Black Tie perfumes at the Scented Life!

Oh, my, do I have a busy weekend planned.  I agreed months ago to donate two of my signature Richmond scents to the SMAsquerade. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that unfortunately, kills more babies than any other genetic disorder.  You can learn more about the specifics here.   The good news is that, unexpectedly, I was told that my donation would actually allow me to attend the SMAsquerade.

And of course, a black tie affair requires a black-tie scent.  I’m rocking Parfumerie Generale Bois Blond to this one.   I just finished my black-tie manicure in OPI’s Kangarooby (it’s ruby-tinted, get it?).  And I’ll be testing out my new Beth Bender Get in Line kit – if it’s good enough for J.Lo and Beyonce, it’s good enough for me.   To really amp up the glam I’m going to be using MAC’s smoke signals eyeshadow quartet.   *cat-calls and whistles*

But naturally, that’s not all that’s going on.  Today is the second day of the National Folk Festival in Richmond.  I’m headed down there in just a few to check out all the sounds, smells, and sights of this great event.  I went the past two years, and even though rain marred the first, it’s a great time.  Because I spent all of last night smelling cotton candy and funnel cakes, I’m testing Mariah Carey’s new fragrance.  It’s quite a bit more floral than I’d expected – if you like sweet scents, but also florals like Vera Wang Princess or Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely, I’d check it out.

Well, I’ll try to report in about the SMAsquerade.  I can’t wait!  I hope there’s champagne.