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Author Archives: lara ramos
the very best0
2022 was a year that I will look back on as one of the very best. We returned to so much of life as we know it – to full-time in-person school, to work travel, weddings, and trips to visit … Continue reading
Posted in blush, cheeks, face, fashion, foundation, hair, jewels, lips, read, skin
Tagged beekman 1802, clare v, kerastase, live tinted, makeup by mario, merit, nuuly, rothys, saie
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it’s a big one0
This month, I turned 40. It felt only slightly momentous and more like just another day. Another day to be grateful for what I have, what I have accomplished and hope for what’s to come. Entering this new decade, I … Continue reading
Posted in eyes, face, foundation, jewels, lashes, lips, natural beauty, skin, tools
Tagged beautyblender, beekman 1802, caliray beauty, indie lee, merit
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under the weather0
Is winter putting anyone else into low spirits? I’m slogging through while lusting warmer days and some sunshine. As my return-to-office gets delayed what seems like indefinitely, I’m snapping up a few things to make my desk / Zoom life … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, face, fashion, foundation, jewels, primer, skin
Tagged clinique, estee lauder, hill house, indie lee, kate mcleod, saie
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2022 will be the year0
Photo by Dominika Roseclay I’m aware of how dangerous that sounds, given the current climate and all of our high hopes for 2021, but if nothing else…2022 *will* be the year I turn 40 (gulp). Although I’m trying not to … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, eyes, fashion, jewels, lashes, lips, read
Tagged athleta, caliray beauty, clare v, madewell, rare beauty, warby parker
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escape0
We are at that weird part of summer: it feels like it’s ending, yet somehow the start of school is still four weeks away. For our family, eight days at the beach await, if we can just get to this … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, brows, eyes, fashion, jewels, mixed bag, read
Tagged andie swim, athleta, dagne dover, gap, mac, patrick ta, thrive causemetics, tia williams, yeti
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on unmasking and opening up0
I have moved on from languishing to a near-constant state of overwhelm. The world has definitely turned back on. While I am filled with hope and optimism (and relief), there was a simplicity in how we lived our life this … Continue reading
Posted in brows, eyes, fashion, fragrance, jewels, lips, self care, skin
Tagged bareminerals, equilibria, huda beauty, Recess
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joy in unexpected places0
On the last day of 2020, I wish that I had some profound lessons to share. The one thing that I know for sure is that these past nine months have forced me to slow down and appreciate the big … Continue reading
for the long haul0
Are things opening up by you? Is it back to business as usual? In NY, I’m realizing that we need to hunker down for a longer haul – particularly as we get a glimpse of what school will look like … Continue reading
hello summer?0
The news is so heavy this week. I’m feeling powerless, but went back and re-read this post and I’m slowly trying to make a list of action items, starting with diversifying my social media feed. In privileged quarantine life, we … Continue reading
five minutes peace0
A sweet colleague mentioned this book to me (a childhood memory for her) last week and the phrase has stuck with me. While I am soaking up all of the extra time with my husband and daughter during these crazy … Continue reading
