A Revlonutionary 80th

So this weekend I immersed myself in the wonderful world of Revlon as they celebrated 80 years as one of the pioneers of the cosmetic industry.

To mark the occasion, a pop up exhibition appeared at the London Film Museum to entertain fashion and make-up enthusiasts for one weekend only.

Treasured artifacts including iconic adverts and a pot of nail varnish from the 40's mingled with art installations created by young artists to capture the essence and impact of Revlon. 

I'm very familiar with the Revlon brand, but I must admit that I've never purchased any of their make-up - yup just feeling a little bit guilty. However, as you wander around the exhibition it's clear to see that women have been caught up in a passionate love affair with Revlon for the last eight decades. 

I always find it strange that you always find out unusual facts about a brand when they celebrate a key milestone. For instance, did you know that nail varnish is a weaker form of car paint? That the reason that Louboutin shoes have red soles is because Christian Louboutin used Revlon nail varnish to get rid of the black sole. 

Just remember girls the wise words of Charles Revson - the colour of your lips should always match your nails!