When my husband asked me if I wanted to go to the Indie Beauty Expo in Downtown, I jumped on the chance to not only have an awesome date night but to explore a bunch of beauty brands I haven’t even heard of! We arrived a little early so we walked around the city and stopped by The Ace Hotel for some coffee, and I am in love with that place! We’ll definitely be going back there for some lunch at L.A. Chapter or drinks up on the gorgeous Rooftop! The Expo was a few streets over where we arrived right on time (which I really recommend) because it is less crowded and you can see more of each brand without fighting the crowd. The space was super pretty and decked out with a giant ivy/floral photo wall, a cotton candy maker, a flower crown station, and most importantly, a bar. The Flower crown station was probably my favorite part and went so perfectly with my half braid crown I already did! My favorite booth was by far The Brow Gal where I had my first ever Brow Shaping! I must say I am totally hooked now and I’m definitely liking my brows much more on the daily. I have heard of this brand by Tonja Crooks before because I received one of her Brow Gels in a Fab Fit Fun box from earlier last year. The second they said with purchase we do free brow shaping I immediately sat down and was so happy that I did. I ended up purchasing the Brow Pencil in the color 04 Medium Brown, but will probably get the lighter one in 05 Taupe, for summertime when my locks get lighter and I actually keep up with my roots! I also bought the Brow Highlighter Pencil in 01 Cherup/Champagne and I am obsessed and use these regularly now. Another brand I really fell in love with was the Julie Hewett lip line! What’s super great about this line is how nourishing and hydrating their lipsticks are! They’re made with organic camellia oil that makes your lips feel so soft but still with vibrant lasting color! I ended up purchasing the Lip Liner in Poppy and the Lipstick in the color Belle Noir and it is stunning and doesn’t start flaking off like most matte lipsticks that I’ve found. Overall, I had a blast and would definitely be returning for next years event! Perhaps with a couple girlfriends though so we can play with all the fun products! We ended our evening with heading back to the valley and finally checking out Stout on Ventura Blvd. Their Poutine and Bread Pudding are to die for, their beer list is insane, and if you’re a Burger lover, this is your spot. As for my look, I linked the skirt below and similar options for the rest of the pieces because this look is unfortunately older and I couldn’t find exact items online any longer. Wishing everyone an awesome Monday! It’s rainy and gloomy here so I’ll be staying in cleaning and possibly pampering myself with a little face/lip mask!
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California
Ciao Bella’s Xx B.
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Beautiful hair and love the skirt!
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Thank You so much love!!!! Xx
Great post. Thanks!
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The flower crown station sounds really fun & I love your preppy outfit. I definitely agree that the bar is the most important part too! haha
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Haha right?! Did we just become Best Friends?! Xx
GORGEOUS HAIR! Please do a tutorial!
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Thanks!
Brianna
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Thank You so much love!! I need to do more tutorials this year!! Its one of my resolutions, I just need to stick to it! Sounds great I’d love to hear more! Contact me here http://www.brandilocks.com/connect/ for Collabs. 🙂 Cheers! Xx
What a lovely hair you have and I like your pleated skirt too.
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Love your hair!
Thanks Babe!!! Xx
This is such a lovely look on you. Your hair is stunning – love that style!
Xoxo, Maggie
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Thanks so much Darling for stopping by!!! Xx
Love this look, so stylish and classic at the same time!
-xx, Sia
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Thanks Lovely!! Xx
Sounds like a wonderful event! I really love how you did you hair. It is stunning! XO, Ellese
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Thank You so much Ellese!!! It was crazy fun!!! Xx
Um hello, you’re gorgeous! Your hair is so perfect and I really love the mustard on you!
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Ahhh you’re way too sweet Lizzie!! XOXO
such an amazing look!
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Your hair! your curls! they’re perfect! A great classic look.
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Thanks so much Jamie!!! Xx
You look lovely… awesome shoes! =)
– Cielo
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I saw this look on IG and I really loved it. I love your hair and that mustard sweater.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
X
Miri
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Thank you so much Miri, super sweet of you!! Happy Wednesday! Xx
The Expo sounds like so much fun, Brandi! Glad you got to go + you looked SO lovely!!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thank you Vanessa! Yes it was a blast! Xx
You look great! And this sounds like so much fun!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
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Thanks so much Lauren! Happy Wednesday! Xx
Love love love your hair. The whole outfit is just beautiful
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Awe thank you love!!! Xx
Love how chic and cute this outfit is and that bag is PERFECT! xx
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Thanks so much babe! Happy Weekend! Xx
You have a very pretty smile! 🙂
x, Kat of Nested Thoughts
Thanks Kat, super sweet of you!!! Xx
What a fun way to spend date night! Love your hair and purse by the way.
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Such a lovely look! Beautiful photos!
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Thanks so much Lovely! Xx
This looks like so much fun! You look absolutely gorgeous – love the braid!
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Thank You that’s super sweet of you!!! XX
Amazing Look. Your braids are so pretty.
Love it.
-Vaishali
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Thank you so much!!! Xx
Beautiful photos
Blonde in Cashmere
Thank You Darling!!! Happy Friday!Xx
Such a cool thing to get to go see! I love your shoes, too!
xo Mackenzie | ToThe9sFashion.com
Thanks so much babe! I got them at Nordstrom rack for under $40! They’re Reebok. 🙂