The Makeup Show Orlando Recap

I can't even describe the excitement that The Makeup Show had finally arrived!  I know this post is a little late but man the motivation and inspiration I received has me going full speed! So unfortunately I did not get to experience much of the first day because I was scheduled to work, but I couldn't miss the first day!  I was only able to stay about 2 hours before I had to leave.  I have to admit I was bummed that some major companies (OCC, Mehron, Kevyn Aucoin) were unable to make it due to Hurricane Sandy (I hate her) but it was probably a good thing for my pockets, lol! On the second day  attended with my friends/makeup artists.  We were like kids in a candy store!  I was having major technical difficulties and my phone dies and I had no charger and my stupid digital camera died too (I need a new one, any suggestions)!  Luckily fellow blogger Phyrra was a lifesaver (THANK YOU GIRL!) and snapped a couple pics for me but needless to say.....check out her blog for even more pics!

Welp, that's all folks!  It was difficult to not go spending crazy!  I'm glad I was able to get the 3 things I have been wanting, which is the flash palette by Makeup Forever, brush canister holder by Makeup Forever, and the Cufflette by Koren of EnKore makeup! I'm already looking forward to next year as I am sure it will be even better!

Tips for The Makeup Show

I've never been to The Makeup Show before but I have been to other trade shows.  Since this show is coming to Orlando for the first time I figured I would give some helpful tips on how to be prepared!#1 HAVE A BUDGET! - Hello if you love makeup you could run the risk of spending ALLLL of your money on all the cool makeup toys that will be there. Think about what you need and will get the most use of.  You don't want to dish out money for things that are just going to collect dust (I'm speaking from personal experience..lol). If you have a budget it can help you from spending your rent money! Check the website and see if your favorite vendors are showcasing and map out the order of which booths you want to hit up first.#2 HAVE A GAME PLAN!- There are a lot of classes and work shops to take to take your artistry to the next level.  Make sure you check out the site before hand that way you can ensure that you take all the classes you are interested in.  No one wants to miss an opportunity of  being educated from celebrity artists currently working in the industry!#3 BRING A FRIEND!- This is an awesome opportunity and event, share the love with a friend!  Plus you need someone to take pictures of you for instagram duh!Below I have listed the free seminars and education.Sunday, November 4 Seminar Space A   9:45-10:30       Adding Dimension to Avant Garde: Prosthetics Meet Beauty - Roy Wooley from SyFy’s “Face Off”11:00-11:45     HD Makeup for the Modern Bride- Sindy Perez for Mehron12:15-1:00       Customizing Your Freedom System – Bryan Carmouche for Inglot Cosmetics1:30-2:15         Airbrushed Brides: Creating Flawless Bridal Looks, Nicky Posley for TEMPTU PRO2:45-3:30         Sculpting the Face with Contour & Highlight – Eugenia Weston for Senna CosmeticsSeminar Space B   10:00-10:45     Kit Focus – James Vincent for The Makeup Show11:15-12:00     Timeless Trends for Bridal Beauty- Dominic Briguglio for Stila Cosmetics12:30-1:15       HD for All- Lijha Stewart for Make Up For Ever1:45-2:30         Beauty and The Blog- Hosted By James Vincent – Panelists include Brittany Minor from ClumpsofMascara.com, Courtney Nawara from Phyrra.net and Cristina Foster from Letthemhavepolish.com3:00-3:45         Basic Skin Care Preparation for Successful Makeup Application – Ofra Gaito for Ofra Cosmetics4:15-5:15        Branding Yourself as a Freelance Makeup Aritist- Tia DantzlerMonday, November 5Seminar Space A  9:45-10:30       Tools for Trends – James Vincent For Crown Brush11:00-11:45     Chromatic Mix: Understanding Color Theory- Lijha Stewart for Make Up For Ever12:15-1:00       HD Makeup: Product or Technique?  - David Klasfeld for Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics1:30-2:15         Branding a Brick and Mortar Culture Through Social Media – Peter Anthony Wynn for LTAYH.com2:45-3:30         All The Makeup Must- Haves- Maurice Stein for Cinema Secrets at Alcone CompanySeminar Space B   10:00-10:45     The Dynamics of Film – Marietta Carter Narcisse for Beaute 41111:15-12:00     Airbrush Contouring: Going Beyond Foundation, Nicky Posley for TEMPTU PRO12:30-1:15       Makeup Trends – Nadine Chiasson forCosmixSchoolof Makeup Artistry1:45-2:30         Henna and Glitter Body Art- Erika Harrison for Amerikan Body Art3:00-3:45         A Return to Artistry: Makeup in the Hi-Def Era – Scott Hersh for Simply Perfect CosmeticsWith that being said......MEET ME AT THE MAKEUP SHOW!

Premier Orlando 2012

If you aren't familiar with the Premier Orlando it is one of the largest expos for beauty professionals.  This includes, hair, skincare and nails with hundreds of vendors.  This is the best place to stock up on essentials for your kit as most of the products are at a discount.  There are also some educational workshops but some of the best in the industry that you are able to take. You really need to have a game plan when you attend because there is so much going on at one time!  This is my second time attending but I was only able to go to one day for a couple of hours.  Last year I almost lost my mind and bought a lot of unnecessary things for my makeup kit.  Things that are still perfectly packaged and untouched!  So this year I was only buying things I actually needed.I also got the opportunity to take a class by the amazing James Vincent titled "Kit and Makeup Brushes 101".  He basically just went over how to minimize your kit but maximize your results! He made me realize I really need to consolidate my kit.  His was so small but yet so effective! I really learned a lot! I wanted to take Danessa Myrick's class but I wasn't able to such I just peeped in really quick.  I also got to see Derek J from Real Houswives of Atlanta and Hair Battle Spectacular, Tabatha Coffey from Tabatha's Salon Takeover.While there I met up with Kim, Brittany, Courtney, Cristina and Safia! I only bought a couple brushes, disposable lip and mascara wands from Crown Brush and a Steel Palette from Nigels Beauty Emporium. I did good!  If you have never been to Premier is definitely worth checking out next year!