Author Archives: lara ramos

crazylibellule and the poppies2

i’m a sucker for simplicity which may be why i’m head over heels for these too-adorable-for-words solid scents that hail from the uber-luxe par-ee (ok, paris). but don’t let that fool you. no larger than your favorite lipgloss, crazysticks by … Continue reading

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the body shop hot brights collection1

i have been loving the makeup collections from the body shop as of late! last year i couldn’t get enough of the blushing daisies and now i’m drooling over the hot brights collection for summer 2009! comprised of seven limited … Continue reading

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smashbox single eyeshadow in honey3

dean factor, president of smashbox cosmetics, is an alumni of the university where i spend my work-filled days and mba class-filled nights. lucky me, that means i’ve met him & even picked his brain on the secret of success. grandsons … Continue reading

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bliss best of skintentions daily moisturizer spf 150

bliss’ latest moisture creation boasts SPF 15 sun protection for all skin types, though i would recommend it most for those who need an oil-free lotion (due to sunscreen’s natural mattifying effects). perfect for everyday, best of skintentions goes on … Continue reading

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duwop icedteas3

new from duwop is a line of translucent lip treatments called icedteas. flavored with fruity goodness, subtly cooling, and packing a punch of sheer color, these are not to be missed! arriving in four shades, i opted for white peach … Continue reading

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the lip slip by sara happ1

some may know sarah happ for her line of lip scrubs which come complete with their own cult following. her latest creation, the lip slip,  is true love in a chubby little tub. inside is one generous serving of luxury … Continue reading

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play: jouer cosmetics2

i’ve been a faithful fan of jouer (french for “play”) cosmetics since college. something about the subtle shades of pinks, taupes, and light browns designed to enhance natural beauty has captured my attention. each compact connects to others of your … Continue reading

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pretty practical: cinda b cosmetic bags2

just today, i stumbled upon cinda b and her unbelievable line of patterned handbags, totes, and accessories. always on the prowl for something to lug my stash around in, i was instantly entranced with her collection of accessories, including the … Continue reading

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let’s start from the very beginning0

welcome, beauties! after months of following hundreds of blogs dedidated to the pretty, contributing as editor to many, i am ready to launch a masterpiece of my own. the glossarie is dedicated to reviews and the search for holy grails … Continue reading

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