Monthly Archives: August 2009

we’re loving lucy b.0

POSTED ON Posted on August 31, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

pure and simply, lucy b. cosmetics is an adorably cheeky brand from down under’s makeup wonder, lucy baldock. having made up the mugs of gwyneth, johnny depp, claudia schiffer, and elle mcpherson, lucy and her photographer hubby marco created a … Continue reading →

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improving on perfection0

POSTED ON Posted on August 28, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

covergirl lashblast’s revolutionary volumizing formula and ultra-reasonable price have won fans of all ages and beauty expertise. some pesky critics still maintain that it doesn’t offer enough lengthening effects and the bulky brush makes it tricky to reach corner lashes. … Continue reading →

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a fresh look for fall2

POSTED ON Posted on August 26, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

happy (almost) september! this past weekend allowed me a rare opportunity to tear through my favorite glossy mags and start gaining inspiration for autumn trends and wardrobe must-haves. going hand-in-hand with the change to wool skirts and jeweled flats is … Continue reading →

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lordy, lordy kiehl’s is 40!2

POSTED ON Posted on August 25, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i discovered kiehl’s maybe five years ago on the prowl for a perfectly pampering valentine’s day gift for my man. after filling a big kiehl’s tin to its brim with this, that, and the sexiest scent ever created i was … Continue reading →

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stay within the lines0

POSTED ON Posted on August 24, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am really blown away by the entire supernatural collection by philosophy. from the “you make me blush” duos to these super yummy super glossies, there is one product on the list that combines all of my faves. the coloring … Continue reading →

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oil? slick.0

POSTED ON Posted on August 21, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

so i’m back from lovely europe and i had a wonderful time! i won’t bore you with the details of my non-beauty focused adventures but i will share with you that i visited sephoras in both portugal and spain finding … Continue reading →

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tchau!2

POSTED ON Posted on August 5, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

that’s “farewell!” in portuguese. i’m off on a shiny adventure to spain and portugal for the next two weeks. i’ll miss you all terribly but plan to scavenge the shops and markets abroad for some well-kept european beauty secrets to … Continue reading →

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hostess with the mostest0

POSTED ON Posted on August 4, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m heading off on european holiday! more on that to come tomorrow, but for now i wanted to share my hostess gift of the moment. these soaps by nesti dante are true works of art. they come straight from florence, … Continue reading →

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secrets of gorgeous0

POSTED ON Posted on August 3, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i was scoping out my most favorite boutique with my most favorite girls this weekend when i spotted this shocking pink book amongst all the silky tops and short skirts. secrets of gorgeous: hundreds of ways to live while living … Continue reading →