Author Archives: lara ramos

ole henriksen african red tea exfoliating lip salvation + lovely links1

wanna whip your lips into shape? meet your new best friend. ole henriksen african red tea exfoliating lip salvation is one of a kind. on the surface, it’s a thick cranberry-hued balm, but dab some on your lips and rub … Continue reading

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featured on chevrons & stripes!3

i am so completely tickled to be featured on sarah lederman’s chevrons & stripes this morning. i’m a longtime fan of sarah’s blog and we connected recently through the twitterverse after i fell in love with her home feature on … Continue reading

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estee lauder mad men color collection12

i haven’t fallen prey to the mad men television phenom, but there’s no denying that the beauty during the 60’s era was ultra feminine and completely irresistible. the looks portrayed on the show are powerful, allowing the women to ooze … Continue reading

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best in beauty: oscars 201212

the red carpet royalty brought some very good face last night. from the nails, which seemed to be either vampy dark (almost black) or completely nude (clear polish was everywhere!) to the malibu barbie waves on stacy keibler, to that … Continue reading

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what i’m wearing + lovely links8

happy weekend, lovelies! i’m off to new jersey for a wedding, sporting a fresh paint job on my hands and feet. lindsay from belle belle suggested an orange-red on hands and metallic toes, so i went with it! i also … Continue reading

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cargo colorsticks4

monochromatic makeup is one of those looks that’s always in. sporting the same shade on eyes, lips, and cheeks is not only great in a pinch, but it’s also chic and uncomplicated. a perfect way to pull it off is … Continue reading

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smells good for your guy: viktor & rolf spicebomb5

who: any and all deserving men in your life. what: the hottest scent to hit department store sheves since … ever. notes include pink pepper, cinnamon, tobacco, chily, saffron, grapefruit, and leather. YUM. when: immediately, if not sooner. where: exclusively … Continue reading

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recent beauty buys6

it’s a little early to give these products their own private-post real estate on the glossarie, but as obsessed as i am with what other people are buying and adding to their beauty routines, i thought you might like to … Continue reading

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etsy shop crush: the vault jewels4

the vault files is one of my favorite spots on the web. editor gaby is a gal after my own heart in many ways, but none so far as her ‘in my makeup bag‘ series which features media mavens spilling … Continue reading

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thing of beauty: lancome la roseraie2

lancome’s latest color collection has me craving all things spring. it’s an especially welcome pop of pastel during february, which can be such a weird parallel month between winter and warmer weather. if you’re paling in comparison to your former … Continue reading

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