Beauty Bloggers Utopia

Over the weekend I took park in the first Beauty Bloggers Utopia 2012 conference which brought together 30 Australian bloggers over a two day event filled with education, workshops, discussion and networking.

Day One -

It kicked off with an early breakfast at Guylian Cafe where Arnaud from Cosmetiques De France presented three great french brands - Bioderma, Nuxe, Uriage. I personally have in my makeup kit Bioderma - great makeup remover and cleanser, perfect for sensitive skin and Nuxe - natural dry skin oil, perfect for all year round skincare and stretch marks; they also have a shimmer version. It was fantastic to gain some real insight into the products and be introduced to Uriage Thermal Water a facial spray to help lock in and add moisture to dehydrated skin.

L-R: Aderline (Through Beauty Eyes), Michaela (Lather Rinse Repeat), Rosemary (Lashes and Lattes) , Kimmi (The Plastic Diaries) 
@ IMATS

Then it was off to IMATS Sydney for shopping purposes, relax and network in the media lounge sponsored by Royal & Langnickel where they showcased their latest brush range in collaboration with makeup artist Kevin James Bennet. Refreshments, massages and manicures were also on offer. I think nearly all of us enjoyed a good massage and time to network.

I had the experience also of being a face model for Kevin's workshop on stage at IMATS where he used the new range of brushes from Royal & Langnickel. That was an interesting experience!

In the evening we were taken to see Legally Blonde the musical - a great girls night out and we even had a back stage tour and met some of the actors, amazing! This was courtesy of 'Lust Have It' the monthly beauty box subscription service.

Day Two - Location Cameron Jane Makeup Design

The second day consisted of back to back education, workshops, discussions and brand presentations. 

Day Two BBU12 Conference @ Cameron Jane Makeup Academy - beauty musing

Each Beauty Blogger received products from the conference sponsors - The Makeup Box, Bobs Studio (Lord & Berry),
Adderton, Mor, Illamasqua, Jojoba Company, Makeup Net (Lime Crime), Crown Brush, Schick, Voss Water, Chi Coconut Water

Cameron-Jane educating us on facial symmetry and how to look at faces

Stephen Adderton - Adderton Makeup and Skincare showcase

Panel discussion L-R - Hanna DeMilta (Rocket Media), Christine Butcher(Hair Romance), Larah Kennedy(Social Media Whiz)

Heather Snodgrass from Hello Darling nail lacquer

Lorraine Murphy from The Remarkable Group

• Cameron-Jane from Cameron Jane Makeup Design, took us through the importance of understanding face shape, features, a faces symmetry and how little tweaks can really enhance they way you look. We did a practical measuring all our faces, a few hair partings were re arranged!
• Stephen Adderton from The Beauty Lounge in Rozelle, introduced his makeup range called Adderton. Range consist of mineral foundation, illuminator, lipstick, lip gloss, powders, mascara. His Skincare range will be available early 2013 - a range to watch!
• Beauty Trivia - session with 4 rounds of beauty trivia. We all got al ittle competitive in a helping sort of way!! Prizes were to be won... Kimmi from The Plastic Diaries won and Stacey from AddtoCart was the runner up. Well done girls
• Panel discussion chaired by the lovely Larah Kennedy with Hanna DeMilta from Rocket Media and Christine Butcher a successful author and who writes Hair Romance. Internet, social media and brand chat that was thoroughly insightful
• Nair art workshop presented by Heather Snodgrass one half of Hello Darling Nail laquer. We got to try the new nail transfer range, so easy and fun with great designs, I loved the bows. If you have not tried this nail range, one word 'DO'
• Lastly we had a great presentation by Lorraine Murphy who 4 months ago set up The Remarkables Group a dedicated agency for bloggers across multiple categories including more recently beauty. Lorraine gave insight into the world of blogging from and agency and brand pov, provided tips, insight and answered questions from members of the conference

The whole conference was great for me. I was a blogger from the UK, now living in Australia, so it was a perfect place for me to meet other influential beauty bloggers who mostly I had only met over internet; finally in person. I really learnt some great things which I now need to apply to my blog and have a greater understanding of what needs to be achieved personally as well as what others are looking for.

I'd like to say a big thank you to Sara-May from Makeup Utopia and Larah Kennedy for organising a great event, hope you both enjoyed your bubbles!! Also to all the sponsors involved for the products, refreshments, food and evening events and to the speakers for taking time out over your weekend to come and spend time with us. Finally thank you to all the beauty bloggers who attended for welcoming me in and making it a fantastic weekend.

p.s sorry for the long post  xoxo

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