Remember This? The ABBW and IMATS 2011
IMATS 2011 Sydney, Body art competition
This post was originally published on Ocotber the 3rd, 2011, but yesterday I saw it and it looked so nice. Oh the innocent newbie blogger times… I’m a kind of missing that vibe! The unknown is always intriguing. I hope you’ll enjoy walking down the memory lane with me!
“Last weekend I attended the Australian Beauty Bloggers Weekend (ABBW). It was a great honour to participate in such a high level event together with other bloggers from across Australia. The founders, Kimmi {The Plastic Diaries} and Jacie {You’ve Got Nail} took care of everything, making the ABBW 2011 a truly memorable experience. This epic post, spiced up with photos of the best beauty bloggers of Australia, outlines our adventures over the ABBW.
Norlin {BaublesBubblesBags}, Tegan {TeganiasThoughts}, Lexi {DreamingOfVerona} and Annica {Haute&Stylish}
IMATS
The ABBW was scheduled to run parallel with the International Makeup Artists Trade Show (IMATS). It is one of the major events in the international makeup industry. As a part of the ABBW, we received press passes to IMATS, surprise gifts from Serge Louise Alvarez and Royal & Langnickel Brushes and access to a chill out lounge with refreshments and free manicures exclusively for bloggers (thanks again to R & L Brushes). It was great to relax in the lounge after running around the exhibition for 4 hours. I must add my choice to wear comfortable clothes and flats was very appropriate on that day.
Famous Hakuhodo brushes and Gorgeous Cosmetics pigments
Smiink amazing fakies
Napoleon Perdis special effects makeup. Beef anyone?
Kimmi {ThePlasticDiaries} and Liz Giacco {the ABBW official photographer} in the upstairs lounge
Beautiful inside and out.. Jen {MyFunnyValentine}
Inglot glorious Inglot
Goody bags lifting with Jen {MyFunnyValentine} and Steph {BeautySoiree} *
Beauty Directory Event
After IMATS we attended the Beauty Directory event at the Novotel, Daring Harbour. It was set as a panel discussion between PR, bloggers and beauty media industry professionals. The main point was that PR agencies are still learning how to work with bloggers. They understand bloggers growing power and are looking for ways to collaborate. Yet, working with a PR company is not any different from any other professional relationship and that requires mutual respect and professional courtesy.
Maxted Thomas PR Gala Dinner
The pinnacle of Saturday was opulent dinner hosted by Maxted Thomas PR held at the Establishment Hotel. Upon arrival we were greeted with champagne and goody bags. Next, what a surprise! There was a pop up hair salon set up by Sebastian Professional and Remington, free manicures with new Orly Gel FX range, Nivea photobooth and skin consultations, adorable Burt Bees, Balenciaga and Marc Jacobs perfumes displayed by Coty PR… After that, there was a delicious dinner with bottomless wine glasses and witty conversation.
Gala Dinner. Can you spot me? *
Just lovely…
… and Celina {FablesInFashion}
Oh la la!
With Lilit {MakeupAndMacaroons} and Sara May {MakeupBySaraMay}
* Images taken by Liz Giacco for The ABBW, and are not to be reproduced, republished or reused without inclusion of this credit. Images remain the property of The ABBW.
Sunday
The 9 am start on Sunday was quite a challenge. Yet the ABBW 2011 second day program exceeded my expectations! Starting with the Alpha H presentation on new Liquid Gold Skin Perfecting System followed by the Face of Australia makeup class and to conclude, a Key Note speaker Bahar Etminan of rescu.com.au with a presentation on blog monetisation. The latter created so much heat in the audience that I had to write a separate article about that. Full details of the debate can be found here.
Megan {MeMyBestandI} – in search for the holy graal of radiance
Jennise {PinkRibbon} and Jeneara {JenearaCosplay} at Face Of Australia makeup class
Jennise {PinkRibbon}, meee, Megan {BeautyInTheSky}, Amy (ThingsILove}, top -Celeste {Becoming Beautiful}
More GROUP photos: humble Marusya {CrashingRed}, …, Paula {TheConcealer}, Carina {GildedNails} and Lilit {MakeupandMacaroons}
When Pink meets Red {Jennise and me}
The ABBW 2011 was like a dream! A beauty blogger’s dream that finally came true!
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nice event!!! And all these makeup and colours!!!! Jealous!!! You look great, as always!
It was an awesome weekend, was lovely to meet you!!ur gorgeous:)
So nice to see you again Maria, we need to organise more bloggy get togethers, I love hanging out with you. xo
Your photos are just beautiful! I really enjoyed this post. Thanks for the mention too :)
Man, what a tool I was when I saw you. I believe I said “OMG you’re Crashing Red I love your blog love your red pants!” Ahem. Way to sound like a stalker, Tine.
It was good to finally meet you in person, Maria. The photos you took were beautiful!
Great post Maria.
And gosh that is one terrible photo of me. I barely got proper sleep that weekend. Off to find some industrial strength concealer.
Looks like a lot of fun..all look beautiful! xx
Beautiful photos Maria and it was an absolute pleasure to meet you, you are truly beautiful and I love your blog – I can’t wait until ABBW 2012!
I love the pics:O
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wow you gals look like celebrities! what an awesome event!
Awwww. Good times! I love your hair like this! xx
Seems like you guys had an awesome event! Looking great!!