Monthly Archives: March 2012

bare escentuals bareminerals ready blush0

POSTED ON Posted on March 15, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

gorgeous weather always sends me strolling in the beauty aisles for a new blush and there haven’t been many big developments in the world of cheek color in recent seasons. it’s cream or powder, matte or shimmer, but leave it … Continue reading →

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beauty for brides + makeup brush 1018

POSTED ON Posted on March 12, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

hello! hope you had a great weekend. i’m in two places sharing the beauty love today – come visit :) (me with tulips, courtesy of the talented kate headley) pop over to dc photog extraordinaire kate headley’s beautiful blog to … Continue reading →

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introducing “keep it pretty”6

POSTED ON Posted on March 11, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m a freak for organization. the container store is like disney world to me and i love purchasing things to put other things inside of. boxes, bags, mugs, bowls, vases. it’s an obsession. but, combine this obsession with a love … Continue reading →

Posted in keep it pretty | Tagged anthropologie, benefit cosmetics, maybelline, trish mcevoy | 6 Comments

betsey johnson too too scented nail colour2

POSTED ON Posted on March 10, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

who: you, your best friend, your sister, your five year old neighbor what: a hot pink nail polish designed by betsey johnson and infused with her too too fragrance. once dry, your nails will smell of fruity, flirty top notes … Continue reading →

Posted in nails | Tagged betsey johnson, nail polish, sephora | 2 Comments

currently obsessed0

POSTED ON Posted on March 9, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

did you know that you can stalk all of my current beauty obsessions? it’s true. i’ve been curating an online hotspot of my tried and true favorite beauty products just for you. you can keep your eye on the group … Continue reading →

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a new signature lip a la nars6

POSTED ON Posted on March 8, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i love wearing a fuchsia or red-orange lip as much as the next gal (ok, maybe more than the next gal), but truth be told, i’ve been in search of my everyday signature lip (read: likely not fuchsia or orange-red, … Continue reading →

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sheswai nail lacquer + my sunday to do list:9

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

(left image via) all cozied up with my coffee, two bottles of sheswai, and a pack of super classy reinforcement labels to take a crack at this flipped french mani. what do you think? i’ve been doing more research into … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, nails, natural beauty | Tagged anthropologie, nail art | 9 Comments

ole henriksen african red tea exfoliating lip salvation + lovely links1

POSTED ON Posted on March 2, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

wanna whip your lips into shape? meet your new best friend. ole henriksen african red tea exfoliating lip salvation is one of a kind. on the surface, it’s a thick cranberry-hued balm, but dab some on your lips and rub … Continue reading →

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featured on chevrons & stripes!3

POSTED ON Posted on March 1, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am so completely tickled to be featured on sarah lederman’s chevrons & stripes this morning. i’m a longtime fan of sarah’s blog and we connected recently through the twitterverse after i fell in love with her home feature on … Continue reading →