Author Archives: lara ramos

stephanie johnson fall collection2

i’m drooling over the new fall goodness from my most favorite cosmetic and travel bag designer, stephanie johnson. she has brought some gorgeous new prints and fabrics to her classic styles this season and i want them all. these are … Continue reading

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this or that: golden bib necklaces10

  i’ve had my eye on this stella & dot stunner for a bit now, but the $130 price tag is tough to swallow. i mean, that’s a lot of makeup. i’m thinking i can get a similar effect with … Continue reading

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bite beauty honey lip lacquer7

i can get behind anything that the bite beauty team puts out. i love that the line is dedicated exclusively to lips and more importantly, i love that they do lips so well. they’ve already got me covered with a … Continue reading

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bobbi brown intensifying long-wear mascara2

i can’t stand mascara smudges and i find that everything smudges on me. it’s right up there with lipstick on the teeth on my list of beauty pet peeves – making me look far less polished and put together than … Continue reading

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urban decay naked skin11

this foundation is a five-star experience from start to finish. beginning with shade selection, urban decay has thought of everything. step one: shade selection if you purchase this product in person at sephora, you’ll be greeted by a stack of … Continue reading

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travel pretty: dc-nyc-boston-newburyport-dc8

i’m on the train headed back to nyc for a week of fun with hobo at the international gift fair. from new york, i’m training up to boston for a little visit with my family, and then the husband and … Continue reading

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deco darling: gatsby inspired beauty1

(carey as daisy via) the great gatsby is my very favorite. it was my mom’s very favorite and i quickly fell in love long before we were forced to read the story in 9th grade honors english. with the upcoming … Continue reading

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guest gloss for glitter guide3

pretty tickled to see my own face smiling back at me on one of my favorite sites this morning! click on over to glitter guide and check out a few of my pre-fall makeup must haves.

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august bag + balm6

* bag: thursday friday moto here bag in rose, $35 balm: burt’s bees lip shimmer in rhubarb, $5 it’s hard not to fall in love with thursday friday’s cheeky line of anti-status symbol bags. they each feature a well-known and … Continue reading

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from the pages of my lucky mag4

lucky’s september issue was bursting with beauty and the magazine’s monthly arrival in my mailbox is always a huge source of inspiration. the tear sheets were just too good to keep to my self this month! here are a few … Continue reading

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