Monthly Archives: July 2012

glossybox july 20126

POSTED ON Posted on July 31, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

these are just a few of the things i’m loving from this month’s glossybox. if you’re not familiar, glossybox is more than just another sample subscription service. this particular pink box of pretty delivers deluxe travel-sized products for serious addicts. the … Continue reading →

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guest gloss: dr.jart+3

POSTED ON Posted on July 30, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

click on over to dr. jart’s tumblr blog where i’m revealing the secrets of my five minute face!

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sephora collection pro airbrush #554

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

we have much to discuss in terms of this brush. for starters, it is the highest quality brush i think i’ve ever used – holding it makes me feel like a professional (and we all know that couldn’t be further … Continue reading →

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fall trends from kure bazaar nail polish5

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

* from top, middle: hipster, catwalk, scandal, bohemian, rock star, sofisticato i am so ready for fall. bring on the boots, the sweaters, and, most importantly, bring on the fall nail trends. i’ve got six top picks for the shades … Continue reading →

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rahua jet setter kit5

POSTED ON Posted on July 23, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

this travel-ready family of four is the latest addition to my carry on. with two trips to nyc on my agenda for august, the timing of finding a new hair savior under 3 oz couldn’t be any better! rahua (ra-wa, … Continue reading →

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maybelline dream bouncy blush10

POSTED ON Posted on July 21, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

now i know that this blush is nothing new. the blogs raved about it months ago but i was too timid to give it the old college try. you see, i couldn’t for the life of me figure out how … Continue reading →

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wet n wild juicy lip balm spf 159

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

i ran into cvs on a whim after a particularly long day yesterday and a casual breeze by the wet n wild end cap (on a search for olive eyeliner, obvi) revealed a four-sibling group of huge, bright, and positively … Continue reading →

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recent beauty buys: july 128

POSTED ON Posted on July 19, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

1 – i’m embracing my natural curls in the heat by tucking my wet hair back with these and letting it air dry; goody mini spin pin, $5.66 2 – softer than a scrub, this pink pad exfoliates my skin … Continue reading →

Posted in mixed bag | Tagged essie, goody, love+toast, mac, sephora | 8 Comments

soap & glory foam-call5

POSTED ON Posted on July 16, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i just love this body wash by british beauty brand, soap & glory. foam-call is one of the most welcome additions to my shower possibly ever thanks to its unique (and delicious) scent, ultra moisturizing formula, and the fact that … Continue reading →

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perricone md no concealer concealer10

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

since turning 30 (ok maybe since way before then) my dark circles have worsened and a permanent crop of fine lines has made itself at home around my eyes. i do not love these signs of aging, and if i … Continue reading →