Shopping at the Makeup Show NY 2011
Well it was another great weekend of makeup – business, education, products all rolled into 2 days in New York! I finally purchased the Cover Fx Pro kit along with some essential items. Didn’t splurge this year but did get a great set of lights from GLAMCOR for photo shoots at a great discounted price! It’s a really nice compact unit. What sold me on the lights besides the price was the lights on display. At the end of the show around 5pm on Sunday, the lights were still cool that had been on since 9AM!
I took advantage of the hands-on training by Makeup Forever founder, Dany Sanz on Sunday. Monday was a great finish to the show with a refresher hands-on by Orlando Santiago on Airbrush Bridal Makeup. My most enjoyable session was with celebrity makeup artist Billy B.
Billy B at the Makeup Show 2011
He was truly down to earth about the makeup industry. Billy B really stressed that there are so many avenues in the makeup business. Everyone needs to find the makeup niche that suits their interests while not neglecting obligations to family. Billy B also stated he still does weddings, still does some work for free and still doesn’t always get the rates he wants.
Sometimes you need to look at the opportunities presented to you and determine if they may be a lead to bigger referrals and jobs. Don’t ever be too humble. Don’t put yourself on a pedestal because you may find yourself wondering one day why you are sitting at the base of the pedestal. Don’ t strive to mimic something or someone. It may not be you. Instead find your own style and most of all be honest to yourself. Be Y O U, Brand Y O U!
