Author Archives: lara ramos

stila set & correct powder6

POSTED ON Posted on July 6, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

as summer swelters, i am constantly seeking products to perfect (and protect!) my makeup look. while i normally embrace the dew and stay away from setting powders, stila’s new set & correct has me changing my tune. more finishing touch … Continue reading →

Posted in face | Tagged stila cosmetics | 6 Comments

july bag + balm8

POSTED ON Posted on July 5, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

bag: j.crew printed makeup pouch, $16.99 (on sale!) balm: l’oreal colour riche caresse stick, $7.99 i’ve had my eye on the chunky makeup pouch from j.crew since it popped up in stores earlier this spring. it’s been on my list … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged j.crew, l'oreal, luckymag | 8 Comments

independent beauty5

POSTED ON Posted on July 4, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

how crazy good are these 4th of july nails by pink, you rock? i am totally inspired by makeup artist and blogger selena’s ability to orchestrate such a stunning gel manicure at her fav salon – including those hand-painted blue … Continue reading →

Posted in nails | Tagged sephora by opi | 5 Comments

baublebar inspired style5

POSTED ON Posted on July 3, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m over at the baublebar blog today taking part in their inspired style series. i had a ball styling the pieces they sent over and must give endless thanks to kate headley for taking the photos. i’m pretty proud of … Continue reading →

Posted in jewels | Tagged baublebar | 5 Comments

beauty resolutions check in15

POSTED ON Posted on July 1, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

(suitable image for the occasion by mimi+meg / kick-ass nail polish by butter london) remember these? today marks 2012’s official halfway point so i thought i’d check in on my own progress. here’s where things stand: visit a dermatologist to get … Continue reading →

Posted in lara | 15 Comments

rouge bunny rouge glassy gloss2

POSTED ON Posted on June 28, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

rouge bunny rouge is a beauty lover’s brand. their color palette is so thoughtfully balanced, their packaging so sweetly designed, that it’s a line for those of us who choose something beautiful over brand name or trend. their latest launch, … Continue reading →

Posted in lips | Tagged rouge bunny rouge | 2 Comments

this or that: bronzer duos6

POSTED ON Posted on June 27, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* * i love a blush and bronzer duo. my years as a beauty addict have taught me that going with a formula that has multiple tones can be super flattering to tricky skin tones since there’s often nothing better … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, bronzer, cheeks | Tagged bobbi brown, luckymag, nyx | 6 Comments

butter london friends & family event8

POSTED ON Posted on June 26, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

it’s treat yourself tuesday and aren’t you lucky? butter london, everyone’s favorite high fashion, non toxic nail brand is on major sale. between now and tomorrow, you can score 30% off your lacquers, lippies, and treatments – so get to … Continue reading →

Posted in nails | Tagged butter london | 8 Comments

the golden rule4

POSTED ON Posted on June 25, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

stephanie johnson medium flat pouch in palm desert white / benefit sunbeam / sephora by opi it’s real 18k gold top coat / mane message gold and black shimmer hair ties / ysl ombre solo in gold leaf / smashbox … Continue reading →

Posted in mixed bag | Tagged benefit cosmetics, luckymag, mane message, sephora by opi, smashbox, stephanie johnson, yves saint laurent | 4 Comments

a few lovely links9

POSTED ON Posted on June 24, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m craving these zesty curved bobbies to tame my mane i’ll be getting my next nyc mani at the essie flagship salon on the ues! say sayonara to dry, cracked lips with this diy lip smoothie lush launches a makeup line and i … Continue reading →