Just threw a party for The Ordinary Co last week, which everyone has been super kind to congratulate me about since most companies don't make it past the first year (and woah TOC is two!) but I guess to me it's gone past so quickly I'm not even sure how it happened - but it just did. Haha, ok I kid. A lot of work has gone in to starting and maintaining this business - and sometimes it feels like a long term relationship how at the start every thing is all exciting and growing, and now settling in past the "honeymoon" phase... what's next?
Anyway, this is the first proper event I've had to plan for TOC and honestly, it gave me so much headache but I was super glad when it was over and that the day went smoothly. From the bottom of my heart I am extra grateful to first of all, Justin, for supporting and dealing with my constant anxiety and stress throughout the month from all the planning because it did get pretty bad for a while. I know events always look all pretty and fun, and I have my fair share of attending them, but seriously - props to people who do this full time. I have my sisters for being solid walls to lean on when I needed help to come early to help set up everything and being my minions; and Kenneth of course for really going beyond what I expected of him - this guy is a seriously good friend whom I am glad to have made :)
Also, not forgetting every single damn special person who put the time aside on a Sunday afternoon to just show up, reschedule their flights / their own birthday plans to attend + bring extra gifts when they didn't have to and make one poor girl's month of anxious planning worth it. I seriously wish I could have invited all my sweetest customers down too who have taken any leap of faith to purchase from TOC and basically let this machine run, but honestly I felt so overwhelmed I couldn't deal with it on top of everything. I feel like every year I add on and level up, so... please give me until next year and thank you all for your support!! :'D
Also, special kudos to Classified Cafe for graciously taking the chance on TOC and hosting our event - the service staff were tip top, the canape menu and mini cheesecakes adorable (all halal!), and I love the extra details that went into making everything - if you're hosting a birthday party / event, I really, really would recommend this place.
The Ordinary Co started out as an distant dream, and every little person along the way has made it a reality. I always love my big brands and corporations, but I really appreciate those who support local because every little thing makes an even greater impact to the company (or just me, haha) so yeah. Another year over, another year ahead. I'm just taking things as they come.
One seriously cool event - it was kind of funny how I bought my very first Make Up Forever product (the Ultra HD Foundation!) and literally 5 minutes later I happened to open my email and see an invite to the press launch of the Artist Rouge Lipsticks. The lipsticks are highly pigmented, come in creme or matte finishes, and are supposed to last up to 8 hours! I'm kind of obsessed with all kinds of matte lipsticks so it was really add some new ones to my collection that they kindly picked out for us. Seriously wish I had more time to spend to try their make up booth (I saw people get glitter lips :O) but sometimes life rushes on. Glad I even had the chance to pop by and thanks Sharon for the invite and giving me more reasons to dress up (cause goodness knows a girl needs one)!
