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The Allure of Red

Stephanie Rado Taormina by Stephanie Rado Taormina
January 24, 2012
in Fashion & Shopping
The Allure of Red

It’s the perfect time to brighten up the winter doldrums with a vibrant red lipstick, a sleek red dress under a warm winter coat, or a bold red chair to make a fresh statement

in your home!

INCREDIBLE INTERIORS | Add vibrant style to a sofa or bed with this custom designed pillow from Interior Environments. Osborne and Little fabric and a red braid trim. $150. Interior Environments Design Studio, 531 Canal Street, Ste. 303, Reading. 610.375.7424

VA VA VINTAGE | Add some sculpture to your kitchen! This vintage Hall 1930s teapot would look so chic resting on a contemporary shelf inthe kitchen. $300. Available at Antiques Limited in the Black Angus Antique Center, Rte. 272, Adamstown. 717.872.8288

LUSCIOUS LIPS | Perk up your pout with the prettiest shade of red, Nars lipstick in Jungle Red. It’s a bright, semi-matte red straight from the 1950s silver screen and one of In Style magazine’s Best Beauty Buys for 2010 and 2011. $24. Bell Tower Store,18 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing. 610.372.6379. belltowerstore.com

ACCENT ACCESSORIES | A red-jeweled skinny belt and ruffled cardigan by Gracia New York ($85 for the two) are the perfect complement to a simple black cocktail dress. Bell Tower Store, 18 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing. 610.372.6379. belltowerstore.com

SIMPLY STUNNING | Show this fabulous chair by famed furniture designer Robsjohn Gibbings some love. The piece is part of a pair made in the 1940s. $2,400. Available at Alternative Furnishings, 2664 N. Reading Rd, Reinholds. 717.484.2225

PERFECT POUT | Looking for sophistication? Try on NARS Pop Life Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. A creamy, matte pencil in the perfect shade of red that stays put all day. Wear it alone or layer it under a lipstick or gloss. Bell Tower Store, 18 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing. 610.372.6379. belltowerstore.com

REAL ROMANCE | Try hanging a stunning and romantic vintage Victorian mini chandelier like the real McCoy. $240. Available at The Black Angus Antique Center, Rte. 272, Adamstown, at Forget-Me- Nots. Elaine, the owner, specializes in the shabby chic look. 215.519.8786

BE BOLD | This super chic retro cuff would add the perfect dash of color and bold proportion to a tailored black dress. Red Buckle bracelet by Parisian jewelry designer Marion Godart, Paris $125. Available at the Black Angus Antique Center, Rte. 272, Adamstown, through Antiques Limited. 717.872.8288

SIMPLY SEXY | You’ll love the simple and sexy silhouette of these laser-cut panties from super cool lingerie company Cosabella. It’s a perfect way to wear red! Red Cosabella laser cut panties. $20. Available at LiliBea’s, 613 Penn Avenue, West Reading. 610.685.6685, lilibeas.com

LUSCIOUS IN LACE | Let’s call this the dress that gets results. Knock him dead in this stunning red lace number. Pair it with an elegant evening sandal, simple hair and jewelry (and don’t forget the red lips). Red Lace Dress by Gracia, NY, $110. Available at the Bell Tower Store, 18 State Hill Rd.,Wyomissing. 610.372.6379. belltowerstore.com

By Stephanie Rado Taormina | photos by Tina Dolin

Tags: Berks County LivingBerks County Living February 2012Berks Issue Page DepartmentsFashionLook FeaturePhotos by Tina DolinThe Look
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