bloom does...valentine's day

lip service, part duex

okay, people pucker up for second installment of our love day lip guide in which, phoebe gets her first red lip ever at the bell tower. dallas once again did her thang and phoebe ended up with a very enviable red lip. so, here's what you need for making this sultry lip your own.

for this really red lip, dallas used three NARS products:
- red lizard lip pencil
- junlge red lipstick
- norma lip gloss

we think this makes the most perfect red pout ever.

as always, start with an application of  plain old lip balm to get things going. don't forget to blot!  (not pictured.)

1. first dallas lines phoebe's lip with red lizard, then she colors her entire lip in with the pencil.

2. once her lip has been penciled in, dallas applies jungle red lipstick on top of the red lizard layer. this gives depth to the color and a long lasting red effect! if you like the matte look on your lips, stop here, no need for step three!

3. dallas finishes the look with a liberal coating of norma lip gloss - or the more technical description of the last step: norma on top!

see? so simple, just like we promised! no need to be scared of more products, or red lips! we had SUCH a blast hanging out with dallas and the bell tower, being girly and getting fun make-up tips; the bloom girls heart you big time. remember to schedule some time for yourself and make any day a special occasion. 

check back on valentine's day for our one final red lip tip from dallas - you won't believe it!

xoxo

the bloom girls

bloom does...valentine's day 

lip service, part one

the bloom girls headed over to the bell tower to get the scoop on how to create the perfect red lip for this sultry season of love. and now we can show you how (and prove that red lip truly is for everyone, everyday) with two totally different kissable options made right here at home! dallas dished the tricks of the trade to get the perfect pout every time as we feverishly took notes and ooohhhed and ahhhed over all the NARS products.

first up: christin, a regular red lip warrior. dallas introduced her to a pinker hue, NARS mexican rose, which is  liner, lipgloss and lipstick self contained in one product! the rest is history.. 

[steps 1 - 3, clockwise]

1. condition those lips! dallas applies a no-color lip balm to fill in the grooves and smooth out the lip. any kind of balm - burt's bees to chapstick - will work. 

after balm is applied, blot with tissue to remove any excess or shine.

2. dallas lines the outside of the lip first, then colors in the rest of the lip with the pencil. 

see, we told you, easy peasy!

3. then she cleans up the edges with a sponge so you don't have to worry if you go outside the lines.

[disclaimer: christin is NOT a lip model, obviously..]

finished product! fun awesome fact: mexican rose gets darker on your lip as you wear it - as you can see above. fabulous!

so there you have it! a red lip in one step to add a little glam to your valentine's day and everyday. all of the delicious NARS products dallas used are available at the bell tower and we can't thank them enough for spending time with the bloom girls to create this love day lip guide! 

plus, if you really want to get spoiled and sassy, you can schedule your very own special occasion makeup appointment with one of their fabulous stylists. 

extra hugs and kisses to dallas for letting us get lippy with her!

next up...the red lip in three NARS products (don't worry, it's still easy, promise!)

xoxo

the bloom girls

bloom does...valentine's day

christin's five favorite local loves for the all the single ladies

1. double dutch silver arrow necklace

if you've been shot through the heart and it's too late 

available at double dutch

2. NARS mexican rose lip pencil

if the "r" in your name stands for "red lips" then this pretty lip pencil is for you senorita

available at the bell tower

3. phoebe's pure food petit fours

if you know that sharing is caring, share some sugar with your neighbor

available at phoebe's pure food

4. la fee verte chemise

if you bring your own sexy back

available at lilibea's

5. spread the love 'share our name' print

if you can't marry an avett brother but are glad your parents fell in love

available at spread the love

bloom does beauty...

Glitz, Gloss and Glam was everything it promised to be and more as we got our beauty on at the Bell Tower this week. It was a night full of beauty tips and tricks from Bell Tower and the amazing NARS girls and lots of sparkle, pop and shopping with sweet Sorrelli. Add that to the B Scene at Berks County Living and you've got a room full of beautifully happy Berks County fashionistas!



Sorrelli sandwich with PR goddess Amanda Zeigler; Marketing and Creative Director, Lily Oswald; Founder and Designer, Lisa Oswald; and Bloom girl Christin. The sweets and sparkles during the evening were divine. And Amanda got a lip lesson from the one and only Jen Atwood at NARS.

 

Bell Tower make-up goddess Pav giving Christin a crash course in Eyeliner 101.  The result: eyes that POP! The secret: lining the bottom lid too! Pav taught us that it gives more contrast against the white of your eye. Brilliant!

Naturally perfect skinned Phoebe went for some elegant eye make up with Pav and WOW, that brown-eyed girl has really got it going on with a little added glam.

Christin's leather peplum (yes, the one from Zara) was the talk of the town that evening.  Her WIW action:  F21 boyfriend ripped jeans, Dolce Vita heels from Bell Tower, and Sorrelli sparkle.

Being beautiful isn't just about loving yourself inside and out as the Bloom girls learned, you've also got to know how to POSE! As we learned...head down, chin out! Or just laugh so hard at each other doing it you're sure to snap a good shot.

A special thanks to the lovely Amanda Zeigler for getting us on the guest list and keeping the Bloom girls glam.