Napoleon Perdis has partnered with the Australian Film Institute as the official beauty sponsor of the 2009 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards. The awards will be held at the stunning Regent Theatre in Melbourne, VIC on Friday, 11th December and Saturday, 12th December 2009. The Napoleon Perdis brand philosophy “red carpet to reality” comes to life via this high-profile partnership.

The Napoleon Perdis senior team of makeup artists’ will be styling high profile celebrities before their grand entrances at the AFI Awards Ceremony. Hosts, nominees, presenters and winners alike will be glowing as the Creative Team work their magic with Napoleon Perdis’ enchanting prestige cosmetics line.

Celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis was in his element last night (Monday October 19, 2009) at Elle magazine’s 16th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel. The makeup guru rubbed shoulders with heavy-hitters including Emily Blunt, Katie Holmes, Julianne Moore, Robin Wright Penn and Renee Zellweger. “Renee has the most charming Texan accent,” said Perdis, “and she looked amazing in her strapless red frock. It was my second time attending Elle’s party, and since it’s such an intimate affair, you really get to connect with people.” Among the women being honored this year was screen legend Julie Andrews. “Having Mary Poppins herself right there in front of me—I was dumbfounded,” adds Perdis.

Most starstruck moment: “Julie Andrews was being honored and she’s such a legend. She's worked with everyone from Omar Sharif to Paul Newman. Having Mary Poppins herself right there in front of me—I was dumbfounded. And then to have Carole Burnett introduce her was magical.”

Starry couple who caught your eye: “Definitely Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, who are getting married soon. They are adorable together, and very friendly.”

Look of the Four Seasons: “It looked stunning. The room was completely white, from the microphone to the carpets. And the tables were set with flowers in deep burgundy.”

On the menu: “Lots of Moet (they were a sponsor) and Roasted Beet Napoleon—not in my honour exactly.”

Funniest episode? “Chatting to news powerhouse Arianna Huffington from the Huffingpost.com in Greek. She’s Athenian and very funny. We exchanged quips.”

Best makeup? “Elle editor-in-chief Robbie Myers—but then I did it myself.”

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