Author Archives: lara ramos

hold me baby bag13

it takes a lot to impress me in the beauty bag department. with the multitude of options available everywhere i turn, a company has to be bringing something really new and different to the table in order to catch my … Continue reading

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living proof weightless styling spray9

i feel compelled to affirm that i test hair brands beyond living proof. it’s just that the lp products always rise above the rest – and who am i to withhold good, quality information from you only for fear of … Continue reading

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bareminerals blush in the natural high2

part of the ready collection, this new blush from bareminerals comprises all of the mineral goodness from your favorite bare escentuals blushes in a solid form. antioxidant sea minerals help to smooth and soften skin while enhancing cheeks with an … Continue reading

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show me your lip bomb, tierney4

name: tierney internet home: the preppy leopard number of products: 5 she says: my lip bomb is nowhere near as fancy as yours (*oh please!), but here’s the pic! the bomb:  maybelline colorsensational lip color in red revival, $7.49 such a great take on … Continue reading

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tata harper aromatic treatments0

lately i find myself in a state of entrepreneurial mania. as an independent sales representative working with two national brands and one budding fragrance company, a blogger and brand ambassador times two, it’s easy to feel like my head is … Continue reading

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bobbi brown pretty powerful pot rouge0

happy international women’s day, beauties! to celebrate the day, i am pleased to announce a new initiative from bobbi brown cosmetics. the brand is launching its first ever charitable initiative: the pretty powerful campaign for women and girls. the worldwide … Continue reading

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anastasia brow wiz10

image via the fashion spot last week i was in sephora, staring at the anastasia section all forlorn when a product consultant asked me if i needed help with my brows. “YES!” i think i shouted. “you-see-i’m-trying-to-grow-them-out-a-bit-but-there’s-all-these-holes-and-i-try-to-fill-them-in-but-then-they-look-too-dark…” she laughed and … Continue reading

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pretty for a penny: eucerin giveaway12

* we’re having a snow day in dc today, so this post could not be more appropriate! my inbox has been flooded with questions about winter skincare for the body and since i’m starting to feel like a broken record, i … Continue reading

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benefit the POREfessional12

i don’t know why i held off so long on giving this little beauty a try. it’s not new and there’s no shortage of rave reviews so really, i had no excuse. but, as i was prepping my skin for … Continue reading

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mark. favorites for february and march9

* i cannot even begin to tell you how much i love working with mark. the line has exceeded every single one of my expectations – and we’re only two full months into this adventure! i had plans to review … Continue reading

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