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Author Archives: lara ramos
how are you doing?0
Hoping you and your loved ones are safe and well. As we move through week eight and settle in for what feels like the long(er) haul, I’m on a mission to make this new normal into something resembling sustainable (for … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, eyes, fashion, hair, skin
Tagged equilibria, gap, huda beauty, madewell, origins, Ouai, supergoop!, target, tatcha
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hitting the wall0
Coming into Week 5 has been a challenge. Something about celebrating the Easter holiday in isolation and diving headfirst into yet another week of the juggle-slash-struggle had me feeling very fatigued and little bit hopeless. It’s almost Friday and we … Continue reading
Posted in fashion, kids, lips, skin
Tagged aveda, clinique, eileen fisher, madewell, milk makeup, sam edelman, tarte
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quarantine chic0
My routine has simplified considerably over the past few weeks, but there are a few emerging heroes helping me to look pulled together for homeschool and conference calls (never. ending. conference calls.). The first is this brow butter from saie. … Continue reading
Posted in blush, brows, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, lips, natural beauty, skin
Tagged biossance, milk makeup, pixi, saie
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pretty little distractions0
I’m trying to find simple pleasures at a scary time. So whilst working from home and homeschooling a kindergartener, I’m burning through some beauty samples and minis that I’ve picked up over the past few months and acquiring a long … Continue reading
Posted in bronzer, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, hair, lashes, skin
Tagged dr.jart+, igk, ilia, rms beauty, saie, smith & cult, tarte
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a little beauty bouquet2
In an effort to slow down, be more present and stop conforming to things that do not serve me in 2020, I’m fully embracing comfort over speed. I will say, however, that when those two things intersect, I’m calling it … Continue reading
on delaying the new year1
A few people have told me that January is a trial month. That, if you choose, the new year begins on February first – and I’m very on board with that philosophy this year. But still, 2019 brought so much … Continue reading
by the chimney with (self) care0
I think stockings are my favorite christmas tradition. Growing up, they were always a small Christmas in and of themselves – filled to the brim with treasures: often a new book, wished-for beauty treats, much-needed winter accessories, and always scratch … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, jewels, kids, lips, skin
Tagged Hazel Village, madewell, Maileg, mejuri, Natural Life, Ouai, tatcha
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how to tame a lion’s mane0
My scalp is a real piece of work. Since moving to NY, it’s dry and fussy and sensitive – and overall a real problem. I’ve finally calmed things down by committing to a strict every-other-day wash and style. This shampoo … Continue reading
winter is here0
It feels like fall came and went very quickly in NY. Just as my skin and life were adjusting to slightly cooler temps and putting a coat on each morning, there’s a dreaded snowflake on the calendar. Frigid temps alone, … Continue reading
Posted in face, foundation, jewels
Tagged clare v, gold earrings, kosas, new york times, yoga
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ilia limitless lash mascara0
mascaras in my life have come and gone, but the hunt for perfection continues. i’ve tried what feels like one hundred, and only a very few have made the hall of fame (and a handful are now discontinued): my first … Continue reading
