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Author Archives: lara ramos
kevyn aucoin the sensual lip balm11
i have found the best under-lipstick lip balm ever. you see, my lips are often dry and nothing makes that more apparent than a coat of lipstick. truthfully, i need a solid foundation of lip balm to moisturize and plump … Continue reading
pretty little hair things0
i don’t have a lot (ok, any) talent when it comes to my hair. i can basically wash it, blow dry it, and smooth it out / shape it with a flat iron so that it looks cute and fine. but, … Continue reading
pocket vanity2
every beauty girl knows the importance of keeping a compact mirror handy. an essential for lipstick reapplication, after-meal teeth checks, taxi cab touchups and flyaway taming, they come in so many adorable shapes and sizes. i’ve rounded up six of … Continue reading
Posted in tools
Tagged anthropologie, cath kidston, hobo international, j.crew, kate spade saturday, stephanie johnson
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avon mega effects mascara10
i spotted this crazy cool new mascara in this month’s instyle and it’s as if the avon pr gals were reading my mind, because it appeared on my doorstep not two days later. i couldn’t break into it fast enough, … Continue reading
everyday eye essentials5
* it has taken me a long time to learn how to dress up my eyes each morning, but the little tricks i have learned over the years really make a big difference in brightening my face and polishing off … Continue reading
Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lashes, lids, skin, tools
Tagged chanel, clinique, josie maran, mac, sephora, simple
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incoco nail polish appliques4
* i’ve had these garden party nail appliques by incoco on for 48 hours now and i don’t think my nails have ever gotten more compliments! let’s just say that i have tried a lot of nail strips since they … Continue reading
lips with moxie from bareminerals0
it’s not often that exciting developments come along in the lip department. for the most part, lipstick is lipstick, liner is liner, and gloss is gloss – but bareminerals is shaking things up with their new marvelous moxie collection and … Continue reading
south moon under grand opening party7
do you have a south moon under by you? chances are if you live on the east coast, then you are definitely familiar with the fashion-forward boutique and its surf shop roots. i even find that my friends in the … Continue reading
benefit the rich is back! makeup kit2
few things make me happier than discovering the very best of one season’s trends all wrapped up into a palette. this palette from tarte had me singing spring and now benefit’s collab with brit designer matthew williamson has everything that … Continue reading
simple twitter party recap3
* have you ever been to a twitter party? i took part in my first one last week with the simple skincare simple advisory board, their brand ambassadors and what felt like, oh, one thousand other skincare enthusiasts from everywhere … Continue reading
