Miscellaneous

The Makeup Show New York – What I’m Looking Forward to

April 30, 2011 by Kim S. / blog, Miscellaneous / 0 comments

For the very first time in 2011, The Makeup Show New York is debuting their Career floor. This is perfect for individuals who are starting out and/or looking to get into the industry and want to learn more. There will be several different career and resource seminars going on both days of The Makeup Show. The ones I am looking forward to most are…

Working in New York – Sunday, May 15th 11AM- 12PM

Description: In this audience question and answer format panel discussion led by Director of Education & Artist Relation, James Vincent, representatives and artists from a variety of areas in the industry talk about what you will need to do to become a successful agency, union or editorial artist. Discussion clarifies the role of the artist in all aspects and also includes facts and opinions on building your book, branding your name, assisting top artists and what you need to do to become a superstar makeup artist today.

Marketing You featuring Crystal Wright & Michael DeVellis – Sunday, May 15

Description: The two most important ways of promoting your images go hand–in–hand in the modern makeup artist business. A portfolio needs to work in conjunction with an online presence of your work and in this session Industry leaders Michael DeVellis and Crystal Wright help you learn how to choose the images that will get you hired, how to set up your book and website, what not to use and how to approach getting your work seen by the clients you want to hire You.

Agency Panel – Monday, May 16 3:30 – 4pm

Description: Agency represented artists will tell you that being a part of a strong support organization is a great way to secure, reinforce and grow your career in makeup. The world of agency-driven work is one that requires the relationship development that only a great agent can secure. MAKE UP FOR EVER Vice President, Professional Division, Michael DeVellis will lead this important panel with top NY agents, to discuss the how, what, why, when, where and who of working with an agency. Learn who should consider looking for an agency, when to look for such a commitment, how to go about being seen by an agency, what are the benefits being represented by an agency, what sort of work and rates can you expect to secure, what does an agency do – and not do – for you and your career, and what are the costs associated with being represented by an agency.

Check site for other forums, especially if you want to know what to put in your kit.

IMATS New York is Just Around the Corner!

March 10, 2011 by Kim S. / blog, Miscellaneous / 2 Comments

I will be attending the first International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in New York City! I’m so excited!!! This is the makeup artist and beauty enthusiast HEAVEN!

I have wanted to attend for a few years now, but was unable to travel to the places they were taking place. Now it’s happening right in my hometown so I have no excuse.

This is great for people who wanted to attend beauty/makeup artists trade shows and were not able to because they didn’t have the proper credentials. Don’t fret, for IMATS is open to the general public; no credentials needed.

WILL I SEE YOU THERE?

ABOUT IMATS (Source)

The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show is the make-up world’s biggest gathering. Thousands of make-up artists, vendors and enthusiasts discuss, display and collect the best the industry has to offer. Make-up pros from fashion and film (including Oscar, BAFTA and Saturn award winners) provide education and demonstrations at IMATS, and new products often debut there. IMATS also features a make-up museum and an Afterglow party, where trade-show guests can socialize.

Before IMATS, there were no trade shows specifically designed for make-up artists, although cosmetic companies had expressed a desire for such an event. In response, Make-Up Artist magazine publisher Michael Key held the first IMATS in August 1997 in Los Angeles. It allowed artists to customize what they wanted to see and it offered a diverse mix of products, demonstrations and education from industry leaders.

Like Make-Up Artist magazine, IMATS continues to educate and connect make-up artists from around the world. The show is held six times annually—in London in January; New York in April; Los Angeles in June;Vancouver, B.C. in July; Sydney in September and Toronto in November.

LOCATION:
82 Mercer
82 Mercer Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10012

HOURS:
Saturday, (General admission) 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, (General admission) 10 a.m.-5p.m.

During general show hours, IMATS is open to the public. No make-up artist credentials are required to get you in the door.

Price:

2 Day 2nd Tier – $65

1 Day 2nd Tier – $35

1 Day Child Ticket – $20

*This one-day-child ticket gets children ages six to twelve years old into IMATS New York 2011 on Saturday, April 9 OR Sunday, April 10, and includes admission to the public hours (exhibit floor, keynote speakers and classes). Children under five years old are free, and any child twelve years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Purchase Tickets: CLICK HERE

***Tickets are non-refundable and any billing discrepancies must be presented within 30 days of the transaction.

For At the Door prices, click here.

Full Exhibitor List

Beauty So Clean

Embryolisse

NYX

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

TEMPTU

Inglot

Hakuhodu USA

Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics

Yaby

Zuca and more…

Calling all Hello Kitty Fans!

March 9, 2011 by Kim S. / blog, Miscellaneous / 0 comments

Meet Hello Kitty Designer Yuko Yamaguchi

Discover Sephora’s new beauty collection with iconic style—and meet Tokyo’s Hello Kitty designer Ms. Yuko Yamaguchi.* She will be signing cosmetics and accessories from this whimsical line, while Sephora beauty experts re-create signature Hello Kitty looks on you.

* The first 200 people who make a $35 Hello Kitty purchase at Sephora Soho between 10 AM and 5 PM on March 16 will receive a wristband, which will ensure meeting Ms. Yamaguchi. She will be available to sign two items per person.

When: March 16, 2011 @ 5:00 PM

Where: Sephora Soho

555 Broadway

New York, NY 10012

(212) 625-1309

International Beauty Show NY 2011

March 1, 2011 by Kim S. / blog, Miscellaneous / 0 comments

I went to the International Beauty Show last year (see post), and had a great time. I picked up a lot of beauty items from NYX, Essie, Dashing Diva and Jane Carter Solutions, and I also got a chance to get a Calgel Manicure for the first time, which came out nice (see post)! They were only $20, and lasted around 2 weeks or more!

This year the International Beauty Show New York will take place at the Jacob Javitz Center (655 West 34th Street, at 11th Avenue) on March 6 through March 8, 2011. Tickets are $85 right now (they were cheaper if you bought them earlier in the year). It may seem a little steep right now; however, when you take into account the number of vendors in beauty and hair styling, along with the discounts they offer (some 50% off or more), you will see it’s well worth it. There are also professional classes and seminars going on.

This years vendors include (click here for full list):

BioSilk

Bronner Bros / Nu Expressions/Upscale

China Glaze

Clairol

Conair

Dashing Diva

NailTek

NYX Cosmetics

Kryolan… and more

If you need anything beauty wise, such as makeup, nail supplies, hair styling products etc, this is the place to be.

I need a hooded dryer and a new (larger) traincase, I may go here to pick them up since they will be cheaper.

Makeup By Kim Porter