Author Archives: lara ramos

pantene root reboot dry shampoo12

you should probably know that i’m transitioning my hair to a three-day wash cycle, because well, those are the types of things we discuss seriously around here. i’ve been washing my hair every other day without fail since 2004, but … Continue reading

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the bright lip8

let’s not beat around the bush: my middle is swelling at an alarming rate and while i’m all for growth in the name of progress, my new size is definitely taking some getting used to. in order to feel my … Continue reading

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vaseline cocoa butter lip therapy0

over the years, i’ve learned that the best way to combat lip dryness is to get into a cycle of prevention as opposed to reactive treatment. it seems to be all about what i put on them overnight that determines … Continue reading

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deborah lippmann cosmic love0

coolest topcoat ever? deborah has truly outdone herself with this serious stunner. the base is a light pink jelly and the glitter is a mix of pink, gold, and purple holographic hexagons. we are talking total glitter bomb and jaw … Continue reading

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mac studio sculpt lash mascara2

judging by your comments, perhaps the world is not quite ready for this mascara. so, i thought i’d take things down a notch and introduce you to a much simpler product: mac studio sculpt lash mascara. it’s so simple, in fact, … Continue reading

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favorite lip products0

i’m over on meg biram’s place in the blog world talking about my five most favorite lip products! meg has been tapping into the inner workings of several of my best beauty blogger girls and the resulting posts are incredibly … Continue reading

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stila baked cheek duo in pink glow0

what i want to tell you about this blush, is that we are embarking on our ninth year together. that’s right. NINE. i discovered this beauty back in the day when she was packaged in cardboard and boy has she … Continue reading

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smashbox camera ready bb cream eyes4

i am so sorry for the radio silence around here! it turns out that something attributed to pregnancy hormones has me experiencing some serious sleep deprivation and well, it’s just not a good time. i’ve had a dream pregnancy so … Continue reading

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mane message ‘the macaron’ package2

olivia never fails to keep things fresh and oh-so-pretty with every passing season. i don’t know how she got inside my mind, but her latest selection of signature hair ties features my most favorite color combination of the moment: blush, … Continue reading

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10% off mark. products – today only0

yesterday’s snow storm has me experiencing a major case of winter blues. i think monday marks the 18th “snow day” that we’ve had in the dc area so far this winter and i could not be more ready for spring. … Continue reading

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