Author Archives: lara ramos

thursday purseday: emberskye cameron clutch4

i am in lust-from-afar with the cameron clutch from emberskye. part of the “reckless embellishment” collection and named for cameron diaz, this satchel is bold and unafraid to stand out with its oversized frame and gorgeous exposed zippers. at $375 … Continue reading

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flyaways fear this: john frieda full repair2

the shortest month can be such a tease. a few warm and sunny days sprinkled throughout make me feel like spring is right around the corner, but then the vicious cold comes back and theĀ  wind reappears and it’s back … Continue reading

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big blingy bangle4

(sigh) being back in dc isn’t nearly as much fun as trotting around fashion week in nyc and reading tweets from fellow beauty blogstresses who are city-based and don’t have to take buses, time off work, and hotel costs into … Continue reading

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backstage beauty at lela rose9

hi pretties! i am back from my whirlwind fashion week(end) adventure. it was such an incredible 24 hours and i absolutely loved covering beauty backstage for the lela rose show. i’ve totally caught the fashion week bug and can’t wait … Continue reading

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i’m off to lincoln center!17

{via willowlove on pinterest} happy weekend, lovelies! i am off to my very first new york fashion week experience (squeal!) and cannot wait to delight in the company of some of the bloggers i have read and admired for so … Continue reading

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thursday purseday: kate spade gold coast lily3

meet lily, my latest love. her small size and light gold chain make her the perfect alternative to the party clutch. she’s versatile with a convertible drop length – leave it long for a cross-body look or a cool one-shoulder … Continue reading

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wakeup your makeup with pangea’s facial toner4

my final semester of grad school is proving to be killer – and i don’t mean killer like awesome. i mean killer like “if i keep this pace up for three more months, i might collapse.” alas, collapsing is no … Continue reading

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travel pretty: new cinda b. vertical cosmetic bag3

new in the “bag it” department is the vertical cosmetic from cinda b. that smarty cinda took the organization of her hanging cosmetic and the extreme roominess of her x large cosmetic (which is amazing but bulky and not-so-suitcase friendly!) … Continue reading

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february favorites: v day lovelies4

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 a most glamorous cocktail ring, sexy scented candles, a poppy striped keyring, and luscious cupcake-flavored lip scrub are just four of the things i’m loving this month. not only would any of them … Continue reading

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urban decay supercurl curling mascara0

i am so tough to impress when it comes to mascara. i have decided that my lashes need more than length and volume. they need sculpting. i want a mascara that holds steady and fast, giving me statue-like perfection that … Continue reading

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