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Author Archives: lara ramos
that fall feeling0
it’s back to school season for the very first time in our house this year, which is bringing a new vibe to sundays around here and reminding me of a fresh-start feeling to fall that i’ve always loved. here are … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, eyes, jewels, kids, lips
Tagged athleta, deciem, fresh cosmetics, gap, mejuri, rothys
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PM beauty capsule no. 10
Every night (after several episodes of The Affair, which I am tearing through), I drag my feet up the stairs and face what feels like Everest. I don’t know why the task of taking off my makeup is so daunting, … Continue reading
Posted in eyes, lips, skin
Tagged bioderma, biossance, burt's bees, Elta MD, klavuu, origins
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little bits of happy0
I got my hands on Biossance’s newest release and it really lives up to the beautiful quality I’ve come to know and love from the brand. It’s got clean ingredients, a gorgeous texture – and it leaves my lips plump … Continue reading
cool things for 5 year old girls0
Last week, Lou turned five. She was showered with gifts by our wonderful family and friends. She truly needs nothing, but she received some of the most thoughtful things, all perfectly suited to her personality. A few favorites: This butterfly … Continue reading
AM beauty capsule no. 10
On shower days, I use this Japanese wonder, with water in the shower to exfoliate my face. Once dry, I tone and moisturize. My go-to hydrator (discovered at the Amazon 4-star store in Soho) is amazing. I know I really … Continue reading
Posted in blush, brows, foundation, lips, primer, skin
Tagged becca cosmetics, charlotte tilbury, dr. lipp, Elta MD, fresh cosmetics, perricone md, salux, tarte
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just a few things1
Hi. It’s me. The web’s most elusive, semi-retired beauty blogger / industry-working (crazy how that happened) / NYC-area dwelling (double crazy) / 5 year old girl raising (wild) / balance seeking (ha!) woman – still with a few things to … Continue reading
Posted in hair, jewels, mixed bag, skin
Tagged anthropologie, bumble and bumble, honest, origins, target
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watermelon face and sleep mask0
happy sunday, kids! popping in with a handful of highs from the week, not the least of which is the $9 luxury shown above. i would call it a dupe for this stuff, but since i kind of hated that … Continue reading
becca aqua luminous concealer0
Posted in concealer, eyes, face, lashes, lips, skin
Tagged becca cosmetics, covergirl, elizabeth arden, mario badescu
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briogeo scalp revival charcoal + coconut oil micro-exfoliating shampoo0
this is our second winter in NY and the drier climate has officially freaked out my scalp. i haven’t had dandruff since i was a teenager – and this winter it’s back with a vengeance. (eww.) so i tried the … Continue reading
BIOSSANCE Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum0
it’s probably no secret that i love a thoughtful, well-made product – and biossance may be queen of them at the moment. in fact, I don’t know how I’ve managed to get almost down to the last drop of my … Continue reading
