Author Archives: lara ramos

hello, lover14

i’m a ‘lover’ of: – my cute husband + kitten, ivy – fresh manicures – sleeping in – skim lattes – ballet flats – prosecco – and this absolutely freaking adorable sweatshirt! you already know my sweet + talented friend … Continue reading

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day to night: simple skincare0

* i’m forever searching for the perfect day moisturizer – one that will give me a religious experience. in short, i want one that is light but nourishing, hydrating and doesn’t feel heavy or tacky on my skin. i try … Continue reading

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show me your lip bomb, jen2

name: jen internet home: cuddles & chaos number of products: 8 she says: as you can tell, my hair sticks to my lips pretty much any time the wind blows ;) the bomb:  revlon colorburst lip butter in cherry tart and tutti frutti, $6.49 each … Continue reading

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ojon damage reverse hair serum4

the winter is wreaking havoc on my head, from root to tip. i feel like no matter what i do, my hair looks completely fried and i don’t love it. my hair stylist taught me that the most essential product … Continue reading

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seeing hearts4

  valentine’s day has come and gone and i can’t help but notice that the beauty brands are still feeling the love. with a prevalence of heart-bedecked blushes on the market at the moment, i just had to round them … Continue reading

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clinique chubby stick shadow tint for eyes2

(photo by kate headley) i love the clinique chubby sticks for lips so it’s no surprise that their eyeshadow story is equally deserving of my affection. in this revamped version, creamy eye color is tucked inside twist-up chunky pencils for … Continue reading

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soap & glory a great kisser5

when jean godfrey-june says jump,  i say “how high?” i pretty much live and die for that woman’s “from the beauty closet” section in each issue of lucky magazine. i can trust that there will always be one or more … Continue reading

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hourglass aura sheer cheek stain0

i have a new blush love! hourglass’ aura sheer cheek stain is  a bit of a game changer. the sheer water-based stain is housed in a stick with a click base and spongy applicator top. it can be tricky to … Continue reading

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show me your lip bomb, nicole0

name: nicole internet home: city girl in me number of products: 8 she says: i’m embarrassed to say this was not staged. i actually had 8 lip products stuffed in my little SJ bag. the bomb:  revlon just bitten kissable balm stain in … Continue reading

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mario badescu hair care1

my hair has been enjoying the benefits of mario badescu’s hair products over the last couple of weeks. i should have known that the master of botanically-based skincare would have another trick up his sleeve! similar to his skin products, … Continue reading

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