When you get a room full of beautiful creators, talented people, and Victoria’s Secret models and the best Baldwin — it dazzles ✲
Hearst Magazine presented an impressive formal event hosted by Alec Baldwin with co-chair Adriana Lima — the Fragrance Foundation Awards 2016 at the Lincoln Center where the theme “curiosity” was honored. Check out my favorite looks!
Among the presenters — including Lionel Richie, Meg Ryan, the Victoria’s Secret CEO, and more — it felt only right to wear couture Limpasse with Italian made Tiannia Barnes heels.
I must add — I did not have time to break in the heels but it wasn’t an issue because the comfort lasted all night. Did I mention my Limpasse dress had pockets? I love that for my phone haha!
My favorites from the night included these stunning looks:
Baldwin took the stage with jokes — firing at everyone and it was hilarious! Made me fall in love all over with his character and sass.
Elizabeth Musmanno, President of the Fragrance Foundation, took the stage to discuss the brilliance of curiosity — the theme of the night!
Lavern Cox presented the Game Changer of the year award to Joanna Coles, Editor-in-Chief at Cosmopolitan.
Lavern Cox is a stunning individual who has changed the game of ‘beauty’ herself.
Joanna Coles, Editor-in-Chief at Cosmopolitan
Laverne Cox wowed in a deep red, ruffle-layered dress with just the right amount of sheer.
First ever Social Media Campaign of the Year went to Maison Martin Margiela from the L’Oréal group. The model providing the award, in a ‘oops’ moment, adorably fell on stage and Alec Baldwin immediately followed suit.
I didn’t want him to feel left out, you know falling on stage in front of millions of people.
Well I wouldn’t say millions but definitely an influential bunch 😳
Lionel Richie was on fire with his walk & presentation — noting classics like “Hello” and “endless love”
The awards ended with the Lifetime Achievement, Perfumer — Sophia Grojsman. She believed in the power of the number 7 — 7 ingredients — 7 factors — 7 everything! Sophia Grojsman is described in 7 characters including authentic, magical, a force of nature, and fearless.
At this highly entertaining event, I learned many things including the power of storytelling and imagery in presenting fragrances. Emotions can move mountains. And perfume.
brendan amoruso · December 5, 2020 at 18:09:52 · →
Hello I was so happy to find this article, i am the model who went belly up on the stage, i remember the slip and fall (not to mention the embarrassment) and all of the sudden Alec diving across the stage to help ease the mood! (we had done this show together once the year before, and was always pleased with his professionalism). Thank you for capturing the moment, it was one of my favorite memories during my years of modeling.
-Brendan
Gina D. · January 12, 2021 at 15:42:44 · →
This makes me so happy, thank you!! That was an incredible, compassionate moment, and the love felt real. You were fantastic, and I hope the years followed have treated you well. Sending love and virtual hugs.
Hello I was so happy to find this article, i am the model who went belly up on the stage, i remember the slip and fall (not to mention the embarrassment) and all of the sudden Alec diving across the stage to help ease the mood! (we had done this show together once the year before, and was always pleased with his professionalism). Thank you for capturing the moment, it was one of my favorite memories during my years of modeling.
-Brendan
This makes me so happy, thank you!! That was an incredible, compassionate moment, and the love felt real. You were fantastic, and I hope the years followed have treated you well. Sending love and virtual hugs.