Author Archives: lara ramos

alterna caviar cc cream for hair2

POSTED ON Posted on August 26, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am 11 days into motherhood and finding myself in a true state of bliss. lou is absolute heaven and proving herself (at least for the moment) to be a very good and sweet little baby. currently, she is peacefully … Continue reading →

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little bitty pretty one19

POSTED ON Posted on August 19, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

our tiny beauty arrived on friday night! please meet louisa jay ramos (“lou”) and excuse me while i take some time to drink her in. thank you for all of the love and well wishes throughout my pregnancy – we will … Continue reading →

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beauty essentials4

POSTED ON Posted on August 7, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i get a lot of questions about my beauty essentials. inquiring minds want to know about the must-have products that i can’t live without and the parts of my routine where i tend to splurge instead of save. when it comes … Continue reading →

Posted in concealer, face, lips, nails, skin | Tagged deborah lippmann, lancome, mario badescu, miracle skin, somme institute | 4 Comments

summer shakeup4

POSTED ON Posted on August 6, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

there is no question that preparing for my first baby has really shaken up my summer. it’s evident everywhere i look – from less frequent blog posts to the products that are taking over my test lab (yes, that’s nipple … Continue reading →

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tarte colored clay tinted brow gel6

POSTED ON Posted on August 4, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

this new brow’scara from tarte turns even the most unruly brows into shapely arches – extending the time that i can get away between threading appointments. you might think that tinted brow gels are tinted brow gels, but there are … Continue reading →

Posted in brows, editorial sample, eyes | Tagged tarte | 6 Comments

momma bear makeup tips from jamie greenberg4

POSTED ON Posted on August 1, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i adore mark celebrity makeup artist jamie greenberg. we are yet to meet in person, but my obsession with her you tube channel makes me feel like i know her. along with being uber talented, jamie is also kind of … Continue reading →

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POSTED ON Posted on July 30, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am in love with this photo of emma watson. i’m not sure how recent of a snap it is, but her makeup is just spot on perfection. i also happen to think that she is one adorable class act … Continue reading →

Posted in another pretty face | Tagged anastasia beverly hills, baublebar, clinique, nars, urban decay | 2 Comments

clinique chubby stick cheek colour balms + baby tints3

POSTED ON Posted on July 28, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

summer has me craving color, but i like to keep things super lightweight in the heat. clinique has delivered some real beauties in their two new chubby stick collections – one for cheeks and one for lips. they pair … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks, editorial sample, lips | Tagged clinique | 3 Comments

laura mercier smooth finish flawless fluide3

POSTED ON Posted on July 25, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

leave it to the makeup gods to deliver one helluva perfect foundation just as i am squeezing the life out of my current tube and feeling at a complete loss of where to go next. i didn’t know quite what … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, face, foundation | Tagged laura mercier | 3 Comments

lush tea tree water7

POSTED ON Posted on July 23, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

in a word, this toner from lush is gorgeous. tea tree water is designed to keep oily and spotty skin clear, and while most toners making these claims smell medicinal and can be drying, this one borders on aramoatherap-eutic. the … Continue reading →