When I was a very little girl, my parents were invited to a very special party on Long Island and the hosts said they could bring their children. My mother, wanting to make sure that we were well dressed for the occasion, took me to Saks Fifth Avenue where I was outfitted in my first real party dress down to my patent leather shoes. I have never forgotten the feeling I had wearing that dress, and the feeling of being at Saks, and over the years whenever I had a chance I'd stop by the flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and get that same lovely feeling all over again. I've shopped there for so many years now, and have so many new memories, but it seems like for a time things may be very much changed in how we shop and interact with department stores. I'm happy for the memories and so glad that I had the times that I did, and I'm looking forward to the day when I can visit again and relive the lovely times and create new ones.
One of my favorite things to do at Saks is to visit the beauty department, and the Chanel counter in particular. I've been a fan of Chanel makeup since I was a teenager, and Chanel No. 5 was my first perfume from an even younger age, because my mother always wore it and thought that every girl should have at least one bottle. I've added Crystal to my collection, bought in Paris at the Chanel Boutique years ago, and also Gabrielle which has become a new favorite. But No. 5 is still a sumptuous and beloved scent, one that reminds me of my mother's softness as she kissed me goodnight as a child.
I learned how to put on makeup properly at a Chanel counter, and have gone back many times to learn new techniques and meet with Makeup Artists who are on staff as well as visiting specialists on the national level. The quality of Chanel is the best and the packaging so beautiful - it makes you feel pretty just to wear it, and to sit in the chair and have someone give you a facial and put makeup on is a feeling like being a princess. They also have a service of spa treatments with the Sublimage line that I was blessed enough to enjoy. Truly a luxurious experience and one that I look forward to enjoying one day again.
Being able to visit Saks Fifth Avenue and having an appointment at the Chanel beauty counter is a highlight, and they also have special events, including last year a viewing of the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree from the windows that overlook it. With hors d'oeuvres and champagne it was an evening to remember, and now epecially I feel so grateful to have been a part of it. Memories like these are priceless, and give us a sense of luxury that never goes out of style.
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