Author Archives: lara ramos

white hot nails11

* i cannot get enough of the simple chicness of the white nail trend. yes, at first it reminded me of the days when i used to paint my nails in white out (yes, i was the girl painting her … Continue reading

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refinery29 beauty nation16

i am so giddy-excited because today marks the launch of refinery29’s new nationwide beauty hub – beauty nation. i am beyond tickled that the refinery team asked me to be one of the beauty nation bloggers and i’m still pinching … Continue reading

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davines love smoothing shampoo + conditioner4

i am dedicating the month of april to the art of the shower! read more april showers themed posts here. kind of like the way that the right skincare routine provides the perfect foundation for your best-chosen cosmetics, the perfect shampoo … Continue reading

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aqualillies for tarte amazonian clay palette9

this new palette from tarte brings so many of spring’s best trends into one beautifully designed mirrored compact. inspired by the aqualilies synchronized swimmers (how glam!), every element of this cheek and eye color grouping is actually waterproof meaning that … Continue reading

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yes to grapefruit exfoliating body wash7

i am dedicating the month of april to the art of the shower! read more april showers themed posts here. i’m not the biggest fan of body scrubs that come in tubs. something about unscrewing a big tub, trying to avoid … Continue reading

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wanted: dior bb eye cream spf 206

this little beauty from dior is next on my list! it’s popping up everywhere and i’m hearing that the stealthy triple agent actually de-puffs under-eye bags and lightens dark circles while protecting the delicate area from the sun. umm…can it … Continue reading

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new! color by benefit10

benefit is one of the brand’s that fueled my beauty addiction early on. i loved the brightly colored packaging, cheeky product names and the rich, wearable shades that translated to a beautifully natural look. the brand has come so far … Continue reading

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on my shower shelves10

i am dedicating the month of april to the art of the shower! read more april showers themed posts here. what better way to celebrate “april showers” than to give you a glimpse of the products that actually stare me in … Continue reading

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lipstick queen hello sailor2

file this one under “so crazy that it just might work.” poppy king is no stranger to the innovative lip product – her offerings include sheer black, a blood-red stain, and even incandescent opaque shades that mimic butterfly wings. her latest … Continue reading

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eyeko mascara wardrobe10

there’s a lot of debate over what makes a mascara great – the formula or the brush. i definitely believe that it’s a combination of both and your preference for mascara performance depends on if you’re looking for a do-all … Continue reading

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