Author Archives: lara ramos

impulse buy: laura mercier radiant creme cheek colour0

laura mercier is really tempting me with her new polished collection. i am loving the different textures of powdered shadows, whipped lip shines, and this multicolored blendable cream blush. it’s got three shades – a soft highlighter that would look … Continue reading

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eye & lip candy: nars spring collection0

i have gone ga ga over nars spring collection which is super soft and sexy. three products in particular have me smitten: lip gloss in easy lover – apparently every woman’s pink gloss & current glossarie lust have next up, … Continue reading

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polish partner0

i’m in new york this week and let me tell you, this city and its windchill factor are rough on the hands. luckily i’m in a beauty mecca and i found a savior at bliss57 for just $9. this tiny … Continue reading

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stay, stay, stay for awhile1

there’s a new eye primer on the scene and this one is all business! benefit’s new stay don’t stray keeps all of your eye makeup including liner, shadow, and even undereye concealer in place. i was extra delighted to find … Continue reading

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one, two step0

do i even need to tell you that i love a double duty product? these crazy cool shadow sticks are covergirl’s latest and greatest. the sculpted double ends are like a makeup artist in your hand with a blunt side … Continue reading

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introducing kimchi blue cosmetics4

everyone’s favorite urban outfitters designer, kimchi blue, has forayed into my favorite land – the land of makeup! with a sweet and simple (and muy affordable) line up of lip tints, lipsticks, a rollerball perfume, six-pan palette and pretty eye … Continue reading

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back to the days of bonne bell3

oh em gee. so on my most recent trip to sephora i toyed around with smashbox’s new heartbreaker collection. my most favorite treat in the bunch sent me reeling right back to the days when i used to raid the … Continue reading

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santa baby4

’twas a beautiful christmas, oh yes indeed i knew once i opened my stocking with speed inside were beauty delights, how could i frown? when i found the 3 pan palette by bobbi brown! also within was a lip glaze … Continue reading

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in the bag2

it’s been awhile since i’ve featured one of these and i just cannot get enough of this speck-and-a-smidge cosmetic bag from the marvelously talented stephanie johnson. i love that it looks like a gorgeous clutch (you could totally a get … Continue reading

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fuller fringe0

2009 saw the introduction of prescription lash serums like latisse to the scene which promised to boost lashes so significantly, some customers would find the need to trim them back! new for twenty-ten is the idea of adding growth-stimulating ingredients … Continue reading

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