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  • IMATS Los Angeles 2012 Wrap Up

    IMATS Los Angeles 2012 is behind us. I ended up having a fantastic time at the International Makeup Artist Trade Show Los Angeles this year and I figured I’d better write about it before no one cares anymore. First a moment of full disclosure on why I am so late… This time last week I […]

  • #BizTalk Deciphering the Madness 2: More Bad Makeup Jobs

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    Bad Makeup Jobs abound, some when you least expect it. Here are some redflags to look for when a job opportunity sounds too good to be true (or too true to be good). Craigslist continues to be one of the two banes of my makeup artist existence. Everyday there are more people trying to get […]

  • #MaquillajeParaGo – The Makeup Show Los Angeles 2012 – Day 2

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    This year since I only got to attend the first day …our Blogstress en Español – Delia Jimenez Owens – took over the reigns of covering day two. As this is the second of a two-part article I am posting the English version first. For all of Delia’s spanish-language followers, simply scroll down to read […]

  • #MakeupMonday: My Event Makeup Secret Stash

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    With event makeup, staying power and clean application is key and the right products can make all the difference… (may contain affiliate links) As awards season is well underway… I figure much of my readership is either attending some of the many awards shows and related events OR you are applying makeup to your clients […]