This past Saturday, I attended the biggest one day beauty party ever, also know as the Spring Beauty Trend Show. It was held at the beautiful Nordstrom at Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan. You can see my original post here, which covers all of the wonderful things that Nordstrom Beauty offered not only at the show, but the entire week, as well.

I had the honor of being able to attend this show! It was hosted by Gilbert Vera. Gilbert is the Southwest and Midwest Beauty Director for Nordstrom. Talk about someone who has passion for all things beauty, and it was evident when Gilbert took the stage with a dynamic runway show. It featured some of the season’s hottest fashion, as well as expert advice in beauty and products to create the look of spring.

After the show, I had the pleasure of personally meeting Gilbert, along with Sally Haddad, who is the Divisional Retail Merchandiser for Nordstrom. I also met Nordstrom-Somerset store manager, Stephanie Johns.

Everything about this Spring Beauty Trend Show was perfect. You were greeted at the door with an adorable, canvas swag bag full of product samples and a $20 Nordstrom Beauty Gift Card to use towards any purchases made after the show. Once you made it to the 3rd floor where the event was taking place, there were greeters at the top of the escalator to give you a warm welcome, direct you to your seat, and point out where the exquisite coffee bar was. The beauty stylists were energetic and prepared to assist you from your arrival throughout the entire day. Once you found your seat, there was a booklet with the orderly agenda and details of everything that you would be feasting your eyes on throughout the morning. This booklet also came with a pencil and note taking section. The purpose of that was to help you navigate to the items that interested you after the show. A beautifully boxed breakfast was placed in your seat; including bottled water, health bars, and a couple biscotti for a little coffee dipping. The show began and the energy was magnetizing. The room was filled with so much passion for beauty and excitement throughout the two hour show. Experts in each beauty line talked about the new spring trends from Skincare and beauty to fragrance. The giveaways were abundant and amazing! They were full size products bundled up with love in beautiful packaging. So many lovely ladies left with hundreds of dollars worth of product. I couldn’t believe it. Giveaway after giveaway. The giveaways finished up with Nordstrom gift cards ranging from $50 all the way up to $200 or more. Wow, overwhelming!

The Beauty Trends for Spring 2016 are New Naturals and Pretty Pastels. The New Naturals are spellbinding neutral shades – warm cinnamon and bronze tones. Pretty Pastels are cool candy hues that can go from soft and demure with a light hand, or you can dial up the intensity with saturated color. Here are some of the products that were featured at the Trend Show:

New Naturals

Bobbi Brown ‘Eye Opening’ Mascara | MAC ‘Matchmaster’ Shade Intelligence Compact Foundation | MAC ‘Nordstrom Now’ Exclusive 15-pan Eyeshadow Palette | Kate Somerville ‘Glowing Skin’ Set  (Nordstrom Exclusive) | Trish McEvoy Instant Solutions Eye Lift Duo  (Nordstrom Exclusive) | Trish McEvoy Line Eraser Neck and Chest Essence | Diptyque ‘Eau des Sens’ Eau de Toilette | Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation | NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30 | NARS NARSissist L’amour Toujours’ Eyeshadow Palette

Pretty Pastels

Clinique Lid Pop Eyeshadow | Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Color & Primer | Giorgio Armani Maestro UV Skin Defense Primer SPF 50 | Iluminage TOUCH Permanent Hair Reduction System | PMD Personal Microderm Pro Device | Tom Ford Lip Color | Tom Ford ‘Soleil Blanc’ Eau de Parfum | Arcona Eye Dew Plus Anti-Aging Formula | Dior Addict Ultra Gloss | Chantecaille ‘Le Magnolia’ Eye and Cheek Palette | Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss | Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup | Smashbox ‘Photo Matte’ Eye Palette | Philosophy The Microdelivery Detoxifying Oxygen Peel | Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate | Lancome My Parisian Shimmer Cube

Once the show was over, another adventure awaited. Every beauty counter expert was there to assist you and help guide you to the products most suitable for your skin-type, coloring, and time. There was mini facials, tutorials, and makeovers everywhere. You could look around the room and see hundreds of woman being pampered with beauty love. I even chuckled a few times when I got glimpses of ladies with eye brightening patches under their eyes. There was no lack of complimentary services being offered the entire morning. Every beauty counter offered gift with purchase and an abundance of samples. The professional and energetic beauty counter experts left you feeling confident that the techniques they taught you that morning could easily be applied once you were home and playing with all your juicy goodies on your own.

Dress: Nordstrom | Shoes: New York & Co sold out in the color I am wearing. I recommend these nude colored shoes here, here and here | Bracelet: Macy’s | Earrings: sold out, similar options here, here, & here

There is something to say about personal service when it comes to your beauty and skincare. Just like we go to the same hair colorist and stylist for our hair needs, I think that it’s important to do the same when it comes to our beauty and skincare needs. I have had the pleasure of being able to take advantage of that service for myself by establishing a relationship with a particular Make-up Artist at Nordstrom-Somerset. The amazingly talented and beautiful Evie Selaty has been my go-to for any needs I may have. I am about a 50 minute drive from Nordstrom, so it is not always easy for me to just pop in to check out a particular product. Evie is a Make-up Artist for NARS Cosmetics. I have a great love for the NARS line and use many of the products. A couple of my favorites are the Light Reflecting Setting Powder in both Pressed, which I carry in my handbag, and Loose, which I set my foundation with, initially. At the event, I picked up the NARS ‘Ita’ Kabuki Brush and the Hot Sand/Laguna Blush Bronzer Duo, which is a Nordstrom Exclusive. Evie demonstrated how to use the contour and highlight along with the brush. I appreciate how Evie always encourages me to hold up a hand-held mirror and watch her apply the makeup. It gives me the opportunity to learn from her technique. There is nothing worse than getting home and saying, “How did she do that?” I have used the items that I purchased for the last couple days and have really loved my makeup application. Now bear in mind, I don’t exclusively use NARS products. This is something that Evie is well aware of. What I love about Evie is she is very reliable and honest with me. It makes no difference what product or beauty line I am having a question on or expressing interest in, she is right there ready to assist me. I love this because as we all have different desires when it comes to the look or finish that we are trying to achieve, having an established relationship with someone built on trust ensures that they have gotten to know your preferences and skin-type, and can assist you with ease when it comes to advising you in product and color selection. Let’s face it, we don’t have a lot of time to spend researching and debating over what is (or is not) going to work for us. Evie is my go-to girl. When I contact her, she is prompt and spot-on in assisting me, and I LOVE it! It’s so nice when I make a visit every couple months to see her. I generally send her a list of makeup and skin products I am interested in, and she is right there waiting with the arsenal in hand to go over everything with me. I can’t deal with pressure to purchase and she never gives it. Everything is easy-breezy and quick! Ladies, I highly recommend finding that one reliable and honest person just like you did when selecting a hair stylist/colorist. You really have to view it with the same perspective. If you don’t have that person already, I highly recommend you consider contacting Evie. She will be happy to assist you in all your beauty needs from everyday natural looks to your date night and party-glam … Evie rocks. She’ll even be happy to ship the products to you. Feel free to check out more of Evie’s work on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Evie Selatey’s contact at Nordstrom:

(248) 816-5100 ext. 1094

The whole experience on Saturday was more than I could have imagined. I cannot wait until the Fall Beauty Trend Show. I won’t be missing it, that’s for sure. I was already pressing Gilbert to give me the date. I am so thankful for those of you that came on Saturday. A couple of you ladies came from out of state, and even brought your husbands. I am so humbled by all the love and friendship that grew from meeting some of you for the first time in person. I am looking forward to you coming back in the Fall and can’t wait to meet many more of you. Thank you Evie, for all the samples and juicy goodies that you so graciously went out of your way to gift my wonderful friends. The fact that we were front row and the ONLY reserved seats at the show really drives home how much you do for your clients. And it goes without saying, to Nordstrom-Somerset, Gilbert and the rest of the energetic team …. AMAZING!!! See all of you in the Fall!

I did purchase one fashion item that was featured in the Trend Show – these Michael Kors Platform Sandals. I couldn’t resist! I am so looking forward to sharing them in an outfit post soon!! Beauty product junkie, shoe lover … what can I say!?!?

Spring has definitely sprung at Nordstrom

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Nordstrom-Somerset or any of the people mentioned in this blog post in any capacity, although it would be an honor. Everything that I am sharing from the Nordstrom Spring Beauty Trend Show is my own honest experience and opinion. I truly believe when people go above and beyond what is expected, they should be recognized. That is my full intention in this blog post! Thanks for taking the time to read! xo