Holiday Preview 2019: NYC Event

[lnum]

I was so thrilled to hear from @TeamBIC  that I was chosen to attend the Holiday Preview 2019. When I arrived at the event, I checked in with Sephora staff and headed up to the 21st floor of the Glasshouse Chelsea.

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful event space with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views of New York City. The space was decked out in holiday decor, trees, snow, and get this-ice blocks with the holiday products frozen inside all over the space as props with different functions such as plaques/photo pieces, stands for all of the stations, seats/benches, and even the drink station was made of ice with cut outs to keep the drinks chilled. 

Right by the elevator I was greeted with some yummy bubbly and a lovely Sephora holiday themed giant plaque, perfect for a photo op! As I continued inside, there was a beautiful centerpiece arrangement of a dining table full of all the holiday products and sets, with utensils, cups, etc, stools for sitting so that we can swatch (and squeal with delight!), all surrounded by holiday lights in a "house" shape. 

As I made my way inside, I walked over to @KatieBT  and @LexBT  to say hello and hug and catch up since our time apart. I also wanted to know who the other secret guest was, and was delighted to find out it was @michelleshops . At this point I was introduced to Sephora's beauty directors, David Razzano, Jeffrey English, and Myiesha Sewell. The conversations I had with David, Jeffrey, and Myiesha may have been my favorite part of the event because I've always been interested in the creative geniuses behind why this brand has always captivated me. They were so down to earth and fun to talk to. We discussed the different products and brands we love, the holiday sets, makeup techniques, etc. Special shoutout to David for the long conversation we had relating to how we both introduced our mothers to a new world of makeup and how enjoyable it was to introduce them to not just products that work better and meaningful brands, but how beauty is an art form involving creative self-expression. 

After this I enjoyed my bubbly and walking around the space to see the innovative stations they had setup for makeup/skincare products, fragrance and hair, Sephora collection, and Sephora favorites. I of course also took this opportunity to take selfies and other photos. While doing this, I ran into one of Sephora’s brand ambassadors and we talked about the Sephora holiday products. IMHO, I think Sephora’s holiday sets offer such an incredible value and great quality for gifts (or treats…because…treat yo’ self!).

Once Michelle got there and the whole gang was present, we engaged in some major swatching of all the holiday goodies. Can’t wait till you lovelies see them all, Katie will be sharing the swatch photos she took of my arms decked out in product on both sides, and you can’t see fragrance but I also tried all the fragrance sets, the Replica one is on my wish-list and the YSL lipstick set.

After more swatching and photos galore, we took our escapades to the city streets (because the night was young!) and headed over to Cookshop for dinner. We discussed the BIC and what we loved about it, features we miss or wish we had, and I must add I made a huge plug for our Canada friends in the hopes that we can convene for an event there sometime.

After dinner, Lex and Katie, because they’re sweethearts, surprised us with two giant shopping bags stuffed to the brim with some of the holiday offerings.

I am so incredibly thankful to be part of this community, and thank you again Sephora & TeamBIC for all that you do for us!

[fatimamummy]

Canada is beautiful no doubt. Next time you are in Toronto and have some time hang out, let me know 💗

[silliluci]

Oh wow, how beautiful does the event look! You girls look fabulous too! Hope you had an amazing time, love all the photos 😍😍

[lnum]

@silliluci Lucy! Missed you! Hope to see you soon!

[drrragon]

@lnum Wow what a totally fabulous event!!!!  😍😍😍 Sephora sure did it right!  Glad you all had a great time and thanks for sharing your photos and impressions.  Yay BIC!

[lnum]

@drrragon Fabulous is right! 🤩

[tsavorite]

@lnum ,

Beautiful photos!  What a great experience!

[lnum]

@tsavorite thank you!

[danielledanielle]

@lnum That looks so unreal!  Seems like you had a wonderful time and enjoy all the goodies!

[lnum]

@danielledanielle Definitely felt pretty ethereal. Thank you!

[ZakiyaBT]

This looks like so much fun and that food looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! @lnum 

[lnum]

@ZakiyaBT You are welcome!

[Titian06]

@lnum - Congratulations on being selected to attend!  Thanks for the great pics and description of the event!  I love the table--how each product was displayed as a place setting with utensils, glasses, etc.  I'm not sure if I'm more impressed with the red lipsticks or the gifts you received.  Either way, enjoy! 💖💖💖

[lnum]

@Titian06 Thank you! I’m definitely equally in love with the YSL lipsticks and the gifts. 😂

[eshoe]

Great pics and beautiful story, @lnum! The holiday offerings looks spectacular as always🤩

[lnum]

@eshoe Everything was so pretty!

[SportyGirly125]

@lnum thank you for sharing your experience and pictures.  I would want to take the whole room home with me. 

[lnum]

@SportyGirly125 I was definitely considering if I could fit the YSL set in my purse. 😅

[Anastasiya13]

@lnum  Wow sounds like such an amazing and fun experience. Great pictures, and wow on the gift sets. Cant wait till all these are finally released.

[lnum]

@Anastasiya13 Same here! Have a few on my wish list and am waiting for the rest!

[Anastasiya13]

@lnum  I bet. I am so excited for the holidays and seeing what else might come out.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@lnum What a fabulous event!  Great reporting and great pics.  So happy for you 🙂