It seemed so exotic to me.
When she passed away - granted I was only 10 or 11 years old at the time - all I wanted was that dispenser. Today as I approach 30, that is still the only thing I need to remember her. Well...that, those sesame stick snacks and maybe some candied ginger.
I couldn't wait to wear makeup. And I went full throttle only two short years later.
I was there for the birth of MAC Cosmetics. I was a loyal customer at their Carlton Street location, which was also home to MAC Hair. So as my mom, sister, and I made regular trips to get our hair done, our nails polished and our various body parts waxed, we lingered around the MAC makeup counter.
At my grade eight graduation I went for the soft eyeshadow and the then trendy brown lipstick; and by the time I graduated high school I looked like I was prom-ready everyday. I spent extra time each morning with my four colour eye palette collection, my Pink Glaze lipstick and Pinch O' Peach blush.
To this day I still have some of those items. Luckily my MAC cosmetics really don't seem to expire.
Since then I've become a significant MAC whore. I call it brand loyal.
But lately I have started to incorporate other items into my repertoire, that I have proudly displayed in my "medicine cabinet" and readily accessible in my adorable Melissa Beth cosmetic bag:
- Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey bath gel, body cream, and cologne
- Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick
- Smashbox under eye brightener
- Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve - great on lips!
- Ahava Matifying Moisturizer - let's be honest, all Ahava products are incredible! Try the hand and foot cream to keep you crack-free all winter long.
And in the shower are:
- Olay Body Wash Plus Body Butter Ribbons - smells like berries
- Pretty much the entire Herbal Essences collection - they now all have different scents versus the original gummy bear scent AND the new bottles add lots of bright colour to my Restoration Hardware-ish bathroom
Hopefully one day my daughter (if I ever cave on the idea of having children) or granddaughter will watch me in awe as I go through my high-maintenance beauty regimen.
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