A Life of Style: The Makeup Show LA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE MAKEUP SHOW LA CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER 110 EAST NINTH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA MARCH 15&16, 2009 9AM-6PM DAILY THEMAKEUPSHOW.COM FOR BOOKING & EXHIBITORS METROPOLITAN EVENTS & PRODUCTION PH+1.212.242.1213 SHELLY TAGGAR http://us.mc455.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=shelly@metropolitanevents.com AMANDA LEVINE http://us.mc455.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=amanda@metropolitanevents.com MEDIA CONTACT: STATE Public Relations 66 ALLEN STREET, NO.3 NEW YORK, NY 10002 PH +1.646.714.2520 FX +1.646.478.9515 KRISTINA RATLIFF http://us.mc455.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kristina@statepr.com RYAN URCIA http://us.mc455.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ryan@statepr.com Download PDF release here.

FROM THE FASHION RUNWAYS OF NEW YORK TO THE SILVER SCREENS & RED CARPETS OF HOLLYWOOD, THE PRODUCERS OF THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC ANNOUNCE THE PREMIERE OF THE MAKEUP SHOW LOS ANGELES, MARCH 15-16, 2009 THE ONLY PRO-FOCUSED INDUSTRY EVENT OF ITS KIND, THE MAKEUP SHOW BRINGS TOGETHER BEAUTY AUTHORITIES, CELEBRITY ARTISTS & PROFESSIONAL BRANDS TO THE GLOBAL EPICENTER OF ENTERTAINMENT AND FASHION NEW YORK, NY (October 2008)– The Powder Group and Metropolitan Events and Production are excited to announce the debut of The Makeup Show LA, March 15 & 16, 2009, 9AM–6PM at the California Market Center, 110 East Ninth Street, in downtown Los Angeles. The go to beauty event for the East Coast since 2006, The Makeup Show will bring the same pro-driven, artistic, and community energy to the West Coast for the first time. By bringing together beauty professionals, industry educators, retailers, product companies and manufacturers, The Makeup Show has succeeded as an unparalleled event, casting top makeup talent from the worlds of fashion & beauty, special effects, film & television, theater, and product development. With a built-in educational program, The Makeup Show touches upon the art of makeup, the latest products, trends and techniques from editorial beauty, airbrush secrets, FX, makeup for HD TV, and the perfect bride, via technique and style, hands-on workshops, seminars and keynote presentations. From editorial forces to mass-market phenomenon, insider-only tips are traded between the best in the business over the two-day intensive event. Direct from the makeup counters, beauty lines including Lancôme, P&G Beauty, Smashbox, Mario Badescu Skin Care and Kissable Couture, Shu Uemura, Billy B Beauty, Embryolisse, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Pencil Me In, Make Up For Ever, Senna Cosmetics, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Three Custom Color, Linda Mason Elements, and Alison Raffaele Cosmetics have been part of The Makeup Show, launching new products and showcasing their must-have pro-standards. An intimate show with a real sense of community and artistic energy, makeup artists worldwide have become part of The Makeup Show family, including Joanna Schlip, Sandy Linter, Billy B, Kate Best, Sharon Gault, Jake Bailey, Molly R. Stern, Eve Pearl, David Goforth, Cheryl Gushue, James Vincent, Orlando Santiago, Marietta Carter Narcisse, Jon Hennessey, Alison Rafaelle, AJ Crimson, Kevin James Bennett, Linda Mason, Sarah Lucero, Leslie Christin, Leslie Lopez, Myles O’Reilly Johnny Lavoy, taking the stage in various keynote presentations, individual hands-on workshops and seminars, demonstrating beauty techniques and applications, products, tools of the trade and the business of the beauty industry. The Makeup Show LA is sponsored in part by Diamond sponsor Make Up For Ever, Platinum sponsor Temptu, and sponsors Crown Industries and Alcone. Media sponsors include On Makeup Magazine and Color Mundo. For a full list of exhibitors, visit www.themakeupshow.com. The Makeup Show NYC 2009 will be held May 17 & 18, 2009 at Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 West 18th Street, New York. For more information visit www.themakeupshow.com. To learn how to be part of The Makeup Show please contact Shelly Taggar at +1.212.242.1213 or via email at shelly@metropolitanevents.com, or Amanda Levine at amanda@metropolitanevents.com. For press inquiries, media accreditation and passes, contact STATE Public Relations, directly at +1.646.714.2520, Kristina Ratliff at kristina@statepr.com or Ryan Urcia at ryan@statepr.com. Highlights from The Makeup Show NYC, May 18–19, 2008 Makeup artist Sandy Linter opened The Makeup Show NYC with a keynote presentation spanning 3 decades of her Career in Makeup, including her recent appointment as spokes-artist of Lancôme for All Ages. Meanwhile, P&G Beauty presented CoverGirl celebrity artist Molly R. Stern and MAX Factor celebrity artist, Jake Bailey for Artist to Artist. Three Custom Color sold out of custom eye shadow “Snow” created special for Angelina Jolie while Temptu showed off custom made temporary tattoos made for Michelle Williams who has a full body tattoo art in her film Synecdoche, New York by Charlie Kaufman, that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Forrest Whitaker's wife Keisha Nash-Whitaker was also on hand to promote her beauty line Kissable Couture along with AJ Crimson. Make Up For Ever launched their HD make up line with on-site demonstrations with HD ready camera and television. The beloved Sharon Gault shared her teenage fresh look she recently did for a JC Penny Back-to-School ad with David LaChappelle. Hands-on workshops and seminars included perfecting flawless beauty with Cheryl Gushue’s Perfecting Beauty and Essential Eyes, Beautiful Skin of Color by Marietta Carter Narcisse, Bridal & Event Focus with Johnny Lavoy, AJ Crimson’s Beautiful Makeup, and Runway Trends from M.A.C. Cosmetics. Meanwhile, Joanna Schlip demonstrated star-worthy techniques and product choices she uses with the likes of Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, and Jessica Simpson, in her Master Workshop: Beautiful Makeup. For a makeup matinée, The Makeup Show Lead Artist, James Vincent, shed light on one of the most talked about topics in the industry, Understanding High Definition–a hands-on workshop filmed in HD cameras and monitors in real-time. Complimenting this transition for all broadcast to HD, The Artists of CNN shared a behind-the-scenes look at products, techniques and tips that make these artists part of the most professional, dedicated, and passionate team in the news business. Also at the show were exclusive seminars from industry leaders Graftobian with Developing Hi-Def Technique for Film and Television and “Lights, HD Camera, Action” by Roque Cozzette for Kett Cosmetics. On Makeup Magazine celebrated their official New York launch with a party at Fontana’s sponsored by Make Up For Ever, Alcone, Stila Cosmetics, Limelight Ltd. and Three Custom Color. About The Powder Group Introducing your ultimate makeup confidant, The Powder Group is a one-stop makeup and beauty concierge service and powerhouse resource for professionals and consumers who are passionate about the art of makeup. Intelligence for all aspects of the art of maquillage, from artist services, events, and program development to the latest include tip-offs on how to achieve the latest look direct from the fashion runways and celebrity red-carpets. Founded in 2003 by Michael DeVellis - also the founder of The Makeup Show, On Makeup Magazine, The American Beauty Tour, The Artist Summit and Evolution, an advanced artist retreat held semi-annually in Cape Cod - The Powder Group is comprised of professional and celebrity makeup and beauty talent from around the globe with backgrounds in fashion, editorial, television, film, and special effects; a go-to team of makeup artists from every area of expertise. DeVellis is also the founder of The Makeup Show Events and services are offered internationally. The Powder Group also publishes On Makeup Magazine- a pro-driven makeup magazine that launched Winter 2008. For more information please visit www.thepowdergroup.com. About Metropolitan Events and Production Metropolitan Events and Production is a first-of-its-kind hybrid venue and event-planning house providing full-service event coordination, a dedicated staff, and a distinguished network of production resources culminating from years of experience. Mirroring the pride of the award winning special events venue, Metropolitan Pavilion, the production branch continues to meets contemporary standards of excellence and distinction with more than a decade of hands-on experience and superior rated service. A fusion of production services and management expertise, Metropolitan Events and Production compliments the needs of clients, working with event planners to streamline the entire event process. From administrative proficiency to creative services, Metropolitan Events offers a full range of event know-how from floor plans and event design, marketing and staffing, consultation, catering and more. Metropolitan Events and Production leverages a rolodex for all needs of event coordination including party rentals, liquor and beverage packages, photography services, printing services, and assistance in obtaining special permits from local agencies. For more information please visit www.metropolitanevents.com. ###

A Life of Style: I'll Be Back Real Soon...I Promise

I'm at home resting and popping Vicodin due to having two wisdom teeth removed on Friday. Ouch!!!!

Here's a great video I found on Shine this morning:
Recessionista Style: How to stretch your fashion dollar

Enjoy! I'll have some new posts up this week =)

London Backdrop from Leibovitz Peter Pan Portrait

Raphael Lacoste, an illustrator from Canada, has put an image of the London rooftop matte painting used as a backdrop in Annie Leibovitz's Peter Pan themed Disney Dream portrait that featured Gisele Bundchen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Tina Fey. The version he has online features a cathedral. But if you look at the original photo, you'll see they put in Big Ben instead.

You can view it at his deviantArt account.

Tags: illustration,, leibovitz,, annie, leibovitz,, peter, pan,, disney,, matte, painting,, background,, animation,, art

A Life of Style: I'm trapped!!!! Under a massive ton of work =(

Hello Beautiful People!!!! I'm still here and lately I'm so work's bitch. I'm working on some new posts that I hope to have up this weekend.

Are you guys as excited about the election as I am? I've never been this revved up about voting, lol. I could've voted early but I really want to be a part of the process on November 4th.

Check out The LookBook when you get a chance. Make sure you bookmark it!

I would be remiss if I didn't send condolences out to fellow Chicagoan, Jennifer Hudson. The senseless murders of her mother, brother, and nephew have sent shockwaves throughout the city. I pray that justice is served and that Jennifer and her family stay strong throughout this very difficult time.

A Life of Style: Mascara Junkie - Maybelline XXL Extensions

Brittany over at Clumps of Mascara gave an amazing review of Maybelline XXL Extensions mascara and I had to try it because I love mascara.

Recently I believed I had found the HG mascara in Maybelline Colossal Volum Express but alas, Maybelline XXL Extensions is THE TRUTH. I'm telling everyone to try this one. I got mine from Target and I peeled off the $2 coupon immediately (love it when I can save a few bucks). I can't remember the regular price (in my excitement I just grabbed it and kept going) but I'm assuming it costs about $7 like the all the other Maybelline mascaras.

I made sure to curl my lashes before applying the primer and when I applied the mascara I was just blown away by how far my lashes extended. I was in the mirror smiling and batting my eyelashes (don't act like you've never done that, lol). My lashes looked naturally long and they weren't hard. If a mascara makes my lashes extra crispy it's a definite no in my book. Maybelline XXL Extensions did not irritate my very sensitive eyes either - another plus. After wearing the mascara for several hours I was happy to discover it didn't flake or smudge. I have really been pleased with my last few drugstore mascara purchases. I may never purchase another tube of DiorShow again...

Maybelline's website does not have the latest XXL mascara listed among their products but I have seen it at all the drugstores. So go get it while you can score an instant $2 savings. Let me know when you try it!

A Life of Style: Weekend Fab - Music & Politics

Making the most of the weekend is of great importance in my
life because work drains me. By the time Friday rolls around I'm ready to unwind all the way and whether that unwinding involves cocktails, a hair appointment, or a movie doesn't matter, just as long as work is a very distant memory and I do something enjoyable.

This past Friday I had a hair appointment complete with two glasses of pinot grigio. After my hair was done, I jetted home so I could catch the season premiere of "The Game" and get ready to go see a new singer, Maiysha, perform at the South Shore Cultural Center. And yes Maiysha is the plus-size model featured in several Lane Bryant ads and she's a Chicago native. I was blown away by her performance. I listened to a few tracks on her website and definitely liked her sound. She's bringing something very different to an industry that really doesn't care about talent anymore (Rihanna, Cassie etc...) After the show, I had the chance to meet Maiysha and have my cd signed.

My Saturday and Sunday were spent with the Barack Obama campaign registering people to vote and making phone calls to voters who are still undecided about who they plan to vote for. I went out to dinner with a few other volunteers after our Saturday session. It was great being among and talking to such a diverse group of people. Barack The Vote!!!!!!!!

A Life of Style: The Recessionista Files

Disposable Income...Where Art Thou?


I used to have disposable income after payday but lately that extra money is becoming harder to hold on to and I fear it’s bordering on urban legend status. Everything is so expensive! There was a time I was able to treat myself to a new outfit or a MAC e/s on a very regular basis, sadly that is no longer the case. I must accept the fact that I am a Recessionista.

As much as I like designer bags, Via Spiga shoes, and department store makeup, I must resign myself to only buying when there is a sale. Last week I was at the Gap and saw this sweater, it hurt my heart to have to leave it at the store but I just couldn’t make that investment. Once it goes on sale I’ll buy it but for $68 or $74.97 which it would cost once Chicago’s 10.25% sales tax is added - it will look cute hanging on the rack.

My last grocery bill was $64.19 and I barely had any food. When I put everything away I was literally looking at a refrigerator that still needed more food. I left the store with three bags. I could kick myself for leaving my coupon caddy at home. Yes I’m clipping coupons and watching my pennies closely.

On Friday I went to Nordstrom and wanted to cry as I passed by the MAC counter, okay, maybe crying is an extreme but I definitely felt a pang in my heart. You don’t even want to know how bad I was feeling when I walked by the Bobbi Brown counter. I just headed upstairs to the café and ordered my salad because there was no sense in torturing myself. Although I have to give myself props for not even looking at any makeup. One look and my credit card would have been leaping out my wallet making a purchase.

Luckily my product junkie cravings can still be fulfilled with the constant BOGOs at CVS and Walgreens and drugstore brands Cover Girl, Maybelline, L’Oreal, and Revlon have coupons in the Sunday paper. As a recessionista I'm now finding creative ways to afford small luxuries so I brown bag lunch at least twice a week so that I can have the opportunity to go out for drinks a couple of times a month. I still get my biweekly mani/pedi and using the concierge in my building I found an esthetician who only charges $12 for eyebrow waxing (she's amazing too!!!!!), and my weekly hair appointment is non-negotiable. I’m on a budget and no amount of crazy economy will have me rocking Ugly Betty brows, jacked up hair or ragged hands and feet.

Have you discovered that you are a Recessionista? How are you coping?