I visited Alder & Co. on Tuesday after having lunch next door at Gruner with my dear friend Susan who was happy to pop in with me to check out the Ilia lipstick line that I reviewed last week. I am smitten with the wearable pinkness of Blossom Lady, but was eager to test Bang Bang, their red offering. Once I applied its sheer ruby loveliness on my lips, I knew it would be going home with me.
When you look at my mediocre photos below- I tried my iPhone best- you’ll see that Bang Bang looks kind of brick reddish, but it’s not. It really is a true jewel toned red whose sheerness gives a flattering shimmer that’s day or night appropriate.
Susan picked up Shell Shock which is similar to Blossom Lady but with more warmth from its peach tone which is perfect for her fair skin and strawberry blonde hair. Like me, she also fell for Lady Blossom which I think is her favorite as well.
Shell Shock above, Bang Bang below.
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The Ilia lipsticks look super pretty. I will have to check them out at a spa near me. Thanks for the swatches:)
They are definitely worth tracking down!
Thank you so much for the additional pictures, they were very helpful! I’m totally splurging on Blossom Lady now hahaha 🙂
It was my pleasure 😉 I don’t think you will regret getting Lady Blossom, it is super pretty!