Author Archives: lara ramos

rock and roll: crystal rays necklace6

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

j.crew crystal rays necklace, $88 i have fallen hard for this bauble. something about those chunky blush-colored crystals flanked with golden brass castings on a cool steel link chain has captured my heart. i don’t have a thing like it … Continue reading →

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hooray! it’s friday + kate’s a princess2

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

{via} happy friday, lovelies! so tell me, were you up at 4 am watching the wedding of the century? did you set your dvr for 6 hours of coverage? am i the only one who slept blissfully through the madness? … Continue reading →

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thursday purseday: madewell market tote2

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

i like to ditch the leather when the weather gets warm in favor of something more natural. this market tote is fair trade, imported from kenya. i love the strappy leather handles (i guess i don’t have to ditch leather … Continue reading →

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nurture by nature: aveda volumizing tonic2

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

this little bottle is actually my first aveda product (purchased on recommendation from a stylist after a recent blow out) and i am wowed by its results. when sprayed liberally over damp hair, concentrating on the roots before blow drying, … Continue reading →

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giving lip: victoria’s secret scrub & balm4

POSTED ON Posted on April 26, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

every so often, i discover pretty things in unexpected places. like victoria’s secret. the lingerie and swimsuit behemoth has been hiding a tiny gem in pro smooth fx lip scrum & balm. this double decker pot delivers a perfect pout … Continue reading →

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get your spring glow in a duo0

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

left: le metier de beaute blushing bronzed duet in romeo and juliet right: topshop sandstorm cheek duo in desert sun we are finally feeling the heat in dc this week and my mind is all-a-wander with how to get an … Continue reading →

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thursday purseday: marc jacobs gwp2

POSTED ON Posted on April 21, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am kind of obsessed with this canvas tote bag. i would probably pay decent money for it’s tall sleek shape, bright fun buttons and adorable versatility. lucky for me (and all of us!) it’s FREE with a large spray … Continue reading →

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fighting afternoon shine8

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

it’s finals week and i have been enduring some long days. the kind of days that start at 6 am and end 10 pm at which point my hair is greasy, my face is shiny, and my makeup has disappeared. … Continue reading →

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let’s wrap: the scarf necklace8

POSTED ON Posted on April 18, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am completely smitten with this new wrap/jewelry hybrid at anthropologie. behold, the voluminous scarf necklace: {top to bottom: natural, mauve, rust} the color combos are simply stunning (the rust is a must see in person) but i’m loving the … Continue reading →

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friday link love0

POSTED ON Posted on April 15, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

can you believe it’s friday? bring on the weekend! the best parts of mine are all today – dashing into nordstrom to pick up this royal wedding inspired gloss, dropping off two old bridesmaid dresses and two bags full of … Continue reading →