Tag Archives: ilia

pretty little distractions0

POSTED ON Posted on March 21, 2020 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

I’m trying to find simple pleasures at a scary time. So whilst working from home and homeschooling a kindergartener, I’m burning through some beauty samples and minis that I’ve picked up over the past few months and acquiring a long … Continue reading →

Posted in bronzer, cheeks, eyes, face, foundation, hair, lashes, skin | Tagged dr.jart+, igk, ilia, rms beauty, saie, smith & cult, tarte | Leave a comment

on delaying the new year1

POSTED ON Posted on January 17, 2020 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

A few people have told me that January is a trial month. That, if you choose, the new year begins on February first – and I’m very on board with that philosophy this year. But still, 2019 brought so much … Continue reading →

Posted in accessories, eyes, hair, lashes, nails, skin | Tagged clare v, dove, essie, ilia, prose, youth to the people | 1 Comment

ilia limitless lash mascara0

POSTED ON Posted on September 26, 2019 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

mascaras in my life have come and gone, but the hunt for perfection continues. i’ve tried what feels like one hundred, and only a very few have made the hall of fame (and a handful are now discontinued): my first … Continue reading →

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four new glossarie giveaways!0

POSTED ON Posted on December 4, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’m a little behind on my glossarie gives back giveaways and with a whole lot of packing to do (did i mention that we’re moving two days after christmas?!) – everything must GO! i grouped a few of my favorites … Continue reading →

Posted in giveaways | Tagged clinique, ilia, mane message, tweezerman | Leave a comment

fall beauty updates4

POSTED ON Posted on October 29, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

well beauties, it’s definitely fall. i know this because all of a sudden i am confused about what to wear and i find myself breaking out the hand cream. our virginia summers are so humid that fall can feel especially … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks, editorial sample, eyes, fragrance, hair, lashes, lips, nails, skin | Tagged dior, ilia, mane message, maybelline, simple, stila cosmetics, tory burch | 4 Comments

on the road again3

POSTED ON Posted on July 17, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* i’m about to dive into my busy travel season and after two years of making the accessories and gift trade show rounds, plus ad hoc visits to my retail accounts, i have spent a lot of time picking the … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, mixed bag | Tagged ilia, jane iredale, julie hewett, maybelline, simple, stephanie johnson | 3 Comments

lip crayon love6

POSTED ON Posted on May 24, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* i love a good lip crayon. super easy to carry, a cinch to apply without a mirror and thanks to the narrower point, you get beautifully defined lips along with gorgeous color. pigment is often richer and more true … Continue reading →