Author Archives: lara ramos

bite beauty lush lip tint3

photo by kate headley. lips by bite beauty. earrings by bauble bar (similar). tank by anthro. happy thursday! ps – the competition is REALLY heating up and i need your vote more than ever! i’m cooking up a fun little … Continue reading

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murad sensitive skin soothing serum2

my skin is lo-ving this serum from murad. it’s like someone has waved a magic wand over my face and my pores let out a big sigh of relief. this light liquid feels so good on, my skin is instantly … Continue reading

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photo-ready beauty with nicole of the city girl in me6

i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again: while product-obsessed i may be, a makeup artist i am not. thank goodness for a friend like nicole who actually is a makeup artist. who took time out of one very … Continue reading

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allure challenge 4: spring trend report0

week four is here and guess what? you lovely people have helped keep me in the allure beauty blogger of the year competition for another week of challenges! i am so unbelievable grateful for your tireless love and support. seriously, … Continue reading

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looks good for your guy: otter creek2

it’s a sad day in the ramos household, because the husband and i have finally wrestled the last drop out of our new mutual favorite body scrub, grit happens by otter creek. it’s the only thing in our shower that … Continue reading

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mother’s day gift guide 20124

1 – with styleseat, you can gift your momma with a little pampering. she can use her gift card for a service with any stylist listed in this expansive list of beauty and wellness professionals. the ability to search by … Continue reading

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on my lips2

full-coverage base: stila’s long wear  lip color is subtle and stays put. a formula that begs to be layered under a gloss, the pigment is true to color and glides on with ease. because the applicator is much smaller than … Continue reading

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it cosmetics brow power universal eyebrow pencil4

my brows have been getting a lot of love lately and as much as i’d like to take credit for their homegrown goodness, i really can’t. you see, i’ve made friends with it cosmetics universal brow pencil and it’s the … Continue reading

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allure challenge 3: beauty mistakes0

week three is upon us and for this challenge, we had to select a mortal beauty sin. for me, there’s no worse habit than not washing your face before bed – especially if you’re a makeup wearer (which if you’re … Continue reading

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this or that: mini nail sets5

on top: kate spade travel nail polish set includes watermelon fingers, seafoam swirls, orange solar, and yellow cockatoos on bottom: sonia kashuk ‘a powerful punch’ mini nail set includes ooh la la, khaki shorts, making waves, and tutti frutti ps … Continue reading

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