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Author Archives: lara ramos
dove dry spray antiperspirant0
there are few brands that have been in my life as long as dove. in fact, probably one of my youngest beauty memories is opening a new bar of dove soap as a little girl – and that scent, yum! … Continue reading
embracing my hair’s natural texture1
for years i have been saying that i’m going to do it. i’m going to part ways with my sleek bob and make way for the wayward curls and bends that are a part of my hair’s true dna. i don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged aquis, briogeo, elizabeth & james, l'oreal, ouidad, pacifica, phuse beauty, r+co, tigi bed head
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zoya nail polish in haley0
it’s been awhile since i’ve fallen hard for a polish shade. my nails are normally an of-the-moment color or completely naked and rarely do i find a polish worth going back to again and again. while in nyc a couple … Continue reading
grande brow-FILL4
i stumbled upon today’s feature while reading refinery29’s post on products that you should not judge by their packaging. oh my, is that ever relevant to that gem of a box up there. (dewy rose petals and the italian flag … Continue reading
paula’s choice CALM redness relief6
the products in this post were provided to me by the manufacturer on behalf of pretty in my pocket inc. my skin can best be described as pink, with pale undertones. i have never been someone who turns golden brown … Continue reading
la roche-posay effaclar bb blur0
i have to say that this one really shocked me. i had the highest hopes for la roche-posay effaclar bb blur, because it has been on my wish list ever since the internet began raving about it last march. so, when … Continue reading
everyday lip treats from ChapStick®5
sometimes the best solution is the most simple. for that reason and many otheres, i have long been in love with all things coming from the land of ChapStick®. judging by all of your #lipbombs, i know i’m not alone. for … Continue reading
rusk elixir mist6
so, here’s the situation with my hair. it was life-giving during my pregnancy. so thick and strong and healthy. then it was somehow even better after delivering lou and through nursing, but once i stopped, all hell broke loose and … Continue reading
glass + metal vanity organizer0
target does it again! this time, the big red bullseye is bringing a chic level of sophistication to my bathroom with this glass and metal vanity organizer by threshold. in truth, my vanity has been looking a little flea market-y lately … Continue reading
make up for ever ultra hd invisible cover foundation4
why is the perfect primer so impossibly hard to find? while the clarity of my skin has dramatically improved, i still find myself fighting an unsightly texture fiasco that can only be attributed to my inability to drink an appropriate … Continue reading
