-looking movement – even in 90% humidity!

Available in two non-aerosol formulas:
Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray (Ultra Strong Hold) – for smooth styles with frizz-protection and high-impact shine.
Full Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray (Ultra Strong Hold) – all-day, firm control with flexibility and amazing humidity protection.