Author Archives: lara ramos

pretty gifty: royal apothic tinties0

who: teachers, coworkers, or anyone whose stocking needs stuffing what: a luxurious lip moisturizer with a hint of color. choose from coral, berry, pink, or nude. why: these tiny glass pots couldn’t be more adorable if they tried! inside is a formula … Continue reading

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my hair cuttery look1

i cannot even remember when the last time i chopped this absolutely outrageous and unruly mane of mine (thank you, prenatal vitamins), so when hair cuttery offered me a free cut, i cannot tell a lie – i threw caution … Continue reading

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tarte colored clay bronzer blush0

i am far from a kardashian when it comes to contouring, but that doesn’t mean that i don’t love a little artificial shape and lift as much as the next girl. when i first landed eyes on this stunning palette from tarte, … Continue reading

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glossier phase 1 set2

i’ve been following emily weiss closely ever since this happened, and whether you watched her on the hills or you’re a fan of her internet empire into the gloss, the truth remains that she really knows her stuff when it comes … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: rosie jane votives0

who: gracious holiday hostesses what: set of two soy wax candles, scented with coconut, gardenia, and pineapple in beautiful reusable glasses. why: who doesn’t want a tropical holiday? split ’em up or gift them together (or keep one for yourself!) – either … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: we see beauty matte dew x beauty bag0

who: your socially conscious bestie, or anyone who needs a skin-perfecting finish and an extra pretty place to stash her beauty essentials. what: wee see beauty’s mattifier and moisturizer in one, matte dew, paired with a graphic hand-woven zip-top beauty bag. … Continue reading

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pretty gifty 20140

i’m getting pretty excited to start sharing all of my beauty-fueled gift ideas with you in the coming weeks, but if you’re itching for some early suggestions, click on over to meg biram’s blog where she is showcasing 32 pretty presents recommended … Continue reading

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beauty to be thankful for from mark.4

the mark. fall collection is so pretty and cohesive that there’s no need to look anywhere else for eyes, lips and cheeks. this thanksgiving, i’ll be wearing all time eye hookup longwear shadow in tenderlove. it’s a gorgeous neutral metallic and … Continue reading

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first aid beauty ultra repair liquid recovery2

something has been a little off with my skin lately. blame it on the breastfeeding, or maybe the early mornings, but the fact is that things have been looking kind of dull and tired. knowing that i needed to add … Continue reading

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benefit majorette0

  sweet cheeks! i’m in love with this blush from benefit. technically a cream to powder, majorette’s peachy flush is so much more interesting than my usual pop of pink. you can pat it on with your finger tips or … Continue reading

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