Author Archives: lara ramos

you spoil me, ted0

POSTED ON Posted on July 21, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’ve got one of those magical friends. you may know the kind i mean. she does big brand beauty PR in The City and showers me in the goodness of her clients’ amazing products. on a recent visit, she gifted … Continue reading →

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tarte lifted + too faced absolutely flawless1

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

i love a product that works overtime. you know, serves its purpose but has a little something extra to go the distance and really knock my socks off. this glossarie post honors two such wunderkinds of the beauty market that … Continue reading →

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game. set. perfect match!0

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

did you watch the amazing tennis this weekend? i was on the edge of my seat during the gents’ final but it’s the ladies of the court who never cease to amaze me. is there nothing those williams sisters can’t … Continue reading →

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namaste0

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

so, here’s a little something you might not know: this beauty blogger is newly engaged(!). it’s thrilling, don’t get me wrong, but boy is it ever just the teensiest bit (ok, it’s insanely) stressful. it’s as if people actually think … Continue reading →

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mineral mascara madness1

POSTED ON Posted on July 3, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

after reading a tempting review in this month’s lucky, i sped over to my local kiehl’s counter to sample marvelous mineral mascara. i think the only reason i waited this long is due to several previous natural mascara disappointments like … Continue reading →

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tickled pink0

POSTED ON Posted on July 3, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

my college days were lily pulitzer filled to say the least. i was too cool for school in my paisley skirts and flirty floral dresses looking more like i belonged at a country club than in class. i’ve outgrown my … Continue reading →

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cheeky!0

POSTED ON Posted on July 1, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

glossarie fans, you are in for a real treat! rosie jane is a self dubbed well-edited brand (read: just a few perfect products) the anchor of which is a cult favorite. a product that instyle magazine claims “makes the beautiful … Continue reading →

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two liners to love1

POSTED ON Posted on June 30, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i was not born with a steady hand and i am tragically unskilled in the application of eyeliner (hence the lack of pencil-lovin’ posts around here!). there have been, however, two mistake-proof saving graces for my poor naked eyelids and … Continue reading →

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rose-colored glosses1

POSTED ON Posted on June 26, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

there’s a certain something about a rosy lip tint that flatters all skintones. this one from fresh is an upgrade on the original, smooth and hydrating, with a hint of soft sheer color. it’s got spf15 to boot plus the … Continue reading →

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two treats for tips from essie0

POSTED ON Posted on June 25, 2009 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

nothing screams summer like the perfect pedi peeking out of your favorite beat-up flops or those splurge-worthy open toe strappy wedges. it’s no surprise that essie, creator of my all time favorite shade for toes brings us icing on the … Continue reading →