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My Day at The Makeup Show New York City 2012

May 16, 2012

Beauty addicts and professional Makeup Artists convened at The Makeup Show NYC this past weekend at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The event was packed full of dream seminars by top beauty industry leaders, exclusive product launches, and the latest makeup and beauty trends.

Renowned makeup brands like Smashbox, NARS, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Make Up For Ever and Stila were attendees as well as smaller brands like Biobliss and Naked Cosmetics. The show consisted of several floors that patrons had access to that consisted of presentations, vendor booths and live demonstrations. Attendees also had the opportunity to sit in on classes taught by their favorite makeup artists and to re-stock their kits or sign up for pro memberships.

GrandeLash at the Makeup Show NEw York City 2012

A model shows off his lush lashes at the GrandeLASHTM-MD booth. Isn’t he gorgeous!?! Back to the product…this serum promises thicker, longer lashes or eyebrows in a little as four to eight weeks. It’s Paraben free and contains vitamins, peptides and amino acids.

Crown Brush at the Makeup Show New York City 2012

The Crown Brush booth is always a Makeup Show favorite, I got there early before the mad rush of people! I already have my full set of Crown Brushes no need to purchase any this time but it’s always fun to check out what’s new.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Eyeshadow

Of course I had to stop by the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics booth to check out their glamorous eyeshadow and new lip tars.

BioBliss at the Makeup Show New York City 2012

While walking through The Makeup Show I always like to check out new brands and I came across Biobliss and chatted with their representative. Biobliss is said to help rejuvenate and tighten skin as well as help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The product helps your daily serum penetrate deep into your skin in 45 minutes, shortening your overall treatment time; I think I need to try this!

Naked Cosmetics eyeshadow at the Makeup Show New York City 2012

I stopped by Naked Cosmetics to look at their latest loose mineral eyeshadows, they were gorgeous! I became a fan of Naked Cosmetics at the last Makeup Show, they always have a nice selection of shades.

Benefit Cosmetics new eyebrow beauty grooming book Raising Eyebrows

Benefit Cosmetics has a new beauty book called Raising Eyebrows. The book is said to be The “go-to guide from the eyebrow experts at Benefit Cosmetics…everything you need to raise your brows to their beautiful best”.

New Summer Spring 2012 makeup Sienna Cosmetics Mod Muse

Sienna Cosmetics revealed their new Mod Muse Summer 2012 collection which features five shades of lipstick, 3 blushes, five shadows, four lip glosses and two eyeliner shades.

New Summer Spring 2012 makeup Sienna Cosmetics Mod Muse

New Summer Spring 2012 makeup Sienna Cosmetics Mod Muse

Sienna Cosmetics is really channeling the 60s, hmmm who will be the new Twiggy?

Fantasy false eyelashes at the Makeup Show New York City 2012

It wouldn’t be The Makeup Show without super glamorous, over the top, fantasy eyelashes. Even though I wouldn’t wear these daily they’re like mini works of art.

False eyelashes fantasy lashes at The Makeup Show New York City 2012

…and more fantasy eyelashes!

The show was fantastic, as expected. If you’re not in New York City, check out when The Makeup Show is coming to a town near you!

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Filed Under: Beauty, Makeup Tagged: Biobliss, GrandeLASH-MD, Makeup, Naked Cosmetics, NARS, smashbox, The Makeup Show, The Makeup Show NYC

A day at IMATS New York City

April 11, 2011

IMATS officially landed in New York City for the first time this past weekend. If you’re not familiar with IMATS it stands for the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show and it’s hosted by Make-up Artist Magazine. Make-up enthusiasts and artists flock to this trade show for mix of products, demonstrations and education from recognized industry leaders like Eve Pearl and Lan Nguyen. The exhibitor list varied from well know brands like Stila and Inglot as well as newer brands like Naked Cosmetics.

One of my favorite part of the trade show is the special effects part. I spent a lot of time on the main floor observing the flawless execution of the special effects makeup. One piece that stood out the most was a prosthetic replica of Jake Gyllenhaal, it looked so life-like that I stopped by three times just to look at it. It amazes me how talented some make-up artists are.

Special effect fx makeup for Jake Gyllenhaal prosthetics

Special effect fx makeup for Sopranos prosthet

After I viewed all of the special effects presentations I headed to the vendor floor. As I began to walk around I noticed someone that I am a huge fan of. I am normally not star struck but Queen of Blending is kind of a big deal so when I saw her I had at the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics booth I HAD ask for a pic. She is absolutely one of the sweetest (and most talented) people that you will ever meet, she truly creates art.

Queen of Blending and Nicole Dantzler at IMATS

Even though I arrived early the trade show was extremely packed so unfortunately I was not able to capture all the demonstrations and the booths. However I was able to snap this picture of a make-up demonstration at the Mehron booth. Adorable huh?

Another major part of IMATS is the student competition where students from recognized make-up schools have applied and been accepted to take part in the contest. The Saturday contest was a beauty/fantasy competition with a tribal theme. When all the students completed their projects, attendees literally stood back in awe. The work was breathtaking.

Student Competition at IMATS NYC

Student Competition at IMATS NYC

Overall my first IMATS experience was a total success! Have you ever been to IMATS? What’s your favorite trade show?

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Filed Under: Events Tagged: IMATS NYC, Inglot, International Make-Up Artist Trade Show, Make-up Artist Magazine, Naked Cosmetics, Stila Cosmetics

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