Author Archives: lara ramos

june bag + balm4

POSTED ON Posted on June 11, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* * i went to a party at madewell in georgetown last week (celebrating the 4th anniversary of dc scout!) and completely fell in love with this little leather pouch. the details are to die for: domed shape, the tassel … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged madewell, rosebud perfume company | 4 Comments

looks good for your guy: lavett&chin no. 02 pomade0

POSTED ON Posted on June 10, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

brent lavett is the hair guy on set of j.crew men’s shoots. the mussed up yumminess on those dapper models? that’s all him. and when brett couldn’t find the right existing formula to perfect his look, he took it upon … Continue reading →

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bloggin’ for birchbox (again!)6

POSTED ON Posted on June 9, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* happy weekend, lovelies! for my final trick over at the birchbox blog, i rounded up seven of my favorite tubular lip products. i’m just really digging the convenience of a tube at the moment. click on over and take … Continue reading →

Posted in lips | Tagged birchbox | 6 Comments

giveaway winners + stephanie johnson6

POSTED ON Posted on June 8, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

(image via) first things first: i have some winners to announce! check your in boxes and make some room on the vanity, ladies – i will send your beauty booty off to you asap. stephanie johnson mini pouch in malibu … Continue reading →

Posted in link roundups | Tagged birchbox, stephanie johnson | 6 Comments

bloggin’ for birchbox (again!): drugstore skincare + summer nails11

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

we’re halfway through this week (hooray!) and i have got two birchbox posts to share with you. click through and enjoy: pretty for a penny: drugstore skincare five shades i’ll be wearing on my nails all summer

Posted in nails, skin | 11 Comments

bloggin’ for birchbox (again!): what’s on my desk1

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

it’s no secret that i love birchbox. for gifting, new product discovery, or just a little monthly self indulgence, no beauty box subscription program holds a candle to their brands, service, and style. i’m thrilled to be guest blogging over … Continue reading →

Posted in link roundups | Tagged birchbox | 1 Comment

leila lou perfume oil19

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

invoking reactions of the beauty nature from mr. glossarie can be near impossible, so when i get so much as a “why do you smell so good?!” i know i’ve got something blog worthy on my hands (well, more literally, … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, fragrance | Tagged leila lou, rosie jane | 19 Comments

faded floral manicure6

POSTED ON Posted on June 2, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

the blog and i are not friends at the moment. i took it upon myself to completely change up my skincare routine over the last 72 hours (for the sake of research, of course) and i think the new product … Continue reading →

Posted in nails | Tagged essie | 6 Comments

thank you + beauty product giveaways galore!152

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

the allure contest winner was announced yesterday and the grand prize went to shannon of gloss & dirt. i just wanted to take a minute and thank all of you for all of your time spent voting (so much voting! … Continue reading →

Posted in lara | Tagged bite beauty, cargo cosmetics, physicians formula, revlon, sheswai, stephanie johnson, topshop, trish mcevoy | 152 Comments

day to night: lips with bobbi brown10

POSTED ON Posted on May 29, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

something about summer’s wicked heat really makes me pare down my makeup routine. i can’t wear a heavy, matte lip color in the humidity or even the opaque gloss that never left my lips all winter. this summer, my mouth … Continue reading →