>Countdown to London IMATS 2010

I’m officially excited and have started my countdown to this year’s IMATS in London!

Last year’s IMATS was the first year I attended and well if I’m honest it left me a little bit empty and underwhelmed! From the hype of shows in other countries via YouTube, I was expecting BIG things! But unfortunately it didn’t live up to my expectations.

But this year promises to be better! As a freelance makeup artist this is an opportunity to pick up supplies for ones kit at great prices! – can anyone say OCC lip tars or Crown Brushes!?

Not only are there great deals to be had, but the show is a good resource for you to learn new skills from Educators such a Eve Pearl.

But if that hasn’t swayed you, then maybe this will, featured speaker is Terry Barber who is M.A.C.’s director of makeup art for the UK and Europe.

Terry has collaborated with fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, done print work for Elle, Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar. His celebrity clients include Mary J. Blige, Pamela Anderson, Dita Von Teese, Naomi Campbell. – I’m practically giddy at hearing what Terry has to share.

Other speakers include Alex Box artistic director behind new cult brand Illamasqua. I’m looking forward to Alex, having had the pleasure of watching her do her ‘thang’at the Illamasqua event last year, I know she won’t disapoint! (“,)

This year’s IMATS promises to be an event that you’d be mad to miss out on!

The show is open to the public. No makeup artist credentials are required to get you in the door.

The show hours are Saturday 8.30am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

Advanced Tickets
IMATS London Two Day Ticket £60
IMATS London One Day Ticket £38

IMATS London Student Two Day Ticket £55
IMATS London Student One Day Ticket £33

IMATS London Child Two Day Ticket£20
IMATS London Child One Day Ticket £10

Tickets are non-refundable and any billing discrepancies must be presented within 30 days of the transaction. No advance ticket orders are accepted after Jan 21st at 5pm GMT. Tickets are not available to be shipped after 13th January 2010.

Visit www.imatsshow.com for more information.