My One True Two Loves

After all the years of complaining about Memphis not having a Sephora, they have finally opened one here. And there was much joy and rejoicing in the household.

Today I went out to do my part to support it financially. I was feeling a little guilty that I hadn't been out there yet. The secret to fully enjoying the Sephora experience is not to be overwhelmed. Take plenty of time, and just play. Try stuff on (I use the back of my hand). Check out new colors and tools. Keep an open mind and just play. Then, when you test out something that strikes your fancy, add it to your basket.

I spent about an hour and a half I think. And here's what I brought home:

Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick in Skinny Dip because I like gloss for the summer but am not being very conscientious about reapplying and of course it's all worn off 30 minutes after I arrive to work. So I'm thinking a sheer lipstick may be a better option for me and this color is very natural.

tarte Cheek Stain in Flush because it's soft and pretty and goes on easily and will look really pretty and natural over tinted moisturizer for a natural summer look. And pretty. Did I say pretty?

Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener because I tried it on and it is AWESOME.

Benetint Pocket Pal See, I've toyed with buying the Benetint for years because magazines and make up artists are always singing its praises. But I never could see how it would be easy to use on the cheeks and was never too interested in it for the lips. Today I tried it on my lips - just to see what color it would be. I dabbed it on and kind of blended it in and, eh. So I kept looking and kept playing and a bit later I caught sight of myself in a mirror and thought that my lips looked absolutely perfect and rosy. So I got the little "pocket pal" b/c I can carry it around in my handbag, although I doubt I will use the gloss side of it - it's pretty sticky.

For Big Daddy, I got Jack Black Beard Lube because the guy on Today show this week said it is SO much better than the old gels and foams shaving creams.

And they gave me a nice sample of Philosophy Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel in Banana. Which, if I like it, I'm going back to buy in grapefruit or tangerine or lime. Because I love citrus smells and their stuff smells pretty damn good.

After I shopped, I went to the Crepe Maker b/c you know that expression that "nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels"? Well, a crepe with Nutella, bananas and strawberries comes pretty damn close. It is utter and complete bliss. I ordered, paid and went out to the sidewalk tables to wait for my deliciousness. While I was waiting I opened up all my fun new make up and was spreading it out on the table when finally (I'd waited quite a while) an employee comes out and asks me my name and I tell him and he says, "Can you come inside please?" Which, WTF?? Right?

Inside, the girl behind the counter is holding two tickets, one of which has my name on it. She asked me did I order this or that? And I say 'this' and she says well, I think I gave your order to that lady over there and she ordered 'that' so....do you want 'that'? I said, No, I wanted what I ordered. I said, "I don't even know what 'that' is." So then she proceeds to tell me the difference between the two which I don't really care b/c I WANT WHAT I ORDERED so she agrees to make me another one and I go back outside.

And I'm thinking, what the fuck kind of customer service is THAT? She couldn't come out here and talk to me at the table? I had to pack up all my stuff and go inside so she could tell me that she gave my order to someone else? So I was fuming a bit and then the owner came out and gave me my money back and said my crepe would be right out and it was and I ate every fabulous and free bite of it.