Author Archives: lara ramos

SIRCUIT cosmeceuticals natural skincare4

POSTED ON Posted on September 11, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

so i think we’ve discussed ad nauseum the fact that my skin is problematic. in a desperate attempt to get a handle on the insanity, i reached out to SIRCUIT for a free personal skin consultation. they asked me a … Continue reading →

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lipfusion xl lip contouring pencil2

POSTED ON Posted on September 10, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m on a lipstick kick and loving playing with shades from nude to bold. while my new favorite accessory is cool in so many ways, it’s also a tricky little devil. it wanders, it fades, it dries out my lips. … Continue reading →

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a little lucky fabb 2 recap + many thanks24

POSTED ON Posted on September 8, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

{ann / cult of pretty, natalie / natalie off duty, brandon holley / eic lucky, moi} omgoodness, where to begin. the day featured panels, presentations and face time with some of the biggest people in the fashion, beauty, and digital … Continue reading →

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pinch me! i’m a lucky fabb award nominee20

POSTED ON Posted on September 3, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

it has been a long week of harsh and expensive reminders that perfect, i am not. well, mainly just perfect driver, i am not – but that is neither here nor there. i am willing to accept and learn from … Continue reading →

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tokyomilk eau de parfum in dead sexy3

POSTED ON Posted on September 1, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

always on the lookout for a new and interesting scent, i stumbled upon tokyomilk’s dead sexy yesterday and it was love at first sniff. if you read this little beauty blog, you know that i pretty much love anything that … Continue reading →

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flirt! big flirt lip gloss14

POSTED ON Posted on August 29, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

hi beauties! are all you east coasters as windblown and shaken up as we are here in dc? thankfully, irene was very kind to us, but i know she was really awful to some other places – i hope you’re … Continue reading →

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august bag + balm0

POSTED ON Posted on August 25, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

bag: charlotte ronson camo clutch makeup bag, $28 at sephora balm: bliss fabulips softening lip balm, $16 i’m celebrating this thursday purseday with another fabulous cosmetic bag + lip balm pairing. let me know what you think of this dynamic … Continue reading →

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nars delphes trio0

POSTED ON Posted on August 24, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

something about the month of august makes me yearn for fall and this delphes trio from nars is destined to be my autumn shadow wardrobe. the colors are subtle and softened which makes them my particular cup of tea and … Continue reading →

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opi’s rainbow connection9

POSTED ON Posted on August 23, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

as a child of the 80’s it is safe to say that i had a healthy adoration for the muppets so i’m totally loving that the latest opi collection celebrates them this holiday season. there are some gorgeous lacquers in … Continue reading →

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fresh seaberry restorative body cream2

POSTED ON Posted on August 20, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m beach bound, beauties! off to play for a long weekend at my parents’ house in newburyport, mass. on the agenda is lots of sun and sips on the rooftop deck. i can’t wait! being the fair maiden that i … Continue reading →