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Author Archives: lara ramos
this or that: pink hearts glitter polish2
on left: forever21 pink hearts glitter nail polish, $2.80 on right: opi nothin’ mousie ’bout it, $8.50 (from the vintage minnie mouse collection available in june!)
aveda be curly style prep1
some of you know this, but i was not blessed with a straight head of hair. after years of battling a flat iron addiction, my thick tight curls have turned into something between fine waves and fine curls. i have … Continue reading
spring beauty trends at hadley emerson2
my friend hadley owns the cutest boutique in chapel hill, north carolina. she has a keen eye for high fashion at a moderate price point and really exceptional taste. while her boutique was coming together, she started blogging her fashion … Continue reading
estee lauder sumptuous two tone mascara6
contoured lashes were all over the spring and summer runways last fall, and i loved them. a little known backstage trick used by the likes of estee lauder’s tom pechaux and covergirl’s pat mcgrath is to brush contrasting colors on … Continue reading
allure beauty blogger of the year: top 1514
my beautiful readers, i am over the moon: i have been named a top 15 finalist in allure’s beauty blogger awards. the reigning supreme beauty expert of the glossy pages is searching for their very first beauty blogger of the … Continue reading
recent beauty buys: april ’124
1 – looks just like it smells with a burst of electric pink rose paired with vibrant green tea; a dozen roses electron, $95 2 – the exact right amount of richness, mine eyes have never been happier; somme institute … Continue reading
ban.do crystal crush bobbi2
just a little spot of sparkle for your saturday. this tiny treasure begs to tuck in the tail of your top knot and creates instant glam. it’s just $20 from the beautiful people at ban.do, so snatch one up!
clinique long last lipstick in runway coral6
clinique’s latest lippie is inspired by the makeup look that global colour artist, jenna menard, created for karen walker’s spring 2012 runway show. the look featured a hot lip pop complemented by healthy, peach cheeks and understated eyes (plus, that … Continue reading
lea by calypso st. barth0
this one is a treasure – pure and simple. i had to write about this fragrance because i love it that much, but it’s a weird one to feature because it’s shockingly sparse in ingredients and structure, yet indescribably irresistible … Continue reading
ck one color + treat lip kit0
i didn’t think i had all that much to be excited about with the new ck one makeup collection until i laid eyes on this small wonder. the color + treat lip kit goes beyond the typical multi-pan cream-color lineup … Continue reading
