Author Archives: lara ramos

laura geller baby cakes baked blush palette0

when it comes to baked blushes, there is one authority. laura geller has been swirling the perfect shades together for over 20 years and she has created a rainbow of colors to compliment every outfit and perk up any mood. … Continue reading

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poolside pretty2

* * hi lovelies! i hope you’re having a gorgeous long weekend. i’ll be lounging at the pool all day with my kindle (currently loaded up with jane eyre – have you read it? slightly ashamed that i’m just getting … Continue reading

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dessange paris12

last week, i was invited to dessange paris salon here in dc for a much needed haircut. i met with cesar carvalho, the very warm and welcoming head of pr before my cut. cesar is portuguese, so we talked for … Continue reading

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keep it pretty: diy manicure bowl4

* * my diy manicure skills are gradually improving! i’ve picked up some tricks and finally found the right products to make painting my nails at home a pleasure instead of a chore. i keep everything on my dresser in … Continue reading

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buxom color choreography eyeshadow2

i think we all know that i’m eyeshadow challenged, so i’m always on the hunt for something that will give me an easy to achieve eye look in one palette or quad. i’m happy to report that the new color … Continue reading

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may bag + balm4

*     *     * *     *     * bag: c. wonder small floral pouch, $28 balm: bite beauty spf 15 sheer balm, $19 how cute is the nylon pouch from c. wonder? i love the shiny gold hardware and the matching floral … Continue reading

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supergoop! spf 30+ sunscreen swipes2

i have the kind of skin that requires spf on regular days. whereas some people can chill at a soccer game for an hour on a sunday and soak up some sun, my entire being turns crispy and it ain’t … Continue reading

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allure challenge 5: makeup video6

the final challenge is HERE! the makeup videos are live over at allure and i could not be more excited for you to see my makeup routine set to music (isn’t everyone’s makeup routine set to music?). allure sent all … Continue reading

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this or that: chubby lip pencils6

  on top: new! revlon just bitten kissable balm stain, available in 12 shades. on bottom: clinique chubby stick moisturizing lip colour balm, available in 16 shades (inlcuding 6 brand new releases!)

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deborah lippmann run the world (girls)3

some of you may have seen this yesterday on facebook or twitter, but yesterday’s was my 500th blog post. i’m still in a bit of awe over that milestone! in celebration, i’m taking a bit of inspiration from deborah lippmann’s … Continue reading

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