Author Archives: lara ramos

opi and nicki minaj be like boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom bass4

you guys. this might be most epic nail polish partnering to date. opi and nicki minaj are bringing some major pretty to the scene this january with six limited edition, hip hop goddess inspired shades that are going to give … Continue reading

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dogeared always beautiful hoop earrings3

i got a taste of full-time style stalker dana’s (aka the possessionista) every day when i went on a full out google rampage to identify these gorgeous golden hoops. i had seen them on new girl‘s mary elizabeth ellis (the … Continue reading

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party pretty: a birthday guest post for liz of ‘so much to smile about’2

we have a birthday in the house! i’m over at fellow dc blogstress liz’s adorable ‘so much to smile about‘ with my five party-perfect product picks in celebration of her birthday this week. come see!

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october bag + balm11

bag: hand blocked zipper case from west elm, $7 – $12 balm: pacifica coconut pearls luminizing lip quench, $9 the bag: i am smitten with these patterned, plastic-lined cosmetic cases in three sizes and twelve great prints. each can be … Continue reading

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a day with le metier de beaute4

the lovely and talented meg of mimi + meg and i had the opportunity to experience the full on pretty of le metier de beaute recently at neiman marcus. our host was none other than director of makeup for the … Continue reading

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kick-ass red lipstick21

‘beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. that, or a kick-ass red lipstick.’ – gwyneth paltrow red lipstick has some kind of power. for one, we see it season after season and it never seems to … Continue reading

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nars ‘the multiple’ in g-spot + lovely links8

meet my blush pick for fall: nars ‘the multiple’ in new (and naughty) g-spot. as the weather gets cooler and i transition to a tinted moisturizer from my summertime powder foundation, i’ve been looking for something that will let my … Continue reading

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thursday purseday: hobo jude bag + lucy wallet6

{hobo jude bag, hobo lucy wallet} hi strangers! i’m on the road with the day job this week and wanted to share a little love for the two hobo styles keeping me company as i travel throughout the mid-atlantic. my … Continue reading

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jane iredale roses & lollipops + lovely links8

october is the month when things go pink! the beauty brands are among the best supporters of the pink ribbon which promotes awareness and education about the dangers of breast cancer. products from moisturizer to the beloved clarisonic, perfume and … Continue reading

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clinique (top and) bottom lash mascara8

clinique bottom lash mascara is not new to this here blog, but i had to revisit this small wonder because i’ve been using it in an unconventional way and it’s been delivering BIG time. it’s no secret that i’ve long … Continue reading

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