Any excuse is a great excuse to throw a glam event, that’s why when we were ready to flaunt our show-stopping 2012 new additions to the classic Annabelle line, Montreal’s Phillips Lounge was the perfect dig. From our favourite beauty and fashion/lifestyle bloggers, to some of Canada’s celebrated editors – the attendance made the lounges ambiance and energy infectious! Our custom gloss bar (where guests mixed their own specialty Le Big Show Gloss creation) was going strong alongside an array of specialty martinis and wine. The nibblies were enough to make me chase down each of the passing waiters (lol, can you tell I’m a sucker for food?), and the entire Annabelle/Marcelle team were well in attendance (dressed to the nines!). To paint a bit more of a visual picture, the illuminated bar and overhead flat screens showcasing the how-to videos were on rotation, and the gift bags at the end of the evening were jam packed with new goodies for the beauty aficionado to explore and add to their reservoir!

So much goodness, such a lack of words to express everything that went on… this is where I let the pictures speak on my behalf…

The beautiful Anik Lacasse-Richard showed off her red locks while mixing and matching pigments for her gloss…

…while Candice Pantin got a funny text (don’t you love her daring bleached brow beauty statement? Would you make the leap to bleach your brows?)…

…Marie-Pier Lessard looked naturally gorgeous (and glowing) while taking in the new goodies…

…Ludwig from Tuxedo Agency (leader of the mastermind team behind each of our how-to videos and recent advertising campaigns) was all smiles throughout the night (we love him!)…

… Miss Vanessa Muri (journalist and editor), looked prim, proper and polished (we are a big fan of her sweet personality and humble demeanor!) while mixing and mingling…

…Valerie is always so vibrant and energetic – we love her refreshing take on life!…

Look who popped in! Marjorie of Marjorie’s Closet ;)!

Style eye Noelly Sam always keeps us guessing with her vibrant hair, alternative approach to lifestyle, and fashion/beauty critiques!

Isn’t Stephanie a 70′s dream? Totally swooning over her stylized bangs!

Patricia Gajo of FASHION Magazine is of great inspiration to me (both through her work ethic and positive, unfaltering approach to both the industry and the people who keep it rolling).

Janine shows Missaa from Elle M La Mode a few of the new Le Big Show Glosses (an amazing mixture with incredible moisturizers, pigments and shine abilities)!

Everybody please give a round of applause to Isabelle who organized the entire event, and a big high five to the Annabelle head for a brand new breeze of evolved beauty deliciousness for the new year.

I can’t wait for the next party!

xox