Beauty Buzz: IMATS Toronto 2012!

The event of the year for makeup enthusiasts in Toronto is fast approaching! If you haven't heard about IMATS (International Makeup Artist Trade Show) Toronto, here is all the info you need to know. Open to everyone!

What: IMATS Toronto

When: November 17 (8:30 am - 5 pm) & 18 (10 am - 5 pm)

Location: The Toronto Congress Center North Hall

650 Dixon Rd

Buy Tickets: https://makeupmag.com/imats_tickets/cPath/238/

For more info: http://www.imats.net/toronto/toronto_index.php

For me, it's time to restock the kit with some makeup must-haves. Check out my shopping list!

1. bdellium Brushes: I discovered this brand at last year's IMATS and now I can't get enough. A while ago I sadly lost my face makeup brushes - devastating for a makeup artist! I bought some cheapie brushes to hold me over until this year's IMATS. Can't wait to restock with some new bdellium brushes! For past reviews click here.  

2. yaby: I took advantage of yaby's pop-up sale in Toronto and fell in love with their shadows, highlighters, and custom palettes! Now I want to pick up a couple of blushes in peachy pink and baby doll pink. 

3. OCC Lip Tars: I will be surprised if I can get the shades I want. OCC is a popular booth at IMATS. I'm hoping to pick up some bridal friendly shades and a couple of shocking shades for fashion work. Fingers crossed! 

4. Nigel Beauty Emporium: This is a must-visit booth for cheap deals on lashes and mascara wands! For past reviews click here. 

I am also hoping to catch Lottie's workshop on working in fashion. I look forward to seeing some old friends! Stay tuned for my IMATS haul! 

What's on your IMATS shopping list? 

Beauty Buzz: New Chanel No. 5 Film Released

Hmmm, what do you think of the new Chanel No. 5 ad featuring Brad Pitt? Does this have you intrigued? Will this make you go out and buy it?

TIFF 2012: Celeb Central!

Here I go again with the lack of posting! Please forgive me as I've been dashed into the madness that is TIFF in Toronto! I've had the fun pleasure of working with my fellow "angels" at the Jackie Gideon Beauty Bar in The Ritz doing what I love - makeup! If you're looking for red-carpet worthy hair and makeup be sure to book one of us for your special event! 

Here are some of my favourite leading ladies who I may have or may not have seen (ahem, if I told you I'd have to kill you!)! Who have been your red carpet favourites so far? 

Photo Credit: Alexandra Wyman

I just love Kate's everyday boho-chic style, but she knows how to clean up on the red carpet. Gorgeous!

Photo Credit: Michelle Siu

The dress isn't my favourite but I loved Emily Blunt's bright pop of colour on the lips. 

Photo Credit: George Pimentel 

Ms. Cotillard can do know wrong in my books. I love her fashion sense and her ability to take beauty risks on the red carpet. She always looks amazing!

Photo Credit: Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Keira Knightley is always a crowd favourite. I LOVE her dress and her classic makeup and classic chignon goes pairs beautifully. 

Photo Credit: Erin Seaman

Who doesn't love Kristen Wiig?? She's hilarious. Her look might have some go either way, but I love the colour and flapper-inspired design of this dress. The royal blue shoes are gorgeous. 

Beauty Buzz: Makeup Junkie Makes iVillage Canada's Top Blogger List!

Makeup Junkie is gushing! Thanks iVillage for listing us on the list of 8 top beauty bloggers to know in Canada! I'm glad to be among some of my favourite bloggers. Check out iVillage Canada now to get to know us! 

Makeup Junkie Buzz: Featured On Beauty Nine To Five!

Makeup Junkie has been featured along with other fantastic beauty bloggers on Beauty Nine to Five! Own a beauty brand or business? Work as a beauty professional and in need of employment? Beauty Nine to Five is a "beauty career website that brings beauty industry employers and job seekers together...". Where was a site like this when I was starting out in beauty?? 

It's a great platform and resource for beauty professionals in Canada so be sure to check it out! 

beautyninetofive.com

Beauty News: The Buzz In The Beauty World

When outdoor events start happening in Toronto, we know summertime is almost upon us! If you're visiting Toronto, June is a great time to come. Luminato has started and there are many cool events happening around the city! If you're a beauty fanatic and need to know the latest trends, be sure to catch Lead Makeup Artist for Maybelline New York, Grace Lee! For more information, visit www.luminato.com/events/maybellineny. 

Legendary fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, will be collaborating with the master of beauty, Shu Uemura, to create a Holiday collection for 2012. What do you guys think? Are you looking forward to this line? I'm sure it will be fabulous and if it is I just might forgive Karl for calling Adele fat...we'll see. 

Beauty Buzz: Strike A Pose With Cover FX's Derek Selby!

Hello Makeup Junkies! It's been a week since I've come back from Paris and I'm trying to adjust to the madness that is my life. There's definitely no easing back into the routine of things when you have kids! 

To kick off my first post in May, I'm calling out all the Cover FX fans to come out May 10 from 1 pm - 2 pm at the Bay/Queen St. location and strike a pose with Cover FX National Makeup Artist and Cityline Beauty Expert, Derek Selby! I pretty much watch Cityline Fashion Friday's religiously and love watching Derek do the makeovers. You can be sure to see him working with some of his favourite Cover FX products. 

An oldie but a goodie, you can read about my SkinPrep FX review here. I've become a big fan of Cover FX's foundation that also doubles as a concealer. It's a staple in my kit and I use it on all my clients. They are very easy to blend and can be sheered out if you need a lighter coverage. MintTint FX in Pink Copper (will have to do another post with a swatch) has become a new favourite gloss! I adore the shade because it's quite unique from a lot of glosses I own. The pink and copper together give it a good mix of warmth that really works for all skin tones. I remember at the first blogger event Cover FX had, I fell in love with the #160 brush and now I own 2 of them. It's that good. It really buffs the foundation into the skin without leaving visible streaks and it just feels so super soft! What's not to love about a healthy glow? Bronzed FX in Golden Peach  is another one of those shades that looks good on everyone. I've even seen Derek use it on the eyes as a shadow and it works! 

If you're in the area, be sure to pick up Derek's favourite products and get your photo taken with him! 

Products were sent for editorial consideration and I truly love them. 

Beauty Buzz: Sliding Dior

What's that you say? Dior fans, feast your eyes on Dior's new sliding eye shadow compacts! They slide - woohoo! (Video only available until January 12!)