Our insider’s guide to the beautiful things happening this week at beauty counters around the country.

12.10
Alexander Vreeland Personal Appearance at Neiman Marcus Houston

Fernando Cadavid for Chantecaille Makeup Artist Event at Neiman Marcus Boston

12.11
Scott Medwatz for Chantecaille Makeup Artist Event at Neiman Marcus Chicago in Northbrook, IL

Rhona Samuelson for Giorgio Armani Makeup Artist Event at Neiman Marcus San Diego

12.12
Beauty Trend Show featuring complimentary makeup, skincare, and fragrance consultations at Nordstrom Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL

Chanel National Makeup Artist Fred Vellon at Nordstrom Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL

Chantecaille Global Makeup Artist Fernando Cadavid at Nordstrom Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL

YSL National Artist Dell Ashley at Nordstrom Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL

Nars National Makeup Stylist Walter Tucci at Nordstrom Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL

Too Faced Holiday Makeup Event at ULTA BEAUTY Woodfield Village Green in Schaumburg, IL

Smashbox teaches tips and tricks for camera-ready looks at ULTA BEAUTY West Ridge Court in Naperville, IL

Alexander Vreeland Personal Appearance at Neiman Marcus San Francisco

MAC Fashion Forward Event at Dillard’s at The Parks at Arlington, Firewheel Town Center, and Town East Mall, in Dallas

Marie Line Patry for Guerlain Personal Appearance at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie in Washington, D.C.

12.12–12.14
Bobbi Brown Holiday Party Makeup Lessons at Dillard’s The Village at Fairview in Houston

12.13
Smashbox Camera-ready Looks Event at ULTA BEAUTY The Gap Shopping Center in Norridge, IL

Tarte “Tartelettes” Dazzling Holiday Makeup Event at ULTA BEAUTY The Shops at Kildeer in Kildeer, IL

12.13–12.14
MAC Fashion Forward Event at Dillard’s First Colony Mall in Houston

12.16
Guerlain National Makeup Artist Marcus Monson event at Dillard’s Willowbrook Mall in Houston

12.17
Guerlain National Makeup Artist Marcus Monson at Dillard’s Post Oak Mall in Houston