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Author Archives: lara ramos
the glossarie gives thanks2
can you beauties believe that it’s november? 2013 has seriously flown and i find myself feeling incredibly grateful for all of the wonderful ways in which you (yes you!) have helped to make the glossarie a more beautiful place this … Continue reading
day to night: lip balm2
* ’tis suddenly the season for hand cream and lip balm. there’s only a slight chill in the air and it seems that my lips are instantly void of all moisture. thank goodness that each season there is always a … Continue reading
orla kiely at target9
* if you don’t know orla kiely, then you definitely should. she’s a contemporary irish designer by way of london who has especially made a name for herself when it comes to unique retro prints. she’s known for her laminate … Continue reading
laura mercier rouge nouveau lip colours2
* if you know me, you know i’m not one to get overly excited about a lipstick launch. i certainly appreciate the advancements that brands are making, but i usually just feel kind of “eh” when i test things. that … Continue reading
fall beauty updates4
well beauties, it’s definitely fall. i know this because all of a sudden i am confused about what to wear and i find myself breaking out the hand cream. our virginia summers are so humid that fall can feel especially … Continue reading
Posted in blush, cheeks, editorial sample, eyes, fragrance, hair, lashes, lips, nails, skin
Tagged dior, ilia, mane message, maybelline, simple, stila cosmetics, tory burch
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rediscovering a few old favorites5
* on sundays i do a weekly purge of the glossarie stash and archives. i move things from the “to be tested drawer” to my makeup basket, from my makeup basket to my “keep” drawer or into my donation bags. … Continue reading
Posted in blush, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, lashes, lips
Tagged clinique, make up for ever, soap & glory, stila cosmetics
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aquaphor healing ointment giveaway2
if a picture is worth a thousand words, than a tube of aquaphor healing ointment is worth at least a thousand dollars. ok, so maybe that’s a stretch, but in fairness it has a minimum of a thousand uses. i … Continue reading
beautycounter lip sheer + lip shine8
let me just start out by saying that i love a pretty product. (in fact, i’m partially convinced that a love for beautiful packaging is what led to this makeup and skincare addiction, but that’s a story for another day.) … Continue reading
kerastase volumifique8
i want to talk about big hair. is it so much to ask? all i want is hair that looks thick and full, with some shape and slight hold. i want it to look like they’re my god-given strands and … Continue reading
mario badescu aloe moisturizer3
i’m sitting poolside soaking up a few last florida sunrays before jetting back to virginia tonight and i am completely in awe of how well my skin has behaved on this little getaway. normally flying alone is enough to send … Continue reading
