My IMATS Trip 2012!

I hope you MUGs are having a great weekend!  It’s definitely been a crazy month trying to catch up on work after my Paris trip, then going to IMATS for the first time in years (I’ve tried to go a few years now but something major seems to happen every June.  I’m beginning to dread June each year- haha)

Anyways, I had a GREAT time this year at IMATS meeting so many of you.  I tend to forget how blessed I am to have such wonderful people watch my videos and support my business, so it’s a great experience to meet you in person!  Thanks for each of you who came by to say hello – you all were super sweet :)

I almost didn’t make it this year due to gallstone issues and extra crazy work schedule, but I wanted to see everyone and also plan out a booth for MUG next year – yay!!  Next year it will take place in January, so PLEASE stop by our booth as we could use some support in our first year here.  I still can’t believe I’m typing this as I never imagined me not only having my dream job, but a fast growing business, and a booth at IMATS!  I am truly blessed :)

Here’s some pictures from the event!

These girls flew all the way from Saudi Arabia!!

Me with Tiffany :)

Here’s the trunk of my SUV with just 3 girls’ stuff!  Odette and I had the most stuff, while Helene who flew from Paris just had 1 suitcase- haha.  Geez, we American girls don’t travel light do we? ;)

My stuff that I picked up from IMATS!  My haul and review video will post next week on the Makeup Geek site :)

That’s it for now!  I’ll do pictures and swatches in detail of all the makeup I bought as you can see, there’s a ton :)

xoxo,
Marlena

  • Amy Wigsmoen

    I’m glad ou had a good time. Maybe some day I’ll be able to make it out.

  • EverythingMonicaYT

    AWE! THAT LOOKS LIKE SOOO MUCH FUN! I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU MARLENA! You have come so far! Those girls from Saudia Arabia are GORGEOUS! Jeez, beautiful girls all over the world…. LOL! 

    Wish you the best!! Keep doing what your doing girl!

  • Berenice031905

    im so sad i didnt get to meet you :( i was there all day too lol ,,, maybe next year

  • Beatriz Mujica

    I cannot believe I didn’t see you!!! :-( I will be going in January so I will hopefully see you then. I can’t wait to come by your booth. I will most definitely be using up my budget there :-)

  • Coyotegirl_910

    Sweet! Can’t wait ti you do the videos sober can see what you bought Marlena.

  • Coyotegirl_910

    Can’t wait till we see your videos on what you bought. :)

  • Paslee

    Oh bummer I missed you! I look forward to meeting you in January. :)

  • Courtney

    it would be my dream to go to the l.a. imats next year. you are the reason that i became a makeup artist myself. to meet you would be the highlight of my career! congrats on having a booth next year!

  • Kathy

    Wow you look so beautiful!! I wish I could have gone but I live in NYC :( All the amazing makeup gurus were in the LA IMATS, I wish you all would come to NYC!  Please come next year :-)

  • Bmarieteel

    Yayyy IMATS!  I have been dreaming/scheming of making it to the Vancouver, BC one (the closest one to me), but something always comes up for me too.  Someday!! some… day… So help me.  P.s., you are looking fabulous!  If I’m ever around for the Cali IMATS, I’ll definitely find a way to come meet you and check out the MUG booth :D

  • http://www.alessandragonzalez.com/ Alejandra

    You look amazing! I’m so sad I didn’t get to go this year. Hopefully you attend this upcoming year. I would love to meet you. You are such an inspiration. 

    -Alejandra

  • Ligiasbrochi

    Eventually MUG gotta come to IMATS in NY too ;-) i am already dreaming high, hugh?

  • Stephanie

    I’m so happy for you.  I was there and sad I didn’t see you, but I’m glad to know you will have a booth at IMATS next year.  I will definitely stop by. :)

  • Charlotteharris

    Marlena are you coming to IMATS in Sydney Australia in September? I would happily make the trip from Melbourne if you are going as I suspect would a lot of other people!

  • http://smashinbeauty.com/ Smashinbeauty

    Love it :D the pictures are worth a 1000 words :D  

  • Melmachuca

    I’m a MUA for INGLOT. So curious to know what u got and what u love!!!??!?!??

  • Lucyu

    Like Michael Phan or Lisa E. status….yet….by resaleing makeup?  thats a good start..

  • Dsound6884

    i was just thinking you should totally have a booth at IMATS next year…and you are!! yay!! super excited about that. mug will be my first stop there :)

  • Pamela Ágreda

    Marlena as always you look absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Just wanna say that you are greatly appreciated. Your tutorials and suggestions are lifesavers. I’m proud to be a MUGGY! :D
    Lots of love
    -Pam Ágreda

  • Katie

    I really would love to go to IMATS!! I wish you luck with ur both next year!

  • http://profiles.google.com/bsantlal Bindu Santlal

    Marlena I swear you look soo beautiful. And your shape is awesome. 

  • Bobo

    That is so neat! I hope I can make it there next year! And I hope your gallstone issues get better :)

  • DoliCrem

    Hi Marlena! I loved your haul. When are you coming to London? It says here that you will apparently, but when? You have to come, you’ll love London! As usual you look great! Love you girl, keep the hard work. <3

  • Venette78

    marlene u look amazing and an inspiration…please keep motivating us too for leading a healthier life style

  • Crizelranada

    I wish they had imAtes here in Hawaii.

  • Shiannejessica

    I saw some of your IMATS pictures before (on Makeup Geek?) and it made me want to ask how tall you are.  Now I want to know how tall Tiffany is!  Its funny because we know things about makeup gurus; watch all the videos and subscribe to blogs and whatnot, but because you guys are usually sitting down, I was shocked to see how tall you and then Tiffany looked! 

  • WorkoutBeHappy

    I can’t wait to see your booth that is too exciting congrats!! Now I have to make the next imats!!

  • Stephanie J

    Can’t wait to see you in January!

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