I was given the opportunity to “try” on some great eyelashes and nails by Revlon.  Through a little trial and error I found that I liked the self-adhesive Eyelashes and the new Runway Nail Collection in Stella.  So here is an excerpt of my adventure!

First, READ the directions and make sure to have acetone polish remover handy to help remove any left-over glue on your fingers when applying the nail set.  After a few missteps and glue everywhere, I used a Q-Tip to apply the glue to the artificial nail and real nail - then magic happened!  My short stubby nails were transformed to long, salon ready nails.  Take that expensive manicures…

Revlon Fantasy Lengths with self-adhesive tape was a welcomed change to my sticky nail glue experience.  At that point I did not trust eyelash glue near my eyes ( I was afraid I would never open my eyes again)!  The self-adhesive technology was FANTASTIC and the lashes looked great.  The lashes took my eyes from frumpy to va-va-voom!  And removal was simple - a little eye make-up remover. 

The Revlon Artificial Nails - with glue as good as the salons have - and Revlon Fantasy Lengths are two products that I will keep handy in my make-up drawer.  They are found everywhere that Revlon is sold and are very, very, budget friendly!

In this new column Pia Long will be telling you about what it’s like to be a trainee perfumer with the maverick Constantines and an adult distance learner of perfumery.When I threw my maths book into a Finnish lake one summer camp, little did I suspect I’d willingly study the subject as an adult, decades later in another country. Chemistry and physics were never really a problem at school; in fact, I rather liked knowing how things worked. During my first trip to the zoo, I spent most of the time with my nappy-padded bottom up in the air, head deep in the plumbing and other interesting paraphernalia of the cages. Animals? What animals? How do they get the water in? 

Ohh, la, la…Philosophy has hit a tropical island home-run with Surfer Girl!  This set will get you in that island and faux tanning frame of mind…

Surfer Girl has three great and delicious smelling products - Surf Wave Exfoliating Shower Gel, Surf Wave Shimmer Lotion, and Surf Wave Lip Shine.  The Exfoliating shower gel will leave your skin feeling smooth and supple while the Shimmer Lotion will have your skin thanking you from the added moisture.  The Lip shine will leave your lips kissable!  The light tropical scent is irresistible and long lasting. 

This set is available only at Sephora either online: www.sephora.com or at one of their stores near you.  

I was recently introduced to K.Hall Designs new Solid Parfum Fragrance Collection.  What a fantastic idea as well as portable!  For those of us who are lucky enough to go on vacation this summer, these solid parfums are a must.  They are smartly priced at $22.00 with each fragrance having subtle, long lasting scents. 

Scents from this collection include; Egyptian jasmine, lavender, lilac, orange amber, peony, pomegranate, sandalwood with vanilla, and washed cotton.  These solid parfums are hand poured and made with a blend of beeswax, jojoba oil, essential and/or fragrance oils, and vitamin E.

The new  Solid Parfum Fragrance Collection is available online at: www.khalldesigns.com

Benefit recently launched a new fragrance collection - The Crescent Row Eau de Toilette Collection.  I was able to try all three of the fragrances and enjoyed each of them for their unique scents…

Laugh with me LeeLee Eau de Toilette - This fragrance is best described as a woody floral with a light blend of citrus, jasmine, and lily blossoms.

Something about Sofia Eau de Toilette - This is best described as an oriental floral with dream notes of oriental blossoms, mango, and vanilla.  This was my favorite out of the collection - the mango and vanilla had me!

My place or yours Gina Eau de Toilette - Best described as a woody oriental with notes of pink pepper, wild raspberry, and patchouli.

The Crescent Row Collection is available now online at: www.benefitcosmetics.com  - What’s your scent?

The fragrance industry is hoping that detailed retail information will help it turn around a sales slowdown.

Father’s Day is literally two days away!  Celebrate the Man, Husband, or Father in your life - the guy who fixes the running toilet or who runs to the local convenient store when you NEED your chocolate fix…

UR for Men by Usher Gift Set - Includes Eau de Toilette Spray and Skin After-Shave Soother.

Estée Lauder Lauder Pleasures for Men Winning Combination - Limited Edition Gift Set - Includes Cologne Spray and After Shave.  This is a my new fav., a fresh and woodsy scent!

Calvin Klein Eternity Gift Set - This gift set includes the timeless masculine Eau de Toilette spray and After Shave Splash.

These Father’s Day Gift Sets can be found at a Macy’s Department store near you or online at: www.macys.com, there is a scent for every guy in your life!