the glossarie in beauty
dessange paris
last week, i was invited to dessange paris salon here in dc for a much needed haircut. i met with cesar carvalho, the very warm and welcoming head of pr before my cut. cesar is portuguese, so we... Continue reading »
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keep it pretty: diy manicure bowl
* * my diy manicure skills are gradually improving! i’ve picked up some tricks and finally found the right products to make painting my nails at home a pleasure instead of a chore. i keep... Continue reading »
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buxom color choreography eyeshadow
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... Continue reading »
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may bag + balm
* * ** * *bag: c. wonder small floral pouch, $28balm: bite beauty spf 15 sheer balm, $19 how cute is the nylon pouch from c. wonder? i love the shiny gold hardware and... Continue reading »
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supergoop! spf 30+ sunscreen swipes
i have the kind of skin that requires spf on regular days. whereas some people can chill at a soccer game for an hour on a sunday and soak up some sun, my entire being turns crispy and it ain’t... Continue reading »
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allure challenge 5: makeup video
the final challenge is HERE! the makeup videos are live over at allure and i could not be more excited for you to see my makeup routine set to music (isn’t everyone’s makeup routine set... Continue reading »
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this or that: chubby lip pencils
on top: new! revlon just bitten kissable balm stain, available in 12 shades. on bottom: clinique chubby stick moisturizing lip colour balm, available in 16 shades (inlcuding 6 brand new releases!)... Continue reading »
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deborah lippmann run the world (girls)
some of you may have seen this yesterday on facebook or twitter, but yesterday’s was my 500th blog post. i’m still in a bit of awe over that milestone! in celebration, i’m taking a... Continue reading »
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bite beauty lush lip tint
photo by kate headley. lips by bite beauty. earrings by bauble bar (similar). tank by anthro. happy thursday! ps – the competition is REALLY heating up and i need your vote more than ever!... Continue reading »
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murad sensitive skin soothing serum
my skin is lo-ving this serum from murad. it’s like someone has waved a magic wand over my face and my pores let out a big sigh of relief. this light liquid feels so good on, my skin is... Continue reading »
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photo-ready beauty with nicole of the city girl in me
i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again: while product-obsessed i may be, a makeup artist i am not. thank goodness for a friend like nicole who actually is a makeup artist. who took... Continue reading »
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allure challenge 4: spring trend report
week four is here and guess what? you lovely people have helped keep me in the allure beauty blogger of the year competition for another week of challenges! i am so unbelievable grateful for your... Continue reading »
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looks good for your guy: otter creek
it’s a sad day in the ramos household, because the husband and i have finally wrestled the last drop out of our new mutual favorite body scrub, grit happens by otter creek. it’s the only... Continue reading »
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mother’s day gift guide 2012
1 – with styleseat, you can gift your momma with a little pampering. she can use her gift card for a service with any stylist listed in this expansive list of beauty and wellness professionals.... Continue reading »
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on my lips
full-coverage base: stila’s long wear lip color is subtle and stays put. a formula that begs to be layered under a gloss, the pigment is true to color and glides on with ease. because the... Continue reading »
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it cosmetics brow power universal eyebrow pencil
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... Continue reading »
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allure challenge 3: beauty mistakes
week three is upon us and for this challenge, we had to select a mortal beauty sin. for me, there’s no worse habit than not washing your face before bed – especially if you’re a... Continue reading »
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this or that: mini nail sets
on top: kate spade travel nail polish set includes watermelon fingers, seafoam swirls, orange solar, and yellow cockatooson bottom: sonia kashuk ‘a powerful punch’ mini nail set includes... Continue reading »
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fresh satin luster face palette
the thing about glow is that it’s got to be believable. we can all slap on some highlighter and call it a day, but truth be told the art of luminizing is a bit trickier than that. thankfully... Continue reading »
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make up for ever rouge artist natural
i’m not sure if you know this, but it’s MAY. it was 82 degrees in virginia yesterday and word on the weather channel is that it’s going to crush 90 on friday. hello, summer! warmer... Continue reading »
