London (UK) IMATS 2009

[Esperanza]

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Originally Posted by emmy282 Hi! I'm a bit of a lurker so most of you won't know me... I would looove to go, but like MissChievous says, it's quite expensive... Also, none of my friends will go with me, and as I'm in Spain I'd have to book flights and everything... And I know that if I go, I'll spend a bomb!!! Do you all think it's worth going?

My SFX teacher told me that the Trade Show is an amazing event (he went there 2 years ago), but it's really expensive for just a week-end. I really want to go, I was sooo disappointed last year because I've missed my idol, Rick Baker

But I know I'll be working on the 24th, and booking tickets and a hotel room will be definitely too much for me. I'm really frustrated.

 

[user79]

easyjet.com has pretty cheap tickets to London! If you can find a place to stay for free and then just commute to the event, it should be a lot more affordable. If you're really low on cash and can't afford a hotel, staying at a youth hostel is another option (I do this a lot when I travel in Europe!) But still, the £ is expensive for most people and also the price for transportation, spending money, etc...

I just think the entry ticket is a bit...over the top!

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by amber_j ^^^Thanks for the advice. I'm waiting to see which classes/workshops they hold on which day before I buy my ticket. I can only do one day as it's a bit of a trek for me from where I live.

It's listed on the site I think:

IMATS London 2009

IMATS London 2009

 

[emmy282]

I def. want to go! Been looking at flights, and they're not that expensive at the moment, plus I have somewhere to stay in London so thats not a problem. I wonder if a spanish uni card is valid student ID?

 

[uh_oh_disco]

^ I think discount etc for students in the UK only apply to UK citizens.

If anyone is planning on a bunch of your friends going, contact IMATS before you book. They *might* give discount for large groups as many places do.

 

[Pythia]

Oh, I'd love to go to this. Would have to fly in from Dublin and fly out again the same day. Are many other people going it alone?

 

[user79]

If I went I'd go alone. But I don't have a problem with that, I've traveled on my own lots before. But if people are going, a meetup could be arranged to meet other Specktra ladies.

 

[amber_j]

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Originally Posted by MissChievous It's listed on the site I think: IMATS London 2009 IMATS London 2009

Those are the classes from last year

Hopefully the list will be updated this month.

I'll be going alone, but am totally up for a Specktra meetup if I'm there on that day

 

[uh_oh_disco]

^ Ditto that! I'd be with a bunch of people too, so if you're going alone let me know and we'll adopt you for the day

 

[GemsMaquillage]

I am going on the Saturday! Booking my ticket next week and meeting up with some girls from youtube, I haven't really posted on here at all but would be lovely to meet some new people! I REALLY hope you can get a mac pro card! Eeeek!

 

[aeni]

I'm applying for the competition just so I can. If not, there's always LA and Australia.

 

[x.DOLLYMiX.x]

I might be going with a few girls from my make up course. Ill look out for everyone

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[emmy282]

Soooooo... Who's definetely going?? I've booked the flight, but I can't decide whether go or not!!

 

[amber_j]

I'm now going to be in Belfast that weekend so can't go

 

[Ladybugz]

Wow im new to the whole make up thing - i have a fair mac collection going and love experimenting. I love trying out looks that people post on here and getting new hints and tips from you guys.

I would love to go to this show as i only live 30mins from alexandra palace but if anyone has been before would you be able to tell me if it is very judgemental as i am only just trying new things with make up i would hate people to look at mine and say omg what is she wearing or something. I know i sound so paranoid but u can't help wondering.

will have to conserve money though as i get paid on the monday the 26th !!!!

 

[aeni]

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Originally Posted by Lynzi-t I would love to go to this show as i only live 30mins from alexandra palace but if anyone has been before would you be able to tell me if it is very judgemental as i am only just trying new things with make up i would hate people to look at mine and say omg what is she wearing or something. I know i sound so paranoid but u can't help wondering.

No. This is a professional show that is open to the public. Now if you look like Hatchet Face from Crybaby people might mentally think something but they won't say anything. Or will thing it looks cool.

The only way it's judgmental is if you bring your portfolio and start showing it to the MUAs there. So take some cash and go on a spending spree!

 

[Kayteuk]

So shall we make a list of who is going?

 

[aeni]

I'll be there. Check me out at the FX competition that Sunday!

 

[amber_j]

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Originally Posted by Kayteuk So shall we make a list of who is going?

I'm going to see if I can get there for Sunday afternoon if I can find a cheap early morning flight from Belfast.

 

[emmy282]

I think I'll be going on the Saturday... *fingers crossed*