Category Archives: lids

shadows, primers, liners & creams

gilding the lid13

POSTED ON Posted on September 8, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i have been dreaming about this rosy gold glitter eye look from the jason wu runway show ever since it graced my instagram feed via allure magazine. it’s slightly smoky and all girly and it’s one that i need to … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged jason wu, new york fashion week, stila cosmetics | 13 Comments

blinc ultrathin liquid eyeliner pen2

POSTED ON Posted on August 2, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

you’re probably shocked to see me even talking about eyeliner, let alone dedicating a full post to one, but that’s how good this one is. i adore blinc’s mascaras for their non-irritating, completely smudge proof formula that washes off with … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lids | Tagged blinc | 2 Comments

everyday eye essentials5

POSTED ON Posted on June 14, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* it has taken me a long time to learn how to dress up my eyes each morning, but the little tricks i have learned over the years really make a big difference in brightening my face and polishing off … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lashes, lids, skin, tools | Tagged chanel, clinique, josie maran, mac, sephora, simple | 5 Comments

new! color by benefit10

POSTED ON Posted on April 10, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

benefit is one of the brand’s that fueled my beauty addiction early on. i loved the brightly colored packaging, cheeky product names and the rich, wearable shades that translated to a beautifully natural look. the brand has come so far … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lids, lips | Tagged benefit cosmetics | 10 Comments

clinique chubby stick shadow tint for eyes2

POSTED ON Posted on February 20, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

(photo by kate headley) i love the clinique chubby sticks for lips so it’s no surprise that their eyeshadow story is equally deserving of my affection. in this revamped version, creamy eye color is tucked inside twist-up chunky pencils for … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lids | Tagged clinique | 2 Comments

pink eye8

POSTED ON Posted on January 22, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* one of the boldest trends coming out in beauty for spring 2013 is pink eyeshadow. we’re seeing shades from baby pink to fuchsia in shimmer and matte, appearing in both cream and powder formulas. i’m not going to lie … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged cargo cosmetics, givenchy, lancome, laura mercier, make up for ever, mark., sephora collection, urban decay, yves saint laurent | 8 Comments

this or that: luminous eye shadows6

POSTED ON Posted on January 12, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

gilded eyeshadow will likely never go out of style and i’ve been lusting after the tufted look of laura mercier’s illuminating eye color for quite some time. these sephora look alikes popped up on the scene recently, and i’m … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged laura mercier, sephora collection | 6 Comments

bobbi brown long-wear gel eyeliner2

POSTED ON Posted on December 11, 2012 by maggie moore BY maggie moore

i was swooning over a friend’s flawless eyeliner the other night (dark, dramatic, and very close to the lash), so i obviously forced her to dish her beauty secret. turns out she’s been using bobbi brown’s long-wear gel eyeliner, so … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged bobbi brown | 2 Comments

nars soft touch shadow pencil in empire6

POSTED ON Posted on November 5, 2012 by maggie moore BY maggie moore

new favorite product alert! i am obsessed with the nars soft touch shadow pencil in empire from the new nars andy warhol collection. this black liner stick is incredibly thick, so you can apply it as either a standard eyeliner, … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged nars | 6 Comments

jouer customized makeup palettes2

POSTED ON Posted on October 22, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

jouer is one of the very first beauty brands to fuel the makeup obsession that drives the glossarie. what used to be a little-known brand available only at the henri bendel counter in nyc has grown into a makeup phenomenon … Continue reading →