Category Archives: tools

taking makeup application beyond your fingertips

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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sephora collection classic mineral powder brush9

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

i’ve been faithful to one brush for two years. in the world of cosmetic commitments, that’s like an eternity! it was a good run. but the most recently purchased model of said brush took a swim in the toilet a … 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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pretty for a penny: sonia kashuk dramatically defining eyelash curler2

POSTED ON Posted on August 11, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’ve been looking for a replacement for my shu uemura lash curler for the longest. i’ve had it for 7 or 8 years and just felt like it was losing its spring. i tested this one from tweezerman and this … Continue reading →

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sephora collection brush wand4

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

hermione’s not the only chick who can carry a wand. i love a tool with tricks and now, for the cost of a drugstore shadow, you can snag this magnetic snap-together brush wand which features four detachable brushes perfect for … Continue reading →

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july bag + balm5

POSTED ON Posted on July 11, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

hello, lovelies! i’m here to bring some pretty to the start of your week with july’s bag + balm duo. i really love this month’s pair – a gorgeous summery cosmetic bag from tokyo milk and the absolute best lip … Continue reading →

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physician’s formula mineral wear airbrushing kabuki is one ballin’ brush5

POSTED ON Posted on June 15, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

powder foundation gals, meet your new best friend. i’ve always invested in professional grade makeup brushes because it seems to me that the less expensive drugstore versions lose their hairs and just don’t perform as well. for years, i’ve applied … Continue reading →

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june bag + balm2

POSTED ON Posted on June 14, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

balm: fresh sugar honey tinted lip treatment spf 15, $22.50 bag: mac surf baby! bag, $28 (in mac stores only) june’s balm is sun-kissed sun protection from the beauties at fresh. their tinted sugar lip treatments have been a hit … Continue reading →

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goof-proof: kiss premium false eyelashes1

POSTED ON Posted on May 20, 2011 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i can count the number of times that i’ve worn false lashes on one finger. aside from the fact that i have few glamorous occasions that call for strip falsies, they’re just so darn difficult to apply! beauty brand kiss … Continue reading →