The first “In my makeup bag” post of the year goes to Valerie from Val So Cal. If you like food then you will love her blog as she shares some pretty amazing recipes, check it out here!Do you have a makeup tip or secret you would like to share?I exfoliate every day with Clinique 7 day scrub…leaves the skin smooth before putting on your lotions and primer.How does your daytime makeup routine differs from your night time one?I pretty much have the same look day/night…I might add some glimmer shadows or darker lip color. Is there any winter makeup trend that you’re looking forward to?I’m looking forward to gold and silver shimmers.Any random thoughts about makeup you would like to share?It’s so fun to be girlie and play with makeup. I love how you can be transformed in about 5 minutes. Get Valerie’s favorite makeup products:Nars BlushLaura Mercier Tinted MoisturizerUrban Decay Eyeshadow Primer PotionBare Minerals Matte SPF 15 FoundationToo Faced The Bronzed & The Beautiful – French Riviera EditionToo Faced Powder Poof Large Powder BrushUrban Decay Naked PaletteDior DiorShow MascaraBare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip PolishMarc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Cosmetics CasePS: If you want to peek into Val’s extensive collection of makeup (just part of it!) click here 😉