Category Archives: lips

all kinds of potions for a prettier pout

name dropping + lovely links8

POSTED ON Posted on November 4, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

have you ever bought something just because it has your name on it? i’m not talking a license plate keychain or a mug at disney world, i’m talking products. i indulged in a little name dropping this week when i … Continue reading →

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october bag + balm11

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

bag: hand blocked zipper case from west elm, $7 – $12 balm: pacifica coconut pearls luminizing lip quench, $9 the bag: i am smitten with these patterned, plastic-lined cosmetic cases in three sizes and twelve great prints. each can be … Continue reading →

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kick-ass red lipstick21

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

‘beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. that, or a kick-ass red lipstick.’ – gwyneth paltrow red lipstick has some kind of power. for one, we see it season after season and it never seems to … Continue reading →

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jane iredale roses & lollipops + lovely links8

POSTED ON Posted on October 8, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

october is the month when things go pink! the beauty brands are among the best supporters of the pink ribbon which promotes awareness and education about the dangers of breast cancer. products from moisturizer to the beloved clarisonic, perfume and … Continue reading →

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september bag + balm10

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

bag: stephanie johnson nevis fiona dome zip pouch, $30 balm: eos lip balm, $3 lips and handbags, rejoice! i’m back with another bag + balm duo, this one slightly inspired by the missoni for target insanity that i avoided at … Continue reading →

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lipfusion xl lip contouring pencil2

POSTED ON Posted on September 10, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m on a lipstick kick and loving playing with shades from nude to bold. while my new favorite accessory is cool in so many ways, it’s also a tricky little devil. it wanders, it fades, it dries out my lips. … Continue reading →

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flirt! big flirt lip gloss14

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

hi beauties! are all you east coasters as windblown and shaken up as we are here in dc? thankfully, irene was very kind to us, but i know she was really awful to some other places – i hope you’re … Continue reading →

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august bag + balm0

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

bag: charlotte ronson camo clutch makeup bag, $28 at sephora balm: bliss fabulips softening lip balm, $16 i’m celebrating this thursday purseday with another fabulous cosmetic bag + lip balm pairing. let me know what you think of this dynamic … Continue reading →

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your fall lip, courtesy of poppy king for j.crew0

POSTED ON Posted on August 13, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

one flip through the latest j.crew catalog and i cannot stop thinking about a slim black pant, chunky jewels, and leopard flats. but my favorite discovery? lips now have a go-to wardrobe all their own thanks to this poppy king … Continue reading →