The very first MAKEUP SHOW I attended was in Feb. '08 in the beautiful city of Miami. I packed my bag, drove an hour to the airport, and was on a 6am flight. I spent the day at the show and was headed back home to Georgia the same evening. I was determined to be inspired, meet some of my favorite artists and shop shop shop! I still have my notebook with all the brand literature and business cards I got. I purchased items from Cinema Secrets, Mehron, Face Atelier, Auraline Beauty, Crown Brushes, MAC Pro, OCC, Myrabelle Products, and Three Custom Color Specialists.
I was just about 2 years into discovering this new found love of artistry and makeup. I had been researching online and familiarizing myself with makeup artists and gaining a few favorites along the way. I was like a BIGkid in the candy store. I decided I wanted to learn and eat from the master's table so to speak. So there was no better place to be served from the best other than The Makeup Show! I was in the midst our of modern day Makeup Masters! Looking back, I wish had known what I know now about networking and blogging. Now that I am blogging and sharing my experiences with the world, I'm really excited about my trip to the New York show in May. I'm still very grateful for my journey thus far. Every day I am learning and finding out something new about cosmetics, tools and expanding my craft. Here's a little picture story of my 1 day visit to Miami...
Meeting DeShawn and Debbie is one of my most memorable moments.
DeShawn gave me tons of info about foundations and a whole list of her go-to brands.
Debbie was the sweetest! We talked about those little amazing bottles of foundation of hers...
Roque is a dear heart of all hearts!!!
We chatted about airbrush makeup and his love for artistry!
Sharon and Billy B after his workshop on a Career in Makeup
Billy shared his journey with us.
There was lots of talk of what's in his kit and how he packs his makeup for travel.
I have shed a few tears because my journal I took notes in is missing...
Face by Billy B / Hair by Johnny Lavoy
Hair and Makeup was done during the workshop... A M A Z I N G MOMENT!
...and yes, that's 2 pair of upper lash-line lashes and 1 lower...
The New York Show will be held
Sunday, May 15th and Monday, May 16th at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
For a full list of exhibitors and workshops, please visit
