The Makeup Show : Chicago

 The Makeup Show Chicago proved to be an event not worth missing! From the wonderful vendors and knowledgable educators to the massive network of eager makeup artists, it was a one stop shop for all things cosmetic. On Day one I decided to set my focus on education and picked up a few items that needed to be replaced. Most of those items were skin care items, cosmetic cleansers, brushes, organizational supplies and sponges. 

I picked up some Cinema Secrets brush cleaner, So clean spray brush cleaner, London brush cleaner, Beauty blender cleanser and additional beauty blenders. Can you tell I love to clean brushes! lol on my list of wants I ended up picking up a few cosmetic products to test out including a neutral eye shadow palette I've been eyeballing for a while now. I'll be sure to update you guys with reviews on everything! 

My Makeup Show Haul

Kathy Aragon teaching (perfecting the canvas class) 

I took a hands-on workshop with Kathy Aragon called perfecting the canvas. In it she discussed the steps she takes to achieve the perfect glow and what products she couldn't live without. I was happy to know we love some of the same things! Face Atelier being one of them! Her application was very clean and detailed leaving the skin looking very supple and natural. She also spoke of the importance of knowing what base your skin care and makeup products are. For me this answers why some products separate and don't work well together. Remember water and oil don't mix. :-)) 

The Key Note speaker Billy B and Nicole Rogers

The Key note speaker Billy B was a fan favorite on day 2. He's works with some industry heavy weights such as Lady Gaga, Pink, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Beyonce to name a few..... very few. He rocks! He spoke of knowing your end game in his "Career GPS" lecture and getting rid of your career side seat drivers. It was a motivational kick in the ass that so many needed hear including my self. Billy was so informative and humble. If you missed it be sure to check it out on Beautylish.com when they post it.

20+ artist met for dinner at the Grand Lux Fun times!

After The Makeup Show I went out to dinner with 20 fellow makeup artist from all over. We sat, we laughed and we ate until about 10:30pm. It truly was a wonderful experience as everyone got along and it was all in the name of makeup! Cool right? I met so many wonderful ladies with beautiful spirits! I was truly in great company!

I hope most of you were able to make it to The Makeup Show this year! If you were, what did you learn and what did you buy?

Hopefully we'll meet this year in Europe or Orlando! Ciao!

The Makeup Show: Blogger Preview Chicago

I had the opportunity to attend the Blogger preview this year in Chicago and you guys are in store for a great show!  James Vincent  ,director of artistry and education for the makeup show, welcomed the group with a jolly grin and love for the midwest. If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting James you already know he has an infectious smile and great attitude.

He gave us the run down of The Makeup Show while showing us this years must have products most of which were included in our swag bags. Can you say AWESOME? Instead of boring you with a complete list of products I'll be reviewing each of them separately in future blog post starting with OCC cosmetics newest lip tar (Radiate). It's their latest lip tar that can be used as a cheek color, lip color and on the eyes in limited cases. I met up with some great ladies while there too. Enjoy a few photos I took while at the preview.

Nicole Rogers and James Vincent  

Nicole Rogers, Jennifer James and Viola Nicholson

Rachel Odom and Ladwina Holmes

Kathy Duncan (left)

James Vincent showing Viola love!

Jennifer James doing what she does best!

Will you be meeting me at The Makeup Show? Or will you be beating me there?

The Makeup Show NYC and Chicago

If you know me you've already heard how excited I am to be going to the Makeup show this year! And guess what...They will be breezing through Chicago! I will be attending both shows this year in NYC and Chicago and can't wait to meet all of the talented artist who will be in attendance.

If you've never been to The Makeup Show here is a quick video of what you can expect. Here is a little footage from last year's makeup show in NYC.

About The Makeup Show

The Makeup Show travels around the world from LA, NYC, Chicago and Europe. Bringing each destination a unique convergence of artists and community, where beauty professionals are sure to find an artistic energy that will inspire any beauty buff, from the passionate beginner to the seasoned professional. Each show offers an unparalleled lineup of education and appearances from top beauty professionals and focuses on career building and networking within the makeup community. The show provides a unique experience for the makeup professional to network directly from the best in the business.

Via press release- NEW YORK, NY (April 2011) - The Makeup Show NYC is excited to deliver the LARGEST pro-only beauty event for the sixth consecutive year! The highly anticipated show will be the first to bring NYC top prestigious brands and personal appearances from some of today’s most notable artists. Brands not to be missed at The Makeup Show NYC include Yves Saint Laurent, Kevyn Aucoin, Make Up For Ever andMAC. In addition, there will be over 60 pro-makeup brands ready to launch their newest products and colors around nearly every corner.

The Makeup Show NYC is also excited to feature a rare lineup of keynote speakers, some who are bringing their expertise to the show for the first time! Be in the midst of Sam Fine and Jeanine Lobell as they share their secrets and discuss how they have transcended the world of beauty. Sam Fine’s work can be seen on Patti Labelle, Vanessa L. Williams, and Jennifer Hudson (only to name a few!) And we all know and love Stila Cosmetics, the groundbreaking brand launched by Jeanine Lobell. No other event offers the beauty industry a truly intimate opportunity to network directly from the best in the business.

After being captivated by these top artists, beauty professionals can participate in hands-on workshops and hear more inspiring seminars from artists who have worked in all areas of makeup artistry…from film, television, fashion and editorial. But the excitement doesn’t end there…professionals will receive exclusive offers, discover new beautyproducts, and have the opportunity to wander through aisles of inspiration, while networking directly with those that make the industry tick.

The Makeup Show NYC is held on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 9am to 5pm at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18^th Street, New York, NY. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices.

The Makeup Show Chicago will take place on June 12 and 13 at a 12,000 square feet space, Venue One located at 1044 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607. please visit www.themakeupshow.com.

The Artist Summit Recap

I am soooo late but the Artist Summit was a weekend to remember. I met great artist, spent time with friends and got loads of education. I attended several hands-on workshops including (Detailing your work) Daven Mayeda, (Eye Focus) Danessa Myricks and (Colors everyday) Johnny Lavoy. James Vincent, Crystal Wright and Michael Devellis stood out as favorites in regards to information and inspiration I obtained at the summit. Because I learned so much and was inspired by so many artist, its kind of hard to single any one moment out.

The shopping was of course great! I spent so much money on restocking my kit. I shouldn't need to buy anything else for a while.(Thats what I'll try to keep telling myself anyway lol) I will be discussing further in my vlog. Check out my youtube vlog channel for youtube.com/bombshellartistry for updates.

For those of you who missed it, there is a bigger show that will be coming to Los Angeles "The Makeup Show". It is very similar to the Artist summit but it is much larger. You will have twice as many workshops and seminars along with twice as many vendors. This is a must attend event for all makeup artist. For details on this event please visit The powder group.

Makeup tip: To improve the longevity of your eyeshadow, try using an eyeshadow base or eye primer before eyeshadow. This will give the eyeshadow something to adhere to.