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Talking Makeup and a pic of myself, Marta Walsh, made it in an article that ran yesterday in LA Daily News!
Marta at Talking Makeup far right. Click pic above to read full article!
The picture was taken while interviewing Davis Factor, co-founder of Smashbox Cosmetics, during opening night of LA Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. We couldn’t me more excited:)
Click pic above to read full article!
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Makeup backstage at Octavio Carlin LA Fashion Week Fall 2008, was created by Lori Taylor of Smashbox Cosmetics.
The makeup look backstage at Octavio Carlin, created by Lori Taylor of Smashbox Cosmetics.
The look is radiant, not too much powder, and some concealer. Lips are red, glossy, yet natural, Lucille Ball style.
Makeup in the making-Lori Taylor with model backstage.
The Smashbox Cosmetics makeup artist team, backstage at Octavio Carlin.
Tools of the trade-All by Smashbox Cosmetics.
Two of my favorite Smashbox products: O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color, and O-Glow Intuitive Lip Gloss.
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Sean James at Fred Segal was the lead hairstylist backstage at Bow & Arrow by Alan Del Rosario, Fall 2008 LA Fashion Week.
Sean James with Model backstage at Bow & Arrow.
The hairstyle for the Bow & Arrow show according to Sean was inspired by Bridget Bardot and Cindy Crawford. The hair is big, full, and long. Hair Products by: Paul Mitchell.
Tools of the trade: Paul Mitchell haircare.
Here is a short video of Sean James backstage at Bow & Arrow:
Makeup was created by lead makeup artist Lori Taylor for Smashbox Cosmetics. The makeup look is all about the 1980’s and Brooke Shields and Murial Hemmingway.
Complexion is all matte. Eyes are strong and eyebrows are thick and full. Cheeks are in either warm and peach or matte peach. Lips are nude, in Photo Finish Lipstick with Sila-Silk Technology (Sheer) Elegant by Smashbox, which is a yellow beige lipstick, $22.
Makeup in process, backstage at Bow & Arrow LA Fashion Week.
Here are two short videos of makeup by Smashbox, backstage at Bow & Arrow:
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I am a recent convert to the La Mer line I was pulled in by their great Foaming Face wash but now I have been pulled even deeper. The La Mer eye concentrate is beyond amazing you can see a difference the first time you use it but it only gets better, I can now see the lines starting to lighten around my eyes.
But what really sold me on this product is what happened under my eyes. I have had severe allergies most of my life that have unfortunately left me with dark under eye circles and puffiness that won’t budge. That is until now… I am two weeks into using La Mer’s Eye Concentrate and my under eye circles are gone and on top of that the puffiness has also disappeared. Though the price is high you need barely a dab to cover both eyes one tub will last a long time and the results are undeniable.
*Editors note* My son somehow got my La Mer Eye Concetrate tub and was eating it, I think my shrieks of horror upon this discovery could be heard across the city. I nearly cried and he did cry when I took it away I guess it’s also tasty because he was licking his lips for more. I know have it kept safe behind two locked cabinets.
A Redbook 2007 MVP (Most Valuable Product) Award Winner, this concentrated, ultraluxe eye treatment quenches and conditions impressionable skin. The Eye Concentrate significantly reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, lines and wrinkles, encouraging the eye area to look and feel healthy, supple and luminous as never before.
The Eye Concentrate is infused with three unique forms of Miracle Broth™: the original, a concentrated form and a new, encapsulated form designed to optimize continuous release to the skin. Known for its healing energies, the Miracle Broth™ infuses skin with the energy it needs to focus on renewal.
The Eye Concentrate works in tandem with a specially-engineered, silver-tipped applicator which helps cool the skin, immediately improving micro-circulation. Rich in hematite, a naturally magnetic mineral known for its energies, The Eye Concentrate works over time to dramatically dissolve the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. The eye area appears healthy, more vital.
Improving clarity and discoloration, an exclusive marine ferment penetrates the skin with a powerful wave of activity. The appearance of discoloration and unevenness is dramatically diminished. Skin that looks tarnished and dull regains a healthy radiance and brightness as it is brought back to its most luminous center.
Improving tone, The Eye Concentrate utilizes a wealth of precious marine and plant ingredients to help skin reinforce its natural support system. Skin that has lost its elasticity and suppleness is gently smoothed and toned, vastly reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Stamina and resilience are greatly restored. A wealth of anti-oxidants defends the eye area against future damages.
$160.00 La Mer The Eye Concentrate
Ok, I have one more little obsession….
So you can’t escape all the beauty ads these days promising radiant skin, I have tried more than a few but found little to be excited about. Upon suggestion by a beauty expert of La Mer I tried their Radiant Infusion and I finally found that radiant skin I have been chasing. The Radiant Infusion toner starts going to work right away and within days my face was glowing, and my pores are much less noticeable.
This high-potency, next-generation infusion delivers extreme radiance, clarity, pore-minimizing and tone. With bio-fermentation and physics as its heritage, The Radiant Infusion’s vital ingredients – ionizing sea salts, Radiant Ferments and super anti-oxidants – are suspended within a radical, fluid architecture. Expanding and contracting as necessary, the mesh-like sea gel works with La Mer’s exclusive Deconstructed Waters™ to deliver extraordinary activity on demand, settling into the landscape of the skin where needed.As The Radiant Infusion drenches the skin, it sets in motion a continuous wave of radiance-enhancing benefits. Immediately, skin looks bright and refreshed. Pores that may have lost their integrity look tightened and refined, toning the skin’s appearance. A natural source of electrolytes essential to the body’s well-being, Ionizing sea salts work in The Radiant Infusion to release a flood of beneficial negative ions, immediately energizing the skin and awakening a healthy, more vital and luminous appearance. Created with a blend of rare blue and white sea algae transformed through a meticulous bio-fermentation process, a combination of Radiant Ferments delivers a powerful cascade of activity. Precious marine extracts and sea botanicals infuse the skin with energy, instantly boosting clarity, luminosity and brightness and helping bring skin to its most radiant center. Augmented with La Mer’s exclusive Lime Tea and a super anti-oxidant cocktail, The Radiant Ferments work to prevent the appearance of future discoloration, helping skin discover a refreshed, renewed, radiant life.
$90.00 La Mer The Radiant Infusion
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I love the new Full Blossom cheek stain it not only glides on silky smooth but give my cheeks a perfect flushed look and the color remains true throughout the day. Even better than how perfect this blush is, part of your purchase price goes to preserving the Amazon Rainforest.
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Beauty is in full bloom. We’ve taken our best-selling natural cheek stain infused with our proprietary t5 super fruit complex™ and swirled two universally flattering shades together The result is a fresh, healthy glow that’s twice as nice.
With the purchase of every tarte full blossom natural swirl cheek stain, you’ll be helping to preserve the Amazon Rainforest through forest conservation, improved living conditions and educational opportunities for communities in Brazil. We’re supporting Sambazon’s Sustainable Acai Project (SAP), a member of the Organic Trade Association and the Fair Trade Federation.
skinvigorating™ ingredients:
• t5 super fruit complex™: proprietary blend of the five most active superfruits: goji, acai, maracuja, acerola and pomegranate
• shea butter: nourishes, moisturizes & conditions
• mineral pigments: adds a natural color & has been know to soothe and soften the skin
• carnauba & candelilla wax: form a natural, protective barrier between the harsh environment and the skin
• safflower seed oil: vegetable derived oil with deep moisturizing capabilities
• natural vanilla and rose fragrance
• preservative-free, paraben-free, mineral-oil free, phthalate free
color description: sheer rose
$28.00 Tarte Full Blossom cheekstain
If you can’t escape to a sun soaked island for spring break you can at least look like you did. Tarte’s infinite glow palette has everything you need, their best sellers park ave princess bronzer and tipsy cheek stain will give you the perfect sun kissed look. Top it off with a 24.7 lip sheer in their new shade May Flowers and you have everything you need for a glowing goddess look. This luxe faux-croc, compact with mirror is perfect for on-the-go application!
Tarte infinite glow bestsellers palette
Get a natural, radiant glow with this chic palette that has everything you need to tan, glow and pout in minutes flat!
infinite glow bestsellers palette
skinvigorating™ ingredients:
• vitamins A & E: act as antioxidants to give you that healthy glow
• vitamin C: helps accelerate production of natural elastin, protecting against free radical damage & restores skin’s clarity
• mineral pigments: adds a natural color & has been know to soothe and soften the skin
• jojoba seed oil & beeswax: nourish, moisturize and condition lips
• mineral oil free, phthalate free, fragrance free
• dermatologist tested
color descriptions (left to right):
• park ave princess mineral powder bronzer: light golden bronze
• tipsy cheek stain: sheer shimmery peach
• may flowers 24.7 lip sheer: sheer rose pink
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We recently launched a new service for beauty / fashion / style bloggers to host thier blogs for free.
Its a good way to get started with your own domain name as opposed to a blogging service. Let us know what you think, feedback always appreciated :-)
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I saw these pictures of Chloe Sevigny in Blackbook Magazine today, and I thought - she has some beautiful brows! They’re big - and they’re bold, but they’re great!
Lash + Brow NEW from ModelCo.
What it is:
A conditioning night time treatment that supports healthy eyelashes and brows.
What it is formulated to do:
Wake up to wow lashes and brows with ModelCo’s Lash + Brow to condition existing lash/brow hair while supporting new hair health. This is your beauty secret weapon for visibly voluptuous lashes and fuller, thicker looking brows in just 14 days! This unique product helps improve the appearance of thin lashes and over plucked brows with a deep conditioning blend of vitamins and proteins that help prevent free radical damage to the hair.
What else you need to know:
The unique easy-to-use brush is great for precise application.
$42.00 - ModelCo Lash + Brow 0.24 oz
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Pure Cloud Cream? What sounds better than that!?
Pure Cloud Cream with Biospheric Complex, NEW from Skyn Iceland.
What it is:
This light-as-air daily moisturizing cream helps provide hyper protection and healing relief for super-sensitive skin.
What it is formulated to do:
Formulated to rescue skin from external aggressors like harsh weather and provide comfort after dermatological procedures and surgeries, Pure Cloud Cream pampers and calms seriously stressed skin.
What else you need to know:
Fragrance-free and dye-free, Pure Cloud Cream offers intense hydration, helps relieve skin irritation and discomfort, and helps heal skin.
$75.00 - Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream with Biospheric Complex 1.7 oz
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As one of the most powerful women in Hollywood Angelina, knows the importance of proper grooming. To achieve smooth and seductive tresses, Angelina works a small amount of Aveda Universal Styling Crème through her hair before blow-drying.
I’ve used this product for YEARS and I can honestly say it’s an amazing hair product.
Rich creme formula defines texture and seals in moisture on medium to coarse hair. Apply to dry hair to create definition. Add brilliant shine with help from certified organic aloe and other plant humectants.
• Defines texture
• Seals in moisture
• Adds shine
$16.00 - BUY IT HERE!
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We are very excited about Chanel’s new summer 2008 makeup collection, which will be available at department stores and specialty stores and on CHANEL.com in April 2008. Chanel Summer 2008 Makeup Collection is equipped with summer-ready palette-shades of heat-baked sands, golden browns, sunset bronzes and an array of khakis.
The Collection:
Face: For a summer face based on the ultimate bronze, CHANEL offers the new SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL Moisturizing Bronzing Powder in five versatile shades, plus BRONZE UNIVERSAL DE CHANEL Sun Illuminator.
Eyes: Compliment this sun-kissed skin tone with OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Tigre (bronze), Nomade (pink rose), Khaki (khaki green), and Safari (stone brown). Amp up the shine with LUMIERES FACETTES Iridescent Effects Eyes in Oasis, a quad containing khaki, bronze, coral, and pink shimmer, or OMBRE D’EAU Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Atoll (golden sand).
For long-lasting definition, STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF Long-Lasting Eyeliner in an exotic new shade, Vert Bronze (green bronze), while INIMITABLE WATERPROOF Mascara Multi-Demensionnel is now available in Emeraude, a shimmering-jade green.
Lips: For warm-weather lips, ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipstick arrives in Leopard (golden coral) and Rose Flamingo (a flamingo pink), ROUGE ALLURE Luminous Satin Lip Colour, Naive (pinkish nude), Curious (nude brown). AQUALUMIERE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 adds a sheer shoot of color in Zanzibar (soft peach) and Mauritius (bronzed coral).
Nails: For a final touch, LE VERNIS Nail Colour in Antilope, a frosted golden-brown, and Flamingo, a bright tropical pink.
