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Scottsdale Fashion Week 2009
As you probably already know I’m based in Scottsdale Arizona a place I love so much. This is why I was excited to take part in this year’s Scottsdale Fashion Week (SFW) and get to know my fashionable neighbours. Last night I was invited to attend a fabulous designers party at the equally fabulous Intercontinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley Arizona. Wow, what an evening. The weather couldn’t be any more perfect and the Montelucia resort where the party took place was breathtaking. I was trying to take photos, but couldn’t capture how beautiful it was around there last night. Just imagine, beautiful clear dark sky, lots of palm trees, fire features around amazing pools, chocolate desserts, and beautifully dressed people.
Marta Walsh founder of Talking Makeup (left) Kevan Hall fashion designer (right)
The highlight of my evening at the SFW was finally getting to chat with LA Fashion Designer Kevan Hall who his sleek eveningwear was worn by a distinguished coterie of celebrated artists- including Celine Dion, Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Charlize Theron, and Salma Hayek. I’ve been at his show over a year ago during LA Fashion Week and was so glad to bump into him. After I introduced myself to Kevan I asked why Scottsdale Fashion Week? He said that Scottsdale is known to be a city who is into fashion and he has clients from Scottsdale who fly to LA especially to shop in his studio. He also agreed with me how gorgeous Scottsdale is. Kevan also talked to me about the colors he likes to use in his designs, and he mentioned that he likes to use unexpected colors and unique shade of colors. I had to ask him if he approves my outfit. I went for a rock chic look because I can’t afford to buy Kevan Hall, yet, I told him. He said yes, and I felt like the cat who got the cream. LOL.
Hayden Panettiere at the Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection Launch
I love everything about Hayden Panettiere’s look at the Jimmy Choo for H&M Collection launch. The hairdo and the leather pants! I’ve been wearing leather pants for years now and I’m glad it’s in style now, gives more excuse to wear them, hey. I found mine in Guess and they are SO comfortable and so rock and roll:) I’ve seen the ads for the Jimmy Choo shoes for H&M and I can’t wait to go and try them, and maybe even by one pair for myself. I love it when luxury becomes affordable.
Winter Beauty Tips With Fashion Expert Hitha Prabhakar
Watch my interview with Fashion Expert Hitha Prabhakar about the latest trends in winter beauty.
Get inexpensive tips to help update your appearance. Take Good Care of You: The latest face, body and hair care tips and trends. Winter Make-up: Quick and easy ways to make you look beautiful. Winter shaving. Acne and under eye dark circles during winter time, and dull dry hair. Winter Fashion Trends: What’s hot and what’s not hot this season—from clothes to accessories
Hitha Prabhakar is national celebrity beauty/fashion expert, a contributing fashion editor and retail industry expert. As the former style writer for Forbes magazine and Forbes.com, Hitha covered the luxury industry as well as men’s fashion.
Josie Maran Interviews With Marta Walsh
I’m excited to share with you my interview with American model and actress Josie Maran. Josie is also the founder of her own natural cosmetics product line, named Josie Maran Cosmetics.
In this interview Josie Maran talks about what led her to create Josie Maran Cosmetics. Her ultimate beauty secret. Her passion to protect the environment and for all things green. The people that inspire her the most, and future plans.
Marta Walsh: You are known for your career as a model and actress, what inspired you to create your own cosmetics line?
Josie Maran: When pregnant with my daughter a few years ago, I decided to look for natural makeup formulas to use and discovered that none lived up to the levels of sophistication and luxury as I wanted. It was then I realized that after spending so many hundreds of hours in the makeup chair, I was uniquely qualified to create my own line of cosmetics, the type of makeup that I was searching for: chic, luxurious and, most importantly, healthy. Not long after the birth of my daughter, Josie Maran Cosmetics was born.
Audrina Patridge Wearing OBAKKI Dress
Celebrity Style Watch: Audrina Patridge was wearing OBAKKI spring 2010 sexy strapless ruche bodice dress in cement, at the Surfrider Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala on October 9th.
Retail: $334.00
Available in stores Mid-February
www.obakki.com
I also LOVE Audrina’s shoes! I wonder where they are from?
Audrina Patridge interviews with Marta Walsh
Nina Garcia Interviews With Marta Walsh
Last year I was given an amazing chance to ask Nina Garcia some questions for Talking Makeup’s style section: www.styleinterviews.com It was around the same time Nina published her second book: The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own.
I though to share with you my interview with Nina Garcia, just in case you’ve misses it!:)
Nina Garcia is one of Bravo’ Project Runway famous judges along with supermodel Heidi Klum, and fashion designer Michael Kors. Nina is also a magazine editor who until August 2008 acted as the Editor-at-Large of Elle Magazine. Nina is now a fashion director for Marie Claire Magazine. In 2007 Nina Garcia released her first book called: The Little Black Book of Style, by Harper Collins, which is a must-have read for any woman who would like to discover her own fashion sense. In August 2008 Nina published her second book: The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own.
In this interview Nina Garcia tells Marta Walsh what it takes to be successful in the fashion industry, the best part of being a judge on the Emmy nominated Bravo series Project Runway, her inspiration behind her latest book The One Hundred, and the Nina Garcia’s definition for style.
Marta Walsh: Why did you decide on a career in fashion and what does it take to be successful at it?
Nina Garcia: I was immediately drawn to the fashion industry’s constantly evolving nature. To be successful? It takes determination and a thick skin.
Anna Wintour on the Late Show with David Letterman
Anna Wintour made a guest appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman last night.
I couldn’t miss this interview for the world! Just in case you’ve missed it, Talking Makeup is excited bring to you the Anna Wintour on the Late Show with David Letterman video to watch!
Pre-sale tickets for R.J. Cutler’s documentary The September Issue are now available for the first official theatrical showing of The September Issue this Thursday, August 27, at 12am for the Chelsea 9 theater in New York. Get your ticket to fashion’s most-highly anticipated film. The September Issue gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Vogue magazine and the woman behind the pages, Anna Wintour.
Coco Rocha Shoots Music Video in Meatpacking District
Model, Coco Rocha, shoots a fashion-inspired music video for Modelinia.com at Meatpacking District, New York City, Tuesday, June 28, 2009.
Style: Coco Rocha was wearing: Skirt: Tory Burch. Top: Tory Burch. Jacket: Vintage. Boots: Tory Burch.
How To Get The Sophisticated & Tailored Look of Well-Suited With Prescriptives
The Fall 2009 Color Collection is “Well-Suited” at Prescriptives: Tailored menswear-inspired looks are showing up in many Fall fashion collections. Prescriptives supports this dramatic statement with Well-Suited, a Fall Color Collection that translates this edgy, yet feminine style into a range of sophisticated shades from tweedy browns to silky purples.
Prescriptives Director of Color Artistry Jillian Veran explains how to achieve the sophisticated and tailored look of Well-Suited: “We all love a good lip gloss, but there is something incredibly feminine about the bold statement of a lipstick…in this collection the look of a creamy nude lipstick is accentuated by a strong eye liner…create a sharp straight line or a smudgy, sexy look, but either way you will want to line the inside rim for extra drama.”
How To Plan For a 4th of July Backyard BBQ party by Arona Martin
Here are some great twists and tips on how to plan and how to spice up this year’s 4th of July backyard BBQ party by celebrity event planner, Arona Martin.
Arona Martin is also an Event Director at D3 Events and have worked with a ton of different clients and a variety of events, such as: HBO, Playboy, KODAK, Michael Jordon, the Clintons, etc.
Arona Martin-Celebrity Event Planner.
Acai Organic Cocktail!: Açai (ah-sci-ee) is a rainforest berry – a small, dark purple fruit that grows on palm trees on the floodplains of the Amazon basin. Recent scientific study has earned it the enviable title of “world’s healthiest fruit” in part, because it is likely to be the world’s highest antioxidant fruit. Use this organic juice to create a tasty cocktail and also be good to your body! Acai is replacing the pomegranate as the trendy cocktail mixer!
1 oz Bacardi Razz
1/2 oz Bacardi Grand Melon
1 oz acai juice
splash of lime juice
1 oz club soda
Shake and serve over ice with a wedge of lime!
SnoCone Machine (The adult version!):
Great for an outdoor party or any event where the weather is warm! The machine runs around $25 at any Target or Wal-Mart and the syrups come in all sorts of colors; why not do red white and blue sno cones?! Kids will love them, and you can add flavored vodka for the adults! Be a kid again with a kick!
The Updated Burger Bar:
In addition to putting out all sorts of fun toppings from shredded cheese, grilled onions, to potato chips, have 10 different sauces to choose from. What about ALSO all different burgers themselves? Like Kobe beef, Salmon burger, crab cake burger, turkey, etc. That could be cute? People will love to create all sorts of combinations, and with the guests helping themselves, it gives you time to enjoy the fireworks!