Master Gardener Jen Knows Flowers & Plants

Have you ever walked around downtown Charleston and appreciated the beauty of the exquisite window boxes that adorn some of the toniest battery addresses?  Chances are recent bride Jen may be responsible for what you are admiring.

Jen is a beautiful client who was entrusted to me for her bridal portrait m/u needs by our mutual friend Elizabeth Quinton.  Opportunist (and rabid window box fan) that I am, I offered up a trade: her services for my services.  My window boxes were already planted, but I had a porch planter that was in need of some gorgeous color-love.  It was a win-win and we both walked away very pleased :)

The first three professional photos come courtesy of the amazingly-talented, globe-trotting Valerie Schooling.  The last is an iPhone PLM original and the box is still blooming on my porch :)

Peace and plant love,

PL

Celebrating The Wedding Row`s 2nd Anniversary: Garden Muse

The Wedding Row is a blog dedicated to bringing its readers the most up-to-date, detailed info on weddings here in Charleston, SC.  I have had the honor and privilege to be a preferred vendor on this site since its inception.  Della MacNicholas, the founder, has been the networking genius behind making this such a success.

To celebrate its second year, TWR and Allison Long of Bella Bridesmaid Charleston teamed up with a veritable Who`s Who of vendors to orchestrate this theme: Garden Muse.  The backdrop was the pristine Governor Thomas Bennett House.  Luke Wilson Special Events made sure every detail was in place.  The highlight of the evening featured designs from Carol Hannah of Project Runway renown (represented by Maddison Row) and Katherine MacDonald of LulaKate. Please check out The Wedding Row`s blog about this magical evening to see a complete listing of all the amazing contributors.

A personal note of thanks to Jennifer Hudson Smith of Carolina Photosmith for capturing this evening so beautifully.  And to my buddy, Tanesha, for her inspired, passionate pursuit of beautiful hair; tis always a joy, Gurl;)

Without the continually jaw-dropping beauty of the Tout models, well, I wouldn't be posting these lovely faces.  Thank each of you Gurlz for your patience, humor, and inward beauty.  Those lashes were something, weren't they?  

peace and love.
Pamela

Dermstore Lip Quench

My claim:

This is The Best Lip Balm: Ever.

That I have come across, any where.

Thick, emollient, slightly pearlescent.

Lasts a long time.

Perfect for those who don't want color, but a barrier against the elements.

Wear it alone and feel your lips heal instantly.

$12 at www.Dermstore.com

Hurry.

Your lips will love you.

Piggly Wiggly: Local Since Forever

One of the most amazing, humbling, and grounding experiences of my life:

participating in the Piggly Wiggly commercial shoot: Local Since Forever.

The ladies in the first two photos are employees of the Camden, SC Piggly Wiggly.

The lady in the third photo is a loyal customer who volunteered to be in a shot.

Please stop and think about what it means to your community to patronize local businesses, farmers, etc.  It means keeping your local economy afloat; supporting and consuming the freshest local foods; and helping perpetuate a cycle of growth in your own community and/or state.

Below is a link to the commercial that aired last Monday evening.  If you are in SC, you may see this or some portion of it on your local TV station.  

Being in Makeup can have its glamorous, worldly moments, but I will opt for the realness of the concept of LOCAL any day.

Photos courtesy of http://www.photosbyjuliejp.com/ 

Sperry Spring 2012 Photo Shoot in Charleston, SC

Here is a short clip of the Sperry Topsider shoot I worked as assistant to the 

Lead Makeup Artist, Paige Smitherman.  

Great time: Beautiful people. . . amazing NYC - CHS crew!  

So proud to call Charleston home.

Pamela Lesch Makeup at Work

Giorgio Armani: Eyes To Kill Mascara

Quite simply, this may be the best mascara I have ever used.  And I want to publicly acknowledge my sis-in-law, Amy Lesch, for her vigilant look-out of new products for me to try.  She was right on the money on this one.   So Amy, thank you!

Blog-o-sphere, if you were ever going to splurge on a mascara (and at $30, it is a treat), this is The One.  The first sign of its lovability is the fact that holding the tube is like holding a piece of wrought iron: it is heavy.  Only something substantial could be that heavy, right?  Then when you pull out the brush from the tube that first time, you realize the bristles on the brush are going to treat you right.  Tapered at the tip-end so you can reach those delicate inner-corner lashes, and fat and full on the handle-end, really help to fan out those corner lashes.

I simply cannot go on about this one mascara enough.  It is my new fave, and it is worth every cent.  It comes in a waterproof formula, as well, but I like the convenience of the regular version.  I have had no problems with it budging at all.  As a matter of fact, it takes a small splash of water at the end of the day, plus a little eye makeup remover to gently coax it off.  It stays put until you are ready to remove it.

I purchased mine at Nordstroms, but you can find it at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, or through the Giorgio Armani Beauty website.

If Loreal says you're worth it, Giorgio Armani says you're worth it all.  Happy Mascara-ing!