The Makeup Show/Los Angeles

As a Pro MUA, I attend a few makeup "conventions" during the year. These shows are full of incredible information, hands-on workshops and classes and I get to shop for my professional makeup kit and personal makeup bag at major discount prices! Who doesn't love that?

I have been a professional makeup artist for almost 25 years and going back to makeup school to keep abreast of current trends isn't something that is easy for me to do with my family responsibilities and running my own business. Taking several weeks off from shooting would be a hardship on me financially so instead, I attend The Makeup Show put on by the Pro artists at The Powder Group. I am able to take several classes, workshops and watch live demonstrations within a two-day period, which updates my techniques and skill level, as well as gives me up-to-date information on the latest makeup artist information in the fields of television, film, photography, live events and bridal!

If you are a student, I highly recommend attending this show, which will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 28th and Monday, March 1st at the California Market Center downtown. You can get a front row seat and learn from the "best of the best" in this industry. Ve Neill, Eve Pearl, Jon Hennessy, Kathy Aragon and James Vincent to name just a few, are ready to teach you the techniques you need to succeed!

Plus, if you are a beauty blogger, on Saturday, February 27th at 2:00 pm, you can join me and other beauty blogger experts as we attend a special sneak preview of The Makeup Show and their vendors. Be first to view new makeup launches for Spring and introduce yourself to new brands. This event will be led by The Powder Group's lead artist, James Vincent! If you are interested in expanding your knowledge of makeup and would like to attend this special blogger event, contact Christina Farrell via email: christina@thepowdergroup.com or christina@themakeupblogger.com.

The Makeup Show Los Angeles will be a pro-artist event for everyone in every area of the makeup industry. They will deliver the same pro-driven, artistically inspired, celebratory energy that The Makeup Show is famous for so don't miss out! Click on the links below to purchase your tickets and sign up for classes and if you see this Pro there, make sure to stop me and say "hello!" I love to network with my fellow professional artists and bloggers!

THE ONLY MAKEUP ARTIST EVENT WITH HANDS-ON SESSIONS! THE MAKEUP SHOW BRINGS YOU THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY! CHECK OUT WORKSHOPS DETAILS BELOW! TPG PRO MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL SESSIONS! THE MAKEUP SHOW L.A! FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1 CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT SUNDAY EVENTS! CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MONDAY EVENTS! JON HENNESSEY Perfect Skin: Jon Hennessey Sunday, Feb 28- 1:45pm - 4:15pm - Studio 1 Creating the perfect canvas is essential for every application. This event is a concentrated look at color correction, concealing, foundation and contour and how to perfect those techniques with various products. You will Concentrate on developing an understanding of various foundation, powder and concealer types and formulations, their effects and versatility as well as exploring methods for shaping and contouring and shaping the face to bring out the nest of your clients features. Editorial Beauty: Jon Hennessey Monday, March 1 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - Studio 1 This workshop will help you develop an understanding of the process and logistics of working in Editorial and developing more fashion oriented looks in your work. Jon will discuss the editorial collaboration and creative process as well as demonstrate essential techniques and product choices in keeping your work modern, fashionable and controlled. EVE PEARL Master Workshop with Eve Pearl Developing and Presenting Makeup for Television Sunday, Feb 28 - 2:00 - 5:00pm - Studio 2 In the age when every person has the opportunity to be on television reality and makeover shows have made the demand for on-camera applications and makeup artist interviews more common then ever. Watch and learn as legendary Eve Pearl helps you see yourself on camera and create the easy applications, tips and techniques that will land you the job. KATHY ARAGON

Red Carpet Beauty: Kathy Aragon
Sunday, Feb 28 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - Studio 1
Whether your work is with celebrities for award ceremonies or real women red carpet beauty will help you better understand and execute special event makeup. Watch as Kathy reveals the secrets to long lasting makeup that will be flawless in photographs, video and in person and develop your own style for an award winning face.

Camera Ready Makeup: Kathy Aragon
Monday, March 1 - 2:15pm - 4:45pm - Studio 3
This event is designed to help you better understand the details that make a makeup camera ready. Kathy will take you through the techniques required to transform a makeup for photography and develop your editorial eye. Learn the product and tools that can be used and share his personal procedures as well as explore the precision required for photographic applications.

ORLANDO SANTIAGO

Celebrity Beauty: Orlando Santiago Sunday, Feb 28 - 10:30am - 1:00pm - Studio 3 In this workshop you will see the application techniques and product choices that make a makeup artist the favorite of celebrities. Learn how to assess your client's needs, listen to your clients wants and make decisions based on the situation and job at hand. You will take your beauty makeup application to super-star status in this session.

MARGARET KIMURA

Asian Beauty: Margaret Kimura Monday, March 1 - 2:00 - 4:30pm - Studio 2 Every artist needs to know how to work with any skin tone and facial structure. Margaret Kimura shows you the skills that have made her school so successful while helping you identify and understand the commonalities and differences of your Asian clientele.

VE NEILL

Master Workshop: Presenter Ve Neill Creating the Character Sunday, Feb 28 - 10:15am - 1:15pm - Studio 2 From Jack Sparrow to Mrs Doubtfire, Super Heroes to Leading Ladies the legendary Ve Neill has designed some of the most recognizable makeup looks in the history of film. In this hands-on master workshop Ve will share with you Academy Award winning techniques, discuss the process of designing a makeup look for film and help you bring your makeup beyond the basics to meet the requirements of the story and the star.

MYLES O'REILLY

Essential Airbrush: Myles O'Reilly Monday, March 1 - 10:30am - 1:00pm - Studio 3 The Airbrush Basics Workshop will present you with a review and demonstration of the range of airbrush equipment and products on the market. The instructor will provide you with the need-to-know information that will make using the equipment a breeze. You'll be introduced to the key airbrushing techniques required for beauty and body makeup and practice basic airbrush makeup application

CHRISTINA FARRELL

Bridal Beauty: Christina Farrell Sunday, Feb 28 - 2:15pm - 4:45pm - Studio 3 This event is perfect for freelancers, salon makeup artists and anyone who wants to add makeup to, or perfect their work in the area of bridal makeup. You will understand the best products and techniques for long-lasting, beautiful bridal makeup. Learn the must-ask questions when working with a bride/bridal party and considerations for photography and video work.

DANESSA MYRICKS

Essential Eyes: Danessa Myricks Monday, March 1 -1:45pm - 4:15pm - Studio 1 This event is an intensive look at the most diverse and interesting part of makeup artistry...the eyes. This amazing review of eye makeup in various forms. We'll focus on creating smoky eyes, classic Hollywood eyes, using false lashes and cream liner and finding unexpected ways to use color and texture. Discussion of key elements in creating these looks including product review and technique.

JAMES VINCENT

Details of Beauty: James Vincent Monday, March 1 - 10:15am - 12:45pm - Studio 2 Perfecting your technique, detailing your work and understanding control and precision in beauty makeup applications for everything from bridal to red carpet, commercial work to film, television and print is essential for becoming a well-known or well-respected artist. Learn to make your makeup more beautiful than ever and see how understanding the fundamentals and paying attention to the small details can make your application precise and perfect.

THE DETAILS: · Event Fee $125 per workshop and $250 per Master workshop · Master workshops are 3 hours, regular workshops are 2.5 hours · Space is limited, first come first serve basis · Master workshops participant will be provided models · Participants will work on each other as models for all other workshops · Models are available for an additional model fee if requested · Makeup supplies provided · Airbrush equipment provided · Attendees should bring their own brushes · Maximum 20 participants per event To Register for the Workshops classes please email info@themakeupshow.com. Please be sure to list your full contact info as well as the class you are interested in. You will get a respond from us in 24 hours with the information regarding the class. Please note that all hands-on workshops are available only to attendees of The Makeup Show L.A. Participation requires ticket purchase to the show as well as fee for hands-on workshops. Please note: Presenters, topics and schedules subject to change. PLUS MORE THAN 40 FREE EVENTS! VISIT WWW.THEMAKEUPSHOW.COM FOR DETAILS! DON'T MISS THESE AMAZING, INSPIRATIONAL SEMINARS! CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Center Stage!

What do Tyra Banks, Debra Messing, Teri Hatcher, Paula Abdul, Haylie Duff, Tori Spelling, Kristen Bell, Rebecca Gayheart and Virgina Madsen have in common? They are lovers of the luxurious bath and beauty brand Jaqua!

Jaqua products stimulate your 5 senses in such a way that your brain isn’t sure if it is eating dessert or being pampered at an extravagant spa! To quote The Daily Obsession, “Jaqua’s Raspberry Buttercream Frosting collection is a sinfully sweet and delicious treat for your body, but without the calories!” Yummy!

Recently, In My Professional Opinion was showered with a goodie bag jammed packed full of the most incredible body, bath and beauty products we have ever had the pleasure of testing and we were given strict advice by the Jaqua team to remember that, “Jaqua products smell good enough to eat, but please don’t!”

Jennifer Jaqua, President and Founder of the brand that bears her name, grew up in with her sisters in Santa Barbara, California. The Jaqua sisters have always had a passion for beauty products, but realized there was a gap in the industry for high quality and reasonably priced indulgent products. The sisters decided to start their own line and bring highly-effective bath and beauty products to consumers that were so visually appealing everyone would want to see, touch, smell, apply and own their incredible potions! Jennifer Jaqua says, “our products are beautiful inside and out: that’s the magic of Jaqua!”



In My Professional Opinion was more than thankful to the Jaqua team for their generosity and here is a list of our must haves:

Lip Glosses: these amazing glosses are so high quality that your lips will automatically embrace this product at the first application. Pink Champagne Glimmer Gloss, Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Lip Whip, Cocoa Buttercream Lip Whip and Peach Parfait are our favorites! Hydrating formula with vitamin E and beeswax with great “stay put” power! $14.00.



Body Butter: we absolutely fell in love with Jaqua’s packaging and the body butter product comes in cute pink/brown boxes with a ribbon bow on top, which we immediately thought would make great gifts for our girlfriends! When we discovered that Christina Aguilera requested this product and that it was featured in the May 2007 issue of Pregnancy Magazine, we knew that this had to be one incredible crème! Our favorite is the Buttercream Frosting and it reminded us of indulging in a cupcake from the Magnolia Bakery a la Carrie Bradshaw! This product is ultra-hydrating and infused with Shea Butter, which will absorb into your skin and make you feel baby soft. Melissa Rivers says, “Buttercream will be a staple in my bathroom!" $22.00.



Lotion: your hands (and feet) will thank you when you treat them to this moisturizing crème formulated with meadowfoam seed oil, grape seed extract and vitamins A and E! This product saved our winter cracked and painful hands this season and made them soft and healthy all day long! We love Pink Champagne, Pink Buttercream and Raspberry Buttercream! The tube is purse size and easy to take when you travel. Get one for your cosmetic bag, desk drawer and car! $8.00 in tube/$14.00 in bottle.



Shea Body Butter: your skin will celebrate this product, which combines shea-based body butter with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E and extracts of ginger root and pineapple! We slather on this butter right after shaving our legs and our skin drinks in every ounce of this amazing creme! $22.00.



Lip Gloss Ring: the Jaqua sisters know how to spoil the girl inside all women by developing one of the cutest products this Pro has ever seen…these lip gloss rings come in Peach Parfait, Mint Chocolate, Pink Champagne, Buttercream Frosting and Pina Colada. Incredibly flattering shimmer that compliments any outfit and gives you “sweet glamour” at your fingertips! Emily Proctor of Jaqua Beauty says, “I never leave home without my Lip Gloss Ring and can travel through security and customs without having my lip gloss confiscated!” So cute for party favors and perfect for Sweet 16 or Bat Mitzvah goodie bags! $8.00.



If you are in the Santa Barbara, California area make sure to pop in on the ladies of Jaqua or call ahead to book a Spa Party! They have one for every occasion and in every flavor – Girls Night In, Guiltless Birthday Hand and Foot Treatment, Mother Daughter Peaches and Buttercream Treatment, Tween Queen Delectable Buttercream Frosting Treatment and Baby Shower Bellini Hand and Foot Treatment. Jaqua even has a Hostess Program to really get the party started!



Visit www.jaquabeauty.com to purchase products! Your 5 senses will thank you for it!

TIPS AND TRIX:
Line your lips with a neutral lip pencil that is close to the same color as your natural lip, fill in lips with pencil and smooth with lip brush, then apply Jaqua Lip Gloss in Cocoa Buttercream and add Pink Champagne just in the center of your bottom lip. Your lips will look kissable all day and all nightlong!

STAY TUNED:
Up next on In My Professional Opinion: “The Balm” – lip balm that is – everything you need to know about lip balms, from high-end to on the cheap!