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Author Archives: lara ramos
pretty gifty: the nail files0
* 1 –Â sephora + pantone universe opulent lacquer trio, $18 2 –Â glittered manicure set, $4.80 3 –Â illamasqua nail varnish duo, $25 4 –Â priti hollywood vixen kit, $39.99 5 –Â dose nail lacquer, $20 6 –Â on the nail shaker set, $13.99 7 … Continue reading
Posted in nails, pretty gifty
Tagged dose nail polish, forever21, illamasqua, le metier de beaute, priti nail polish, sephora collection
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to & from holiday 2012 gift guide6
it’s here! my sweet friends meg and katie have masterminded the biggest blogger gift guide ever – comprising collections created by more than 50 bloggers totaling over 140 pages of present perfection. i cannot wait for you to see (and … Continue reading
black friday beauty bargains1
(image via smashbox’s instagram feed) get 20% off a $50 purchase at becca cosmetics (GIVETHANKS) beauty for real is giving you $10 off $50 (SPEND50), $15 off (SPEND75) and $25 off $100 (SPEND100) earn $10 in beauty bucks for every … Continue reading
beauty to be thankful for0
happy thanksgiving! this is my favorite of all holidays. it always reminds me how much i have to be thankful for and towards the tippety top of that very long list is the opportunity to share my beauty love with … Continue reading
Posted in editorial sample, mixed bag
Tagged bobbi brown, chanel, dior, essie, mac, mane message, mario badescu, neutrogena, tweezerman
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show me your lip bomb1
i think the general rule is that the average lady carries 3+ lip products in her purse at any given time. that’s a fairly impressive statistic on its own, but every time i hear it, i feel compelled to inquire: … Continue reading
Posted in lips
Tagged clinique, covergirl, fresh cosmetics, hobo international, nars, revlon, smashbox, vapour, victoria's secret
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cuticle care5
the harsh effects of winter are so unforgiving on your skin, but perhaps no precious part is hit harder than your hands. while hand creams and balms play a big role in preventing dryness, i like to be sure to … Continue reading
Posted in nails
Tagged burt's bees, butter london, deborah lippmann, dior, l'occitane, lush, sally hansen, the body shop
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samples + the safety pin14
i am on a serious treasure hunt for my next eye cream, but that’s really a story for another day. the hero of this blog post is the simple safety pin. last night while discussing said treasure hunt with my … Continue reading
covergirl clump crusher mascara9
the lashblast franchise is at it again, and just when i thought there were no more formulas to add to the family, covergirl proves me wrong. i’ve been a fan of the lashblast mascaras for a long while now (the … Continue reading
day to night: lip care4
it is chilly outside! and i swear the first part of my body to feel the effects of the winter change is my lips. every season i can tell when the humidity is leaving town and colder days are on … Continue reading
make up for ever hd microfinish powder + kabuki brush2
* combination skin can be so tricky. along with the occasional (or constant) breakout, skin that’s tight and dry after washing has a tendency to turn oily in the afternoons. it can be so frustrating to leave the house looking … Continue reading
