Boston - November 21, 2008

Face Plant

Sarra Beauty Studio Opens

You know your way around a makeup bag. But a recent rush job under office lighting had you looking like a two-bit hussy (thanks, Mom, for pointing that out).

For a more versatile look, hit up Lauren Genatossio’s new beauty studio, Sarra (pronounced “sah-ray”), where the editorial makeup artist and her capable team will school you in the art of face.

During a 90-minute session, Genatossio attends to one side, and you do the other, ensuring that every smudge, pencil line, and brush stroke is drilled into memory. After a peek at your own stash, she’ll supplement it with pieces from her signature line (with a discount on products).

The gleaming studio-like space is tricky to locate (look for signs in the building), but once inside, you’re as good as painted gold.

And not the cheap, chippy kind.

Sarra, 840 Summer Street, South Boston (617-269-8999 or sarraboston.com).