The Makeup Show NYC 2013

The Makeup Show NYC took place on May 5th and 6th at the Metropolitan Pavilion, featuring over 85 beauty brands and nearly 50 keynote speakers and seminars. The largest pro-driven beauty event introduced the newest products on the market and focusing on education in the pro community, with nearly 7,000 attendees. This year The Makeup Show NYC launched a mobile app, complete with show info, floor plan, exhibitors and hands-on workshops. 

This year's brands included Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOREVER, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu PRO, Silver Sponsor NARS, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and Stila, Supporting Sponsors Smashbox, INGLOT Cosmetics, Alcone Company, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine. New and returning brands included Embryolisse USA, Cinema Secrets, Ellis Faas, Face Atelier, MAC Cosmetics, Mario Badescu Skin Care, Mehron, Naked Cosmetics, Senna Cosmetics, T3 Micro, Tweezerman, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, Layla Cosmetics, Z Palette, AJ Crimson and Cattiva Cosmetics. 

Here are some highlights from The Makeup Show 2013.

INGLOT Cosmetics May launches - Colour Play Eyeliner and Satin Rainbow Eye Shadows, and recently launched pastel Nail Enamel collection

Nars

Smashbox

 

Already in love with Alcone at home magnetized travel palettes and bling lip gloss with mirror

Airbrush artistry with Kett Cosmetics

Bite lipsticks

bdellium tools Pink Bambu brushes

T3 Micro styling tools, including the new BodyWaver large barrel styling iron used to style my hair

Thanks to Dan Sharpe, adding waves, body and volume to my hair

Cattiva cosmetics, adding a little bling to your beauty

MAKE UP FOR EVER introduced 12 new shades to the Aqua range including Aqua Rouge, Aqua Lip, Aqua Cream and Aqua Eyes

MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix and HD Microfinish Powder

MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy

 

I'm used to seeing a mob of people surrounding MAKE UP FOREVER, INGLOT Cosmetics and Nars, but this year it was incredibly crowded at Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar

Armour Beauty Lip Gloss

At TEI Spa, I found myself obsessing over the EssenceAir Diffuser & Essential Oils

- Kim Weling

More May Sample Sales - BaubleBar / Lela Rose / zinke / Hunter Dixon by Hunter Bell

The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2013

On Saturday, May 4th, James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education, walked top beauty bloggers through his favorite products for 2013, with an exclusive sneak peek of this year's show.

Why you should use Temptu's S/B Concealer Wheel

A look at Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive shine + oil control cream

Must haves from Dermalogica - precleanse and skinperfect primer

Danessa Myricks explains why the Magic Touch sponges are so amazing 

Here's a list of the James' favorite products for Spring/Summer 2013. I highlighted my top products that I can't wait to try. The best thing about new beauty products is that you never know what you will love until you test it out. A great primer and concealer is always important to me as well as products that take away shine, like Alcone's Perfect Pressed Powder and Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive shine + control cream.

• Alcone at home - magnetized travel palettes and Perfect Pressed Powder ($20)  
• Alcone Makeup Remover Cloths ($12.95) / Liquid Eyeliner in midnight black ($18)
• Ardency Inn Punker One Stroke Liquid Liner in Deep Black ($19)
• Armour Beauty lip gloss in shattered ($21)
• bdellium tools - Pink Bambu small foundation 947 brush ($15.40)
• CATTIVA Mascara in Black ($24)
• Cinema Secrets Professional Makeup Brush Cleaner, 2oz ($8)
• Crown Brush eyelash curler / foundation sponge / eyeliner pencil - black / brush
• Dermalogica precleanse ($37) / skinperfect primer ($48)
• Ellis Faas Blush in Fresh Coral S302 ($32)
• Embryolisse Vitivia Pro Vitamin A15 ($55) / Lait-Creme Concentre trial size and other samples
• Graftobian GlamourGrip ($14.99)
• Inglot Lip Duo lip gloss #15 ($36) / Sample lipstick #96
• J'aime Eyelash Extensions
• Julie Hewett lipstick  in rouge noir ($24)
• Kevin Aucoin The Essential Eye Shadow Set - Palette #6 ($55)
• Magic Touch - The Ultimate tool for Complexion Perfection
• Mehron B.L.A.M.E. (Black Light Activated Makeup Essential) in Green ($32.95)
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge #19 ($24)
• Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs and Rosewater 4oz ($7)
• Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive shine + control cream ($25)
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Creme Colour Concentrate in Icarus ($20) /  Stained Glass Lip Tar ($18)
• Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Solano ($19.90)
• Parian Spirit Professionbal Makeup Brush Cleaner, 4oz
• Senna Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer in Light / Medium / Tan ($24 each) & concealer 12 brush ($18)
• Stila Lip Glaze Trio in Harvest ($12)
• TEI Spa Lip Moisturizer / Cuticle Conditioner / Eye Makeup Remover Cotton Swabs ($7.50 each)
• Temptu Pro S/B Concealer Wheel ($26)
• T3 Hair Ties
• yaby stackable 4 well palette ($14)
• Youngblood Lipstick in Dragon Fruit ($19)
• Z Palette - Hot Pink - Large ($20)
• Zuca Utility Pouch - Small ($15)

- Kim Weling

Jack Wills Sample Sale

LaserTouch Aesthetics Medical Spa

In our beauty obsessed world, it can be easy to get carried away with a little nip here and a little tuck there, and then another nip, and another tuck, until some people find themselves looking almost unrecognizable. Overly puffy cheeks, expressionless foreheads and cartoonishly plumped up lips are certainly not the desired effect! 

In order to avoid the aforementioned disasters, a skilled eye for aesthetics, symmetry and proportions are required. With a holistic approach to achieving these results, LaserTouch Aesthetics boutique medical spa uses the latest technology to enhance its clients’ beauty, by creating subtle and natural improvements. 

LaserTouch specializes in Botox and Fraxel, and also offers microdermabrasion, oxygen and carboxy therapy, chemical peels, freckle and sun spot removal, cellulite reduction therapy, as well as tatoo removal and laser hair removal.

LaserTouch has recently been recommended to me, so if I do try out a treatment in the near future, I will definitely share my experience. I'd probably be most interested in microdermabrasion or chemical peels, which I've both experienced before. 

LaserTouch is located in Soho at 150 Spring Street, with other boutique locations in Midtown Manhattan and Westchester. You can learn more about LaserTouch at lasertouchsoho.com.

- Kim Weling

GANT Sample Sale

Hutch Spring 2013 Featuring Watercolor Florals

I don't typically wear colorful florals, at least until I came across Hutch designer Daniel Saponaro and his feminine yet modern, bold prints. This watercolor floral silk cami was just my style once I paired it with mint green ripped jeans and white blazer for a perfect spring outfit. 

His line is very wearable, especially for the petite girl, with convertible and 3/4 sleeve details. There's so much I love in the Hutch spring collection, from shrunken blazers, shirt dresses and draped pocket tops to pleated elastic skirts and high waisted dresses. Along with conceptual prints, there's a good mix of chambray, navy, and pops of watermelon, jade, hot orange and marigold.

Cami: Hutch Watercolor Floral

Blazer: BCBGMAXAZRIA Candice Jacket, Gardenia, $208

Jeans: Diesel Zivy Skinny  

Handbag: Cynthia Rowley

Shoes: Calvin Klein Danica Platform Peeptoe Bootie, Graphite

Earrings: Kensie

Watch: Anne Klein Rose Gold and Crystal Watch

Rose Gold Bracelets: Bauble Bar and American Eagle 

 Ring: Henri Bendel Hand Me Down Stack Ring, $98

Hair Tie: Emi-Jay

Headphones: Beats by Dr. Dre x Futura 2000 Solo HD Artist Series, $199.95

Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor, Fifth Ave Fuchsia 160, $7.49 

Photos by Eliza Laude

- Kim Weling