Makeup Wish List

I like Christmas shopping for my family and friends, but I must admit that I like shopping for myself a teeny bit more. Am I alone on this one? Probably not.

Anyway, I was thinking about getting my close gal pals each a basket of little goodies. Makeup items are one of the goodies I put on the list. So as I'm combing the web for ideas, I started eyeballing doo dads that I want for Christmas! I've got to get over myself :)

Here are a few makeup items I'm lusting over:

1. Tarte Natural Lip Stain Pencil in Lust 2. M.A.C eye shadow in Sumptuous Olive  3. Clinique Black Honey Lip Duo 4. Josie Maran Argan Eye Shadow in Cinnamon 5. Butter London Lacquer in Jack the Lad 6. Bobbi Brown BB Cream 7. Urban Decay eye shadow in Half Baked 8. Urban Decay Urban Lash in Plush type

Makeup Fun

Over the weekend, my M.A.C makeup artist friend, Sherena Mercer, and I had a ton of fun. The type of fun I'm talking about includes dabbling with shadows, swirling powders, lining lids and blotting lips. As I approached her home, she warned me that she had a dramatic look in mind. I assured her that I was game for anything since I knew that her work would turn out fabulous. Girl, was I in for a treat!

So here's the dramatic transformation from start to finish:

Face:

• Foundation: Bare Minerals in 'Tan'
• Primer: Laura Mercier oil free foundation primer
• Highlight: M.A.C 'Whisper of Guilt'
• Blush: M.A.C 'Gingerly'
• T-Zone Primer: M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone

Eyes:

• Lid: M.A.C eyeshadow 'Black Tied'
• Crease: M.A.C eyeshadow 'Sketch'
• Under Brow: Tarte eyeshadow in 'Georgia Peach'
• Top Liner: Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in 'Stage Dive'
• Top Liner: Makeup Forever black Aqua Creamliner
• Bottom Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil
• Mascara: M.A.C False Lash in black
• Primer: Urban Decay Eye Potion

Lips:

• Lipstick: Sephora in 'Pop Star'
• Lip Gloss: M.A.C Dazzle Glass in 'Funtabulous'

Stay tuned this week for more on SF native, makeup extraordinaire, Sherena Mercer this week!