For most of my life, I have not worn any makeup. Which is why it's so odd that I spent a significant amount of my hard-earned money on a lot-- I repeat LOT-- of beauty products last week. It all happened when Mandy suggested we check out the L'oreal sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion the week before Mother's Day. I thought I would just pick up a couple of Kheil's lotions. But no... it was more like I hoarded a whole year's worth of gifts for myself and all the women in my life! I won't reveal how much I really spent. I'll just say that the receipt was as long as a scarf! But seriously, there were some really good deals considering department store prices are 3-4 times more. Above are some of the steals we got:

• Giorgio Armani hydra glow foundation - $16 (retail $57)
• Kheil's lip gloss in "downtown peach" - $3.50
• Vichy dermablend concealer - $6.40
• Lancome lipstick in "chiffon blush" - $7.20

Tonight, second trial for wedding makeup with Mandy while the boys jumped up and down and hollered along to the Yankees game.