Since you can’t take liquids in your carry-on luggage, thousands of women have had to change some of the staples in the makeup bags so that they’ll make it onto the plane with them. Most cosmetics come in solid forms, like lipsticks, or powders, so they are relatively easy to replace, but perfumes pose a problem. I, for one, don’t want to check my bag for one small vial of perfume, nor do I want to replace my bottle upon arrival at my destination. The solution is to find a solid perfume, like this limited edition Ginger Essence from Origins, …

Some celebrities go into the wine business, some open restaurants, others have clothing or accessories lines. Music legend Elton John has finally created a product line. Fashion Week Daily reports that Elton has teamed up with Bath & Body Works to create the Fireside Collection. The line of candles and other home fragrance products will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. There will also be a Legendary Rock Sweepstakes that gives consumers …

When I saw the handsome visage of Edward Bess in the October issue of W, I was intrigued. This handsome boy, a mere 20 years old, wants to sell high-priced make-up? I have to admire his brio, no small indie line for Edward Bess he is starting off by launching the Edward Bess Lip Wardrobe,a high-priced collection of ten lipsticks and five glosses in a black lacquer case. The luscious lip collection has a scent of wild fig and sells for a cool $350 only at Bergdorf Goodman. Want to check out the well-cheekboned Mr. Bess in person? …

Fred Segal Beauty has a new selection of beauty luggage, cases made specifically for sorting and carrying your makeup and makeup accessories. This Give Leather Train Case measures 5.5 x 7.5 x 9.25 and is made of supple Italian leather, in either yellow or brown. It is full of pockets to keep everything in its proper place. Dubbed the “Bentley of beauty luggage,” the bag has an elegant, timeless look to it and is sure to provide many years of use. The case doesn’t have to be used for travel, although we are now permitted to take some things …

The new Limited Edition Vintage Cologne from John Varvatos is a classically masculine scent that has been updated with a subtle infusion of spices. It has its base in a woody and vaguely leathery scent, as is typical of many men’s colognes, but smells less like a lumberjack biker and more like an urban sophisticate with a bit of mystery. Does that sound complex? It should, because the scent decidedly is. The smooth fragrance has notes of rhubarb, santolina, quince, silver absinthe, marine fennel, cubeb peppers, juniper berries, white lavender, …