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Me, I haven’t ever been a big fan of lipstick. My bow shaped lips are a pretty color—Why change it? Also, I’ve always wanted to play up my eyes rather than my lips.
Most the time I just slap on some gloss and call it good.
But, the goody bags from the Portland Blogger’s Meet-Up had a tube of Radiant Cosmetic’s lipstick in it and I thought I’d try an experiment. I got a fairly light pink shade called Peony (perfect for Spring, don’t ya think?) So, I took a photo with and without my peony pink lipstick.
Without:

With:

What do you think?

I think the little extra color on my lips actually made my eyes light up even more.
It also brought out some color in my cheeks. I think I might be addicted.

I also wanted to experiment on how long the lipstick would last on my lips.
I applied lip liner and then my lipstick and then gave my little man a bunch of kisses.

 

The lipstick was still on my lips after 50 kisses! Not bad, right?
And, I can feel even better about wearing lipstick by knowing that the lipstick helps support a good cause. Radiant Cosmetics has dedicated time and resources into the fight against human trafficking.
From their website:
“We are not your ordinary makeup company.
We believe that through ordinary purchases we can make a difference in this world.
Radiant Cosmetics was built around our passion to fight human trafficking.
With every product you purchase we donate our time, money and effort to help fight the injustice.”
I think I am going to have to go through the other colors available and see if I can’t pull off wearing lipstick more often!
Full Disclosure: The Portland Bloggers were gifted items from the above company to help support the Portland Bloggers. The sponsors were given signage at the event. No posts were expected from the bloggers in return for the donations. But, everyone at the event, including myself were super excited by the turn out and the companies that were involved.  Personally, I have a journalism background and don’t believe in exchanges of promises of positive reviews for products and will not do that on either of my blogs nor suggest that other bloggers do that. I contacted most of these sponsors personally because I believe in their product and have experienced great service with them. This makes it only a joy for me to share any links to these companies with you! 
I had a great time coming up with some ideas for the decor for the 
Spring Portland Blogger’s Meet-Up.
 I wanted it to be bright and filled with color and flowers.
I worked with Sam creating ideas for the event and pulling off the set-up. 
Throughout the week you’ll see some DIY posts so you can recreate this look
 (or improve upon it) for your spring parties!
Photos are from three different cameras and are all labeled.
 Check out Sam & Olga‘s blogs for more wonderful images!
I had a wonderful time and I think everyone else did as well! 
Thank you to the lovely ladies who helped me with everything Sam, Adi, and Nicole
Thank  you to all the lovely ladies who joined us for the event.
Check out some of the fashionable ladies over at Leave the Laundry for Later.
And, the event was made ten times better due to contributions from some really great companies wishing to say “hi” and support the Portland Blogging community. 
Radiant Cosmetics
Blue Strawberry Scents
AbleMade 
Full Disclosure: The Portland Bloggers were gifted items from the above companies to help support the Portland Bloggers. The sponsors were given signage at the event. No posts were expected from the bloggers in return for the donations. But, everyone at the event, including myself were super excited by the turn out and the companies that were involved.  Personally, I have a journalism background and don’t believe in exchanges of promises of positive reviews for products and will not do that on either of my blogs nor suggest that other bloggers do that. I contacted most of these sponsors personally because I believe in their product and have experienced great service with them. This makes it only a joy for me to share any links to these companies with you!
The Portland Blogger Meet-Up this weekend was a seriously wonderful way to spend a Saturday.
One of my favorite things about getting together with a bunch of blogger?
They are oh-so-stylish!
I got so many cute ideas from these lovely ladies.
My camera and I didn’t get along at the event….
so, most of these photos are via Sam from the Sam Rosen blog and Olga of Vintage Pretty.
 They are labeled—Thanks Sam & Olga for the beautiful photos!
Adi – Justine – Miranda – Sam – Olga – Sarah – Irina – Me!

Sam’s outfit is detailed on her blog. I need that dress.

I love this photo of me… outfit details at the end of the post!

 

RoxanaChelseyCourtney JustineShannonGracie – Irina

 

Miranda & Sarah looking ready for spring in colored pants, white arm baring tops, and nautical!

Megan & Mandi
They are sporting some of my favorite trends-
glam of a sequined (or glittered) shirt and the sweetness of stripes.
Isn’t she just one of the most beautiful pregnant ladies you ever did see?
Her outfit is detailed on her blog!
Suzannah and her hubby- She MADE that dress. Amazing.

Susannah is the picture of spring with a beautiful lace dress and a flower in her hair!

See what I mean… seriously stylish bloggers here in Portland!

What I wore (links to stuff still available):
Banana Republic Black Draper Lace Dress from the Mad Men Collection
Black and Tan heels from about 7 years ago at Dillards
Burnt Gold Leaf Earrings via Target
Burnt Gold ring necklace via Forever 21
Burnt Gold Bangles via H&M

These photos were created using goodies from puglypixel.com