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What a WEEK...whew!

May 18, 2010 3:44 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty

It's that time of year again - time for The Makeup Show in NYC. It's a trade show of makeup vendors open to the public and pros alike. Last year was my first time to go and I was excited to go again this year.

I have lots of photos, video & info to share with you. However, my kiddo broke his arm, here in Oklahoma, the Saturday night I was in NYC (*I just touched down today and immediately grabbed my liquid love before I even left the airport!). He'll be fine, but he needs doctor visits & surgery on Thursday. So....I might be a bit busy this week before I can give you the full report. Just know, this was another great event that allowed me to talk to so many experts and see so many neat and innovative ideas. I can't wait to tell you all about it.

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MAC Cosmetics at The Makeup Show - NYC

June 16, 2009 8:02 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
MAC Cosmetics was definitely representing at The Makeup Show - NYC. I took this pic early in the morning, because for the rest of the day, it was at least 5 people deep to get to the counter.

Not only did they have a booth, they also did a keynote session over "Trends", given by VP of Makeup Artistry, Gordon Espinet.
In addition to talking with his hands, Gordon has the most melodic accent. (*I swear, he could have been reading a physics book and I would have sat thru it, just to hear him speak.) He gave a great presentation talking about what was happening in makeup on the runways from around the world. One slide in particular caught my attention:
Now, in this slide you are supposed to pay attention to the gorg reverse smokey-eye. But, I was immediately drawn to this lovely lady's freckles. That you can see. That are not masked by foundation. And I swooned. Audibly. I turned to the delightful Ms. Heather Park, MAC's Manager of Global Communications, who was attending the presentation with us and asked ever so sweetly - okay, gasped forcibly, to please see if she could find out what was used to get that beautiful finish. (*She was kind enough to get back with me after the show and let me know she had found out that it was Studio Sculpt Foundation applied with a damp 187 brush for an almost airbrushed finish. I thought for *certain* it was going to be Mineralize Skinfinish.)

*On Heather's recommendation that I would get similar results, I was able to try the Face and Body Foundation. Oh lawd, did the Angels sing when I put this on. Not even playing. It disappeared, along with my redness around my nose and cheeks. And still left my pretty freckles shine thru, without looking cakey or masked.

If you want to try any of these foundations to get this no makeup look, or to try that reverse smokey-eye, MAC is having a Friends & Family 25% off sale (online only) right now thru June 18th - just use code SUMO at checkout.
Tagged with: Mac, freckles, The Makeup Show, Gordon Espinet
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CoverFX at The Makeup Show - NYC

June 11, 2009 1:25 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Before I went to The Makeup Show I had been chatting with the super Melissa from CoverFX, and she mentioned that I needed to make sure and see her coworker, Wanda, who would be representing CoverFX at the show. You better believe that I did! In addition to getting to meet her, I got to watch while she did a makeover on the wonderful Sarah, from StyleItOnline.com.


Also, I got to do "Da Bump" with Celebrity Makeup Artist and CoverFX Pro Artist, Nathan Johnson. Once again my "vast" knowledge of makeup artist giants came in handy (*sarcasm) as I had no idea this fun guy is who he is, ie. Project Runway MUA, multitude of tv show work and off-Broadway shows, too. Gawd. So, yeah, I didn't really get any deep info from him except he and I could rock out dancing all night long. Which, really, sometimes is more important to me than what TM to wear. Ha.

*Thanks to Melissa I was able to try SkinTintFX tinted moisturizer. I gotta admit, it scared me when I first got it, because it looked *SO* dark when it came out of the bottle, I thought there was NO WAY this was going to work on me.
Boy was I wrong. This TM glides on so easily and the color is so sheer, it isn't too dark at all. Just gives me a hint of sun color, without looking orange or muddy. It is also so light that it doesn't make my face look matted down or heavy, which is a huge plus for me. And, unlike other mineral products, this doesn't make my face itchy when I wear it. So nice.
Tagged with: tinted moisturizer, The Makeup Show, CoverFX
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Smashbox Cosmetics at The Makeup Show - NYC

June 10, 2009 8:26 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Lori Taylor, Smashbox's Professional Artistry Relations Manager, was being Pro and showing off all of the great Smashbox products in their booth at The Makeup Show - NYC. I swear, you can NOT stump this lady - which is really great.

In fact, she is so good at it, that she gave a presentation at the show over what she called "Needed Basics".
Seriously, she knows what she's talking about and even if you think you had everything, it's great to hear about something you might have missed. Now, as much as it was compelling to watch Lori tell us the basics, it's hard not to ignore these FIERCE shoes she was wearing:
She told me that she had comfy shoes under her table she was putting on after her presentation, so she wouldn't be rocking these babies all day long. I woulda done the same thing. Oh wait, I wore Chucks. I couldn't have managed those in the *first* place. Ha.

*My fav Smashbox product is the Waterproof Shadow Liner in Hollywood, which is a bronzey color, that when put on with the Smashbox #30 brush is like a great smudgey liner in a second. But, I gotta say, I got a Fusion Soft Lights in Sunset from Lori, and I have used it almost every day since. I don't do bronzers, but this has a soft yellow in it that I use on top of my cheeks and it gives me a gorg glow. Love it!
Tagged with: smashbox, The Makeup Show, Lori Taylor
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MAKE UP FOR EVER at The Makeup Show - NYC

June 9, 2009 7:25 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Let me tell you a story - because that's what I do. ;)

When I was checking in for the Beauty Blogger Preview at The Makeup Show, there was a man who popped up to the table, kissed the guy and gal at the table and made a dash for the door. Well, me being me, I said, "Hey, wait a minute - I'm right here. How could you not kiss me?" So, the gentleman came back up the steps, gave me a kiss on the cheek, a big hug and told me how great it was to see me. Now, I had no idea who this man was, I was just cracking up that 1) I said that and 2) that he came back.

Well, as I was soon to find out at the preview, it was none other than MAKE UP FOR EVER's Director of Pro Business Development & Artist Realtions, Kevin-James Bennett. (*Oh, and did I mention multi-Emmy Award winning make-up artist.) Yeah, I didn't know any of that until after the fact.
At the actual makeup show on Sunday, I got to see how the MUFE artists were showing off how the products can be used for much more than lining your eyes. They were working on "painting" the model to the side of the booth:
(*Isn't that model giving me "Fierce"?)

So, while I am on the side of the booth, who should come around but Kevin, and he has a jacket on and a worried look on his face. Now, me being me again, asked him what was wrong. He said, "I feel like a kid that just became a Sr. in High School and is suddenly popular.", as he looked at the line to get into the MUFE booth, that was wrapping down the wall of the room. I stepped up and started to reassure him that it was all great, they were here to see him (*which he quickly corrected me to say they weren't here to see him at all), so I rephrased it to "see MUFE, of which he is a huge part of getting to where it is now". At this point I am holding his lapels and reassuring him it was going to be okay, it's a going to be a great day and basically, giving him a "Go get'em, Tiger" boost. Yes, I am pretty much out of my body freaking out that *I* am giving Kevin Effin' Bennett a pep talk. Just goes to show that everyone can get a case of the nerves, no matter how many shiny things are on the mantle.

*My fave MUFE (of which I have only one thing, so it wins by default, but is freakin' awesome anyway) was actually a Christmas gift last year: MUFE Aqua Eyes Collection. It was my first really bright eyeliners and I have to say I just love them - they stay in place and just make my eyes pop, I will be sad when my nubs die.
Tagged with: Make Up For Ever, MUFE, The Makeup Show, Kevin-James Bennett
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Korres at The Makeup Show - NYC

June 3, 2009 1:24 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Another one of the booths that interested me at The Makeup Show was the Korres booth. Now, I don't really know too much about the line, but they were debuting their new Materia Herba line of organic skincare at the show.

I didn't get to learn too much about it, as the lovely lady was a bit busy, but I did get to smell/feel it and it was very soft and smelled good, if a bit strong. But that wore off after it absorbed a bit more. If anything it made me more interested in learning about this line.

*I kick myself, because, they also had the new primer, and I didn't pick any up then. Because, now it's out of stock:
This primer has an "innovative natural and organic formula [98.93% natural/ 11.19% out of which organic], based on a blend of soothing natural and botanical ingredients, refines skin texture by reducing redness, uneven or dull skin tones and creates a non oily, silky film, acting as a barrier between skin and makeup revealing a long-lasting radiant skin. Packed with antioxidant, nourishing vitamin E, Jojoba and Sunflower oils and Edelweiss extract. This silky, fast-absorbing formulation acts as a layer, keeping skin elastic and comfortable, while ensuring smooth, long-lasting make-up application." So, see why I want to try it? Oh well, at least we can sign-up and be notified when it's back in stock and pick up some then.
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The Makeup Show swag

June 2, 2009 12:34 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty

Okay, let's talk about the goodies first. Goodies are good, right?Now, I didn't get to finish the tour at the blogger preview so I didn't swing some of the things they did (*ahem - OCC Liptar in Grandma or a Luminess Airbrush Tanning System, but I did get to meet Pat McGrath, so there's that. Ha.). Anyway, this is what I walked away from the show with:

So, there we have it. Not a bad haul of neat new things to try. As I post about the vendors to follow, I will talk about what I've tried and my thoughts on them, too.

See anything you like? :)

Tagged with: smashbox, The Makeup Show, Mario Badescu, embryolisse, Three Custom Color, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Face Atelier, Stia, Crown Brush, Giselle Cosmetics, Pencil Me In
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The Makeup Show - Blogger Preview

May 22, 2009 8:31 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
On Saturday, May 16th, I was one of a lucky couple dozen beauty bloggers invited to a preview of The Makeup Show, a makeup trade show of some of the most influential cosmetic companies to date, put on by The Powder Group. We were greeted with wine, cheese, crackers and fruit for a bit of snack and an informal meet and greet. (Which I apparently sucked at since I didn't meet Miss Dina from eye4style until I was leaving and she came up to me. Ha!)

Once we were all gathered, The Powder Group founder Michael DeVellis welcomed us and told us just how important and vital that us, as beauty bloggers, are to promotion nowadays. You could really tell by his enthusiasm and sincerity that he truly believes that we are the way of things to come in how information is put out there - esp since we have a passion for product and not just the freebies.

He then handed us over to the fabulous makeup artist, James Vincent. His work has been everywhere - and don't even get him started on American Idol or ANTM, please. He was a great tour guide thru the aisles, as he had something generous to say about each of the vendors and gave us his recommendations for his secret weapons from each one that he carries in his kit. (*Funny story - he knows a local makeup line - t.a.l.k. beauty, that was started by 4 friends in Oklahoma City, who work/spend time around a local beauty store called The Makeup Bar, where I have been known to drop a penny or two. James knows Alex over there, was curious if she was coming to the show. Well, I have @themakeupbar on twitter and sent her a message for him. Teeny tiny world we live in, eh?)

I'll just show a few of the vendors we got to see this day, with a few pics for now, as I will go a bit more in depth on a few of them when I post about what I saw the actual day of the show.

We were also introduced to Emmy Award winning makeup artist, Kevin Bennett, who is the Director of Artist Relations for Make Up For Ever. MUFE is celebrating their 25th Anniversary and Kevin was there to debut their new HD concealer. (*Remind me to tell you how we *really* met - LOL)


There were also two other great companies represented at the show - Stila Cosmetics and Smashbox Cosmetics. At the Stila booth, was VP of Global Sales, Artistry & International Marketing, Desiree Tordecilla, who was kind enough to clear up a little bit about the Stila closure in March and present us the Stila Summer '09 24K Gold Collection:
I have so much more to say about Desi and Stila, but I will save it for my Stila specific post.

And, at the Smashbox booth was the fab Ms. Lori Taylor, Professional Artistry Relations Manager. She was so great and knowledgeable about what works, she was just a joy to talk to.
She gave a presentation at the show on needed basics, and wore some *fierce* shoes - I'll have to show you that, too.

These lovely ladies were sweet enough to stop and take a picture with me, as I had to leave the preview early:
Seriously, just how freakin' awesome was that? Thank you so much, ladies!

And, since I had to leave early, I didn't get to meet everyone at the preview, but I def made up for it when I attended the actual show the next day. I want to take a second and thank everyone at The Powder Group for a really enjoyable afternoon. I really liked getting a "Behind the Scenes" peek at the show.
Tagged with: Stila, smashbox, preview, Make Up For Ever, The Makeup Show, The Powder Group, becca, Temptu, Mehron, Lord and Berry
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Broadway bound....or at least that general area

May 15, 2009 10:14 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Hiya Lovelies!

I may have mentioned this, but I will again, in case you didn't know - I'm going to NYC this weekend. Heck, as I type this, I am enjoying a beautiful NYC night thru the windows. (Making my 2hr delay on the Dallas runway due to "weather conditions at LGA" even more suspect. *sigh*)

Annnnyway - I am so excited to be here and to do all of the great things I have lined up. Like, getting my brows done by Eyebrow Specialist Elke Von Freudenberg, a facial at Mario Badescu, a custom bra fitting by Linda the Bra Lady, attending The Makeup Show and getting my makeup done (and checking out the new dolce & gabbana makeup) by a little known artist named Pat McGrath - I am hoping she does a fine job. ;)

In addition to these things, getting to meet some of the loveliest beauty bloggers out there face to face. I can't wait to put faces with the names and blogs that I enjoy so much.

I am hoping to take lots of pics & vids and just annoy you guys with well deserved jealousy on your part by posting them for your (and my) enjoyment! And you *know* that I will be posting in almost real time on my twitter account, if you care to be annoyed by me even quicker. I have a feeling I will get a tad overwhelming - just an fyi and apology up front for that.

I am so excited to be here!
Tagged with: nyc, The Makeup Show, Pat McGrath, Mario Badescu, Dolce and Gabbana Makeup, Elke Von Fruedenberg, Linda the Bra Lady
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Winners: The Makeup Show Tickets

May 13, 2009 1:11 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty

Congrats to rita and MyFawny for winning the "The Makeup Show" tickets giveaway. I just need you guys to shoot me an email letting me know your full name and which day you would like to attend (Sunday or Monday) and I will get you all hooked up. :)

Just to let you guys know, even if you didn't win tickets, there are still tickets available. In fact, you can still get "Advance Purchase" tickets ($45/one day & $70/both days) until 5pm, tomorrow the 14th. After that, you can still try to get tickets at the door (if available) for $65/one day & $85/both days (tax not included).

Remember, I will be going on Sunday, the 17th. Can't wait to see you there! :)
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