Before Lil' Mama even thought of (probably before she was even born) making her hit song "My Lipgloss is Poppin' ", my cherry flavored Vaseline Lip Therapy was popping!
This classic lip treatment which helped relieve dry, chapped lips was my first introduction into the seductive world of lip gloss. That's right, I said lip gloss! Make no mistake about it, with its smooth, slick application, shiny glass-like appearance and thick consistency this was as close to Lipglass that a pre-teen girl, like myself, could hope for! And let's not forget that intriguing cherry flavor...to die for. Or maybe I should say to lie for because that's exactly what my BFF and I did one Valentine's Day in the late '80s.
On a routine supermarket run for a family member, my friend (who shall remain nameless) and I decided we would steal, yes steal a box of our beloved Lip Therapy, a couple of Wet and Wild eyeliner pencils and a few Word Up! magazines for good measure. Needless to say, our attempt did not go unnoticed. As we headed for the exit, we were met by the store's security who swiftly brought us into the "interrogation" room to retrieve the stolen merchandise and record our confessions. Like the hardened criminals that we sought to be we denied any wrongdoing...that is, until the surveillance video was revealed. Embarrassed and ashamed, we gave ourselves up...thus The Makeup Bandit was born!
Disclaimer
In no way, do I condone stealing...with the exception of stealing looks, one face at a time. I know, shameless plug!
Crime does pay!
The Makeup Bandit
