Category Archives: tools

taking makeup application beyond your fingertips

old faithful: tweezerman slant6

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

i take better care of my brows than i do my car. they are a source of pride and i’m obsessed with keeping them in perfect shape. as i hopped out of the shower this morning and plucked a few … Continue reading →

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stephanie johnson fall collection2

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

i’m drooling over the new fall goodness from my most favorite cosmetic and travel bag designer, stephanie johnson. she has brought some gorgeous new prints and fabrics to her classic styles this season and i want them all. these are … Continue reading →

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travel pretty: dc-nyc-boston-newburyport-dc8

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

i’m on the train headed back to nyc for a week of fun with hobo at the international gift fair. from new york, i’m training up to boston for a little visit with my family, and then the husband and … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, mixed bag, tools | Tagged clinique, leila lou, nars, ole henriksen, perricone md, somme institute, stephanie johnson, urban decay, use me, vaseline | 8 Comments

august bag + balm6

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

* bag: thursday friday moto here bag in rose, $35 balm: burt’s bees lip shimmer in rhubarb, $5 it’s hard not to fall in love with thursday friday’s cheeky line of anti-status symbol bags. they each feature a well-known and … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged burt's bees, thursday friday | 6 Comments

sephora collection pro airbrush #554

POSTED ON Posted on July 28, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

we have much to discuss in terms of this brush. for starters, it is the highest quality brush i think i’ve ever used – holding it makes me feel like a professional (and we all know that couldn’t be further … Continue reading →

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july bag + balm8

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

bag: j.crew printed makeup pouch, $16.99 (on sale!) balm: l’oreal colour riche caresse stick, $7.99 i’ve had my eye on the chunky makeup pouch from j.crew since it popped up in stores earlier this spring. it’s been on my list … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged j.crew, l'oreal, luckymag | 8 Comments

june bag + balm4

POSTED ON Posted on June 11, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* * i went to a party at madewell in georgetown last week (celebrating the 4th anniversary of dc scout!) and completely fell in love with this little leather pouch. the details are to die for: domed shape, the tassel … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged madewell, rosebud perfume company | 4 Comments

may bag + balm4

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

* * * * * * bag: c. wonder small floral pouch, $28 balm: bite beauty spf 15 sheer balm, $19 how cute is the nylon pouch from c. wonder? i love the shiny gold hardware and the matching floral … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged bite beauty, c. wonder | 4 Comments

april bag + balm6

POSTED ON Posted on April 26, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

bag: lis sartori mini makeup bag in fashionista print, $14 balm: yes to carrots color balm in rosy bloom, $6 i fell hard for this month’s bag via instagram. seeing sarah’s chunky jewels spilling out of the green zipper version … Continue reading →

Posted in bags, lips, tools | Tagged etsy, yes to carrots | 6 Comments

kate spade florence broadhurst compact8

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

* * * this little compact mirror has a lot of character. it’s covered in florence broadhurst’s japanese floral wallpaper print in black and cream meaning it will create an impact the second you pull it out of your purse. … Continue reading →