Author Archives: lara ramos

pretty gifty: tools + tresses11

1. sonia kashuk holiday kabuki, $12 – perfect for dusting that new translucent powder or for achieving the most natural blush look 2. limited edition paul & joe luxury pouch, $55 – the guys have outdone themselves with this year’s … Continue reading

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pangea organics turkish rose & white tea eye cream3

there are a dozen different reasons to add an eye cream to your routine: to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, to firm, fade dark circles, eliminate puffiness, improve tone and texture, or nix dryness, to name a few. as i … Continue reading

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a signature necklace to never take off2

do you like my new necklace? i treated myself at a recent stella & dot party and i’m loving its daintiness. a little back story: my parents gave me a two-tone cape cod bracelet for my mba graduation and because … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: something scented0

1. kiehl’s musk essence oil, $26 – the ultimate in unisex scents in a cool, concentrated format 2. lollia relax little luxe eau de parfum, $9 – treat your true love to any of lollia’s lovely perfumes in new, bitty … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: ban.do back and forth bobbi set6

i mean, really. who wouldn’t want these jeweled bobbies pinned up in their lovely locks? the multi-colored crystals flatter any hair hue and are sure to delight beauties of all ages. at $25, they’re the perfect way to add a … Continue reading

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bareminerals ready spf 15 touch up veil6

this may be the best thing to happen to finishing powder, ever. bare escentuals has taken their award winning mineral veil and packaged it into a sleek pressed compact! (cheers and applause) the original mineral veil is meant to complete … Continue reading

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winning!4

this little miss is working it right down to her perfectly polished toes and so is the winner of the refinery29 and color club nail polish giveaway… ANN congrats, lady! check your email so that refinery29 can send your polishes … Continue reading

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benefit hervana on flash sale today only!0

behold the newest face powder from benefit. isn’t it gorgeous? when swirled together, this crazy-looking combination brings out the prettiest orchid hue. it’s a complete surprise for a winter blush launch but i promise that it will leave your cheeks … Continue reading

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pretty gifty: december bag + balm1

bag: broccato shimmer cosmetic clutch, $38 balm set: sara happ black cherry lip scrub + lip slip, $40 a fur pom and the perfect shimmer brocade make up this beautiful holiday bag for your beauty essentials by stephanie johnson. isn’t … Continue reading

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pin-spired gloss6

this is one of my favorite photos and one of my most popular pins to date. it’s actually a model from an etsy shop and while i love her makeup, it’s the colors in her dress and shoes that inspired … Continue reading

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