Activity highlight - Macy's Makeover Experience, Friday 4/19

[Sara]

Hello everyone. Now for the THIRD year in a row, I am pleased to be coordinating what I call "The Macy's Makeover Experience". Macy's is just as excited as ever to have us back.

The following is taken from my 2012 thread on this event with some updated comments here and there...

How did this event come to be? Well at my first DLV in 2009, I met an artist at Macy's who did unbelievable makeovers for me two days in a row, the second of which she pretty much insisted on my returning because the first one was so much fun (OK, I admit, it didn't take much at all to twist my arm). Then in 2010, I contacted her ahead of time to schedule a couple more makeovers. She did one and because she was off on the other date, she introduced me to another artist who was just as enthusiastic and talented.

Fast forward to 2011, I contacted both artists ahead of time and we put together the event for DLV, a chance to be as gorgeous as possible before Friday evening's ending bash. I would consider our turnout in 2011 a modest success with 6 of us participating. However, 2012 was an entirely different story as there were at least 14 of us by my conservative count. How hard could getting a count be? Well the area was buzzing with activity like you wouldn't believe and like a wedding, I was having so much fun checking in on everyone and participating myself that it was hard to get an accurate count.

Anyways, for 2013 we have an instant replay on the schedule. The lead counter is Benefit as the artist who I first met back in 2009 now manages that counter. It is still to be determined which other counter will be selected although I should know within the next week or two. As with last year, we are not limiting the sign-ups as any overflow will first be accommodated by those counters (including freelance artists that Macy's might bring in for the event) and we will also be prepared to spill over into any other counters, as needed. All I ask is that when signing up for a particular time slot, please be prepared to show up and be on time because I will actually be conveying these appointments to Macy's to update their appointment books.

So what can be expected from this event? Well first of all, it's as mainstream as can be. But there is something very important to keep in mind...you will be surrounded by support. These artists do so much to make us feel comfortable and the beauty that arises out of their artistry is simply a wonderful bonus. This event is not only for those experienced in going out & about in the mainstream. The newbies can take such giant steps in becoming more comfortable being out in this wonderful world of ours.

There is a $50 minimum product purchase from the counter where the makeover is done which is a great opportunity to buy some of the makeup that is used during the makeover or even to stock up on that all-important skincare. I know some of the participants have "enthusiastically" went well over the last two years, something that is not hard to do! I also anticipate that our lead artist will be assembling a "gift-with-purchase" which is always so much fun.

My only other recommendation besides signing up for this event and having fun is to know what your needs are and be prepared accordingly at the makeover. If you have coverage issues where a detailed regimen is used to minimize the appearance of that hated beard-shadow, then my recommendation is to arrive with your foundation in place and do an "eyes/cheeks/lips" makeover at the counter. Otherwise, if you are able to use pretty much any foundation off the shelf, then all the better and have fun experimenting with a new & hopefully wonderful foundation choice as part of the makeover experience (at the Benefit counter I discovered their "Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow" brightening makeup which has become a fav of mine that I wouldn't likely have found otherwise). Finally, if you know what you'll be wearing that evening, all the better...bring it along or wear it (or at least be prepared to describe the colors) so that your makeup will be perfectly in sync with your outfit.

These artists are terrific. Their talent is amazing and most of all, they are fun. I hope to see a lot of the DLV ladies at this event.

Sara Hayward

[External Poster]

This posting is from: LeAnna
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Hi

You didn't say who the artist were??

LeAnna Bradley

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[DIANEAZ]

At which of the Macy's stores, are the Makeovers to be done?

[Linda]

DIANEAZ wrote :
> At which of the Macy's stores, are the Makeovers to be done?

I believe it is the "Fashion Show Mall" on the Strip at Spring Mountain.