As we get ready to travel to The Makeup Show Chicago, I want to offer some tips that will enhance your makeup show experience. Remember: the purpose of the show is to learn about new products and techniques, learn how to advance your career (branding, portfolio, best business practices, etc), meet-up with friends and meet new ones.

This year, The Makeup Show has launched a mobile app (available on iOS and Android OS) which allows users to “star must-see events, check out exhibitors, events, show buzz, and get the latest updates from the show.” Go to the App Store or Google Play to download the app “Showcased International”. Create an account and you will be ready for the excitement and wonderment that is TMS Chicago.

Tips

• Before entering the show, make sure to download and peruse the TMS Chicago mobile app. This app includes all the seminars/presentations’ descriptions, schedule and locations as well as the location (map) of vendors. Select which seminars you want to attend and make sure you are early to get seats because they will fill up quickly.

• You will need to balance your time well between purchasing and attending seminars. Over the years, I have noticed that vendors have created better shopping processes to reduce confusion.

• Check out brands that you are not familiar with. I find that some of my favorite (and best) brands are relatively unknown to the masses.

• Have your business cards ready to share with others.

• Speak to the vendors, many of them are the owners, brand executives and/or PR professionals. Get to know them!

• Be friendly. I have made some cool connections with my fellow beauty bloggers and other makeup artists.

• Become a The Powder Group (TPG) Pro Member. There are tons of benefits, so go to the TPG booth for more information.

Location – (June 9-12, 2013, from 9 AM – 6 PM on Sunday and 9 AM – 5 PM on Monday) at The Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609. Side note – Free Parking Lot (based on availability)

Follow me on Instagram (pumps_and_gloss), Twitter (@pumpsandgloss), Tumblr and Pinterest. Also follow the hashtag #TMSChicago / #tmschi on Twitter and Instagram to follow the happenings!

See you there,

Mix Maven

Pumps and Gloss Blog, will be attending the  The Makeup Show Chicago (June  9-12, 2013, from 9 AM – 6 PM on Sunday and 9 AM – 5 PM on Monday) at The Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609. Side note – Free Parking Lot (based on availability), which as you know, is a really big deal!  For ticket information, please check out the Tickets page.

I always look forward to seeing all the new products that will be released and stock up on favorites, attending some classes as well as meeting up (and reuniting) with fabulous makeup artists and beauty bloggers.  This year, two of my Partners in Pretty Sisters, Shana Janelle and Nikkia of Silver Lips Beauty Blog, will be in attendance! Double Yay!!

At this PRO-Only event, there will be a plethora of celebrity makeup artists, other industry professionals, over 60 beauty brands,  over 30 keynote speakers seminars and hands-on training.  The hands-on training sessions are great for any makeup artist who wants to take his or her skill level to a higher level.  This year’s hands-on trainings include:

• Fundamentals of Complexion and Contour-Danessa Myricks-June 9, 2013- 10:00-1:00
• The Basics and Business of Bridal-Orlando Santiago-June 9, 2013- 10:15-1:15
  
• The Art Of The Cover Up-Tanya Deemer-Temptu Pro-June 9, 2013- 1:30-4:30
• Anatomy of Makeup-Building a Beautiful Face-Orlando Santiago-June 9, 2013- 1:45-4:45
  
• Makeup for Photography-Danessa Myricks-June 10, 2013- 9:30-12:3
• Understanding Color Theory and Color Correction-Lijah Stewart- Make Up For Ever-June 10, 2013- 9:45-12:45
  
• Glamour Makeup for Bridal and Beyond- Eugenia Weston- June 10, 2013- 1:15-4:15
• Ideal Eyes- Danessa Myricks- June 10, 2013-1:15-4:15

Please remember that there is a separate fee  ($135/class) for the hands on training! Email Sophia@metropolitanevents.com to register!

Speakers include:

• Celebrity Beauty for Every Client with Lori Taylor
• Making Up with Merrell Hollis
• Building a Brand with Eve Pearl
• I’m With the Brand with James Boehmer – Sponsored by NARS Cosmetics
• Thinking Outside the Box with Sutan Amrull
• Making Your Mark in The Makeup Industry with Sian Richards

The Makeup Show Chicago will also feature more than 60 top pro-focused brands, including:  Diamond Sponsor Make Up For Ever, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu Pro, Silver Sponsor NARS, Supporting Sponsors Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, INGLOT Cosmetics, Stila Cosmetics, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine.  Other companies including:AJ Crimson Beauty, MAC, Crystal Wright Live, I Make You Beautiful by Danessa Myricks, London Brush Company, Embryolisse USA, Kevyn Aucoin, Cinema Secrets,  Eve Pearl Beauty, Z Palette, Mehron will all be at the Show!

I do hope to meet many more fabulous people at the show. Hope to see you there.

Follow me @pumpsandgloss as I will be tweeting from The Makeup Show Chicago.

Follow me on @pumps_and_gloss on Instagram as I will be posting pics from the various vendors and seminars.

For more information, visit www.themakeupshow.com.

Mix Maven

Today, I am highlighting Talbots Fall 2013 collection.

I am looking forward to the Fall 2013 collection.  I do notice that there is not much color in the collections.  The pieces are classic, but can easily be jazzed up!   Are there any pieces that are must-haves for your fall 2013 wardrobe?

Mix Maven

Below are Talbots Fall 2013 Collection of dresses. There are enoungh lace, peplum and ponte knit to keep you looking uber-sophisticated!

I am totally crushing on the red lace dress, but I would LOVE for it to come in NAVY BLUE. I NEED IT!!

Mix Maven

My wish list includes the leather jacket and the colorblock wool coat.

Which outerwear is a must-have for you?

Mix Maven

Today, I will be highlighting Fall 2013 shoes.  Below are some of the shoes that Talbots will be offering for fall 2013, the collection will include metallic leather pumps, loafers and ballet flats.

I am loving the calfhair loafers and ballet flats.  I was hoping to see boots in the highlights, so I am hoping they will show up in the full collection that will be launched in the stores.

Mix Maven

Hello Glossies,

This week,  I will be featuring the Talbots Fall 2013 Collection.  Today, I will be highlighting the accessories that Talbots will be offering for the Fall/Winter 2013.

My favorite is the croco-embossed necklace.  I, definitely, need it my life.

Do you have any favorite pieces?

Mix Maven

The 10 Best Deep Conditioners

These reader-approved miracle workers will leave you with beautiful, hydrated hair

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After all the brushing, curling, and blow drying your hair endures on a daily basis, your everyday conditioner just isn’t going to cut it. There is only so much that conditioner can do when it’s up against dry, over-processed, and damaged hair. If you want to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy, you need to turn to a deep conditioner to work some serious hair-repair magic. Click ahead to see the top-rated deep conditioners Total Beauty readers are calling lifesavers

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18 Hottest Spring Nail Polishes

These new nail polish collections are so pretty, you won’t know where to start. Here are the must-have shades

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How is your mani/pedi looking lately? If it’s drab or still in a winter-y shade, it’s time for a fresh start. Celebrate the arrival of spring with this season’s newest nail polish collections. They’re full of fresh violets, nudes, and pinks that will instantly put a spring in your step. Keep reading to see which shades to paint on for the beach, brunch, and everywhere in between.

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