Marta Walsh a North Scottsdale REALTOR and also the founder of US’ top fashion & beauty blog www.talkingmakeup.com

Beauty Interviews: Why did you decide to become a fashion and beauty blogger?

Marta Walsh: It was a pure example of do what you love in life and the rest will follow. Ever since I remember myself I loved fashion and beauty and writing about it never felt so good.

BI: What have been the most fun opportunities that have come about because of blogging?

MW: Through blogging I got to interview celebrities like IMAN, Heidi Klum, Molly Sims, Khloe Karadashian and Kourtney Kardashian (who I spoke on the phone), CSI Miami Eva La Rue, Malin Ackerman, Guiliana Rancic and more. Sit in fashion shows in New York City. Get to be on the inside of every beauty and fashion brand imaginable. I even had Stefano Gabbana of Dolce&Gabbana message me on my Twitter. I got to be featured in Glamour.com, Cosmopolitan Hong Kong, Telegraph.co.uk and more. According to GLAM my blog www.talkingmakeup.com is a Top Global Fashion Blog in the United States! And mostly meet new and exciting people. My network and connections in the beauty and fashion industry are just incredible. I feel very fortunate.

BI: What are some of your favorite beauty products right now?

MW: MAC pretty much everything because their makeup is priced fairly and it works. I also love dramatic makeup and MAC is the expert when it comes to that. I also love NARS Cosmetics, and Lancôme. For my hair I love Pureology Hydrate works the best. The truth is I use many more brands but the list will be just too long.

Read full interview with Marta Walsh in BeautyInterviews.com

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!

This past October at the Foundation’s signature fundraiser, The Angel Ball, Ms. Schwartz, along with her siblings Ofira and Ilan Sandberg, announced the Shulamit Benjamini Sandberg Medical Research Grant, named for their mother, who died of cancer. This grant represents a three-year commitment for a total of $225,000.00.

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research was created in 1996 by Denise Rich and her daughters in memory of their daughter and sister, Gabrielle Rich Aouad, who passed away at the age of 27 after a long and valiant struggle with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). To date, the Foundation has awarded over $13 million in Medical Research Awards making Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support to blood cancer researchers at the nation’s leading institutions.

Lorraine Schwartz is a third generation diamond dealer. When she started designing for herself the world took notice. Before she knew it people like Barbara Streisand, Beyoncé Knowles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jennifer Lopez were buying her collections and commissioning her to make one of kind pieces. Her jewelry is known for its individuality and workmanship and is adorned by celebrities and royal families worldwide. Lorraine Schwartz designs are sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman or by appointment only at her Fifth Avenue showroom in New York City.

Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk

March 2010 will mark the 20th year of Kenneth Cole’s annual national shoe drive. Kenneth Cole has partnered with Soles4Souls to help those affected by the crisis in Haiti. All shoes will be donated to Soles4Souls who has partnered with organizations on the ground in Haiti to transport and distribute the aid.

Bryan Greenberg

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There are certain moments (picture Katherine Hepburn iconic style) that call for the old-school glamour of the tailored crisp wide leg pant and the Kenlyn also makes your waist look teeeeny-tiny.

Available in classic white, these Lilly pants will become a staple in your wardrobe for any occasion. Available at www.lillypulitzer.com for $138.

Katie Shea and Susie Levitt of “CitySlips & AfterSoles”

Marta walsh and actor Tobias Truvillion (Tobias is so hot right now:)

Designer Claudia of Claudiae

Designer Claudia of Claudiae

Natascha Bessez

L to R: Designer Claudia of Claudiae and Natascha Bessez

Claudiae Fall 2010 Fashion Show

Claudiae Fall 2010 Fashion Show

J Alexander, known as Miss J who has groomed hundreds of models as a runway coach, and a judge on the hit TV show America’s Next Top Model, has written an inspiring guide that shows women not how to walk but how to live the Miss J way- fully and fabulously.

“Follow the Model” Book by Miss Miss Jay Alexander: Not everyone is born to be a supermodel, but every woman can acquire confidence, self-esteem, and the determination to realize her dreams. From being comfortable in your own body to the decisive power of one’s attitude to how to walk proud in the highest heel shoes, FOLLOW THE MODEL offers tough love with a lot of heart from a truly one-of-a-kind mentor.