MAKEUP FOREVER PRO SOCIAL

Hey Blossoms,

As you all know I attended the Makeup Forever Pro Social yesterday. It was also a celebration of the launch of Pro Artistry Week. Which is a week jam packed with education, socials, and artistry surrounding The Makeup Show NY!

As usual the event was bustling with people. Everyone excited to swatch, touch, play in, discuss and snap photos of old favorites and new launches. Makeup Forever has amazing products from foundations, to pigments, to cream bases to glitter to lashes.

A new arrival and the buzz of the beauty world are their AQUA LINERS. A few of my beauty blogging friends swatched all the colors and when I say they didn't budge once they dried, I truly mean they didn't budge! We even made it to the next event (which was with Sam Fine so stay tuned for that blog!) where another beauty blogger tried rubbing the swatches off feverishly, to no avail! Those liners definitely slam dunked themselves on to my "Purchasing" list for the Makeup Show NY.

And here is a photo of those beauties:

I was infatuated with the glitters and how they reflected! I tried the gold on my lid and in my haste spilled it onto my face :( Allergies that caused me to have watery eyes and led to creasing on top of this mishap caused me to have to remove all my eye makeup :( Thank goodness I always walk around with a retractable kabuki brush. Unfortunately these glitters are like the liner they DONT budge so I had a little more shimmer to my face than what I would have liked! BUT the glitters are still  soo pretty(even if they have "fallout")! Here's a few up close shots. The first glitter is my favorite!

Nothing in the makeup world surprises me. Makeup is so versatile that any creation can be made. So when this guy walked in fully made up off a busy Manhattan street I just asked if I could snap a photo. He actually was headed to a burlesque show I believe. Check out the awesome contouring!!

A universal MUFE favorite are their HD foundations. I am planning on picking up a few. Here's a photo of the range of colors....extensive!

It was a cool, laid back event. Of course much laughter , conversations and makeup galore! I also met a fellow beauty blogger there. It's so awesome when you meet other bloggers. You swap stories, tricks, ideas and more. I didn't stay for the entire event because I had to rush across town with my fellow freelance makeup artist and beauty bloggers for another event! All in all it was a hit as any MUFE event. However I will say a bigger venue perhaps next time. We all were shoulder to shoulder and the guess list was full so moving around was too a minimum I was trying to make sure I got a go at all the products and I had to say so many "excuse me". "pardon  me" "oops I'm sorry" (I'm clumsy lol).


Thanks MUFE. I'll be sure to take some PRO classes that are being offered and will blog about them. So stay tuned!


What are your favorite MUFE products? Why?

BE SURE TO COMMENT BELOW BLOSSOMS. Your comments let me know what you guys like/dislike so be sure to speak up!!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms

BLOSSOMING INTERVIEW: Up Close & Personal With Your Favorite Guru: MakeupbyCandie

Hey Blossoms,

We all have watched Youtube videos at some point in time. If you love makeup you've probably watched more than your average person considering all the available videos on makeup. Whether product review, swatches, or tutorials it's available free to everyone on Youtube. There are a handful that's widely known and we refer to them as Youtube Gurus. One of my favorites, who you may remember from my past blog post "Women of Color CAN wear blue eyeshadow" is: MAKEUPBYCANDIE.

Here is her YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sexycandieeyes

Here is her Blog: http://www.makeupbycandie.com

Here is her Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/MakeupByCandie

AND HERE SHE IS...

1) I'm sure you get asked a lot if your real name is Candie? So I won't badger you with that! BUT we do want to know what eyeshadow combinations do you think of  for each when you hear the following candy names.. M&M's? Skittles? Lemonheads?

• People don't even call me that in real life lol. People just started calling me that since "Candie" is in my YouTube name. I actually prefer to be called Candace. 
• M&M's-blue, yellow, and brown
• Skittles-red, orange, and yellow
• Lemonheads-white and yellow

2) You have beauty counter experience working for M.A.C.? Is there anything you've learned thus far that you believe ONLY working at a cosmetic counter can teach you? Why do you believe that?

• Working at a counter will give you hands on experience with face shapes, eye shapes, skin types, etc. Anyone can put makeup on themselves on YouTube, but in the makeup world, being able to apply those techniques to others is crucial. 

3) Any tips for managing a full time school schedule, freelancing as a makeup artist and holding down a job? How do you manage?

• I multitask. I have 3 part time jobs and I'm a full-time college student. I like to sneak in notecards here and there while I'm on the clock at my jobs, that way, I can keep up with all my classes while still getting paid. As dangerous as it may sound, I also study notecards while driving. Depending on what I'm studying for, I'll also make up songs and learn them.

4) What are your 3 favorite matte eyeshadows, 3 favorite shimmer shadows , 3 favorite lipsticks & 3 favorite blushes (from any brand)? 

• 3 matte - MUFE #99, MUFE #75, and MAC Orange
• 3 shimmer - Glamour Doll Eyes Pistol Pistol, MAC Ricepaper, and MAC Bio-Green
• 3 lipsticks - MAC Electro, MAC Up the Amp, and MAC Peachstock
• 3 blushes - NARS Gina, NARS Taj Mahal, and MAC Stark Naked 

5) You do NOT wear foundation yourself. How do you respond when a client/customer asks you "why not"? Do you think your not wearing foundation makes some people question your makeup artistry abilities when it comes to choosing/applying foundations?

• I always give customers my personal opinion on whether or not I think they need foundation. Contrary to popular belief, many women wear foundation unnecessarily. I understand if there's something on your face that you need to conceal, but a fresh face with basically nothing to cover needs no foundation. I've also noticed that it ages your skin terribly if worn on a daily basis. Some of my classmates have wrinkles already and I'm only 21. I personally prefer my own skin than foundation. My favorites are NARS Sheer Glow and MAC Mineralize Satinfinish. Both of them are collecting dust in my makeup drawer though lol. My mom is also the same way. She doesn't like foundation either and she still looks like she's in her 30s instead of 90.

6) How did you become a Youtube Makeup Guru? how long did it take you to reach the level your on now? Any tips for making Youtube Partner?

• I wouldn't consider myself a guru, but I just started making videos at random. It took me a year and a half to make YouTube partner. It definitely doesn't happen overnight. I would say to just post a ton of relevant video responses, entertain your audience, don't lie, don't be conceited, and respond to people. Interacting with your subscribers on social media will also draw attention to you. Also, post tutorials more than reviews. No one wants to see informercials ALL the time. Oh and one more thing...FOR REAL lol...post tutorials on what YOU like. Do not let your subscribers tell you what to do on your channel. Of course, be open to suggestions, but if they see they can run your channel, it's pretty easy to assume that companies will sway them into lying in their videos too.

7) What is your skin type? What do you believe are the best products for skin care for your skin type?

• Really dry/sensitive - I use Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, then Fix +, then MAC Comfort Cream or MAC Studio Moisture Cream. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer is also a great alternative for my skin.

8) Who were your makeup influences? Did you watch any other youtube gurus when you first started out? follow any blog? or study the work of any celebrity makeup artists?

      Hopefully no one gets offended, BUT I'm just being honest here...my opinions of course :)

• MakeupByRenRen - I still watch her, but she's a lot different than a couple of years ago. I like the "bright and neon tutorial" Ren lol.
• angeec03 - Another person who has changed. Same as above.
• xsparkage - Still love her. She does looks that I love.
• julieg713 - She's like one of my top 5 favorites...maybe THE favorite. She still does looks that I love and has not changed a bit. 

9) What are your top 3 biggest makeup pet-peeves?

• un-tweezed eyebrows in makeup tutorials, blowing on makeup brushes, using lipstick as eye shadow primer...WTH?! lol 

10) The nydailynews.com reports the UK cosmetic store, Superdrug conducted a survey and results show the average woman spends $180 every year on cosmetics for a whopping $13,000 in her lifetime and the average woman shops 5 times a year for new makeup? According to that study, are you average? below average? or above average? Do you set yourself any "makeup budgets"? Why or why not?

• 2009 and 2010 - WAY above average
• 2011 - below average
• Right now, I am on a serious budget since I'm moving out-of-state for graduate school next year. I have enough makeup at this point. I'm just adding in things that stand out to me.

 DID YOU KNOW? 

• I like my popcorn burnt.

• I can sing.

• My favorite color is orange.

• I hate seafood.

• I am a tomboy.

• I wear makeup once a week.

• I played basketball and ran track and cross country in high school.

• I don't like conceited people.

• Louisiana sucks.

• I love Calculus and Spanish.

• I went to an acting and modeling school for a year.

• Saying "excuse me" when burping is pointless.

• I'm addicted to loaded baked potatoes...without meat.

• The only meats I eat are chicken and fish.

• Spelling errors annoy me. 

• I don't attend parties with too many people; I do live in one of the US's most dangerous cities lol.

• Britney Spears is my favorite singer.

• I believe the Illuminati exists. 

• Oh and if you can't tell, I'm random :) 

I completely concur with her last "did you know" because I watch her Youtube videos and follow her on Twitter and randomness is definitely a part of her. Its awesome when someone is not afraid to be themselves even if some of their beliefs are controversial or not shared by others. Her videos are always straight to the point and I surely don't mind the tangents she goes on. An entertaining personality is a win to me. This interview was honest, real and purely all MAKEUPBYCANDIE. Thanks for sharing!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms!

EXTRA! EXTRA!: CELEBRATION OF GRAND OPENING OF INGLOT IN CHELSEA MARKET NYC

Hey Blossoms,

On February 18th 2011, the sensational INGLOT cosmetic company opened a brand NEW flagship store in NYC at Chelsea Market. This was DEFINITELY an event to attend. I was given the honor of arriving an hour early to join the press release and have access to the entire store before the festivities began. I utilized this time to snap photos and really check out all the products! Again INGLOT is absolutely amazing! This blog post will be different. I will use the photos to tell the story of the night's event. I know you all are anxious to see what the party was like so I'll get right to photos.

This is such a wonderful location! The clothing store Anthropologie is on the ground floor, its across the street from the Apple store and down the block from a great restaurant: POP Burger! (One of my favorite quick bite places)

INGLOT has an impressive array of professional eyelashes. I absolutely love the feather lashes and the accent lashes! If you have an avant garde or editorial shoot to do and need some awesome lashes I would definitely recommend going straight to INGLOT!

INGLOT sells every brush in their brush set individually! Awesome. Their brushes are amazing. no shedding and feels great on the face! Flawless application every time!

                                       Jackie, Celebrity Fashion Manicurist, does the nails of a guest

                                                      Jackie holding nail lacquer color # 964

What an amazing array of lipstcks, lip pencils, retractable lip pencils, lip glosses, lip pots, lip conditioners & balms.

The pigmentation on these retractable lip pencils are amazing and they come in so many cool colors!

AMC lip glosses are like liquid lava. They are HOT!!!! The color changes on contact and has a nice reflection to it. They are build-able and beautiful. Non-sticky, smooth, moisturizing and long lasting. 

These sleek lip glosses come in MANY colors and are SUPER pigmented! There is lots of product in them and they look great alone or paired over a lipstick.

Lipstick pots!

All the rave! Black lips! Self-explanatory

Awesome lip conditioners!

The flash really took from the color but I believe we may have a DUPE for Lady Gaga's new listick from MAC here!!!

The lipsticks are separated by color and shade variation. I love that they have a shade for everyone! Whether you prefer a cooler shade or a warmer (my fav) shade they have it!

James Vincent of The Makeup Show and the Powder Group was the Host for the night! He did an amazing job explainging Inglot's history and his favorite products: concealer stick, cream blush, freedom palettes!

The foundation range is just impressive! These are just the tip of the iceberg with mineral foundation. there's cream foundation, stick, pressed powder, cream to powder, tinted moisturizer and liquid foundation!

CREAM BLUSHES!!!!! Super pigmented!!! A little definitely goes a long way!

Correctors!

The coveted Freedom System displayed in a way to showcase examples of different combos.

Neutral Eyeshadows available in various textures.

Yellows

Oranges

Blues

Greens

Purples

More Blues and Greys

Purples

More Greys and Browns

 Silvers and Whites

Freedom System palettes used while picking eyeshadow color. Place pan eyeshadows or other products on this palette in the order you want them arranged and an INGLOT employee will make your customized palette in no time!

20 PAN PALETTES

The "rumored" palette is no more! ITS TRUE!!!!! The 20 pan palette is here!!! It will be available for purchase soon! Follow @INGLOT_USA on Twitter for the official announcement!

The 10 pan palette is available at ALL INGLOT locations!

Powder Foundations

Powder Blushes

Eyebrow Powder & Wax

Cream concealers

                          INGLOT has AMAZING lipsticks that are super pigmented and long lasting.

Single Eyeshadows

Eyeliners

MASCARA!

These wipes are non-irritating and work exceptionally well. Great for waterproof makeup removal but still gentle enough on sensitive skin!

Liquid Eyeliners!

Brushes!

and more Brushes!

And even MORE brushes!

MORE EYESHADOWS!

Glitter!!

Sharpeners

DURALINE! This turns ANY eyeshadow, pigment or glitter  waterproof with one drop! Great for making waterproof liners!

Eyelash curlers

Jumbo Eyeshadow pencils! Amazing glitter bases!

OMGGGGGG their pigments are soooooooooooo pretty!

Gel liners! The colors are so rich and bright!

Brushes with patent leather brush belt

Travel brush sets! Super cute!

Fashionable brush rolls

Cosmetic bags!

TRAINCASES!!!!!!

Palettes! I loveeeeee these! Stainless steel, easy to clean, and great for any makeup artist kit!

MIXING STATION

This amazing MIXING STATION allows for you to create your very own custom colors, change textures of eyeshadows or even create your favorite discontinued eyeshadow!!!

Brooklyn, Pro Makeup Artist & face behind @INGLOT_USA on Twitter working hard giving great makeovers!

Check out his makeup station! The book in the background is INGLOT eyelash book but it has AMAZINGGGG eye makeup looks!! A must have for those editorial and glam eye lovers!

Brooklyn again

Here's another angle of the makeover

Sharie, Another Inglot Pro Makeup Artist

Check out her face chart of looks for the night!!!

Another angle of the makeover

Andrew, Pro MAkeup Artist works at the Times Square Location and is soo helpful! If your ever in times Square stop by and say hello! Tell him : "Sherry Blossom sent me!" lol

Check out his face chart of the night's looks!

Check out his makeup station!

Already on to another makeover!

Agni, Hairstylist from Hair Room Service who was at the event giving guests great hair makeover. She's doing beautiful pin/drop curls in this woman's hair!

Check out her hairstyling station!

Look how sleep and shiny the curls look!

Nail lacquers! INGLOT has soooooooooo many colors! A nail technician, nail lacquer lovers haven!

Lucy, Another INGLOT Pro Makeup Artist. She was uber sweet and helping everyone. Isn't she cute? I had to stop her and grab a few photos! She also recognized me from my Youtube channel! How awesome!!!

Her makeup was so flawless and amazing the colors were so springyyyyy!

PRETTY!!!!!!

More nail lacquers! They have so many textures!

Nail care!

Nail art!

More amazing colors!

INGLOT has an array of specialized nail polish for all your nails needs!

GOODNESS!!!!! See ALL these colors! How can you even choose!

A few guest and fellow makeup artist at the event! They looked soo retro I had to snap a photo!

Awww! Brooklyn again! He was so helpful not only to me but to any and everyone who came up to him that night. Go visit him at the INGLOT in Garden State and tell him: "Sherry Blossom sent me!". lol

                                                             Brooklyn's Signature Pose! :)

        More guests at the night's events! The woman on the left is wearing OCC's Anime lipstick!! I love this color! One of my all time favorite fuchsia colors! Yes I wear this color!!

                                                                      INGLOT NY!!!

Mr. Wojtek Inglot, the creator of INGLOT Cosmetics! He was so sweet and approachable! He even said hello to all my blossoms on video and posed for this photo! THANK YOU!

The creator of Hair Room Service, a mobile service of celebrity hairstylists available for any event. He did amazing spiral curls in her hair. He was half way finished here!

NEW PALETTES!

                          NEW PALETTES!! Equipped with mirror and well for mini brushes!

                              5 circular pan palette available at ALL INGLOT stores for purchase.

AMAZING GOODIE BAG! Stay tuned for a giveaway of some INGLOT products. Be sure to follow me on Twitter , this Blog and my Youtube Beauty Channel and comment below this post or video about which INGLOT product you'd love to try. Be sure to include your usernames of all (Twitter, Blog and YT) in your comment! More details will follow with the OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY!

There were so many amazing people there! What's not pictured are the amazing studio photography that was in the rear.Taking photos and video of the guests and makeovers! I definitely joined in on a few shoots! This INGLOT will have a photographer and videography on staff at all times for photo shoots and videos when the studio space is rented! How cool is that!

There was an open bar serving water, red wine and white wine. I've never had wine before tonight so I had a few sips of red wine. I didn't like it. I guess it MUST be an acquired taste.

James Vincent of the Makeup Show and the Powder Group. I was so busy gathering photos and info for you all I didn't think to take a photo until he said he'd only take a photo if I was in it! How wonderful! I can't wait to see him at the Makeup Show and I will be joining the Powder Group soon too!

Mr. Vincent introduced me to Michael Devellis of the Powder Group and he complimented my outifit and said I was gorgeous! OMG I was soo flattered! Thank You! An amazing group of folks I'll tell you!

Another guest! L O V E her outifit!

Hard at work on makeovers!

Ann, Pro Makeup Artist, She's so wonderful. I blogged about how nice and helpful she was in my last INLGOT post. She works at the Times Square location. Go visit her and tell her "Sherry Blossom sent me!" lol

Twiiter @thisfancy face and Blog: www.thisfancyface.blogspot.com makeover using the colors above!

DID YOU KNOW?

Inglot is available in over 250 locations and only became available in the USA in 2009!!!!!!

The prices of WILL NOT go up JUST yet...projected maybe by MARCH/APRIL so HURRY and get your products! Also it SURELY WON'T go up by $30 as projected!!

Here's my YOUTUBE VIDEO of the opening!

I hope you enjoyed this post Blossoms. Giveaway details: post and video will be up soon so stay tuned!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms!