It’s no surprise that Kelly Carter’s first job out of SMU was as a copy editor at Neiman Marcus corporate. It was the perfect job for a super-smart gal with an equal amount of glamour, and she stayed 18 years. Now mom to 4-year-old twin girls Caden and Kellan, Carter decided to step down this year from her sought-after post so she wouldn’t miss the girls’ toddler-years milestones. She still contributes to Neiman’s publications, and she still has a closet and vanity packed with the must-haves of a fashion and beauty insider.
Kelly’s 15 Beauty Essentials:
1 / Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil
3 / Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté lipstick
Neiman Marcus, NorthPark; 214/363-8311
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Neiman Marcus, NorthPark; 214/363-8311
yslbeautyus.com
4 / Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow
Neiman Marcus, NorthPark; 214/363-8311
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Neiman Marcus, NorthPark; 214/363-8311
chanel.com
7 / Deborah Lippmann Don’t Tell Mama Nail Lacquer
Barney’s, Dallas; 469/221-4700
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Barney’s, Dallas; 469/221-4700
lippmanncollection.com