Earlier this year, I attended the Nordstrom's Spring Cosmetics Trend show. I know I've spoken of this before, but if you have never attended such an event you are really missing out (unless you don't enjoy throngs of women racing for the 'first 20 customers' offers). For me, it's a biannual event I look forward to. For $15, you get admission to the event, a gift tote that contains special offers, a program of events and your continental breakfast and an appointment at your favorite makeup counter for a free makeover. Then, they take $15 off your total purchases that day. It is a screaming deal!
I was determined not to be at the MAC counter this time, so I made appointments for my friend and myself at the Chanel counter. (Hey, if you're going to get a free makeover, why NOT go to the most expensive counter?) I'd already dabbled in some Chanel makeup (I am devoted to their Teint Innocence creme foundation in the dry winter), so I did my research on what products I wanted to try at the makeover. I'd decided I wanted to try the Inimitable mascara that another friend raved about and the new foundation called Mat Lumiere.
During the 'fashion show' part of the day, we learned that one of the new trends for spring was a 'pop' of bright color either on the eyes or lips. (Not both, please. This is 2008, not 1988!) While I waited for my makeup artist to finish with her customer, I found this gorgeous hot pink Chanel lipstick (Splendeur). When I finally got to sit, my artist asked me what I'd like her to do. I told her that I wanted to try the bright lip trend and that she could do whatever she wanted to with my face as long as she incorporated those three products. She was SO excited that I was letting her play that she applied every potion and product she could get her hands on. (I left with a good 1/4" of makeup on my face, but it sure didn't feel like I had that much on!) We had so much fun!
I ended up purchasing the Inimitable mascara (I love the length and volume it gives without adding too much product), the lipstick (so pretty and versatile - I can slick on a lot for an evening look or press a bit on for a bright day stain), the matching lip pencil (tons of product and a handy brush on the end for applying my lipstick with precision or for smudging a pencil-only lip), and two bottles of nail lacquer (Black Satin and Blue Satin. I'm not thrilled with the Black Satin, but I positively relish the Blue Satin!). I didn't really like the effect of the Mat Lumiere foundation and I just cannot bring myself to spend $40 for the eye shadows she used (even though they were lovely). All in all, I was thoroughly pleased with my purchases and didn't entirely wipe out my bank account!
I'm begging you - please attend one of these events before you die. It's an excellent outing with a bunch of girlfriends (or even just one friend)!
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