When I was younger, companies used to have contests where someone could run through a store tossing as many things she wanted to into a shopping cart in a certain amount of time. Once time was up, she got to keep what was in the basket. I seem to remember these usually being conducted at toy stores, but maybe those were the only stores I payed attention to? I was a kid, after all!
So my idea is this: what if we had the opportunity to do that at Sephora!?
How much fun would that be? Let's pretend...
Disclaimer, of sorts: my imaginary Sephora has everything that you can find online. Are all of those brands at my local store? Not necessarily, but this is my game! Also, in my little game I'm only shopping for personal items - not for items for my artistry kit. If this were a professional spree it would be a completely different trip. Maybe we'll play that "imagine if..." game one day soon...

What's the first area of the store you'd run to? Me? I'd go directly to Make Up For Ever, first.
AquaEyes are mine! I'd get one of each (one handful, that is!). These are amazing and long-lasting and complete perfection. Strip lashes--
just randomly grabbing and sweeping into my basket. You can't go wrong,
and even if they're a bit on the bizarre or dressy side, there's always
an opportunity to use them at some point, right?
- The Danny Sanz Limited Edition Palette,
which is ridiculously lovely. Danny Sanz is the Creator and Artistic
Director of Make Up For Ever, and she's gone and picked 20
eyeshadows and blushes and 10 diamond shadows. (Admission: this product
is an online-only exclusive, and it's $390....but again - it's my game)
- Graphic Glitter and Strass. I
have no idea what reasonable excuse I have for "needing" these, as they
don't really fit in my mom-of-a-toddler-incubating-a-new-baby life, but
I've always loved them and I'd grab a fistful! Maybe I could do some inspired, artistic Face-of-the-Day look swith them.
Yu-Be. Haven't heard of it? This glycerin-based ointment/cream/miracle absorbs quickly and heals a myriad of complaints. It's the top-selling medicated, vitamin-enriched skincare cream in Japan, and has been around for 50 years. I'd grab a few tubs and a few pocket-sized "to-go's". I haven't tried the lip balm, but I'd sure grab a few of those, too! My skin is so dry, what with the weather changing and these damn pregnancy hormones! I can use al lof the help I can get...
Oh, I love Urban Decay!
I'll sweep the whole entire new lipstick collection
right into the cart, thank you very much. If you haven't tried these
fantastic lipsticks, you're mising out. There are a few different
finishes and some amazing shades. Yup... I'd sweep and scoop until the
rack was empty!
- Imagine having a liftetime supply of Primer Potion!
I, like everyone else, hate the packaging, but you really can't argue
with the results of the product itself! Sweep, sweep - into the basket
it goes.
- 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils are must-haves. Yes, I love the Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes for their lasting impact, but I tend to use them on the waterline because they just don't budge there. The 24/7's
are great for the upper and lower lashlines, and for most people's waterlines (unless you're magic like me and can wash away almost anything there!) and since there are so
many colors there's no limit to what can be done with them!
Note: the only reason I'm not sweeping up the eye palettes is because I already own them! If you're planning a real or imagined shopping spree at Sephora or anywhere else Urban Decay is sold, don't miss out on their shadows - whether in a palette (recommended) or purchased singly. You won't be sorry!
To be continued...
Meanwhile, what would YOU dive for first in this imaginary game at Sephora!?