Today was the exclusive blogger preview of The Makeup Show – which is open tomorrow and Monday at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York.
The Powder Group founder Michael DeVellis kicked off the festivities with an intro before handing bloggers including the gals from Butterfly Diary, Beauty Blogging Junkie, The Art of Accessories, Krasey Beauty and The Beauty of Life over to makeup artist extraordinaire James Vincent for a hands-on walk through the space and introductions to many of the brands participating.
Several of my old favorites are at the show, of course – Stila, MAC Pro, Make Up For Ever, Mario Badescu (skincare is, after all, …read more

The fourth annual The Makeup Show NYC is sneaking up on me and I can’t even tell you how excited I am about it! This May 17 and 18, from 9:00am-6:00pm, leading brands and artists will invade the Metropolitan Pavilion and showcase the best new techniques and products galore.

It’s a great opportunity for networking and for artists, a must-attend thanks to the myriad hands-on workshops, seminars and keynote presentation. 
This year, seminars and hands-on workshops will explore the world of makeup from film and television to editorial and bridal beauty, including workshops for airbrush basics, FX techniques, and makeup for HD, to secrets …read more

Makeup addicts beware! Of further makeup addictions, that is! The Powder Group is launching On Makeup Magazine, a magazine that is sure to serve as a great compliment to your already overflowing makeup bag. On Makeup Magazine will be launching in February of 2008 and promises 90 pages of everything makeup, I am already so excited–I can’t wait!
What’s even more exciting is that the first issue is free to anyone who asks! So what are you waiting for?! Click over to their website to find out how you can get the first issue free and emerse yourself into the makeup …read more

(How perfect is their skin!? Seriously!)
My uber talented friend, Billy B , is currently traveling the states doing his American Beauty Tour; I’ve watched his blog as he appeals for people to apply to be a model at each of his tour stops (which people happily clammer for). So imagine his surprise when he gets a call at midnight from the Production Assistant from American Idol claiming that Paula Abdul wants to be his model for his Atlanta event. Was he speechless…yes–and I think he still is (and my gawd, I would be too–I love Paula!)
Paula Abdul flew into Atlanta …read more