Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The Olympia Beauty Show + NYX Haul

This past weekend was an extremely busy one! On Sunday, the fiancé and I headed to the famous Wedding Fair at the Excel centre for all the wedding inspiration we could get and may I say what an amazing event it turned out to be. But, my weekend didn't end on Sunday, as I took the Monday off to visit the Olympia Exhibition Centre for the Olympia Beauty Show and the Beauty Blogger Awards.

Olympia Beauty Show

I got to Kensington Olympia station nice and early and headed to the show with my freshly printed “Press” badge. I wasn't too sure what to expect given this was my first time visiting, but as soon as you walk in you are in for a treat. With so much stuff to see, from some brands I had never heard of, to big names like OPI, NYX, China Glaze, Benefit; I really did not even know where to start.

Being the shameless person that I am, I did accept free trials/samples on pretty much everything I was offered, only to turn around and not actually buy the product, #sorrynotsorry. Although, I did rather like this fibre mascara duo I tried but thought I would have a look around to see if anything better came up and now I regret not buying it nor do I remember the name of the brand. Oh well...

Everywhere you turned there was something different to look at; “celebs”, body-painting competitions, teeth whitening, you name it! This place was heaven on earth for beauty enthusiasts.

Olympia Beauty Show
Olympia Beauty Show
Olympia Beauty Show

I knew NYX had a stand, so I of course got me some goodies especially since they were offering 10% off at the show!

Blotting Powder Light £9.45 // Lip Primer Nude £5.40 // Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation Ivory £5.40 // Studio Perfect Primer Lave £9 // Matte Lipstick Alabama £5.85 // Soft Matte Lip Cream Monte Carlo £4.95 // Eyeshadow Base White Pearl £4.95 // Loose Pearl Pigments Nude and Pearl £3.15 each

Olympia Beauty Show

I did get a little carried away but these were some of the products I've been wanting for quite some time and I now regret not purchasing more of the Soft Matte Lip Creams as the formula is heavenly and so pigmented. Full reviews on some of the above soon!

Olympia Beauty Show
Olympia Beauty Show

In the building next door, the Bloggers event was happening and the workshop I attended led by Nikki Taylor and Tracey McAlpine was so interesting and focused on how blogging and beauty is for all, regardless of your age. Blogging should be all about breaking the rules and these ladies certainly know how to do that! 

Olympia Beauty Show

All in all, this was a great day out despite the horrendous rain, and whilst I wish I could have attended the Blogger Awards ceremony on Sunday, I got to see and get all I wanted on Monday instead. I will definitely be returning next year if Olympia Beauty will have me again!

Did you attend this year? What did you think and what have you purchased?

xoxo

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53 comments

  1. Um evento interessante!

    Isabel Sá
    http://brilhos-da-moda.blogspot.pt

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  2. Sounds great, I love NYX products!
    Have a lovely day :)
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  3. This looks super interesting and I'm desperate to try the Nyx matte lip creams!
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    Pretty Mad Things .. xo

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  4. That kind of event is a paradise for me :-D You look fantastic my dear !

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  5. I am so jealous of you! That looks amazing :)

    Natalie Ann xo // Petal Poppet Blogs ♥

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  6. You look so lovely in the final picture! I've not really tried NYX products before but this post makes me want to xx

    Sam // Samantha Betteridge

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  7. You look beautiful Pam!! Love the stuff that you bought <3

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  8. Looks like a great event and you were having a lot of fun. You look so cute, Pam.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  9. Woww....what a heaven.You looks that had a amazing event and beautiful outfit.
    I follow you on Google+.Keep in touch dear.
    XOX
    Kintan

    http://kintanfashion.blogspot.com

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  10. Looks a great event

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  11. It looks amazing I would have loved to be there all these products would probably drive me crazy but i Know i would enjoy this, thanks for sharing.
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  12. great post, i lovin nyx so much!
    Sophie♥

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  13. Looks like such a fun event to attend, also yay for discounts! You looked beautiful.

    N- Naomi in Wonderland

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  14. Love love !!!!

    TGS
    xoxo

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  15. What an amazing place!!! You looked so beautiful dear.
    xx

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  16. I am sure that that was an amazing day! How many good things, the wedding fair, then this beauty event with loads of nice things! I would have loved to see all, and yes, why not getting samples! NYX products are always winners! And the Blogger event was also great, I am very sure! They are right, blogging is for everybody!
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  17. I love NYX! can't wait to see your review of the foundation Pam, I've been putting off buying it for ages!

    Danielle's Beauty Blog

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  18. What a fun event! Love me some free samples. So many great brands under one roof - I would have gone crazy :)

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  19. parece ter sido um dia em cheio que giro!!!
    xoxo,
    Sandra Color-s

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  20. Beautiful post, thank you for sharing :)

    Camille xo

    www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk

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  21. Ah this place looks so amazing, definitely my kind of make-up heaven! I will definitely try and go next year, I see quite a few brands there that I haven't tried too.

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  22. Imagens maravilhosas amei
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  23. wow, this legit looks like a nyx wonderland. im glad you had such a good time.

    m.dee | Duty Free Dame

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  24. Sounds like it was a great event! Lovely pictures hun! x

    The Belle Narrative

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  25. You looked so great! Sounds like a fun event, love all the Nyx products x
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  26. Wonderful post, dear. Have a great autumn day!
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  27. Looks like such a fun event. I would have gone all out on NYX, too. 10% off, you have to take advantage of that!

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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  28. Looks like a really cool event! I really need to try more NYX products, they're so affordable! I love their concealers, they are so pigmented! x

    Ariadna || RAWR BOWS

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  29. This look like so much fun! I would also accept every free sample :D I love your look for the day!

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  30. Oh my goodness, it truly looks like heaven on earth! I would be carried away with some products too! You look very pretty on the photo, I like your hair style :) xx

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  31. What a fun day! All the makeup... I'd be like a kid in a candy store. Love your NYX haul :)

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  32. I'm glad I found your blog! All that makeup looks super cool!
    -Margaret
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  33. Wow it seems to be a great event. ciao gloria

    Gloriadressup

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  34. What a wonderful event despite the rain :)))
    I wish I could attend it next year!

    xoxo
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  35. I love this kind of event
    And i think NYX is on top!

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  36. What a great event, I can imagine how exciting it could be. You look beautiful in this hairstyle, Pam.

    Nina
    http://www.ninasstyleblog.com

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  37. What a cool event to attend! and very jealous of your nyx haul!
    Rachel Coco

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  38. Very cool and interesting!

    I love your blog!
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    xoxo, Nastya Deutsch

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  39. Wow, seems it was a so interesting and cool event!
    I can magine how much you had fun!
    xxx
    S
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  40. The event seemed great, also I'd love tot ry the blotting powder!

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  41. This event sounds lovely and you got so many lovely nyx goodies! I also love your outfit ^-^

    Sarah | What Sarah Writes

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  42. I was there on the Sunday & it was my first time at Olympia Beauty. Such an overwhelming place, I didn't even know where to look as there was so much. I wanted to pick up some NYX makeup but the queue was horrendous so I left it and luckily enough they gave us a goodie bag at the awards x

    Beauty with charm

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  43. Omg Pam, I have always wanted to go to a beauty show. It looks super fun and exciting! I'm definitely a new follower of yours.

    xo,
    Crystal
    http://www.amourmykouture.com

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  44. Wow this event looks amazing and lovely pictures.
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  45. I love this store!! Great NYX products!!
    Xoxo,
    Love from www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

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  46. great event! love NYX! cant wait to add more to my collection

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  47. This looks like heaven! So much lovely makeup :)

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    Sade xo

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  48. I love this kind of event!! Great post! :)
    Lynda | DylanQueen

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