Toronto IMATS (pic heavy)

So I've been trying to upload my haul video all night and I think I'm just going to scrap it all together, because it keeps saying that my video file isn't compatable with YT?? Did YT change anything on me in the past couple of weeks that I don't know about?

Anyway, I attended the first annual IMATS in Toronto today with Wendy and the FIRST EVER IN CANADA woooooooo -- we have been talking about and waiting all year for this event!!!!!!!!!

So the venue was supposed to open/start at 8:30am, but Wendy and I arrived around 7:45am and they let us in by 8am by which we bee-lined to the Make Up For Ever (MUFE) booth -- good move too since its line grew very quickly and soon became the longest line at the event which at first wrapped/snaked around a few booths then straightened out to block Temptu the majority of the day lol

So MUFE's booth had the majority of its collection there (sans lip products) and everything was 40% off!!! Although I do feel they were being a tad dishonest because the shadows they were selling were the refills ($13CAD) and NOT the packaged ones ($21) and they charged us $12 each for them -- NOT 40% off lol.. oh well... still a good deal in general and I spent the majority of my money there=P I regret not picking up the Flash Colour Palette though.. sigh.. that's okay.. I'm in no dire need of it anyway.... =(

We met Kevin-James Bennett! I was somewhat familiar with him before this event, but I can't say I am a hardcore fan (unlike Wendy) -- when she saw him I swear she almost collapsed! She wanted to take a pic with him but was too scared to approach him... lol We finally caught him alone and nowhere near a crowd so it was her chance to meet him and as he was walked by us I nudged her to make her move... but she stood there frozen!!! It was the funniest thing EVER!!!!! I couldn't help myself and bursted out laughing... like LOUDLY -- which caught his attention! So he approached us and we chatted VERY briefly and Wendy was TOTALLY star-struck (AAAAAAWWWWWW)... he's totally "fierce" and soooooooooo pretty/sexy/attractive lol..

We only attended one class/seminar and it was his (on how to apply makeup and make it last 18hours)-- VERY informative and entertaining =) I am definitely a fan now!

We also got to meet Pursebuzz and Koren! Wendy spotted them as they were arriving so we got to take pictures and briefly 'chat' before the crowd grew... she mentioned how it almost felt like we've known them personally for a long time and didn't feel like we were actually meeting them for the first time, at all! -- it was all very exciting!!

I'm sad I didn't take more pictures... of the crowds... of the booths... or even make small video clips... none of it crossed my mind while I was there because I was in HEAVEN and just was so focused on what was around me and forgot about my camera for most of the day.

I didn't take ANY pictures of the gothic themed student competition -- not going to lie.. it wasn't very impressive.. especially compared to the pictures I've seen from the Pasadena event!

I met some of my subscribers, followers and familiar faces (Kristine ^_^) so thanks everyone for saying hi! Sorry if I was a little awkward -- I was very overwhelmed lol

The show ended at 5:30 but we left by 3:30 -- nearly 8hours there -- we couldn't do it anymore.. we were sooooooooooo tired and soooooooooooo hungry... (plus neither of us got much sleep last night hehe)...

picture time!

MUFE Model -- poor girl was shivering the whole time
(The MUFE booth was right by the main entrance)

Air Brushing
I look so awkward lol
(front entrance)

Cool and realistic looking busts
(wolverine)

This baby was so creepy!!! This pic doesn't show how big it is, but it was the size of like.. a 42inch TV (the old school boxy kind!)

freaky

the pictures turn out different than what it looks like in real life for some reason

SOOOOO scary looking but soo cool

Special effects make-up

eww

so real looking..

burn victim

Wendy and Koren

Wendy and Elessa/pursebuzz

Emmy Award winner Kevin-James Bennett

Me and Koren

Me and Pursebuzz!
UGH.. so unflattering ... but I'll post anyway... lol
A picture never lies... time for Sanderlees to hit the gym =(

Meeting s2pandapple

Yesterday, I got to meet with Michelle (aka s2pandapple ) for lunch -- she's such a cutie and a complete sweetheart! We've actually been planning to meet for coffee etc. for a while now... and what perfect excuse than to meet for make-up? =P I was totally going to film our initial meeting... but I think the patrons in the mall would totally think I was nuts... besides... when we first saw each other, we just started chatting and I had completely forgotten about my camera =P
After lunch, we HAD to hit up Sephora and MAC... since I knew that I'll be blowing all my money on the Colour Craft collection next week, I was really good and only got Liquid Last Liner in Point Black from MAC and nothing else... =D I'm so proud of myself! I was going to pick up "Rags to Riches" Dazzleglass too -- but I held back since it's in the perm line now... perhaps I'll get it with my Colour Craft haul.

It was really fun meeting and hanging out with Michelle and hope we can do it again soon ^_^

aww... she's too cute *^_^*

Esmee Denters -- Outta Here

I have been a fan and follower of Esmee Denters since her very first youtube video... it's incredible to see where she is at now -- I am currently obsessed with her first single -- ch-ch-check it out!

Contest Winner

Happy Monday everyone!

I have chosen the winner of the Blog Contest by generating a number through random.org...
and the winner is:

xMaterialGirlsx

Congratulations!! Please email me your mailing info =)

As for the Recreate a MAC facechart contest, I'm still waiting on the result from Buzzfuzzbunny -- and we'll prob film it and upload it sometime next week =)

Cheers!

Make-up By M. Wendy Rorong

Support my girl Wendy AKA buzzfuzzbunny by joining her facebook group!

She's an aspiring make-up artist and super talented!

PS: She was also the winner of Makeupbyrenren's contest ^_~

PPS: She's also the judge for my contest =P

CONTEST RULES UPDATE

Due to the lack of video response to my "recreate MAC face chart" contest... I decided that those who entered the "blog contest", if you're interest, can enter the video contest as well (double the chance to win the prizes!)

Post your video response here

Good Luck!

Homecoming

so I posted my first (two) videos yesterday on Youtube since my hiatus back 3 months ago. I am so glad and excited to be back!! it was definitely a stress reliever before my slew of exams that are very quickly approaching!

I realized i actually forgot quite a few items in my 'collective haul'.. but that's ok... more videos to come!! =)

In the meantime, you guys should check out Bobbi Brown's new book "Bobbi Brown Make Up Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro" (released yesterday).

I know i'll be picking up a copy when i get the chance. Will you?

go check it out at Chapters.indigo.ca

Return to Youtube

I just wanted to make a short announcement:

I will be returning to Youtube with a new video next week!

Can't wait!

xoxo