Beautylish: The Beauty Social

Beautylish's The Beauty Social 2011 was a two day event packed with beauty, fashion, pampering, gifts, but most importantly, it was extremely informational. Doors opened at 10am on Saturday and Sunday. Those that attended the event on Saturday were able to enjoy the following talks:

• Brand Stories: How Your Favorite Beauty Brands Got Big
• From Makeup Counter to Makeup Mogul: Jerrod Blandino
• Hottest New Web Services
• Made: Sabi's Music Videos
• Expert Trendspotting Secrets Revealed
• So You Want To Be a Guru?
• Speakers: Julie Gutierrez (Julieg713), Marissa C. (rissrose2), Leesha C. (xSparkage) and Wendy Nguyen (fashion blogger)

The talks were followed by an exclusive VIP Reception

As I arrived to the wonderful venue, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel on Sunday morning, I was greeted by some very nice ladies who gave me a wrist band and told me to return it when I left to obtain my goody bag. I must confess I was anxious to see what was in the bag! Soon after, I headed towards a table with Goody products. Have you seen these? Incredible...they can be used as a hair tie AND a bracelet. How about the ones that can be used as both, a necklace and a headband...wow, right?

Soon after my Goody astonishment...I was photographed on the pink carpet. Let me just say one thing...while some enjoy the time they spend in front of a camera...I get extremely shy. The photographer took a couple extra pictures because...and I quote, he was "diggin' [my] outfit." (Blushing!) Nevertheless, he was very nice.

As I made my way towards the room, I took note of all the details. My favorite things were the colors: silver, pink and white. It looked elegant and oh-so-glam! All the stations were busy with activities that The Beauty Social offered:

Discover your ideal arches at the Benefit Brow Bar

Give your nails a mirror-like finish with CND Shellac Manicures

Find your perfect shade with Cover FX Foundation Matching

Get a sugary-sweet pucker at the Fresh Sugar Lip Bar

Glam up your look for a night on the town with Makeup Mandy’s amazing lashes

Explore the vibrant world of color with Sugarpill

Create a flawless finish at the Temptu Airbrush Station

Touch up your eyes with the experts at Urban Decay

Try every fishtail, cascade and French plait at the Wella Braid Booth

(list obtained from http://www.thebeautysocial.com/activities)

 

 

Sunday's informational talks were the following:

• All in The Family: Annie and Maggie Ford Danielson of Benefit Cosmetics
• Brown Girl Beauty Uncensored
• How to Turn Beauty Blogging Into a Career
• From Mississippi to Lady Gaga Music Videos: Billy B
• Naked Beauty: The New Naturals
• Value Your Inner Beauty: Claire Wineland
• Last Looks with Kandee Johnson

I had the honor to meet the beautiful and funny Sonia Castaneda, the very sexy Crystal, Carly the nail expert, and the super sweet Beatriz! These ladies made me feel welcome and they were so friendly. I will be forever grateful. Thank you very mucho muchachas...may we see each other very soon!

I also caught up with my very good friend, Candy from Curves Ahead. She looked phenomenal. She has lost a total of 45lbs and she is still going strong. She is definitely a great inspiration but above all, a wonderful person. She has a great heart and I thank her for her friendship. I admire her determination and perseverance. Check out her blog and her newest project: Fancy Steps, you might just fall in love with the V Glam pumps ;)

Everyone was beyond wonderful: Dulce, Heart, Marissa, Julie...thank you all...enough writing, right? Enjoy the pictures!

My outfit:

Hat- Forever 21(similar here)

Top- Forever 21

High-Waisted Pants- Victoria's Secret (bought about 2yrs ago)

Shoes: Reflection

Lipstick: MAC Ruby Woo

Last but not least...the goody bag!