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Last week, me and the rest of the Blok Tv crew attended the Fashion Police Film launch. Unfortunately I couldn't close my store early and pretty much missed the majority of the event, including the red carpet (*sad face*) but I did get to hang out with my Blok TV fam for the first time in forever. I had fun that night and was even a tad bit tipsy (damn u Patron!) but I lost my new camera with all the pics that I took :-(...These are the only ones I have from that night...oh well, good times nevertheless..

This past Sunday, May 15th, I went to the Makeup Show for the very first time and it surpassed all my expectations. I kind of had an idea of what to expect from reading other blogs and watching youtube videos but nothing could prepare me for all the fabulousness that this event offered. Before going, I had an itinerary of all the workshops and seminars that I wanted to go to and a list of all the makeup that I wanted to buy. Let me tell you, my day did not go at all as planned.

My day actually started off pretty crappy. I got 3 hours of sleep because I went out the night before (see previous post) and didn't get in until a little after 4am. I woke up around 7am to get to the Show by 9 and I was a walking zombie. On my way to the train, I put a bottle of water in my bag so that I would have it just in case I got thirsty. That would have been a great idea if I would have remembered to actually put the top back on the water bottle...like I said, I was a walking zombie. The water spilled all over everything in my bag and ruined all my business cards, notebooks and my camera. I was most devasted over the camera because my boyfriend had bought it for me for my birthday last year. After that happened, I was extremely cranky and irritated and after getting to the Metropolitan and seeing a line down the block, my attitude just got worst. However, as soon as I stepped inside, my mood instantly changed and I was happy and overwhelmed with excitement.

Like I said before, I had my entire day planned out before going there but realistically you can only plan so much in advance. My first stop was the MG agency booth because I am a member of the NYC Makeup Artist Meetup and a few of the members were there so I stopped to chit chat for a minute. Right across from them was Dinair, who were on my list of people to see. I spent 2 and a half at that one booth. I missed 2 seminars that I wanted to go to but I learned all that I wanted to about their airbrush system and makeup. I ended up buying their system for a ridiculously cheap price along with a few additional foundations and blushes. After that, I went to the Sam Fine seminar, hung out with one of my friends who was working at Stila (where I picked up the Major lash mascara and a liquid eyeliner) and then went to the Billy B seminar. I didn't even get to visit 95% of the booths that were there. It was just not enough time. At first I was wondering why people registered for both days (besides the fact that there were different seminars on Monday) its just honestly impossible to do and see everything in one day. I didn't even make it to the business floor smh. Well, I know for next time! I will not only be there again, I will definitely register for both days. Here are some pics from the first day:

Billy B Seminar...He was amazing!

Sam Fine's Seminar

Sam Fine's model..Left side of face with makeup, the other side without.

What I bought:
Dinair Airbrush System with 14 colors (foundation + blush+eye brow colors)
Stila Major Lash Mascara
Stila Eyeliner in Black
Alcone Powder Puffs

(we took this pic at least 20 times...no joke smh)

Last Saturday night, me and a few of the ladies from my group,Long Island Suburban Goddesses, had a girls night out and it was sooooo much fun. We started the night off by having dinner at Grillfire in Rockville Centre then we went across the street to the movie theater and saw Bridesmaid.

Ok, I have to admit that I was really skeptical about seeing this movie. I thought that it was going to be a really bad knock off of the Hangover. Boy, was I wrong! This movie was f*cking hilarious!!!! From the opening scene to the end, everyone in the theater was cracking up. The acting was terrific and it had a great story line. My only problem with it was that some scenes dragged on a little but the rest of the movie made up for that. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and I give it 2 thumbs up.

After the movie, a few of the ladies and myself went to a club call Vibe Lounge which is also in Rockville Centre. It was a cool little spot that played reggae and hip hop all night. It was ok at best, definitely not worth the $20 admission at all but I was with the girls and it was better than us hiking to the city at 2am.

Overall I had such a great time. I really don't hang out alot so this was long over due. I can't wait until me and the girls go out again :-)

Ok, ya'll don't even know how excited I am about going to this show. It's my first time and I can't wait! For anyone who don't know The Makeup Show is the largest PRO-ONLY event in NYC (they travel to different cities also) that brings the professional beauty industry together. At the show there are top industry artists and pro-driven companies presenting the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. Everyone who is anyone in the makeup biz will be there such as Billy B, Sam Fine, Crystal Wright, Michael DeVellis, James Vincent, just to name a few. And there will be tons of companies such as Make Up For Ever, Temptu Pro, Inglot, Stila, Crown Brush, Alcone, Mac, etc.

I'm seriously putting myself on a budget before I even get there because I know myself lol. I really want to attend the seminars more than anything though. These are the ones that I will be attending:

*Working in NY
*A Career in Makeup with Sam Fine (LOVEEEE HIM!!!)
*The business of Beauty with Billy B (I love him too *sigh*)
*HD Bridal Tattoo Coverage

The event is from 9am-6pm at the Metropolitian Pavilion (125w. 18th street) and I'll probably be there all day. I need to pick up a Pro Airbrush Kit and I'm on a serious quest to find the perfect mascara, since I have yet to find one that I can't live without. I will be taking alot of pics that day and will be posting them here. :-)

If you are in the beauty biz (Makeup artist, salon owner, etc) and want to learn more about The Makeup Show, please visit www.themakeupshow.com

I hope you all had a great Mother's day yesterday..I sure did! I took my mom, grandma, little sis and my little brother out to dinner and this is what I wore. Please pay the wrinkles no mind lol. This is one of my favorite maxi dress and for some reason, I never, ever iron it. I don't know if its just pure laziness on my part or what because it would have only taken 2 seconds and I iron everything else..just not this dress for some random, unknown reason lol. But I digress. I took my fam out to my mom's favorite restaurant in East Meadow and we had so much fun. I love my family. Here's what I wore:

Dress: by "As You Wish"
Cardigan: by Doll
Shoes: by Rouge

Here's the back:

(One of my favorite works...an oldie but goodie :-)

I just became the Organizer/Owner of NY's Pro Fashion Meetup with over 1,300 members..so excited! I've restructed the group so that we will be doing FREE portfolio building with each other so if you are an established/up and coming photographer, MUA, stylist, whatever and want to work on your book..join now :-)

http://www.meetup.com/Profashionshoots/

Last Saturday was my good friend/business partner Chuck Holliday's Birthday. To celebrate, we had a Sunday brunch at Bazar Bistro in Union Square (it was 10 of us in total). I had a really nice time and got to hang out with a few friends that I haven't seen in a while. The food was great, the decor was nice and the company I was with was amazing! My only complaint? no dessert menu (but I did go next door for some out of the world Creme Brulee) and the service was a little slow. But to be fair, I think it might of been the owner serving us because he told us from the beginning that he wasn't a waiter. Anyways, I would definitely go back there and can't wait until we all do brunch again :-)

Bazar Bistro (Moroccan, Mediterranean, French)
4 W 19th St,
New York NY10011 (Btwn 5th & 6th Ave)

Barcelona to be exact!!! I'm super excited because me and a group of girlfriends are going in October. They travel all the time, Morocco, Costa Rica, etc and I finally decided to go on a trip with them. I use to travel all the time but ever since I opened my store and got too comfy with the boyfriend (ladies, you know how that goes lol) I don't want to go anywhere anymore. However, after watching Eat, Pray, Love..I sat down and reassessed what I want out of life. I decided that traveling more was on top of the list. I've always wanted to see the world, experience different cultures and see all the things that I studied in school first hand (I was a dual major in Art History and History). Well, when I heard that the girls next trip was to Barcelona and the fact that I've never been to Europe but always wanted to, I jumped at the chance. So yes, I will be going for 6 days/5nights and staying at the fabulous Murmuri Barcelona Hotel. I will definitely take tons of pics and I also want to videotape the trip...and of course I will post all that stuff here...Soooooo excited and I can't wait!!!!!

I went to brunch this past Sunday with some friends at the Moca Lounge in Harlem and had a nice time. This was my first time there and I thought overall it was a cool little place. It's a very small lounge that's supposedly a really hotspot in Harlem. I was told that on any given night that the place is so packed that people are shoulder to shoulder and that you can hardly move. Oh heck no! Thank God we went for brunch because I want no part of that lol. I hate over crowded places...especially clubs, so I think we went at the perfect time. The food was decent (had a Shrimp Cesear Wrap w/fries) and the Mimosas were average but because the company I was with and the conversations we were having were great, that made up for it. Would I go back again? ummm, not sure. I'm not really a Harlem girl and since I didn't think this place was anything out of the ordinary, I doubt it. But who know?

Moca Lounge
2210 Frederick Douglass Blvd
New York, NY 10026
Neighborhood: Harlem

(212) 665-8081
www.mocalounge.com

Hey guys,

I just started 2 meetup groups. One for industry insiders such as photographers, makeup artists, models, etc and another for women only. Check them out and join if they apply to you :-)

Industry: The Click NYC
Women Only: Long Island Suburban Goddesses