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Author Archives: lara ramos
summer skin savers from cover fx2
the temperatures are rising which means it’s time for me to settle on a whole new face routine for the heat and humidity. i have historically turned to a powder foundation to keep my face matte and shine-free but in … Continue reading
clinique ‘a different nail enamel for sensitive skins’4
you might remember miss caroline from this post from last april. much has changed in her world since we last saw her – she’s potty trained, she became a big sister, and she’s now in regular preschool. one thing that … Continue reading
davines no. 14 sea salt primer for wizards19
anyone with hair will tell you that there is no product in the world that rivals the effect of true, fresh from the ocean, salt water. those of us will curls will echo those feelings and probably launch into a … Continue reading
hourglass lip treatment oil8
this is one beauty product that evokes a sense of fancy just by looking at it – let alone actually applying it to your lips. at first glance, hourglass’ new lip treatment oil is just plain pretty! for starters, the … Continue reading
spring cleaning4
* this spring, i’m cleaning up my act by upgrading some of the products i use to keep my body, skin, and hair fresh and happy. it’s nice to be nice to yourself and while i love the feeling of … Continue reading
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Tagged dr. sponge, josie maran, lush, marvis, simple, you smell soap
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new cosmetic bags from (wait for it) pottery barn!5
my husband and i are building our very first house (eek!) so let us just say that i am taking the pottery barn catalog much more seriously these days. as i carefully studied the most recent mailing, i was delighted … Continue reading
keep it pretty: vestige lipstick holder10
what a week! with all of the excitement in boston yesterday, i spent the day glued to cnn. mr. glossarie is out of town for an alumni golf tourney and on a night when i would normally take the opportunity … Continue reading
dhc olive body butter0
i got positively burnt on sunday while sitting on the sidelines of a shadeless soccer field in capitol hill. i don’t know what i was thinking! i should have known that 2.5 hours out in direct sunlight, even on a … Continue reading
over on the anna beck blog2
some of you know that my day job is in mid-atlantic sales / account management for two of my very favorite accessories brands – hobo and anna beck. it’s the best job in the whole world and i absolutely love … Continue reading
boston16
yesterday went from high to low, so very quickly. those who engage with me on social media know that i was personally rocked by the events in boston. while i live in the dc area now (northern virginia, to be … Continue reading
