Notable Event Recap: London Drugs ‘Fly With Me’

It was the perfect excuse to exit the office on the early side as we made our way down to the Harbour Heliport HQ alongside other Vancouver media reporters for various outlets.  

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After getting checked in, we admittedly clambered aboard our aircraft for the scenic trip that all but landed us in the lap of cosmetic luxury. If we’re being honest here, we may have skipped down the ramp from Vancouver’s Harbour Heliport offices to an awaiting AW 139 (even spotting a harbour seal en route).

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It’s not every day that your taxi has propellers. Upon buckling up and lifting off, a dozen or so of us adults-turned-giddy-children were officially en route to London Drugs‘ fall products launch party.

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Channelling our new found jet-set vibe, we were greeted at Richmond YVR Terminal and ushered into an awaiting stretch limo before landing at the decked-out event space (LAS corporate hangar).

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Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres awaited, as did an oversized ‘shopping’ bag and vendor map. We went to work sleuthing out the latest tips, tricks and trends suited for young professional gals about town. To note: nail art and at-home gel systems are definitely here to stay.

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With major brands such as Maybelline, Revlon, John Frida, Cargo, Conair and Lise Watier (to name just a few) in attendance, it was a makeup junkie’s paradise (think: Hallowe’en for adults). Notable newcomer lines that caught our attention were Mineral Fusion and LASHEM.

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In between product demos, we took our time chatting with various representatives and pros, learning about new technology and cost-cutting tips we’ll be passing onto Notable readers in a forthcoming post.

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Pampering aside, we also had the chance to meet some truly passionate young business owners, CEOs and management teams who offered insightful career advice with regards to the competitive world of cosmetic marketing and sales (perfect for any YP looking to make a potential foray into that professional arena).

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Be sure to watch for our top picks post coming soon. 

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