Happy Friday! :D
I went on a short break, but now I am back with a new post for you guys. :)
Last Saturday, I attended IMATS Los Angeles 2013 -- I don't know if it's because of the switch from June to January, but this year's IMATS was a bit underwhelming... some of my absolute favorite vendors from the past two IMATS I've attended weren't there (no NYX!!!) and the buzz just wasn't the same as before... but nevertheless, I still had fun learning about new beauty products and I had a blast shopping, of course! ;)
I chose to go a little later in the morning this year -- I really wanted to avoid standing in line for too long, haha!
The first thing you'll see is the Royal & Langnickel booth...
They have really excellent makeup brushes!
I love my Royal & Langnickel brushes!!! :)
Other familiar booths:
Cailyn -- they have amazing eyeliners!
Ben Nye -- I heard their Banana Powder is extraordinary!
Stila was there too...
Right across from Stila is Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics...
I really want to try their OCC Lip Tar™ -- they have a variety of gorgeous shades to choose from!
Next year, I promise! ;)
There were also some new booths:
Sugarpill Cosmetics
Lime Crime
I love how colorful and fun these two booths are!
Another new addition to this year's IMATS: O.R.G Skincare
This has got to be THE highlight of my day!
I got to meet Donna and Suzie -- Suzie explained the story behind O.R.G and she demonstrated how to use their super awesome Organic Mineral Peel... more on this on a separate post, there's a lot I wanna tell you guys about O.R.G and their products! :)
There were also some nail products:
I got nail polishes from LA Splash, I'm so excited about those! ;)
Cailyn also sold nail stickers -- such pretty designs!
Different kinds of accessories were also sold at IMATS:
And of course, it wouldn't be IMATS without the awesome models walking around sporting the excellent skills of makeup artists:
This guy totally walked up to people -- scary, but amazing at the same time, haha! ;)
I'm gonna have to wait another year to attend IMATS 2014 -- maybe I should start making a list of things I want to buy so I don't forget anything, haha! ;)
I'm really hoping it gets better next year and I hope NYX makes it to IMATS Los Angeles 2014!!!
I'll share all the goodies I got from IMATS with you guys next week, so please stay tuned! :)
Have you ever attended IMATS before? How was it for you?
Did you go to IMATS Los Angeles last weekend?
Is it something you would consider attending?
Have a happy weekend, guys!!! :D
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I really want to go next year. I love seeing all the goodies people are picking up. Some of the prices seem really reasonable.
ReplyDeleteoh yeah, the prices are really amazing! super affordable! :D
DeleteSo sad I didn't get to go this year. :( NYX wasn't there? Oh my gosh, why?!? That's like the most popular booth at IMATS. Hopefully, I'll be able to attend next year.
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Carrie
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yup, nyx wasn't there! i'm not sure why... :/
Deletei love your IMATS photos.. it makes the makeup hoarder in me come out hahahaha!! oh the things i would buy hahaha :p!!!
ReplyDeleteawww haha, thanks, lisa! and i know you would have a blast at imats! :D
DeleteI have never heard of IMATS before, but it looks amazing! I'd definitely a list, hehe xx
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DeleteGr8 pics&breakdown of ur visit hun, sounds like u had fun. Haven't been to IMATS it tends to clash w my birthday celebrations in e past few yrs Can't wait to see ur purchases
ReplyDeletethank you, sharon! and yes, the haul post will be published next week. :D
DeleteWhat a cool event!
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yup! :)
DeleteHow did you ever leave that place?!?!?! Makeup Heaven!
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aww, hahaha! ;)
DeleteLooks so much fun! I've never had the opportunity to attend one but always wanted to! although I probably shouldn't bring my wallet if I ever go XD
ReplyDeleteBy the way... are there some of your posts that you don't allow comments? I was trying to comment on your keep calm and go shopping post but couldn't find the comment box... maybe I'm crazy. LOL
nooo, you gotta bring your wallet, they have such amazing deals! ;)
Deletep.s. yup, i disabled comments for some of them. :)
Cool event!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
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yup, it is! :)
DeleteGreat event!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
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have a wonderful weekend, marcela! :)
Deletethis looks like a really great convention! so much fun!
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Id love to go but unfortunately I live in Ireland. The closest one to me is the London imats so maybe I'll aim towards going to that one :)
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imats london will be in june -- i hope you get to go! :D
DeleteOh my goodness, I am crazy jealous right now. Everything looked so amazing, it'd definitely be a kid-in-a-candystore experience! I can't wait to see everything you bought!
ReplyDeletehi dree! i'll have the post ready this week! :D
DeleteThat looks so fun! I'd probably leave there with no money :)
ReplyDeleteyou need to display an immense amount of self-discipline, haha! ;)
DeleteI haven't but it sounds like a fun event! Would love to see all the makeup goodies!
ReplyDelete:D
DeleteSuch an amazing event, thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
This looks like it was amazing! Obsessive Compulsive brand sounds really interesting as well. /Madison
ReplyDeleteyup, their lip tars are especially interesting. :)
DeleteI've never been to an exhibition like this before, it looks quite fascinating!
ReplyDeletei think you'll enjoy it. :)
DeleteAmazing photos! and the colour of those nail polishes (LA Splash) are so beautiful. <3
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i knoooow, i really loved all the colors! :)
Deletewow, makeup heaven!!
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Sandy
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yup yup!! ;)
DeleteMakeup galore. So fun!
ReplyDelete:D
DeleteOne year I will have to attend this event. So many great brands and products!
ReplyDeleteyes, i bet you will have a blast! :D
Deleteso jealous this looks amazing!
ReplyDeletexo Jackie
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Wow, so many beauty products. I think I would be so overwhelmed but everything looks amazing (except that one guy, he would have scared me). Those LA Splash polishes are so pretty. I love the glitter too.
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hahahaha, he definitely scared me! ;)
DeleteI didn't get to go :/ Waiting for your haul :) excited to see what goodies you got.
ReplyDeleteaww, next year! :D here's the link to my haul post: http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/2013/01/haul-time-imats-los-angeles-2013.html. :D
DeleteI wish they would bring IMATS to Colorado LOL
ReplyDeleteNeed to go next year though!
you will have a blast, i'm sure! :D
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