This weekend, it was Vancouver's turn to host the IMATS convention. For those of you who've never heard of IMATS, it stands for International Makeup Artist Trade Show; it's full of brands you can't find in stores and talks are given regarding careers in makeup. This year was my first time going and I had a great time, not to mention some of the bargains I got.
I decided to take my camera with me and took quite a few pictures...
My face of the day consisted of a mix between Nars Sheer Glow in Siberia, L'Oreal True Match in N1, MAC Blush in Taupe, MAC Eyeshadows in Soft Brown and Cork, Nars Blush in Seduction, L'Oreal Lineur Intense, Maybelline Pumped Up Mascara and Almay One Coat Triple Effect Mascara (lower lashes).
Jo Malone London's Red Roses Cologne is the latest addition to my perfume collection. The scent is so realistic, spritzing it is akin to walking into a fresh flower shop. It's my new everyday scent!
For nails, I went with Essie's Go Ginza, the perfect lilac to give my outfit that mod look.
An easy-breezy outfit to make it through the heat wave; Top: Topshop; Skirt: American Apparel; Sunnies: Raybans; Tote Bag: Ted Baker.
Speaking of the Ted Baker Tote Bag, this is my first time featuring it on the blog! I adore the look of this bag, not to mention the inside is lined with french bulldogs wearing pink bows...
The rose gold hardware is gorgeous and it holds a ton of stuff. It's a little heavy for every day use but I'll be carrying it as long as my arm can hold out.
I stopped by a great little cafe for some breakfast, because let's face it, no one has time to eat while applying makeup.
On to IMATS! There were some intense competitions going on with makeup artists who actually know what they're doing.
I may or may not have stopped to make a purchase at the Hakuhodo brush stand...
So many gorgeous brushes to choose from!
The Make Up Forever stand was awesome but let me tell ya, it looked like a watering hole on the African savanna. Much like the mall scene in Mean Girls, it was savage.
Here are a couple of the things I threw in my bag for yesterday: a classic book to read anywhere and a sweater (yes, a sweater) in case the convention was a little chilly.
An afternoon snack that consisted of a perfect London Fog and the most amazing chocolate bar I've ever had. As you can tell, my cravings are probably similar to Marie Antoinette's.
Outside the chocolate cafe, this woman was playing a public piano. Her clothes happened to match it perfectly and she played it beautifully. Unfortunately, I was the only person around.
I had an amazing day! I'll be making a whole post this week with all the beauty purchases I made so keep your eyes peeled for that or go follow me on Instagram for notice.
Hope you're all having a good week so far!
xo.
