Author Archives: lara ramos

july bag + balm5

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

hello, lovelies! i’m here to bring some pretty to the start of your week with july’s bag + balm duo. i really love this month’s pair – a gorgeous summery cosmetic bag from tokyo milk and the absolute best lip … Continue reading →

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lovely links for your saturday6

POSTED ON Posted on July 9, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

{image via strikes our fancy} happy saturday! i’m enjoying a few quiet moments, latte in hand, before the husband’s precious baby goddaughter and her two big sisters arrive for a sleepover. should be fun! what’s on tap for your weekend? … Continue reading →

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blemishes fear this: the body shop tea tree oil4

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

alright, universe. can we please discuss the 8th-grade-like breakouts i’ve been experiencing lately? it’s really unfair as i am practically knocking on 30’s door and i take excellent care of my skin. i even wash my face before bed after … Continue reading →

Posted in skin | Tagged the body shop | 4 Comments

pretty practical: the balm frat boy shadow/blush0

POSTED ON Posted on July 7, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i have a fave new summer trend to share with you and it’s sheer multi-tasking genius. the ladies at birchbox tipped me off to wearing the same color on my eyelids as on my cheeks! now, i know – using … Continue reading →

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for when i make my first million8

POSTED ON Posted on July 5, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

my fabulous new career in handbags has me hoppin’ but i’m planning to wedge some more beauty blogging time into these next couple of days. i have a backlog of pretty to post! in the meantime, shall we all just … Continue reading →

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estee lauder idealist cooling eye illuminator0

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

hi beauties, happy sunday! are you ready to meet a new miracle worker? gals and guys who struggle with dark undereye circles and puffiness will want to pay close attention to this one. i have been uncharacteristically busy these past … Continue reading →

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amazing face by zoe foster5

POSTED ON Posted on June 30, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

{images via design crush} this is one pretty book – and not just because it’s about hair and makeup. amazing face is a gorgeously designed 250 page beauty bible written by zoe foster who boasts years of experience as the … Continue reading →

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the accent manicure3

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

{please pardon the iphone photography} it’s here, it’s here! my first day at hobo is today and i’m *so* excited. i’m sure there will be much to report in the days ahead, but for now i wanted to share my … Continue reading →

Posted in lara, nails | Tagged essie | 3 Comments

moody beauty a la scarlett johansson5

POSTED ON Posted on June 28, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i absolutely adore this shot of scarjo swiped from one of my new favorite blogs. maybe it’s her wild hair or that insane turquoise butterfly necklace, but i’m so super smitten by her moody makeup. smudgy copper under-eyes, plummy purple … Continue reading →

Posted in another pretty face | Tagged it cosmetics, korres, stila cosmetics, tarte | 5 Comments

tan-talizing: guerlain terracotta mosaic tan enhancing bronzer4

POSTED ON Posted on June 27, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

happy monday, beauties! is it gloomy where you are today? cloud cover in dc has me craving a little sun-kissed shimmer so i went out on the hunt for something to enhance the teensy bit of color i’ve acquired this … Continue reading →