After a year hiatus The Makeup Show Orlando is back again at the Hyatt Regency Orlando 981 International Dr! For a quick refresher on my experience from last year click here. So many new products launching at this show and so many deals you'll want to know about upfront. Check out some of the discounts:Scott Barnes Beauty: New Multi-Media Foundation will be for sale along with his other products 30% off!Ricky's NYC: offering 25% off retail valueDermaflage: Launching fastFX- the fastest and easiest way to create dimensional injuries Emmy award winner Melissa Street will be doing tutorials and they are offering 40% off at the show. I'm actually really intrigued by this brand because they are used by makeup artists and medical professionals.Gleam by Melanie Mills: offering a show discount of 25% off. I mean hello, who doesn't want to get their glow on?Eve Pearl Beauty Brands: offering a show discount of 50% offNorcosto Pro MUA: Offering buy one get one half-price on makeup palettesFrends Beauty Supply: Featuring Stilazzi products and Frends makeup cases as well as Ben Nye, Viseart and more. Discounts will be offered at levels higher than normal pro discounts. Word on the street is they increased their booth size to bring more goodies!The Lip Bar: Everything 2 for $30 featuring lipsticks and glosses. I remember these ladies on Shark Tank! Glad to see they are still pushing despite not getting the deal!AJ Crimson: Offering 30% off. I am actually working his booth (C10) so make sure you stop by to say hello and to grab some of his amazing foundations and lipsticks! Also something different they are doing this year is an exclusive Makeup Tour at Universal Studios. This is taking place on February 1. Guest will join celebrity makeup artist James Vincent and Universal Studios' Michael Burnett for an exclusive tour of the park with some of the hottest makeup pros. This includes full access to all of the rides and attractions at Universal Studios. There are two options for purchase, 9am-7pm for $125 of half day ticket from 2pm-7pm for $78. Guests can reserve their ticket with the purchase of The Makeup Show Orlando ticket or by emailing sophia@metropolitanevents.com.So lots of new and exciting things this year!For a complete list of the brands and schedule of events be sure to check out www.themakeupshow.com and also don't forget to purchase your ticket!
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The Makeup Show Orlando
Unless you've been under a rock than you already know about The Makeup Show Orlando! This is the first year this trade show is coming to Florida! I definitely need to write a list down of things I NEED and make a strict BUDGET so I don't go crazy! I swear if I had a child I would probably trade them for some makeup! Ok I didn't mean that, but I seriously have to make sure I don't go on a crazy makeup shopping spree. For my fellow makeup artists this is the best time to stock up on kit essentials. This is also a great way to get your hands on products that we are not able to find in stores locally. Check out the official press release below! 
NEW YORK, NY (October 2012) - The Makeup Show Orlando is excited to bring beauty, inspiration and education to the Sunshine State in less than one month on November 4 and 5. Top beauty brands will congregate under one roof for two days to launch new products and offer exclusive pro-only discounts. Amongst these brands are Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and TEMPTU PRO, Supporting Sponsors INGLOT, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry, On Makeup Magazine, and The Powder Group. Other brands include Stila Cosmetics, Embryolisse USA, Kissable Couture, Kevyn Aucoin, Senna Cosmetics, Cinema Secrets, and Graftobian Makeup Co (to name a few). In addition, many of these brands will be hosting seminars and sharing their secrets on the main stage and in the Keynote & Business Forum. A few of the Keynotes you will not want to miss include: 
A Career in Makeup with AJ Crimson
From celebrity clients including Fergie, Estelle, Hillary Duff, Keyshia Cole, and Missy Elliot to his lip gloss brand Kissable Couture, and his own eponymous AJ Crimson brand, AJ has managed to make a name for himself in multiple areas of makeup artistry. In his first time as a featured keynote at The Makeup Show, AJ tells us the truth about building your own name, branding yourself as an artist in diverse areas. AJ will take you through his techniques for flawless application and reveal his secrets for success for the red carpet, for real women and everyoccasion in between.The Journey of Special Effects Makeup with The Wolfe Brothers – Brian and Nick Wolfe (sponsored by Graftobian)
Identical twins, Brian and Nick Wolfe, take to the stage and show you the artistry they have become internationally recognized for while sharing their story about how two young men made a name for themselves in Florida theme parks. Watch and learn as these masters show you what you need to know about body art. Also, taking the Main Floor to educate on the trends of the industry from bridal to airbrush include INGLOT Cosmetics, Stila Cosmetics, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Naked Cosmetics, Crown Brush, Mehron, Senna Cosmetics, TEMPTU PRO, Alcone Company to name a few. For a complete list of Main Floor Seminars and times, visit the schedule here. The Makeup Show Orlando is held on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 9am to 6pm and on Monday, November 5, 2012 from 9am to 5pm at The Peabody Hotel Orlando, 9801 International Drive. For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.
About The Makeup ShowThe Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Event & Production and travels internationally from LA, NYC, Chicago, Europe, and Orlando. Bringing each destination over 60 beauty brands, and 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.
Premier Orlando 2012
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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!