Author Archives: lara ramos

bag of tricks0

POSTED ON Posted on November 24, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

the 24-7 christmas music is putting me in the spirit and i am in full gifting mode these days! the amazing ladies in my life deserve nothing short of all that glitters, but the grad school budget keeps the purse … Continue reading →

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right-on rice0

POSTED ON Posted on November 23, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i recently had the opportunity to be part of a little movie magic with my good friends over at kaboodle. if the experience taught me nothing else, it’s that my face gets good and shiny under those hollywood lights! thank … Continue reading →

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six of one0

POSTED ON Posted on November 17, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

to me, lipgloss is the ultimate accessory and just as important as the perfect finishing touch of a cuff bracelet or dramatic dangle earring. with all of the temptation that comes our way this time of year, it’s nice to … Continue reading →

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precious peepers0

POSTED ON Posted on November 16, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

french beauty giant bourjois is famous for their little round pots and aren’t these delightful? i just adore the vintage packaging and dome-shaped wet/dry shadow tucked inside. with pictures of paris on their lids, a mirror and clever little ergonomic … Continue reading →

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baby it’s cold outside0

POSTED ON Posted on November 13, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i don’t know what the weather’s like in your neck of the woods, but here in the mid atlantic, we’ve been slammed with a whole bunch of miserable cold and rain. this time of year it is guaranteed that i … Continue reading →

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plum pretty2

POSTED ON Posted on November 11, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

oh, clinique. just when i think you’ve gone and got boring you wow me yet again. this time it’s with the 2009 holiday collection and the standout blusher, shimmering stripes powder in tuxedo plum. true, it’s very reminiscent of a … Continue reading →

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brush up on the escentuals1

POSTED ON Posted on November 9, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m a powder foundation girl. i just like the way it enhances my natural tone but never reveals where the makeup ends and my skin begins. i have found that the investment in one amazing brush can make almost any … Continue reading →

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totally tubular2

POSTED ON Posted on November 7, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

there are few things worthy of a weekend post (ok, so maybe that’s a lie) and today’s saturday spotlight is a product update so exciting that it couldn’t wait until monday. beauties of all ages and levels of expertise have … Continue reading →

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so artistick1

POSTED ON Posted on November 6, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

the holidays are almost here and i am giddy with excitement! i am just waiting for my favorite soft rock station (yup, not ashamed) to start playing christmas carols. i tend to shy away from shimmer for the most part, … Continue reading →

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love & toast1

POSTED ON Posted on November 4, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i have discovered the most darling denver-based cosmetics company. love & toast by margot elena started as a homemade soap store and, like all good things, reached its pinnacle thanks to oprah and her favorite things. it’s now available in … Continue reading →