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Follow me to PHAMExpo! | Video

July 1, 2013

This past weekend I attended PHAMExpo, a new makeup & hair convention in Pasadena, California. This expo is a great replacement as a summer event, since IMATS moved to January. I just wanted to write a short post with this video, because that way you can all see the experience! I only picked up 1 item…OCC’s Androgyne Stained Gloss Lip Tar that I’ve blogged about before! Regardless, it was nice to see a convention that reminded me of how IMATS used to be, before YouTubers made it a YouTube convention…even though that’s how I found out about it. IMATS used to be a lot less hectic! I will say that IMATS has a lot more brands there, so that’s why it can be a better option…but PHAME has a lot of fan-favorites! If you had large crowds, check out PHAMExpo next year! It was busy, but not too busy. I liked that they had a photobooth, enough room to walk around leisurely, and a separate VIP area for those with media passes. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait until next year!

IMATS Wishlist 2013

January 17, 2013

I’m excited to be attending IMATS for the 5th time on January 19th and 20th in Los Angeles, so I’m making a general wishlist so I stay on track! I’d love to meet some of you guys there, so let me know if you’re attending, and say hi if you see me!

To see the IMATS exhibitors, click here.

Bdellium Tools: I love bdellium brushes so I definitely want to check their booth out. If I get anything, it’d probably be this powder brush and this duo fiber blending brush!

INGLOT: I’ve been obsessed with my 2 matte eyeshadows by INGLOT so I definitely want to find more at IMATS. I want all neutral shades, ivories, taupes, and browns! I also really like an orange lipstick I have from them, so I definitely want to find a few more shades I’d like (probably berry oxblood shades!)

Sigma Beauty: I have a few of their brushes and their Sigmax bristles are definitely the best. I have wanted their synthetic kabuki kit for SO long, hopefully I can finally get it!

Such a short list! I have so much, so I don’t need much more. I’m also on the hunt for a large powder brush, and maybe a few angled blush brushes if I feel like it. I usually end up shopping at other stores in the area while we’re there, so I won’t be short on makeup! I definitely need to find a powder highlighter that I like. I’m going to stalk Sephora & The MAC store (and pro booth at IMATS) that weekend! What do you want to pick up at IMATS?

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Katricia Swatch

September 27, 2012

A while ago I randomly decided that I wanted to wear OCC’s lip tar in Katricia. It’s an outrageous bold purple lip color that lasts forever. This shade is actually discontinued, but their lip tar in “Belladonna” is very similar. The OCC packaging is actually different now because I’ve had my tube for a while, but it’s still an awesome product. Hopefully I’ll get gutsy enough to wear this out! I think I want to use it to make a plum ombre lip for fall. What do you think?

Isn’t it fab?