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October 14, 2006
Diamonds Makeovers are a girl’s best friend
New mascara—that’ll cure what ails ye
It’s been one of those weeks. I’m sure you have them, too—One Of Those Weeks. (Apparently, Whitney’s in the throes of one right now.) And one of those weeks came right on the heels of one of those months and frankly, there was only one thing left to do—throw in the towel and go shopping.
Now I know that shopping is a temporary stopgap and material goods are not going to fill up the holes in one’s soul and blah, blah, blah. But the fact remains that I need some cute new fall outfits for when fall finally comes to Arizona. Besides, I have a book release party coming up and also, I’ve started watching What Not To Wear on TLC and I was anxious to try out my newfound fashion wisdom. (Pointy toed shoes = good, matchy-matchy shoes and handbag = bad, acid-washed denim miniskirt with cowboy boots and hoochie halter top = eternal damnation.)
So I called my mom and dragged her to the mall. “It’s an emergency,” I told her. “My wardrobe is flatlining! Need color, texture, novelty, STAT!” My mom, being the good sport and fellow Project Runway viewer she is, played along. I found a kicky purple blazer, a sparkly patterned top to wear under it, and some uber-flattering black pants. I even bought some pointy-toed shoes. This cheered me up enormously. But there was still something missing. Some lingering malaise.
Luckily, Sephora was having a “complexion correction” makeover day, and although you were supposed to have scheduled an appointment in advance, there was a no-show right as I walked in and Sam the Genius Makeover Guru was able to fit me right in. Uneven skin tone, I thought to myself. That’s the root of all my problems!
“I need new foundation,” I told Sam. “Also, powder, blush, and eye color. And could you show me how to properly put on concealer? I’ve never been able to master concealer.”
Cha-ching. Sam was far too tactful to say this, but I could hear the cash register ringing between her ears. Cha-ching.
Twenty minutes later, my skin was completely under control, my eyes looked dusky and exotic, and I felt like I’d just had a massage and two margaritas. And my concealer—oh, my concealer. Who knew makeup was such a panacea? Also, who knew makeup was so pricey? Not to mention makeup brushes. (But I finally learned how to apply foundation via brush, and you can’t really put a price on that, can you? No, you cannot.)
I came home, cheerful and aglow, and Mr. Tall said I should do an edgy public service announcement: “Make-up. It’s my anti-drug.”
So what about you? What never fails to bring a smile to your face and a skip to your step when you’re having one of Those Weeks?
Posted by Beth at 3:00 AM | Comments (10)
Comments
When I am having a particularly crappy week for me it’s a manicure and pedicure! Since my dear daughter works for a spa and I gave her life, food, shelter, dance lessons… she always has the time to fit me in. I don’t think it’s out of guilt, though. Nope… that couldn’t be it?!? LOL
Posted by: Cindi at October 14, 2006 11:11 AM
Question: You know how they say you should throw away your mascara after three months or risk it becoming a breeding ground of bacteria, an orgy of germs. If so- why, dear God WHY, do they sell it in giant tubes that last at least a year?
Non LC Eileen
Posted by: Eileen at October 14, 2006 11:39 AM
Yay Beth! That sounds like a wonderful day! I had a little nervous breakdown shopping excursion yesterday, too. Bought the lovely Estee Lauder travel case complete with tons of makeup, travel-sized brushes, etc. And ALSO a purple velvet blazer, which makes me wonder if we had some sort of psychic brain wave . . .
Now I'm off to the Fall frolic fundraiser at the school (picture hundreds of screaming kids playing carnival type games). Pray for me. sigh.
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at October 14, 2006 12:48 PM
A nice long run, followed by a hot shower, followed by sitting on the couch and watching a movie while eating super-salty popcorn and drinking cold cold cold white wine.
LC Eileen
Posted by: Eileen at October 14, 2006 1:54 PM
Lauder rocks! Their Double Wear foundation stays on all day long. It didn't even melt off during RWA National in Atlanta!
Posted by: Corey at October 15, 2006 12:09 AM
Lauder rocks! Their Double Wear foundation stays on all day long. It didn't even melt off during RWA National in Atlanta!
Posted by: Corey at October 15, 2006 12:10 AM
Sounds like you had a lovely day, Beth :-)
My favorite cure-all for crappy day blues - a favorite fun movie with a glass of nice Shiraz wine and a chunk of Stilton cheese.
Posted by: Michelle C at October 15, 2006 11:42 AM
Yes, foundation via brush makes all the difference in the world. I never would've believed it until a makeup artist showed me how.
Those Sephora makeover days are wonderful. At the ones in my area, they get in some seriously good professionals to help you out.
Posted by: Lynne at October 15, 2006 5:13 PM
One word: wine.
Posted by: Whitney at October 16, 2006 6:07 PM
When I need a big hug from the Universe, it usually comes in the form of dinner at The Cheesecake Factory (Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp ROCKS!) and lots of alcohol. Oh, and new lipstick. I have a gazillion but use only one or two.
Posted by: Janina at October 16, 2006 7:38 PM
