If you're like me, you're already VERY familiar with the concept of "5 à 7."

(If you don't <em>parlez français</em>—it's the classy French term for happy hour.)

Now <a href="http://www.chanel.com/" target="_blank">Chanel</a> is adopting it for a new service at Holt Renfrew's Bloor Street location in Toronto. And guess what—they're even serving mocktinis!

Here's the deal: every Thursday and Friday between 5 and 7pm, you can book in to get your makeup done. You get to choose from a whole menu of different looks (with cool names like "Bronze Goddess," "Red Carpet" and "Seasonal Chic"), PLUS you get to learn one pro technique—basically a how-to lesson on either brows, skin, lips, smoky eyes or false lashes.

The cost is just $75, redeemable in Chanel products. AND, unlike many a department store makeover I've had, they actually do a good job. I got the Bronze Goddess treatment at the launch event a couple weeks ago and it was gorge—understated, glowy and easy to replicate at home. (And they give good advice—this is where I got the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/05/have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows/">brow-bleaching</a> idea, actually.)

Call 416-922-2333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              416-922-2333      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to book your spot. You can even reserve the whole table if you bring five friends! LOVE THIS.

<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photo: Chick Lit Blog</em></span>