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Author Archives: lara ramos
champagne kisses0
we can all get away with an extra bit of shine this time of year. be it a sparkly shadow, jeweled ballet flats, or ultra glitz a la katy perry. if you’re looking to winterize your makeup collection without replacing … Continue reading
eye buy0
looking for a way to keep brows looking fresh between waxings? this double-sided chunky pencil from soap and glory is a compact little brow kit that actually shapes, shifts, and lifts. the left side fills in the sparse spots while … Continue reading
scentimental reading0
behold my latest and greatest find in the land of beauty reads. i have both literally and figuratively got my nose stuck in this definitive guide to the world of perfume. before now, i was clueless about top notes and … Continue reading
this works0
meet vogue beauty guru kathy phillips’ award-winning collection of products that deliver what they promise on the bottle and leave your skin looking and feeling incredible. “this works” is the phrase kathy heard time and time again from product testers … Continue reading
sugar rush0
benefit’s powders are tiny dress-up trunks for your cheeks. over the years, they’ve created one for everyone from pale ballerina pink to sun-kissed bronze and they call their latest creation, sugarbomb, a “sweet rush of gorgeous.” the combination of rose, … Continue reading
on your mark!0
i know we’re all feeling the pinch on our wallets these days, but i’m not one that likes to sacrifice my vices so i’m returning to an old friend known as mark. the whole collection works together in clever little … Continue reading
more subtle than smokey0
i just bought an edgy black dress from my favorite consignment shop and i really want to match it with a funkier beauty look, especially a smokey eye. as you can imagine, for one beauty blogger who rarely touches eyeliner, … Continue reading
tranquility in a tube0
when i need to unwind, there is nothing more purely pampering than climbing into a steamy bath to soak. sadly, it’s not a luxury i get to partake in very often so i like to really indulge when i do … Continue reading
there’s a new curler in town4
i am way into curling my lashes. i love the way that it opens up the entire face, even if it’s makeup free. now, if you’re like me and beauty addicts everywhere, when it comes to curlers you’re a slave … Continue reading
especially sparkly4
i am a big fan of lippmann collection and deborah lippmann’s ability to remain on the constant edge of nail trends with her creative shades. her latest masterpiece is very appropriately named happy birthday and is an explosion of different-sized … Continue reading
