
Bella Hadid celebrates beauty brand in Texas after Gigi Hadid's birthday in New York
DUBAI: Almost one year since launching her fragrance brand Orebella, US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid made an appearance at the Ulta Beauty Field Leadership Convention in San Antonio, Texas, to promote her label.
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The alcohol-free scents of Orebella, which launched in May 2024, were Hadid's answer to traditional perfumes. The model dubs her fragrances 'skin perfumes' and she has described them as 'hydrating, alcohol-free and enriched with essential oils.'
Hadid attended the convention hosted by cosmetics chain store Ulta Beauty, taking to Instagram to say it 'is so beautiful because we get to celebrate so many amazing brands but most of all we get to celebrate all of the hard working Ulta family that help us feel great!'
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Hadid jetted to San Antonio after celebrating her sister Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday in New York. The birthday party was held at Le Chalet in New York City on April 25, and Bella attended in a chic all-black look complete with dark sunglasses.
Gigi entered the venue with her partner, Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper, and met up with her sister Bella, mother Yolanda Hadid, father Mohamed Hadid, Russian media personality Keni Silva and US actress Anne Hathaway.
Gigi's birthday was on April 23, and the internet was abuzz with celebrities, designers, family and friends who sent birthday wishes to the supermodel as she turned 30.
Bella shared a carousel of photos on Instagram to celebrate, writing: 'IT'S GIGI DAY EVERYONE SAY IT WITH ME. HAPPPYYY 30th BIRTHDAYYYY JELENAAAA.'
Yolanda Hadid, Gigi's mother, took a moment to reflect on her daughter's 30-year journey. 'Thirty years went by in a flash, 10,950 days to be exact but there hasn't been one day without you on my mind,' she wrote, sharing photos of Gigi from babyhood to recent moments.
She added: 'As you know giving birth to your first born is life changing, it really marks the first day of the rest of your life as you transition from womanhood into the blessing of motherhood. Today is your special day and I want to say thank for choosing me to be your mommy and for all the love, light and reflection you have brought into my life.'
Italian designer Donatella Versace also shared a birthday message, posting a few images with Gigi and writing: 'Happy Birthday to my Taurus twin, @gigihadid! I wish I was with you on this special day. I am sending you kisses and so much love - today and always. Love you!'
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