Author Archives: lara ramos

my ten favorite product finds of 201310

it’s been a very good year for the glossarie and the growth of my beauty bag and makeup routine is further proof of all the wonderful products that i was introduced to in 2013. ten products have become everyday, you-will-have-to-pry-them-out-of-my-cold-dead-hands … Continue reading

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christmas wishes4

* confession: the stocking is always my favorite part of christmas because that’s where all of the beauty goodies are usually hiding. i have a swarm of cosmetic wishes this year and i can’t wait to see which ones come … Continue reading

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topshop eye gleam in winterfrost4

this might be the prettiest metallic cream shadow that i have ever laid eyes upon. the shade falls somewhere between a pearly white and a silver gray with a texture that’s super smooth and easy to blend. it’s ultra pigmented … Continue reading

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best of 2013: mario badescu giveaway0

although technically, i discovered mb very late in 2012, my love for his products truly developed over the last twelve months. you already know how much my face loves these products. when nothing else works, my skin finds sweet salvation … Continue reading

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three fragrance favorites0

* there’s something nice about the right perfume. i love the way that scent is such a personal choice and i rarely find two women who have same “signature.” regardless of the time of year, whether my skin is breaking … Continue reading

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soap stones by pelle4

* how gorgeous are these soap gems? beyond being beautiful, they are handcrafted, and all natural, made of vegetable based ingredients. they perform well, leaving hands feeling so soft while looking super pretty sitting sink side in your powder room. the … Continue reading

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andré jourdan volume shampoo + conditioner2

the fact of the matter is that there comes a time in every girl’s life when her favorite shampoo and conditioner just stop working. chalk it up to (magical?) changes in the makeup of our scalp or maybe even the … Continue reading

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a surprising winter lip4

i love when maggie and i are in each other’s heads. as proof of our beauty blogger esp, i had just drafted a little something for you on my favorite new lip color when i was trolling through her pending … Continue reading

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tips to nail your holiday manicure5

the holidays call for manicures galore and since i like to change things up fairly often, i’ve taken to doing my nails myself more often than sitting down at the salon. here are a few things making my diy manicure … Continue reading

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the rule of three0

* the holiday season is hectic enough, but add in the need to monitor finishing touches on our new house and combine that with packing to move – you’ve got a normally calm beauty blogger running around like a crazy … Continue reading

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