Author Archives: lara ramos

my acne arsenal23

it’s about to get real on this here blog. i have been struggling with an ugly bout of hormonal cystic acne since going off the pill a year ago. we’re talking 8-12 painful pink bumps rearing their ugly heads in … Continue reading

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diorshow heat curl12

at $25, this is one of those investments that could replace your existing lash curler and make any/all mascaras in your arsenal look like a million bucks. when used after applying mascara, diorshow heat curl not only makes formulas more … Continue reading

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essie puts a triple-shade twist on the french mani2

the nails for rebecca minkoff’s runway show were the coolest. not only did haven for essie put a fun spin on the french mani by coating the nails in a creamy taupe before adding the traditional top-nail stripe, but the … Continue reading

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mark does backstage beauty at rebecca minkoff1

photo credit to rob loud. i am in love with the look makeup artist mai quynh put together for the rebecca minkoff fall 2012 runway show. she started with fresh, dewy skin moisturized with for goodness face and then polished … Continue reading

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it’s fashion week!4

{image via refinery29} happy friday, lovelies! i’m blogging from a very glamorous bus on its way to nyc where i will commence 72 hours of fashion week madness. i. can’t, wait. my day kicks off backstage at rebecca minkoff where … Continue reading

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roger&gallet rose2

maybe it’s the romance in the air this month with valentine’s day right around the corner, but i have been bitten by the love bug and the culprit is an unexpected treat from parisian parfumers, roger&gallet. their rose fragrant water … Continue reading

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conference call: ifb6

i am beyond excited to be in nyc today for the independent fashion bloggers conference at milk studios – and so grateful to the ifb team for the generous invitation. the day comprises a slew of inspiring panels featuring some … Continue reading

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tuesday shoesday: nine west taker6

thanks to your excellent feedback on friday, i decided to welcome these fun floral flats into my shoe collection. they’ve been popping up along the blogosphere as of late and i just had to jump on board the taker train. … Continue reading

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keep calm and brady on13

i’m a boston girl born and raised, so please excuse me while i root for the patriots this evening. and what’s a social sporting event without festive fan-inspired makeup? my picks for brady’licious beauty: deborah lippmann nail lacquer in lady sings … Continue reading

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a few from nars spring 20125

i haven’t been chomping at the bit this hard for a makeup lineup in a long time, but nars spring 12 is looking insanely good. meet the belles of the ball: diamond life nail polish. this lacquer is all violet … Continue reading

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