I apologize for the continuation. I’m really not trying to be a drama queen (shut up). I’ve been sick and busy but I won’t bore you with that now.

Back to the story…

I finally found the Chanel counter -the only one in the mall- and sought out their new Pro Lumiere foundation. The product display looked very intriguing but not as much as the sales person behind the counter, Ms. Crystal Champagne.

Crystal looked to be around 45ish with very-dyed, very-jet-black hair and with more make up on than Tammy Faye. By the look in her blue-tinted contacts, I knew she understood my needs and was about to take very good care of me. I always fall for the mothering types, you know. We talked about what I was looking for,which quickly turned into everything, and off to the black leather chair I went.

We started with a comprehensive skin type test. Turns out I have combination skin - go figure. We talked about Chanel’s Precision skin care line and what they could do for my “just showing the first signs of aging” skin. Crystal was very concerned that my cheeks were dry and had me try some Hydramax, a moisture boost cream, on my hand.

“ooooohhhh, that’s nice”, I said.

This cream wasn’t going to do anything for all of the wrinkles that she so sweetly could not see. Crystal then suggested a day cream, Rectifiance Intense. This I liked too. It has a SPF of 15 and claims to control oil, diminish fine lines and improve firmness and elasticity.

“oooooohhhhh, that’s nice”, I said.

I could feel my trust building in Ms. Champagne so I went on to explain my raccoon-eye’d woes. I told her how I had lost complete faith in my ability to choose the proper color for my skin tone and with a pat on the knee and pep in her step, she swiveled to fetch my remedy. She picked a creamy concealer much darker than I would have chosen and then began to brush on some of that glorious Pro Lumiere foundation that first lured me to her counter.

“oooooohhhh, that’s nice”, I said.

Crystal was getting excited now as well. She handed me the hand mirror and said, “Look for yourself”.

Flawless. She was magic.

From there it was a downhill slope filled with blush, shadows, lip liner, lipstick and powder. It was all happening so fast that I almost missed what I thought I saw when Ms. Champagne leaned over to apply my Desert- Rose Eyeshadow Duo.

Ms. Crystal Champagne had a wonderful and mysterious way about her. She had amazing style and just the right touch that left me feeling like a silly school girl with Daddy’s credit card. And Ms. Champagne also had one more thing - an Adam’s Apple.

Maybe I saw it in the beginning. Maybe I knew it from her deep “hello”. Maybe it was the best makeover I’ve ever had. Maybe I’m still smiling in my Aqualumiere Key Largo Lipstick.

Hell, maybe I’m in love …

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