Monday, November 30, 2009

Black Friday: My Reality Check

Don’t tell the economy watchers, but I take a big pass on Black Friday. I bargain shop enough during the year that I simply don’t feel the call of the doorbusters. Instead I have a ritual that most normal people would be embarrass to admit: I park it on the couch, eat leftovers and don’t compliment each other, and marathon-watch reality TV.

It may sound like a colossal waste of time, but there is something about consuming so many real lives on film that actually makes my mushy brain’s synapses fire—the beauty bonanza. I get obsessed with the makeup, analyze the hair and wonder aloud to my parents’ dog how I can achieve the ubitquitous, even-ish sun-kissed effect. And I often find myself mutli-tasking to troll the online home store for goods to make me camera-ready. Here’s what I found this week:
Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist ($35) Reality Rule Number One: You must have a deep, all-over glow. This antioxident-rich formula imparts an even, caramel color in a simple spray.
Frederic Fekkai Fekkai Salon Color—Blondes ($30) Whether buttery or golden, the hair hue of choice is overwhelmingly blonde. This amazing at-home kit boasts a professional style brush and bowl that promise to aid in achieving a perfect application.
Sephora Brand Long Lasting Eyeliner ($10) From biggest losers to amazing racers, winged liquid liner is another de rigueur
for the reality set. The eyeliner’s fine brush makes lining lids a snap. Bonus: The glittering black makes the look a little more dramatic.
Dior DiorShow Black Out Waterproof Mascara ($24) Fights, table turning and wedding dress selection don’t stand a chance against this fantastic formula. Lash out with this deepest black, ultra-lengthening eye opener.
Juicy Loves Sephora Charm Head Band ($20) Ever notice that blowouts are followed by secret-sharing sessions with the girls? Keeping hair off the face are as paramount to the whine times as the Kleenex. –Jenna Mahoney

4 comments:

Jeanne said...

amen, sister. only did black friday shopping once in my life... and even that was one times too many. long live holiday leftovers!

Diana The Mexican said...

ohh my goodness! I cannot believe the madness that happens on Black Friday. All manners go out the window, when the truth is, there are just as equally good sales throughout the year if you keep an eye out. We have a movie day where we just watch movies alllllllllllll stinking day!

Sara said...

My Black Friday tradition is "don't leave the house for any reason."

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