Author Archives: lara ramos

america the beautiful2

* happy 4th my gorgeous girls and boys! i hope you’re all enjoying a day off to celebrate with barbecues, fireworks, and (in our case) a fierce corn hole competition (of which we are the reigning champions). beauty product selection … Continue reading

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not your mother’s way to grow shampoo + conditioner25

not your mother’s is quickly becoming one of my very favorite hair care lines. their products are formulated without any of the bad stuff that tends to dry out and damage hair – and their prices cannot be beat. i … Continue reading

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summer scent stars3

i am getting more and more into fragrance every day. my vanity tray has gone from housing one signature scent to a full on wardrobe of beautiful vials and glass bottles, making for a very difficult choice each morning. just … Continue reading

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aveda petal essence collection5

most associate aveda with some of the very best in hair care. their products are top notch in my opinion and their georgetown salon is still one of my favorite places to go for a blowout. but did you know … Continue reading

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e.l.f. lip exfoliator4

the skin at the edges of my lips is extra prone to flakes (i think it has something to do with my foundation, but that’s a story for another day). they rear their ugly heads at the worst times – … Continue reading

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sleeping beauty4

* i’m big on products that work while i sleep. taking an extra minute to pump moisture in to my skin, eyes, and lips before hitting the pillow means that i wake up to clearer and calmer skin each morning. … Continue reading

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my 30 second face1

it’s always good to have a 30-second face in your back pocket. one or two go-to products that you can slap on at a second’s notice and be completely presentable to the world in under a minute. the two products … Continue reading

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summer wishes4

* my product lust list is ever evolving, but i can’t get these six somethings out of my head – which means that i’ll be making them all mine very very soon. forever 21 southwestern eyelash curler, $2.80 yes you … Continue reading

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#curlyhairdontcare4

(photo by casie mace) i’ve been really embracing my natural curls lately. (95 degrees is way too hot to struggle with a straightener…) today, i’m over on refinery 29 sharing all of my top secret tricks for getting perfect spirals … Continue reading

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south moon under 20th grand opening1

i had so much fun hosting the south moon under 20th grand opening event last thursday! there’s nothing i love more than a good party and those south moon under girls know how to throw a real good party. this … Continue reading

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