Friday 22 March 2013

My first experience at WED Expo Lagos 2013

As you all know WED Expo started on Thursday 21st of March at Landmark Event Center, Oniru, Off Ligali Ayorinde, Victoria Island and will be ending on Sunday 24th. Went there on the 2nd day and this was my first impression of the place, hot and bumpy. Hot because the split units were barely circulating cool air and bumpy because the ground was uncomfortably uneven. It was so bad that those in heels like moi were in danger of falling flat on their faces, in fact 2 ladies did fall. That must have been mortifying. So ladies make sure to wear sandals when you go or else.
Despite all that i enjoyed myself, there are many booths to visit and many things to see and buy, makeup, accessories, aso oke, wedding gowns, event planners, cakes and more cakes. One of the first booths i went to was Banke Meshida's booth (BM|Pro), i had a lovely time talking makeup with her. She showed me how to use her products and the power of her Gel eye shadow base and Makeup fixing spray. Using them on Eye shadows hardly allowed them to smudge meaning, oily eye lids and sweaty faces are hardly going to do any damage. I am so getting them. Her eye shadows are to die for, so beautifully pigmented, soo getting those too. I believe she is offering discounts to those who would like to be BM|Pro beauty representatives, so go check out her booth, lots of addictive products from the BM|pro line to choose from.


Me with Banke, as you can see we were sweating.


Next i went on to Sho Mya, which offers professional beauty services (Hair, makeup, eyebrow threading, nails, gele tying and the like). They just opened their luxury salon and makeup studio at block 12 E, Plot B, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1. The models looked beautiful, makeup was done to perfection, nicely detailed. Go check them out there are discounts for jobs booked at the booth. Here are some pictures


The lovely lady posing is the CEO of Sho Mya, 
Elaine Edozien Shobanjo
Next was Stella's addiction, her booth was really attractive portraying her theme colour of black and a hint of purple and pictures of her work are on display, really loved it. Different makeup products from Urban decay to Sam Fine, Sleek, MakeUp Forever and more are available to see and purchase. Two things that jumped out at me at the booth were Sam Fine's 'The Basics of Beauty' dvd and Magnolia  makeup pigments. I think i went to makeup heaven right there and then, so it is settled, i am getting them without blinking an eye. Go check out her booth.


The lovely very tall lady is Stella with Omalicha of Rhythm 93.7
there to support.
Next port of call was at Yellow Velvet owned by Itohan. Let me just say that her cakes are delicious, scrumptious, tastealicious and all the ious you can think of. Just a taste melts in your mouth. I have tasted her cup cakes a number times in chocolate, vanila and red velvet. Her red velvet cake where do i begin with the red velvet cake. I have tasted a few but her own is one word, sinful, moist and sinful. She made my birthday cake last year which was a sponge cake and it was a mixture of chocolate, vanila and red velvet. I can never forget that cake in my life, never ever. Okay enough drooling, her booth, Yellow Velvet can be found at the back but you can't miss it, it is all yellow, bright and sunny and she has samples on display and to taste, go there and taste her cakes and tell me it is not the best you have ever tasted. If you say otherwise then i will say 'na beef dey worry you'. 

Itohan

 
Scrumptious cakes to taste.

And the last two places i checked out were Elect Aso Oke and Verche L' Art cessoire which are opposite of each other. Elect Aso Oke have really beautiful gele of different fabrics and artistically designed Aso Okes. My eyes were on the different selections of gele. The colours are just too pretty, had to resist the urge to grab one and start tying.


I then ended the day at Verche L' Art cessoire. Beautiful display of accessories just made me want to say 'bling'. There are statement neck pieces, gorgeous cocktail rings, edgy belts, bangles and bracelets, magazine like purses and others. Me i got me a magazine purse.



 


Ma purse.

Not to forget Google is there and they are giving out free bags with a note pad and biro and a water bottle. All you need to do is register with Google plus at the WED Expo which is for free.
Sorry guys it is just one bottle per bag, 
the other is my sister's own

So Guys go over to the WED Expo, check out stuff, book stuff and buy stuff and do make comments of your own experience, would love to hear from you. As for me i'm going again got some shopping to do. Chow!