See you at The Makeup Show Los Angeles!
photo: Stef Andrews
I’m super excited for The Makeup Show LA this weekend! It will be my first time attending, though I’ve heard tales of this fab event for years; more mellow than IMATS because it’s pro only (so the lines are not nearly as insane) but just as exhilarating.
It’s going to be a full weekend; I’ll be at the blogger preview tonight (where I’ll be meeting up with Emi of Project Swatch), on Saturday Sherri and I will be shopping like mad women and I’m also meeting up with the amazing makeup artist Elle Leary to work on a couple of tricks we have up our sleeves (stay tuned for that!)
Because I’m a planner, you KNOW I’ve got a game plan for the lines I want to see:
• Cult Nails – my “to buy” list is embarrassingly long for this blogger-loved indie brand.
• Ellis Faas – we’re long time fans around wht headquarters. I’ve got my eye on their Skin Veil.
• MAKE UP FOR EVER – they’ve been vying for the place as my favorite line. And I was SO sad they weren’t at IMATS. So hooray for The Makeup Show for uniting us!
• Kevyn Aucoin – any day I can swatch Kenyn Aucoin products is a good day.
• OCC – I couldn’t even get close to the counter at IMATS, let alone brave the wrap around line. We’ve got some catching up to do.
• NARS – squee, NARS! I’m a little scared at the damage that can be done here…
And the list goes on: Embryolisse, Face Atelier, Inglot, Makeup Designory, Nigel Beauty Emporium, Youngblood…
Get ready for my haul post coming soon. It could be quite large!
Anyone going to The Makeup Show or been to one in the past? Let us know in the comments.
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I am jealously waiting for your haul post starting right now! You have the best hauls from these events. I’m happy to hear you’re going to check out Cult Nails! I have a few of her polishes and I also use her base coat on the regular. Great stuff and awesome colors!
I’ll be there! Thanks for making me add Ellis Faas to my list. Like I needed that lol.
Yay! I’m so excited :)
See you soon! Speaking of which, I seriously need to get ready to leave.
@stef — The ladies at WHT Corportate office sure lead an exciting life. I can’t wait to hear the low down on all of these great makeup lines and your adventure.
This event sounds like so much fun! While part of me wishes we had something like this where I live, I’m thinking it would have a serious impact on my bank account! Can’t wait to hear all about it…
@stef you just kill me! I know you are as happy as a young girl after her first kiss.. I cannot wait to hear what you score this weekend..
Inglot has my attention lately..
Take lots of pictures! This is going to be one of the nicest weekends yet here in our neck of the woods!
I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see your hauls! I’m also INSANELY jealous ;P I’ve never been to any makeup convention and would just love to go.
I keep checking in to see if you’ve posted your haul pics yet! I’m sure I’ll be drooling as usual…
Haul pics, please!
I couldn’t be trusted in a room with Kevyn Aucoin and NARS goodies. At all.