I am sent out into the world alone about 3 times annually to hunt, forage & harvest for my girls 3 big present days. In these celestial times I have found 3 places that have become expected ritual stocking stuffer caliber gifts. These would be
(1.) MAC lipstick, eyeliner, mascara.
(2.) Vosgues Chocolate and something from the
(3.)Betty Page Store(now renamed Tatyana boutique).
All 3 are located in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace! I have everything all mapped out, so as to keep the hunt as fruitful quick and painless as possible. At MAC I ask for the Russian Red lipstick and the numbers of eyeliner and mascara that I sneak a peek of in her make up bag. Most times the staff can see that I am on a mission and they snatch those up for me and I am on my way to the next "big game" of this hunt. However. Once in a while I get the super helpful employee that asks me questions first. This totally screws with my synchronicity and induces headache-like anxiety.
"Did you want this in matte or gloss?"
"Now were you looking for our new blah blah blah line of mascara or did you want the classic etc. etc.?"
NO NO NO! Don't do this to me! One time I attempted to answer these type of questions and it resulted in a fading smile after opening the MAC present bag. Aside from that I now sneak the actual makeup she has and just show them to the MAC employees which makes my stop at MAC less than 4 minutes now! Great staff and they did find time to squeeze my girl in short notice once for an anniversary makeover this year so I think they are a very cool MAC store for the Strip.