Last week I attended a fabulous event at the The One Eighty in Toronto (formally known as Panorama) as Maybelline New York Celebrates 100 years! Can you believe it?
{Photo credit: George Pimentel}
The celebration was full of excitement and showcased some of Maybelline New York’s amazing launches throughout the years, new products that we can all get excited about and a guest appearance by spokesmodel Gigi Hadid (who happens to share a birthday with me!)
{Photo credit: George Pimentel}
It was very cool to see some of the products of years past and learn about some of their more iconic products such as Great Lash – which was born in 1971 and still remains one of the most popular mascaras ever.
In the 1960’s Maybelline New York was all about the eyes – check out the mascara remover – I’d be curious to try that out now!
Beautiful models showcased the looks of today and showed off products that will be launching soon (stay tuned for a future post on a new “Baby Lips” products and a gorgeous new palette too!).
Of course no bash as huge as this one would be complete without a supermodel present 
Check out Gigi Hadid in this GORGEOUS white tuxedo suit showing how fashion tape works in its finest moment 
My “birthday twin” was kind enough to snap a photo with me too! Her look was SO on point! Her makeup and hair were so perfect with the outfit at the event. 
{Photo credit: George Pimentel}
Her hair is credited to Matthew Collins and her makeup was completed by the one and only Grace Lee, Lead Makeup Artist for Maybelline New York Canada. When I saw Gigi’s eye makeup I fell in LOVE! Grace was standing beside and she told me it only took her FIVE minutes!
The Maybelline New York Canada Team gave me the inside scoop on her look:
In a nod to the racing stripe on Hadid’s white Smythe pantsuit, Maybelline New York Lead Makeup Artist Grace Lee penned a double-lined eye using new (July 2015) Maybelline Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil in Cashmere White and Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner in Black. Lashes were coated with Lash Sensational Mascara in Blackest Black and brows were combed through with Brow Drama in Blonde. Hadid’s lips were topped with nude hue (Color Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Truffle tease), keeping all focus on her gorgeous liner.
What an absolutely gorgeous and wearable look for summer, don’t you think?
Happy 100th birthday Maybelline New York! Can’t wait to see what the next 100 years brings!
Gosh Gigi is an absolute stunner!! You’re so lucky to be able to attend such a fabulous event xxx
That’s a good look to attend such an event. So cool to see how Maybelline has evolved and even more excited about where they’re going.
What a great event! I would love to go to something like that. For me, the most interesting part would be seeing both the new products that haven’t been released yet and the old products from decades ago!
Allison, it was so cool seeing (amd remembering) old products, packaging and the ads too!
This is so cool. Gigi is so beautiful and it’s so cool that you got to meet her and attend the event. xo Thanks for sharing Elaine xo
She is FLAWLESS in real life! And super tall LOL!
Oh wow! What a cool event to attend! And to meet the beautiful Gigi!! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks for reading! It was so fun getting to meet her!
uuu that looks like a cool event
I like the all white outfit and the men suit impression is a must 
She really rocked this look!
What a Historic and Awesome event…thank you for sharing your pics and experience!
Ursula
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Thanks Ursula! It was certainly a memorable day!