"Be sure to schedule an appointment with Valerie far in advance--every bride and bridesmaid in L.A. vows to have this makeup artist be the one and only to shadow her lids for the special occasion. The makeup artists at this salon are as efficient as they are fabulous, all of them trained by Valerie herself. The salon is a bright and airy space, perfect for makeup application. We were told that if we looked good in this room, we'd look good in any room found in Hollywood. Just when we finished discussing the difference between a winter and spring complexion, we were whisked away to have our brows shaped and individual false eyelashes applied. No one leaves through the gold drapes of Valerie Beverly Hills without feeling and looking glamorous."

Make-up artists: "Easy pieces. Robert Bolanos at Gavert Atelier (9666 Brighton Way, 310-858-7898) and, duh, Valerie Sarnelle at Valerie Cosmetics (460 North Canon Drive, 310-274-7348). They work with celebs; they can handle you."