My twelve-year-old daughter knows a lot about makeup. That's probably because she spends all her free time watching You tube videos of makeup tutorials.
Today, she gave me a makeup tutorial. "Mom, you really should do your eyeliner differently. I think Urban Decay eyeliner would work better than what you're using."
Okay.
"Here, let me show you what kind of makeup you should use to make yourself look pretty." She brought up the Sephora website. If you don't know what Sephora is, it's a huge makeup store. "Here," she said. "Naked Urban Decay eye shadows. That's a basic palate."
I looked at the price - $18.95.
She scrolled down. "You need some lip stains, too."
"Lip stains?" I said. "What's wrong with my lipstick?"
"It doesn't last all day."
Oh.
Price of the collection of lip stains: $365.00.
She continued this way, going through eyeliners, foundations, blush, brushes, and mascara. By the time she was finished, she had about $800 worth of products. "That should do it, Mom. If you get all of these and use them, you might look good."
Might.
Ouch!!
ReplyDeleteMy wife looks great without any makeup. She doesn't believe me of course...
You must be married to a beautiful lady!
DeleteLOL wow, I bet she'll want to "borrow" it too
ReplyDeleteOf course! ;0)
DeleteI was thinking what Pat said. $800? Yikes!
ReplyDeleteRidiculous, isn't it?
DeleteNaked Urban Decay...who comes up with the names?
ReplyDeleteProbably a zombie. ;0)
DeleteYikes! $800 is way too much for makeup...
ReplyDeleteI agree! I would never spend that much!
DeleteI have two daughters - I know what Sephora is. There are many ways to throw cash down in this makeup artist's heaven.
ReplyDeleteIt can really get out of hand!
DeleteNo way. I am not putting something on my face with the word "decay" in the name.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
That's exactly what I was thinking! It would probably make your face decay if you wore it!
DeleteI love looking at Sephora's site. Buying everything I like...no way.
ReplyDeleteI'd really like to know how Sephora is better than Revlon!
DeleteHide the credit card
ReplyDeleteIt's hidden!
DeleteHahaha! My 17 year old has introduced me well to Sephora, high prices, and the promise only of might.
ReplyDeleteI'd need a sure thing before investing in that kind of money! ;0)
Deletewell there is always hope :PPP
ReplyDeleteHa. Ha. Ha. Very funny, Dezzy!
DeleteOh, this is totally priceless!!! Unike the $800 price tag, of course ;) I've never been a make-up person, so when I need make-up I usually have to ask for help. One trip to Sephora with my best friend, and, well, you can guess how much went on my credit card!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine. You can spend $100 on just a couple of items!
DeleteYou might look good? OUCH! I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money on make-up. Naked Urban Decay eye shadows sounds like something a zombie might wear. ; }
ReplyDeleteYeah. She's Snow White and I'm the Wicked Queen. There's no hope for me! ;0)
Delete(I'm with you on the zombie thought!)
Doh! Kids are awesome. What would we do without their candid truths? ($800? There's no way. I'd buy myself a new computer first.)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd buy a new violin bow. Makeup is last on my list!
DeleteShe should have given you a pillow or something so you'd have a soft landing when you heard the price! I think you're beautiful the way you are. Besides, Urban Decay just doesn't sound appealing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Thanks, Deanie. Urban Decay sounded pretty unappealing to me, too!
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