Category Archives: eyes

revitalash spotlight highlighting pencil1

POSTED ON Posted on June 12, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

it’s a pretty gloomy day here in va, so i thought i’d share one of my favorite pick-me-up products! on days like today, when i need an extra boost, i like to highlight my brow bones to detract from shadows … Continue reading →

Posted in brows, editorial sample, eyes | Tagged revitalash | 1 Comment

buxom color choreography eyeshadow2

POSTED ON Posted on May 24, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i think we all know that i’m eyeshadow challenged, so i’m always on the hunt for something that will give me an easy to achieve eye look in one palette or quad. i’m happy to report that the new color … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged buxom | 2 Comments

it cosmetics brow power universal eyebrow pencil4

POSTED ON Posted on May 8, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

my brows have been getting a lot of love lately and as much as i’d like to take credit for their homegrown goodness, i really can’t. you see, i’ve made friends with it cosmetics universal brow pencil and it’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in brows, eyes | Tagged it cosmetics | 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

cargo colorsticks4

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

monochromatic makeup is one of those looks that’s always in. sporting the same shade on eyes, lips, and cheeks is not only great in a pinch, but it’s also chic and uncomplicated. a perfect way to pull it off is … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks, eyes, lids, lips | Tagged cargo cosmetics | 4 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

keep calm and brady on13

POSTED ON Posted on February 5, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m a boston girl born and raised, so please excuse me while i root for the patriots this evening. and what’s a social sporting event without festive fan-inspired makeup? my picks for brady’licious beauty: deborah lippmann nail lacquer in lady sings … Continue reading →

Posted in lids, lips, mixed bag, nails | Tagged deborah lippmann, guerlain, nail polish, trish mcevoy | 13 Comments

tarte emphaseyes inner rim brightener5

POSTED ON Posted on January 31, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

hello from nyc! i booked myself into back to back trips these past two weeks and the result has not been pretty. i’m sick as a dog and desperately trying to catch up on sleep while working 11 hour days … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged tarte | 5 Comments

stila jewel eye shadow in rose quartz4

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

stila’s new jewel eye shadow collection is really something. it’s catching rave reviews for smooth application, coverage, and staying power (since glittery shadows tend to fall to the undereyes) which does not surprise since stila has a long history of … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes, lids | Tagged stila cosmetics | 4 Comments

glossRx: benefit stay don’t stray8

POSTED ON Posted on January 12, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

beauty ache from cheryl at a peek of chic: i’m on the hunt for an under eye concealer that lasts all day. i use a concealer that i do like, but half way through the day i need to reapply! … Continue reading →