Violet's First V-Log: The Adelaide Beauty Conference
Aug 23, 2011 by Violet
Well if you followed me on Twitter you would probably have guessed where I was the weekend before last: the Adelaide Beauty Conference! I’ve done my first V-Log at the end of the post too so enjoy!
I was flown up to be the special guest speaker and also to provide a nail art demonstration. James was the photographer for the day too so credit to him for all of these pictures.
| The girls from left to right:Front: Fake Jen/Stef, Sherry, Monnie, Neena, KittyMiddle: Sakura, Jen, Cathy, Me, Celeste
Back: Emma, Michelle, Mae, Kirsten, Stacey, Jac
The event it’s self was a huge amount of fun, it was held at Liquid Hair Salon and there were demonstrations of Dermalogica and Cloud 9 as well as make up from Miss Kitty and my nail display. My models for the day were Sherry and Neena who were both so lovely and accommodating for me. I did a rose design on Neena and leopard print on Sherry.
I’m always nervous when doing nails for other people but I was even more so at having to talk and answer questions at the same time. Talking isn’t really my strong point but once I got to know the girls and we all got chatting a bit I felt so much better! It was like hanging out with my friends :D I know Saku video’d the whole process so if she uploads it I’ll post a link for the rest of you.
There was an awesomely delicious spread from Monnie at Cupcake Treats. We hadn’t eaten much all day so I spent a lot of time monopolizing the food table :P
We only spent the day in Adelaide so James and I got up super early to fly in the morning and then out right afterwards. I had been hoping to go to dinner with the rest of the girls but there was an early curfew on the airport so even on the last flight we missed out ;_;
This is totally my favorite photo of the day, I wish I had gotten to see Kitty’s display to understand what was going on here XD
The best part of the day for me was getting to meet girls that I’ve been talking to online for months (or in some cases years!) in person finally!
Of course getting to play with nails was fun too! We covered all of the basics in my awesomely technical manner: splotches, squiggles, stripes and decals ;)
Being a blogger meet there was an influx of awesome cameras ;)
Liquid Hair was decked out in some serious bling, very appropriate!
The Dermalogica display was really informative and they presented us with some great information on the FITE women’s charity too.
With the amount of running around we had done that day (plus the getting up super early) I almost volunteered myself for the facial haha!
I found Emma’s Cloud9 demonstration really interesting too and it made me think about upgrading my hair appliances a step and maybe giving my wand another try! I’m pretty good with the straightener but no matter how I try I fail miserable at using those styling wands which is why I still haven’t reviewed/done tutorials with the one I have >_<
I got to see the O heated roller system in action too which cleared up a lot of questions I had about it! Emma also showed us an interesting powder which is supposed to take the place of teasing/back combing. That was something I was very interested in!
Speaking of hair products, if anyone has a good heavy duty hair spray recommendation please let me know, they’ve discontinued my black label Cedel ;_;
Other than my display I spent most of the time getting to know the girls and answering questions about blogging. Next time I definitely want to stay for a couple of days so we can hang out more and see the sights!
Biggest thank you of the day goes to Celeste for organising my trip and being a wonderful host! Thank you for ferrying us around, being so organised and for letting me borrow your nail polishes!
Thank you as well to the Adelaide girls for being so nice to me! It sounds obvious but I was blown away with how nice people were, we had so many offers of lifts and at one point my eyes were watering from hay fever and no thought at all Jac was straight to her bag looking for antihistamines for me! *so appreciative*
Kitty’s make up presentation using all kinds of cool colours:
Everyone seemed to have such a wonderful time. Driving around there has gotten me thinking about moving again XD Such cheap rent too!!
Of course it was another good excuse to hand out business cards, I’m completely obsessed with them right now. Probably good too because my printing company gave me double the amount I ordered so I’ve got quite a few to hand out!
If you want to see the rest of James’ photos click over here for the full Adelaide Beauty Conference Gallery!
The event ended with thank you’s, cheers and gift bags. Celeste surprised me with some really lovely gifts as well, I’m really lucky to have wonderful friends like her! I ended having to leave most of it with her because of my lack of baggage but I can’t wait to try out what I did bring. Especially the Ardel 6 week false lashes, that sounds like such a cool idea so I’m going to try them tonight!
Cheers to everyone and thank you all so much for having me as your blogging exchange student!
Now something I’ve been looking forward to (and dreading slightly) my first vlog! I debated for a while how to pronounce vlog (as in VEE-log or like blog with a v) and settled on VEE log because rather than being short for “video blog” I’m going to make them short Violet’s Log mwahahaha! Now I can make all kinds of nerdy Captain’s Log jokes too ;P I’m still getting the hang of recording and remembering to look at the camera but it was fun to put together so I might start doing them more often if you all enjoy it ^_^
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I DON’T NORMALLY SOUND SO SQUEAKY LOL.
I loved that Vlog!
XD No you totally don’t, I should have left some non-squeaky Celeste in! Glad you enjoyed!
Anything with tomato sauce OR maple syrup is wrong!
That was an awesome video! :D
See I’m not crazy!! :D Thanks Neena, it was great to meet you!
Okay, that was one of the cutest things I’ve EVER seen. Maybe even cuter than videos of Pomeranians. I really hope you do more of these in the future! You’ve certainly upped my confidence to do some videos in the future as well!
Bacon and syrup is not my thing and I certainly WOULD NOT, EVER put tomato sauce on it. BLECH!! That’s just gross and very wrong.
You’ve actually reminded me that I have a Dermalogica face mask that I bought ages ago and haven’t ever bothered trying! I guess I know how I’ll be relaxing tonight!
I most certainly will! I hope you make some videos too, I want to subscribe to you!
Yay the pictures are out :D It’s cool seeing my face on your blog haha xD I know I’ve said this soooo many times but it really was awesome meeting you in person! I just watched your vlog and I’m glad there were no embarrassing/awkward parts hehe <3 By the way, would it be okay if I included your vlog in my part 2 post about the conference? xx Jen
Hahaha you are so cute :D Of course, please feel free! It was so nice to meet you too <3
Fabulous video :D I laughed so much!
:D Thanks Monnie, it was great to meet you!
Tomato sauce on a pancake? Gross!
I loved your vee-log. Do another soon!
I promise!
Awww, ABC looked amazing!!! Ahhh…makes me so excited for ABBW next month :D
I know me too! There are too many beauty events, I’m getting overload!
Ahhh the vlog was so fun and cute! Loved it!!
This is going to sound terribly strange but I liked hearing your voice! (To maybe explain I study linguistics and I love hearing peoples’ accents, even other Australian ones… hopefully that makes it sound less weird? No? Ohh. Okay.)
And I give those bacon combinations two thumbs down, that’s just terrible D:
Hahaha totally not weird, I know a few people who find my accent very intriguing, I just hate it >_< Most people don't believe me when I say I'm Australian now!
I am also going to say right now – I do not condone Bacon and Maple Syrup! My reputation as a food blogger is ruined forever lol. I only said it because I knew James would like it!
Lolololol!! Reputation sae with me ;)
Awww you’re adorable, it looks like you had a fantastic time there xoxo
Thanks so much Cate! I had a wonderful time!
Wah! So cute, kiss at the end so cute :)
Clearly I can’t keep my hands to myself haha!
Shoulder James made me laugh for the fist time in two days. >w<
Pitiful, huh? Thanks for being silly and adorable, guys. <3
Aww Arseen, I’m so glad to cheer you up a bit :( I hope you are feeling better soon and I promise to poke James in the ribs for you :D
Your vlog is so cute!!
please make one again ^^ it makes me happy!
Thank you so much, I will!
Your voice is so sweet! I’ve always wondered what you sound like xP
Haha that’s so lovely of you to say, I’m always self conscious of my accent!
I hope you do another V-log soon; it was really funny and you and James are so cute together. :D
(And I’m a big fan of bacon/sausage + maple syrup + ketchup. And I can’t even say it’s an American thing because there are other people over here in America who disagree. XD I come from Vermont, so I wonder if that makes a difference? >.> )
:D I will! Also EEEEEEEEEWWW Nooo meat/syrup/ketchup, gross!
How fantastic that you were a guest speaker!! It looks amazing! And good to see I’m not the only one who wears aqua lipstick!
Haha I think you would have loved all the looks Kitty did that day!
You are absolutely adorable <3
You are too sweet <3
You should V-Log more often, I am still giggling now XD
Bacon french toast or pancakes, banana and maple syrup is amazing but I don’t think maple syrup & ketchup would be very tasty at all… maybe bacon and ketchup in a sandwich?
Haha ok I will :D Eeeew banana in there? So gross XD
Oh girls, just wanna have fun! I guess you really had a great time last weekend with all the girl stuff that you enjoyed. Well, have more fun and surround yourself with beautiful things.
Thank so much :)
From the sound and text of it, you had a fun (and hectic) time! :D I think that for a first vlog (I usually just say it like I say “blog”), you did an awesome job. It was humorous, interesting, and generally has everything that I expect a normal vlog (or in your case, Vlog) to have. What I didn’t expect though were your voices because it’s usually rare to hear either you or Jame’s voices on video (basically in general). xD At least to me anyway.
Oh yeah. My favourite moment in the video:
Violet: James snored on the bed at Sora’s place. *loud EH?! happened in the background*
James: JERK!
Violet: *looks over and smiles* :D
James: I said funny things not jerk things!
Haha! xD Hope to see you do more Vlogs!
I’m really glad you enjoyed :) I definitely will do some more!
It’s so interesting hearing your voice while we see your face speaking it! I hope that didn’t sound creepy, but yeah. It’s cool. Vlogging is always a fun way to get to know bloggers as ‘real people’. :)
Hahaha no not creepy! I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
Aww, that’s seems so sweet of James to go with you to Adelaide! Your voice is really nice. Hope you can make more vids! :P
He was there working as the photographer so he didn’t have much of a choice haha! Thanks so much I will!
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Eeee! James and yourself are even cuter in real life {video} than in text! It was very entertaining to see all the bits of your day Violet. I only wish I could come to Melbourne and meet some of the lovely bloggers down there & you two of course! : D BTW James, maple syrup and bacon and tomato sauce? ICK! : P
xox,
bonita
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:D I’m really glad you liked it! Haha you should totally come and visit!
AHH omg so cute!!
great rundown of the event and super good v-log!!
The photos are great and i am totally blown away by your QR code idea!
Would you mind if i used it on my cards when I get them done?
It was so great to meet you.
After reading you blog for so long it was quite amazing to hear you voice actually come out of your month, so soft spoken!
Until next time!
<3 Fake Jen (steph)
:D :D :D Ah you know how much I love you!
Awww!! It looks super fun~!! You’re so cuuute~XD I was looking for you everywhere I went on the next day hoping that I could bump into you, hehehe, but you had left already(;_;) I hope you enjoyed staying in Adelaide!!
Awww I wish I could have stayed an extra day and come to see you! Next time I promise :D
Thanks for being there Violet. Your V-log is adorable!
Thanks for being so lovely, it was great to meet you!
you are so cute i wanna squish you!!!!! okay i shall restraint my self^^ lovely vlog^^ i’m still getting used to talking to myself ^^ and it seemed like it was a great time! <3
Noo your videos are adorable! Can’t wait to squish you :D
you should make salted caramel ice cream :D
YUM!
I love maple syrup… but not mixed with tomato sauce…
The V log was really cute and funny, though my french brains don’t always understand everything, it was fun, and again very cute.
Thanks so much Connie, watching in another language must be very difficult! I love them both too… just not together XD
bacon and maple syrup is delicious!!!! but if i put tomatoe sauce on it, it would be gross!
I know right?!?!