The Makeup Show Chicago

I attended the first day of The Makeup Show on Sunday and had a blast. The show was well attended by beauty industry professionals and the truly makeup obsessed. In addition to the popular brands showcasing their products, there were seminars and plenty of networking opportunities.
There was so much too see between the two levels of Venue One. I wanted the chance to check out Inglot Cosmetics but the beauty lovers were completely surrounding the booth the entire time I was there. I couldn't even get close enough to see anything! Inglot was clearly a show highlight for many attendees.

I was able to chat with David Klasfeld, founder of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) and I am now in love with Lip Tar and OCC Tint (reviews coming soon).

This was the first Makeup Show for Chicago and I'm guessing from the eager attendees and overall positive reception of the two day event, they will be back next year.

 



David Klasfeld, OCC founder & the back of my head, lol.







Reggie Wells



  

GIVEAWAY TIME: Wanna Go to The Makeup Show?

The Makeup Show Chicago

What better way to start the four day work week than a giveaway? I have a ticket to the first day of The Makeup Show taking place Sunday, June 12, 2011 right here in Chicago.

Here's how to enter: Like The Stylish Life on Facebook and tell me in the comments below what are you most interested in seeing at The Makeup Show?

A winner will be picked on Wednesday, June 8th!!!

Good Luck =)

"The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age”

Meet Lancôme Beauty at Every Age Expert and Co-Author

Sandy Linter

WHO: Lancôme Beauty at Every Age Expert Sandy Linter

WHAT: One-on-One Consultations

WHERE: Lancôme beauty counter at Neiman Marcus; Chicago, IL – Michigan Avenue location

WHEN: April 11th 10am-5pm

Sandy Linter has influenced and inspired the beauty and fashion worlds for more than three decades through her work with celebrities, supermodels and real women. From fashion shoots to red carpets, Sandy has made a name for herself as the foremost authority on beauty at every age. On April 11th, the celebrity makeup artist reveals her beauty at every age secrets, at the Lancôme beauty counter in the Chicago, IL – Michigan Avenue Neiman Marcus location.

“The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age” shares Sandy’s inside tips and tricks on how stars stay youthful. From brow-fix-its to sun damage remedies, the innovative guide addresses beauty issues faced by women of all ages and makes beauty at any age easy to achieve.

Now for the first time ever, Sandy is taking her innovative beauty guide on tour, offering fans the chance to meet for one-on-one beauty consultations. All Lancôme purchases of $100 or more will be accompanied by a signed copy of The Makeup Wakeup - a unique beauty bonus.

19 Reader-Approved Concealers

These concealers are the secret beauty weapon when it comes to having flawless-looking skin

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article To help you find your new best kept makeup secret "friend," we rounded up the highest rated concealers as reviewed by Total Beauty readers. See the list

No. 19: Cle de Peau Correcteur Visage Concealer, $68

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

"This concealer is amazing, smooth, creamy and will make you look absolutely flawless."

No. 18: Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

Despite having a thick texture, readers say, "it has the power of a concealer, with the 'spreadability' of a moisturizer."

No. 17: Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 20 Multi-Tasking Concealer, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

"Works great as a concealer for blemishes, redness and dark under eye circles" and it "won't clog pores or make blemishes worse."

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

Rockin' the Red Lip

Hello Loves! Hope all is wonderful on the third day of the new year. I'm getting back into the work groove so please enjoy the Total Beauty sponsored post below.

I'm not a red lipstick kind of girl at all but I can appreciate this timeless beauty trend. My neighbor wears the most dreadful shade of red lipstick and it is downright frightening! I really wish she would find the right red for her complexion.

Find the Best Shade of Red Lipstick for You

Finding the right shade for your skin tone can be frustrating, so we're here to help

This is a TotalBeauty.com lip makeup article To shed light on which shade of red lipstick complements your unique skin tone, we consulted an expert to share application tips and product suggestions. See what she had to say … See advice

Christian Dior Minaudiere {Beauty Swoon}

Is this not the most gorgeous makeup palette you have ever seen in your life?

 

Dior’s limited-edition Holiday 2010 palette Minaudiere (that’s tiny purse in French) is featured in the September issue of Allure and it is pretty much love at first sight for me. I need to see this gorgeousness in person.

The case and gold trim are so elegant and the colors will create the perfect smokey eye and nude lip looks. Honestly if I got my hands on the Minaudiere, I would be hesitant to use it. It’s just too pretty, lol!

The palette includes:

Dior Minaudiere Palette – $ 80.00 (Pricey but sooooo worth it.)
5 Color Eyeshadow in No.001 Five Golds
5 Color Iridescent in No.529 Endless Shine
Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen in Gold Edition


Addict Ultra Gloss
Available in 2 colors:

• No.234 Pink Stiletto
• No. 992 Black Lame

Dior Le Vernis
Available in 2 colors:

• No. 226 Timeless Gold
• No. 916 Czarina Gold

For more information:
Dior’s official website

Avon Revisited: The Good & Not So Good

It has been about eight years since I ordered anything from Avon. I became interested in other brands and some of Avon's products were kind of blah to me when compared to MAC, Clinique, and Nars. Out of the blue last month I ordered a few products along with my coworker.

I ordered Glazewear Liquid Lip Color in Brown Sugar, Chic Mauve, and Darling Pink, Nail Experts Nail Brightener, and the new fragrance Flower by Cynthia Rowley.

The Good:

Flower by Cynthia Rowley is a pretty fragrance in a cute bottle. I took a big risk ordering a fragrance I had never smelled. The bottle reminded me of an Easter basket purse I had when I was about six years old. Maybe I was trying to recapture my youth because I was crazy about that purse, lol. Surprisingly, the scent isn't overly floral at all. The notes are citrus, violet leaves, freesia, Casablanca lily, vanilla, velvet woods, and sandalwood.

Nail Experts Nail Brightner does exactly what it is supposed to do...brighten your nails. After ruining my most recent manicure opening mail and rearranging the books on my bookshelf, I used the nail brightener and was pleased with the results. My nails had a pretty glow and looked very fresh. This is a great product to use in between manicures.

The Not So Good:

The Glazewear Liquid Lip Color did nothing for me. They are drying and have no shine. This is more of a liquid lipstick with an almost cakey feel. I didn't like the way it felt on my lips at all. Darling Pink was the best of the three I bought and that isn't saying much. Chic Mauve is a soft lilac shade that was beyond blah. Brown Sugar was not cute at all and someone needs to go back to the drawing board because brown sugar doesn't have an orange tint. This shade had a burnt orange tone to it. I'm so mad that these didn't work.

My recent Avon experience was okay so I'm open to trying some other products but they really should consider revamping that Glazewear formula.