Last weekend I was excited to be able to check out the annual Luminato event in Toronto and to have an one-on-one expert beauty consultation courtesy of L’Oreal Paris.
I had just stepped off a plane the night before and to be honest I was thinking about cancelling, but I just couldn’t pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity to have my hair done by L’Oreal’s Official Hair Artist and Colourist, Eric Del Monaco and my makeup done by the Official Make-up Artist for L’Oréal Paris, Eddie Malter…and seriously I’m sooo glad I went!
Since it was so last minute I went by myself when normally I would recruit a friend to go with me. Sometimes I get intimidated at events since I’m just a normal person…! But Margaret of Cowen and Company who emailed me the invite was so welcoming and made me feel right at home!
I was early for my appointment (LOL – I’m usually always early – I don’t know the meaning of “fashionably” late) so I sat in the waiting area where I got to observe a whole bunch of other beautiful ladies getting all glammed up.
I asked this gorgeous girl who just had her hair and makeup done if I could snap her photo and she graciously obliged!
After seeing Alisha and Tess, I was so excited when my turn finally came! Here is the only “before” shot I got of myself – and quite unflattering I might add as Eddie and I were in the midst of some serious talks 
^photo courtesy of Tess^
I was next to get my hair done but Tess had to leave so I made sure to get a picture with her too!
Eric asked me if he could do an updo and I’m all game when it comes to anything hair and makeup – it was Eric Del Monaco – short of shaving my head I think I would have let him do ANYTHING to my hair!
He said he was really excited to try out the New Silk & Gloss Curling Spritz on me since I was the only one so far to come see him with naturally curly hair in it’s natural state.
I loved the height Eric was giving me – helped to minimize my “five-head” (get it, my forehead is large so it’s a five-head…yes I know, I’m not a comedian)!
I also just HAD to take a picture with the lovely Margaret who was such a great host and who I am grateful to for taking all these pictures! We also grabbed the new communications director for L’Oreal Paris – Hugo Thibault to be in the photo with us:
Ok, phew – now I’m done!!!!! A HUGE thank you to Margaret of Cowan and Company for the invite and for making all this happen. And of course to Eddie Malter and Eric Del Monaco I hope to meet you both and be lucky enough to have you work your magic on me again
Be sure to check out the L’Oreal Paris Canada Facebook page for more great makeover photos.
Cool event! Your hair and makeup looks great! The hair looks easy, yet so chic!
-Lor
Elaine you look amazing! And what a lovely compliment about your eye makeup- you have a right to be pleased! – Kat
http://asecondglanceblog.blogspot.com/
That’s so amazing/exciting that you got to attend an event. Hawaii (where I live) never has any of those. You look so cute, and how exciting.
Btw just stumbled onto your blog and love it. Now following. =)
JC
http://www.makeupdiary.org
Oh wow..Such an amazing event! I am glad you were able to attend. Your hair looks gorge and so does your make up. Thank you for sharing, Elaine!
Ok thats it I need to move back to Toronto tomorrow so you can invite me to be your plus one to these events!
xoxo
wow, fabulous makeup and hair!! what a great event and how lucky you were able to have this opportunity!
cute & little
Wow- looks like so much! The only time I have ever gotten my makeup done is at my wedding..LOL
You look great Elaine! Thanks for sharing!
You look fab! What a fun fun fun event!!
jiye
pearlsandgreentea.com
@FunnyFaceBeauty Awww I hope you get to make another event Alicia!
@SewPetiteGal Thanks SPG! And did you notice I was sporting your necklace again that day?
@Emmy <3 Thank you!
@makeupbytess Tess I wish you were there when he was doing it so you could tell me what was going on back there LOL!
@Steph heee thank you! I so wish I could re-create it – practice, practice, practice!
@Olyvia Tell me about it, I looked in the mirror and was like “that is NOT my skin!” Oooh the jacket is from LOFT factory! I have yet to post it on FitReview
@Sweet Laundry SL – you’re making my day
@StilettoTwins Thanks Natasa! I hope you had a great vacation
@Callandra Thanks Callandra! Yes it was such a great opportunity, I’m so thankful – and also that people were so nice and accomodating
Wow, love the hair and make up!!!
wow! your skin looks flawless! I’ve never had professionals do makeup or hair for me….so one of these days…got to get the hook-up! I’m loving the jacket you wore to the even too!
Oh my gosh, how fun! Your makeup and hair look so amazing, and very natural too…not too over the top like wedding hair and makeup, LOL. Maybe that’s because you’re a natural beauty
your hair looks amazing!!!
&& LOVE the make up =]
You look gorgeous!!! I absolutely love how Eric did your hair and love the lip colour Eddie used on you.
Your hair and make up look gorgeous!! You are so pretty!
Elaine – you look absolutely beautiful! I’m glad you got to attend and experience this
What a compliment that a pro said you apply your makeup well – so awesome!
Amazing. So sad I couldn’t make this event because I was away. I met Eddie and Eric a few years ago and they were so nice and down to earth! You and Tess both look amazing!
xx
Alicia
Oh I love all of your pictures Elaine! What an amzaing opportunity for you, that’s awesome
You look totally beautiful!!!
@Melissa I know I’m getting better at going to events like this alone – as long as I don’t have to sit and eat by myself I’m good
@questforfashionsensehahaha I’m glad I could make you laugh
it’s kind of a long running joke in our family and with my husband – my forehead IS pretty big to the average forehead LOL! And yes I just about died when he complimented my eyemakeup eeeks!
@Harija Thank you so much!
@hurricanekerrieThank you so much – there were actually so many more pictures I wish I could fit them all in!
@JenniferThank you! <3
gorgeous!
Wow! I love all the photos, you really got to document this event well. I love the makeup and esp. the hair! I wish I could just whip up my hair like that…
you look stunning and love your hairstyle =)
Elaine, I really enjoyed reading this post (and hahaha, I COMPLETELY laughed out loud after you explained the five head comment because I really had no idea what you were talking about – for the record, I don’t think you have a big “five head,” but your explanation was pretty witty). I think you look lovely and what a great compliment re: the eye makeup! Also, great detail shots – I especially liked the little twists at the sides that added volume to your updo.
Wow! That looks like SO much fun! I’m glad you were able to go and experience it all too. I would’ve chickened out because I hate going to things alone.
You look absolutely stunning!!!