Before I get to my post, I want to thank Blog Her Color for selecting me as their feature blog of the week. It is indeed an honor and I hope all my new visitors will become good friends of LA Beauty Beat. Thanks again. It was a great present in my inbox over the weekend, finding out I was selected.
Thinking of presents got me conjuring thoughts of Christmas. There is a holiday chill in the air. I can almost smell Christmas around the corner. Can you believe it? I have started my holiday shopping and is the case every year, I see more things for me than I do for my family and friends. But, instead of splurging on myself, I decided to put my wishlist in a letter to Santa. I hope it’s not too late and he is checking blogs and will find my note. (If you know him, send him a link to LA Beauty Beat. Thanks!)
Dear Santa
It’s me LaWanda. I know it’s been a minute, actually years but who’s counting…. How are you? I wanted you to know that I have missed you terribly. Christmas has not been the same without you. I am sure you are busy right now and I don’t want to take too much of your time. Like I said I know I haven’t written you in years but I decided you really needed to know what I wanted for Christmas. First and foremost I have been a very, very, very good girl this year. Seriously, ask my mom and dad. LOL Anyway, my “Beat” needs some help. I’m sure you know what a Beat is but just in case let me give you some background. I use the term “Beat” simply to mean apply makeup. Beats can be described in levels i.e. Light Beat or Medium Beat or by setting like “Work Beat” or “Holiday Beat.” We can discuss this further, especially if you want me to help Mrs. Claus with her Beat. (Tell her to subscribe to my blog.)
Ok, so I really want some new items to help with my Beat for Christmas. Below is a picture, description and why I want it. Let me know what you can do. I think this will be a great opportunity to rekindle our relationship. I promise to leave the milk and cookies out (do you still eat that?) or whatever snacks you like if you grant my wishes. Here goes:

bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation in Deepest Deep
I am looking for natural looking coverage and some make up that is good for my skin. Santa I really want to enhance my natural glow and this might be the ticket. The great thing is that is free of preservatives, talc, oil and other chemicals that can irritate skin. Check Sephora, they may have it.
Tarte Treasure Chest 
This set contains:
- 16 All New, Full-Sized Shimmering Tarte Eyeshadows
- 16 All New, Full-Sized Matte Tarte Eyeshadows – 16 All New Tarte Lipglosses
- Best-Selling Mineral Powder Bronzer In Park Ave Princess
- All New Soft Pink Luminizer
- 4 New Powder Blushes
Santa all these colors are perfect for me. I heard lots of great things about the Tarte make up line and the case is sooo adorable.
Stila Lip Glaze Collection
A collection of eight mini Lip Glazes give you non-stop shimmer and shine!
Santa I need a glossy lip with some great color and stay ability. This looks like a great stocking stuffer.
Bobbi Brown Earth Metal Lip & Eye Palette
Santa, I really want this one. The colors are beautiful.
It’s super sleek to go in my new handbag (hint, hint).
So Santa that’s it…. I’m not that greedy. Do what you can for me???
Any blush, lipstick, or eyeshadow is appreciated. Toodles until Christmas.
Love ya, LA

If you do have a Christmas beauty wish, Sephora maybe able to grant it. They have 11 days left, click below and tell them what you want for Christmas…you know, just in case Santa is overbooked.
Great list! I just did a similar post, but I think I may wanna put a couple of these items on there.
Thanks Kymberly
Would love to see your list. You may get me to add a little more
congrats on you feature I love the Bobbi brown pallet and the stilla set. Adding to aftter Xmas list
Good idea for after Christmas
I really want the Bobbi Brown palette
Love the lip glaze!

Congrats on your feature enjoy for day.