Category Archives: editorial sample

living proof prime style extender2

POSTED ON Posted on October 9, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

this lightweight lotion is bringing big brains to my beauty routine. created by the mit scientists behind living proof, prime style extender is a non-sticky hair product that delivers improved manageability and really helps a blowout last. working in a … Continue reading →

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sheswai winesnob + awesome0

POSTED ON Posted on October 2, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* if the weather won’t allow me to tuck my toes into my new boots quite yet, at the very least i can give myself a moody autumn mani. my color of choice of the moment is sheswai’s winesnob and … Continue reading →

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pacifica island vanilla solid perfume3

POSTED ON Posted on September 29, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

sweet and sultry, this new solid perfume from pacifica is better than your average vanilla thanks to inspiration from the islands and a touch of tahitian spice. as a long-time bestseller for pacifica, i’m thrilled to see island vanilla in … Continue reading →

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jouer essential matte touch0

POSTED ON Posted on September 27, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

it’s not feeling so september-y in virginia these days, and until the temps dip below 80 degrees, i’m going to be prone to shiny face. while me and the gland gods duke it out over that one, at least i’ve … Continue reading →

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murad hydro-dynamic ultimate moisture0

POSTED ON Posted on September 15, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

fall is upon us, beauties, and a change in the air means a necessary change in the skincare routine. i don’t know about you, but the first day without humidity and my skin is dryer and tighter than it is … Continue reading →

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bite beauty honey lip lacquer7

POSTED ON Posted on August 23, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i can get behind anything that the bite beauty team puts out. i love that the line is dedicated exclusively to lips and more importantly, i love that they do lips so well. they’ve already got me covered with a … Continue reading →

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rahua jet setter kit5

POSTED ON Posted on July 23, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

this travel-ready family of four is the latest addition to my carry on. with two trips to nyc on my agenda for august, the timing of finding a new hair savior under 3 oz couldn’t be any better! rahua (ra-wa, … Continue reading →

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soap & glory foam-call5

POSTED ON Posted on July 16, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i just love this body wash by british beauty brand, soap & glory. foam-call is one of the most welcome additions to my shower possibly ever thanks to its unique (and delicious) scent, ultra moisturizing formula, and the fact that … Continue reading →

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perricone md no concealer concealer10

POSTED ON Posted on July 15, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

since turning 30 (ok maybe since way before then) my dark circles have worsened and a permanent crop of fine lines has made itself at home around my eyes. i do not love these signs of aging, and if i … Continue reading →

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kiehl’s activated sun protector sunscreen for body spf 502

POSTED ON Posted on July 14, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i cannot even begin to tell you how long i have been on the hunt for the holy grail of sunscreens. here is my (brief and totally reasonable) list of demands: it must go on super smoothly like a body … Continue reading →