Category Archives: lashes

mascaras that lengthen, plump, define & dazzle

nyx pin-up tease boudoir mascara6

POSTED ON Posted on July 13, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

a $6 mascara is tough to come by these days, but a $6 mascara that rivals my beauty counter favorite? practically impossible. nyx pin-up tease mascara is more than a pleasant surprise to my lashes. while i will say that … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lashes | Tagged nyx | 6 Comments

lashes to die for4

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

(via) i don’t need to tell you that this photo of michelle williams is beyond stunning. i already think she can do no wrong in life, career, and most importantly on the red carpet, but this shot just catapulted her … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lashes | Tagged michelle williams, salma hayek nuance, winks by georgie beauty | 4 Comments

estee lauder sumptuous two tone mascara6

POSTED ON Posted on April 18, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

contoured lashes were all over the spring and summer runways last fall, and i loved them. a little known backstage trick used by the likes of estee lauder’s tom pechaux and covergirl’s pat mcgrath is to brush contrasting colors on … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lashes | Tagged estee lauder, mascara | 6 Comments

diorshow heat curl12

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

at $25, this is one of those investments that could replace your existing lash curler and make any/all mascaras in your arsenal look like a million bucks. when used after applying mascara, diorshow heat curl not only makes formulas more … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lashes | Tagged dior | 12 Comments

trish mcevoy high volume mascara8

POSTED ON Posted on December 19, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

did i tell you i stopped wearing mascara on my bottom lashes? breaking news, i know, but it makes me look so much fresher and more awake. super dark bottom lashes (that always smudge, it does not matter what i … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lashes | Tagged trish mcevoy | 8 Comments

clinique (top and) bottom lash mascara8

POSTED ON Posted on October 6, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

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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benefit they’re real! mascara3

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

there hasn’t been a mascara to capture my attention in almost three months (and i’ve tested dozens) but this gunmetal tube from benefit has me smitten. the buzz around they’re real! is, well, unreal, however, it’s totally well deserved. the … Continue reading →

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fringe benefits: hourglass film noir mascara4

POSTED ON Posted on May 2, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

last weekend, i marched myself into sephora with bare lashes looking to end my search for the ultimate mascara once and for all. i tapped an unsuspecting beauty consultant on the shoulder and described my perfect match: shiny and jet … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lashes | Tagged hourglass, mascara, sephora | 4 Comments

it’s here! stila forever your curl mascara0

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

this new formula was first announced by sarah lucero, celebrity makeup artist for stila, at new york fashion week and i’m happy to announce that it has landed at stila.com! she told us that the revolutionary mascara curls your lashes … Continue reading →

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pretty finds $10 and under4

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

i’m a complete and total sucker for a steal so it’s no surprise that these $10 and under finds from sephora have me planning a mini spree! from left to right, here are my top four picks: clinique bottom lash … Continue reading →