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Highlights: The Makeup Show NYC 2013

Its the most wonderful time of the year… no its not Christmas for me its the annual Makeup Show held in NYC Metropolitan Pavilion. The weekend of makeup started with the blogger preview headed by the amazing host makeup artist James Vincent who went through a humongous bag of his favorite things (move over Oprah!) Along with the highly anticipated blooger preview was the show which garnered over 7500 makeup artists from all over the world. Here to do what we do best learn, buy, watch and admire makeup. Apart of the sea of makeup artists were over eighty five amazing exhibitors which continue to blow our minds with great discounts and cutting age products to make the act of makeup even more easy and magical. Can you imagine the candy land that makeup artists were in? Nope you just have to see. Here are some photos from the show. I’ll be sharing my haul in another post.

Me & the fabulous Trini Gal herself Jaleesa Jaikaran

Mathu Anderson transforming a plain Jane into a Drag Bombshell

Drag Bombshell!

The Dynamic Duo of Success Michael Devillis and Crystal Wright

My New Foundation Palette that I picked up from Ben Nye isn’t it Lovely?

Social Media Panel Moderated by Ty Alexander with Lianne Farbes, Felicia Walker Benson, and Beautylish creator Nils J

Always equipped with a smile and wisdom Sam Fine

Another purchase that was a must Bdellium Tools yes in Pink!

The always beautiful and glamourous Queen of transformation of real women Eve Pearl

Beautiful makeup artist LeRinda

Kissable Couture liquid lipstick on a platter just the way I love my makeup for consumption

You better Work!!! I picked up some grandlash.

AJ Crimson doing what he does best beautiful makeup

James Vincent makeup artist and inspirational speaker

Revealing Beauty Francis and myself

Ardency Inn by James Vincent

James Vincent & Danessa Myricks

Magic Touch by Danessa Myricks now available for purchase on ishopmyb.com

Lashes anyone these are simply fab!

Bloggers at work look at the intensity in their eyes @DivadoesMakeup @CreativelyYours R’Chelle @TheGorgeousIngredient Santara

SEE YOU AT THE NEXT MAKEUP SHOW

Brandon Sun NYFW Fall 2013

Feb16

Boho chic got a modern twist at the Brandon Sun fashion show, Elizabeth Arden and Red Door created the easy breezy look. Master stylist Zahir Ziani created a chic bohemian bun using the Resistance Double Force by Kerastase (one of my fave hair products) to create a firm but sexy bedroom hair. For makeup the focus were bold and dark brows think Beyonce’ with dewy skin and a matte lip. A great everyday go to look was created using Elizabeth Arden Pure finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer, along with color eye shadow in shimmering copper, beliini, and truffle were utilized to create that sun kissed look. Along with the ceramide cream blush in pink and ceramide ulta lipstick in Cameo to finish off the beautiful look.

Sam Fine for Fashion Fair Event

Jan31

A few weeks after introducing you to the amazing Sam Fine For Fashion Fair Supreme Collection I was invited out to an official launch of the collection and surprise surprise Mr. Fine himself was in the building! This was a low key, relaxed event where a group of bloggers were able to swatch and look at the collection intimately. Sam shared his faves in the collection, the process of creating it, and what is on the horizon for Fashion Fair as their creative director.

I’m already sold on the collection but why should you purchase it? One Word: SAM FINE! No but seriously the lipsticks are moisturizing and pigmented to the heavens and the two palettes are simply perfect for every woman. The packaging… lets talk about how luxe it is and still the collection is affordable. Dare I say, it this is the first time Fashion Fair has really appealed to the younger masses in forty years.

Sam Fine is a makeup artist so he isn’t just making a product to sell but something that pros can use that lives up to high standards a brown that reads that way on the darkest of complexions, a highlighter color that is magnificent and not chalky, bold colors that pop… I can go on and on but I won’t the collection speaks for itself. Sam Fine also shared that there will be more colors added so this is going to be a growing collection. Seems to me Fashion Fair can only continue to go up up from here Awesome! Up next, a tutorial on three looks with the Alfami Coast palette so stay tuned.

Sam posing with his work of art Gina

The before

Sam Fine mid sentence and ShakeThatBeauty’s Tia Williams swatching to her delight.

Sam Fine talking about the different shades and Christina of LoveBrownSugar taking notes

Tunisian Nights

Amalfi Coast

Champagne Toast

Moroccon Spice

Pink Parfait

Deep Suede

Whispering Rose

Dynasty Red

Cognac

African Violet

Here is dynasty red on the lips and a light eye using alfami coast

Event Recap: GBK Celebrity Gift and Styling Lounge

Sep12

Joslyn from Cycle 3 America’s Next Top Model

The GBK Suite was held across the street from the Lincoln Center Tents at the Empire Hotel. Vendors included Blinkz Gear, Hard Candy, my fave writing utensil Pilot Pen, Beyond the Rack VIP Smiles, Tweezerman, and Kiss Cosmetics just to name a few. Certainly there were tons of photo ops and great networking to be had with a few gifts that made Miss Merli quite happy. A few celebs that I ran to was Erica Mena Love and Hip Hop, Joslyn Pennywell of America’s Next Top Model who was super sweet and gave me a hug.

Erica Mena looking gorgeous at the Hard Candy Suite

A little about GBK who do a myriad of services in the media and for businesses including CELEBRITY GIFTING, MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS, EVENTS, CHARITABLE CONSULTING and WEDDINGS. I would totally love to have them create my dream wedding.

They also work closely with the media to create opportunities to have your product featured in local, national and international coverage, creating a well-rounded branding opportunity, so they are the one to contact if you’re an upcoming designer, business owner who wants to get your product into the hands of influencers who get photographed day in and day out.

This year’s GBK Fashion Lounge will benefit Dress for Success Worldwide, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Check out the photo’s below.

Rachel Zoe and Other Fashion Wonders at NYFW 2012

Sep9

With New York Fashion Week under way the ecletic style of fashionistas and ers (guys are doing it to) are at an all time high. I’ve been at Lincoln center capturing the magic and wanted to share with you. Certainly you don’t have to be in media or attending a show to be apart of the action. Stop by Lincoln Center bring your lunch and people watch its so much fun oh and don’t forget to bring a good camera you may catch a celebrity strutting in to catch a show. Enjoy!

Fall Fashion inspired by Lauren Conrad

Sep1

Miss Merli In NYC Fall 2012 inspired by Lauren Conrad by missmerli featuring wedge shoes

Lauren Conrad Looks Pretty In Blue! 1/1 (Photo credit: AshleyCooper)

How are you getting ready for the end of summer? Many will go on vacation while some of us will start browsing the stores to see what fashion has in store for us. What I look forward to is New York Fashion Week which is like the highlight of Fall for me. Get excited with me and check out some of faves inspired from fashionista Lauren Conrad.

What’s your favorite part of the Fall?

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