At 30+, I've finally learning make-up

Yes, you guys read that right. I really haven't worn much make-up for most of my life. I just never really learned how to put it on, what to look for, and to be honest, didn't have the motivation to sit there and paint my face in the morning. In and out of college, it wasn't much of a problem.

But the reality is, motherhood hasn't given me back my youth. And recently I was nervous for a 10-year college reunion (with a growing pregnant belly and active toddler, I wasn't going to bedazzle anyone with my svelte figure and hip clothes.)

So I did all I could do to look good - which included a trip to Nordstrom with some make-up savvy friends. They brought me to the Laura Mercier counter, where I had a makeover and ended up buying a bunch of products that I'm now obsessed with.

Here are some of my favorites from the purchase:

-The Tinted Moisturizer, which is really thick, easy to apply and only requires a tiny dab ("Best of Beauty" award in Allure Magazine)

-The Secret Concealer, for those nasty bags under my eyes, also goes on very thickly and also only requires the tiniest bit

-Eye Basics, so I had never tried "wet" eyeshadow before and I love this. It applies really evenly and it's so easy to blend

-The Lip Glace, yum!

All these links to go Sephora, where you get free shipping on all orders over $75.