Category Archives: my DC days

new year’s eve outfit ideas on wusa95

POSTED ON Posted on December 27, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i spent my morning (after a rough 3 am wake up call!) with four fellow local bloggers and lifestyle expert, carine krawiec of carine’s bridal atelier. we got all dolled up at karma beauty lounge and headed off to cbs … Continue reading →

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all decked out recap7

POSTED ON Posted on December 20, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

(photo from ashley in dc‘s seriously gorgeous instagram feed) i had so much fun getting all decked out with the ladies of wink boutique in dc and the amazing crowd of local bloggers and friends who joined us. the wink … Continue reading →

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come get ‘all decked out’ with me in dc!9

POSTED ON Posted on December 4, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

dc area beauties (and beyond – this one might be worth a fly in, just sayin’): i have been wanting to bring the glossarie to life for the longest time. my vision had always been to host some sort of … Continue reading →

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samples + the safety pin14

POSTED ON Posted on November 17, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am on a serious treasure hunt for my next eye cream, but that’s really a story for another day. the hero of this blog post is the simple safety pin. last night while discussing said treasure hunt with my … Continue reading →

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my favorite fall look0

POSTED ON Posted on October 5, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

happy friday! i’m over on the washington posts’s dc scout today (and all month!) chatting about fall beauty trends. take a look at my favorite fall look and my favorite beauty of the moment. can’t wait to hear what you … Continue reading →

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kiehl’s grand opening3

POSTED ON Posted on April 25, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

kiehl’s has landed in my neighborhood and i have to say i’m pretty psyched about it. kiehl’s was the first brand of man-products that i bought the mister (one fateful valentine’s day if memory serves), and since then, it’s the … Continue reading →

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essie resort collection 2012: sure shot0

POSTED ON Posted on March 28, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

essie’s new resort collection polishes are all named after camera-worthy phrases. from the iridescent lilac ‘she’s picture perfect‘ to moody violet ‘no more film‘ – the four lacquers are a home run, but the winner of the bunch for me, … Continue reading →

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the glossarie named one of 10 washington fashion and beauty blogs to watch in 201218

POSTED ON Posted on December 20, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

the blog and i are having a little moment in the dc sun today with an exciting nod from local area mag, the washingtonian’s shop around blog. i am perched among nine insanely talented lovelies (a few of whom i … Continue reading →

Posted in lara, link roundups, my DC days | Tagged washingtonian | 18 Comments

true beauty arrives in dc: nectar skin bar2

POSTED ON Posted on July 13, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

district guys and gals who have an eye for all things pretty are going to swoon over the newest arrival to wisconsin ave: spa-and-retail-boutique-in-one, nectar skin bar. owners amy and brian thomas are the sweetest people ever and talked me … Continue reading →