tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63481647449215796202024-03-13T15:51:13.080-07:00Heather MichelleHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-32839062486778772832018-07-31T14:26:00.001-07:002018-07-31T14:26:55.342-07:00I went to my favorite place today! The Library!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the library. I look forward to my biweekly visit so I can spend countless hours looking through shelves of books, and sitting down to look over ones that catch my eye.<br />
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<b>Lake Silence by Anne Bishop</b></div>
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<b>Gilded Cage by Vic James</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">"A girl thirsts for love and knowledge.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Abi is a servant to England’s most powerful family, but her spirit is free. So when she falls for one of their noble-born sons, Abi faces a terrible choice. Uncovering the family’s secrets might win her liberty—but will her heart pay the price?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">A boy dreams of revolution.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Abi’s brother, Luke, is enslaved in a brutal factory town. Far from his family and cruelly oppressed, he makes friends whose ideals could cost him everything. Now Luke has discovered there may be a power even greater than magic: revolution.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">And an aristocrat will remake the world with his dark gifts.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">He is a shadow in the glittering world of the Equals, with mysterious powers no one else understands. But will he liberate—or destroy?"</span></div>
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<b>The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley</b></div>
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<b>Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente</b></div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-25727569646580447392018-07-18T22:31:00.001-07:002018-07-19T08:13:56.528-07:00I'm back, bigger and better.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a hot minute since I have posted a blog! I have actually missed it more than I thought I ever would.<br />
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I have undergone a lot of changes, and feel ready to get back into this wonderful world of blogging. I still read a lot, and still want to share my books with you, but I also want to get back to my blogging roots and chat about fashion and beauty. Including self love, (I know, it is flooding the internet), but this is more about my personal journey to self love. How it is an ever evolving, life long commitment for me. </div>
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I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you to join me on this ride, so that we can share all of our ups and downs and everything in between with each other. To support and love one another. </div>
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I am working on updating this site, giving it a nice new shiny look. So be sure to follow me here and on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/channelhmc/" target="_blank">IG</a> for all the lastest!</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-48879830119029210172015-07-22T10:19:00.001-07:002015-07-22T11:26:24.862-07:00My Take: Summer Sisters by Judy Blume<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22695.Summer_Sisters" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Summer Sisters" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1167356646m/22695.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22695.Summer_Sisters">Summer Sisters</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12942.Judy_Blume">Judy Blume</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1327389234">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Like so many others, I grew up on Judy Blume books. My most memorable ones being, Blubber and Are you there God? it's me, Margaret. <br><br>So, when I recently came across this book, I knew I had to have it.<br><br>This is a quintessential Judy Blume book. One can look at this as a coming of age read, but where most coming of age books stop, this moves on well into adulthood. <br><br>This is a story of two unlikely friends, Caitlyn Somers and Victoria Leonard, who are growing up in the 1970's. They come from opposite backgrounds. Caitlyn comes from money, while Victoria's family has to work hard for every penny. One summer, Caitlyn invites Victoria to come stay with her family vacation home at Martha's Vineyard. Victoria is excited to escape a summer of watching her younger siblings. But is also surprised that someone as amazing as Caitlyn would want to be friends, much less spend an entire summer with her. <br><br>And so, that one summer starts a friendship that spans from the 70's through the 90's. Nearly three decades of summers filled with laughter, friendship, self discovery, along with betrayals, heartaches but ultimately forgiveness and hope. <br><br>This book has so much depth with complex and believable characters, that I feel everyone could identify with. We all look back on our youth, and people we knew and experiences we had. So, there is something about reading/watching peoples lives go by through years that strike an emotional cord within me. And that is exactly what this book did. I felt emotions for the characters . I laughed and cried right along with them. Because I felt I was one of them. Because I am one of them. <br><br>This is a perfect summer read, but I could read this book anytime of the year to be honest. <br><br>I highly recommend this book.
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-22743855419717763852015-05-02T20:39:00.003-07:002015-05-02T20:39:42.037-07:00My Take: The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1157511547">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was just as brilliant and engrossing as the first book, but I will not go into a long poetic description, employing big words like I'm some big literally critic. <br><br>This is a beautiful tale that has captured my imagination and whimsy. I care about the world and the characters, (well, at least most of them) in a way that leaves me thinking about them even after I have put the book down. <br><br>The Wise Man's Fear, obviously picks right back up where The Name of the Wind left off, and we continue the journey of Kvothe's life. He is still at the University for the first part of the book, but due to some trouble that seems to find him, he is advised to take some time off. And so he finds himself back on the road traveling where many intrigues and people are to be met along the way. <br><br>Patrick has a way to make everything in the world feel so alive and real. Everything down to the streets Kvothe walks on is just as important as Kvothe himself.Even characters in passing take on a whole life of their own on the few pages they may grace. So, you never feel like he is over explaining things or that the flow of the story stopped. Which no easy task I'm sure, but Patrick makes it look effortless. <br><br>Now, I'm tasked with waiting for the third book in this series, wondering how I'm going to make it without it. <br><br>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-45839454490543284432015-02-26T11:28:00.001-08:002015-02-26T11:28:14.524-08:00My Take: A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1210809370">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the such a sweet romance story. <br><br>This book revolves around two college students, Lea and Gabe, as told by fourteen points of view. Yes, fourteen. With a couple of them being quiet unexpected, and added to the quirky charm of the book. <br><br>Now when I heard about how many POV's were adding to this story, I was a little concerned that it would be jumpy and all over the place. I was pleasantly surprised at how beautifully it flowed together. I didn't feel lost or annoyed by it at all. In fact, it complimented the story. <br><br>For the first time, I really enjoyed each character I encountered here. Despite not having full background story on them, Sandy Hall was able to made each one of them interesting. I could read more about each and everyone of them and not get bored. Sandy Hall really demonstrated what a wonderful story teller she is. <br><br>This is a stand alone book, but I wish I could read more. I would love to hear the stories of the people we spent so much time listening to. The bus driver, the waitress, Maribel and the others. <br><br>This isn't a big epic book, that was meant to send us on a journey of grandeur or life changing ideas. It is a sweet, fun, happy read. And it is perfect in that way. I love this book and feel happier for having read it. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/801680128">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a hauntingly beautiful novel. <br><br>This is my first experience with Neil Gaiman and will not be my last. I am hooked. He writes in such a powerfully poetic way that pulls you in and refuses to let go. Not that I was struggling to get away. <br><br>This book follows a man who returns to the place of his childhood home. He drives past where his house use to be, and on to the end of the lane, where the house of the women who changed his life still stands. We are transported back to his childhood and the events and people who brought to his life, fear, sadness, magic, friendship and love. <br><br>It reads very much like a dream, where you float along, but feel very much a part of the world. Everything feels so vivid and real. <br><br>This book was filled with childhood wonder, magic and the mysteries that get lost on the road to adulthood. There was so much whimsy, heartache and sacrifice. And I feel somewhere among all that emotion...hope. Hope for the day when we can grasp what we have lost and appreciate what we have been given. <br><br><br><strong>"She said, "No", but she said it kindly. "You get on with your own life. Lettie gave it to you. You just have to grow up and try and be worth it."</strong><br><br>Oh man. My heart ached so much as I read through to the last page. There was just so much power in these pages. <br><br>I. Love. This. Book. and it plowed right through to my top 5 reads of 2014. <br><br>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-42289542763646135232014-07-14T12:04:00.002-07:002014-07-14T12:04:10.232-07:00My Take: Since You Been Gone by Morgan Matson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18189606-since-you-ve-been-gone" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Since You've Been Gone" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1377702326m/18189606.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18189606-since-you-ve-been-gone">Since You've Been Gone</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3351454.Morgan_Matson">Morgan Matson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/996126275">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
If you are looking for a good summer read, then this is it! <br><br>This is about Emily, who finds at the start of Summer that her best friend Sloane is gone. Moved. Without a word. She is confused and disheartened and feels lost. Until one day she receives a letter in the mail from Sloane. All it was, was a list of things Sloane wanted Emily to do during the summer time. No return address no explanation to her where abouts, just the list.<br><br>Emily, being an introvert/shy personality, is a bit thrown over some of the things Sloane wants her to do. But she feels like if she does these things, it will somehow lead her to her best friend. <br><br>As she starts doing some of the easier things on the list, she finds that it is bringing people into her life, that she least expected. And Sloanes list brings her more than just things to mark off a list. <br><br>She starts really coming into her own. Discovering who she is, and what she able to do. <br><br>This book, which is about two friends, ends up also being about finding friends, love and finding confidence in yourself. <br><br>I felt I could totally identify with Emily, in that I am an introvert who was and still is best friends with my "Sloane". A friend who very much is a extrovert, who brought out in me, confidence, support and a lifelong friendship. We balance each other out and bring out, I feel the best qualities in each other. <br><br>I connected with, not only the main characters, but the others as well. Dawn, Matthew, even Gideon. Everyone felt true to life, and like people I know or knew in real life.<br><br>This is a feel good book that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a book to dive into and get lost in.
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-40035027748545275972014-06-07T12:17:00.001-07:002014-06-07T12:17:26.659-07:00My Take: Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn't Fly by P.T. Jones<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18427293-floating-boy-and-the-girl-who-couldn-t-fly" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn't Fly" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1399967222m/18427293.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18427293-floating-boy-and-the-girl-who-couldn-t-fly">Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn't Fly</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/96300.Stephen_Graham_Jones">Stephen Graham Jones</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/959620065">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I actually give this book a 3.5 stars. <br><br>This is a story about a 14 year old girl named Mary. Who at a cousin's birthday party, watched with the rest of the guests as one boy climbed a tree and floated away. <br><br>What follows is confusion and ultimately chaos in the small town of Ipswich,Massachusetts. She finds herself going up against a mad scientist and a sudden outbreak that puts all the adults either in the hospital or a mob-like state as they panic with fear. While the youth face other, less sick type of reaction to the outbreak.<br><br>I was curious from the start as to what it was that made this floating boy float. Was it magic? What and where did this outbreak come from? I had no idea, but it was a mystery I wanted to solve. And as I read, the mystery grew and I liked it.<br><br>I enjoyed the funny little quips and references throughout the book. I laughed at her use of "muggles" to describe her unbearable aunts and uncles. Who doesn't love references to Harry Potter?! It gave it a real world feel. And gave Mary a fun, relatable personality. She was a typical funny teen in that way. <br><br>The Floating Boy, as he unfortunately was called throughout the book, was around the same age as Mary. And I was, naturally, curious about him. And once he reappeared after his first sighting, instantly felt attached to him and as the story went on, I wanted to just give him a big hug. He was so sweet and as I learned more about him, I just felt for him. <br><br>The overall plot was interesting and something I haven't read before. And I really didn't know how it would unfold, which I appreciate that it didn't feel predictable. <br><br>Now, the issues I had with this book was how Mary handled certain situations. I understand that she was only 14, but when her little brother started showing signs of "strange behavior", she didn't act upon it, like how I feel a normal kid would react. Like, call her parents... It just didn't seem like a natural reaction, even despite her issues with anxiety and the issues that came with that. There are a few other little examples, but I feel they would be to much of a spoiler to say here. <br><br>Also, I wasn't really satisfied with the ending. It felt a bit rushed and incomplete. I would change my mind on that if I knew there would be a book two. But as it stands, it just didn't feel..right, and it left me with questions, that again, I can't express here without spoiling. <br><br>Overall, I did enjoy reading this book and couldn't put it down. I read it pretty quickly in just a few hours. <br><br>It is a good read that I think a lot of people can enjoy. <br><br><br><br><br>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-88289080887679782602014-06-03T17:50:00.002-07:002014-06-20T02:10:50.726-07:00My Take: Landline by Rainbow Rowell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18081809-landline" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Landline" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381520801m/18081809.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18081809-landline">Landline</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4208569.Rainbow_Rowell">Rainbow Rowell</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/918782549">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Landline by Rainbow Rowell is an adult contemporary. So, don't go in expecting a typical Rainbow YA experience. <br><br>This book is about a married couple, Gorgie and Neal. They have two kids, Alice and Noomi and a marriage that is on rocky ground. <br><br>Gorgie has a very demanding and time consuming job as a tv sitcom writer and Neal is a stay at home dad. (I love that!) And it is Christmas time and a show that her and her lifelong friend and colleague, Seth, have been planning for years is finally getting picked up for a pilot. This means she has to work through Christmas break and be away from the family, yet again. Neal makes a decision to head out to his parents in Omaha with the girls anyway. Without Gorgie. <br><br>Even though this book is realistic, something mysterious and almost magical happens to Gorgie. And it is something that could save or erase the life she has lived with Neal and her daughters. <br><br>The characters in this book felt extremely real. Which really is something Rainbow Rowell does well. She writes characters who are interesting and relatable. That have rich backstories and are just all around well developed, and Landline is no exception. I just love the personalities of the characters, they just come to life on the pages. I LOVE how, again, real the characters are with each other. Noomi, for example, is four and thinks shes a cat and how Gorgie indulges her by meowing back. She is the sweetest little girl! I just adore them all. <br><br>The story itself had it's range of emotions. We got to experience how they met and how they ended up where they are. It addresses the very real issues of everyday married life, and just life in general. How we get so caught up in our own issues and day to day routines, that we lose focus on the relationships around us. And how it affects everyone. This book had its share of sadness, but also hope and love. A lot of love. <br><br>I think Landline will brings in a whole new audience for Rainbow, and completely satisfy the fanbase she already has. This is another hit for me and just cements my own love of Rainbows work. <br><br>I won an ARC of Landline, but all opinions here are my own and honest. <br><br><br>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-66488075014086551412014-06-03T15:35:00.002-07:002014-06-03T15:41:20.983-07:00Review: The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/950525753">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
"The 100 Year Old Man..." is the story of Allan Karlsson, who upon his 100 birthday in the old folks home he now resides in, decided quite suddenly that he wanted nothing more to do with any of it. So, he climbed out the window in his room and left. As simple as that. <br><br>He was soon on a journey that sends, not only him, but the reader on an adventure of a lifetime. A run in with a criminal who entrusted the old man with a mysterious suitcase while he goes to the bathroom at the train station, sets everything into motion. <br><br>As he meets with people on his journey, we get filled in on the extraordinary life of Allan. <br><br>This book is filled with historical, mostly political figures, places from all over the world and a beautiful insight to the man that is Allan. <br><br>I thoroughly enjoyed how Jonas Jonasson weaved real historical people and events with the characters he created. It was so entertaining throughout the book to see these people in a very real way. And how Jonas put Allan right smack in the middle of these events. How he allowed Allan to have a direct influence. <br><br>This book is rich with story and character development. The humor and wit was perfect and Jonas proved to have the ability with the timing of each twist and turn and humor. <br><br>This book is brilliant and entertaining from start to finish.
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This book is set in the late 90's and centers around Lincoln. A sweet, somewhat socially awkward, smart guy. He has acquired many degrees, plays Dungeons and Dragons, had his heart torn out by his first and only love, and has moved back home with his Mom. He is so sweet and loveable and is tall, with broad shoulders! I love a man with broad shoulders guys! I just want to hug him! </div>
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He gets hired at a newspaper as an IT guy, to monitor the work emails and internet usage. When an email gets "flagged" as inappropriate, he is suppose to send out warnings to the sender. </div>
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Enter Beth and Jennifer, whose emails to each other get flagged. A lot. As he reads through the email, he finds the emails draw him in. The interaction between the two friends is so endearing to him. He does struggle with this. He knows it is wrong on so many levels, but he feels this apprehension to sever the only contact with them. I know, I know. How very stalker and creepy...right? But no! It was written in a way that I think a lot of people can relate to. It doesn't read as creepy. HONEST! Lincoln is just...he is just...It's innocent I tell ya! </div>
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Jennifer, I really liked her. She is a nice person with a crappy Mom, who left her with this constant sense of foreboding and doubt. But it didn't leave her being a dull and unlikeable character. In fact, it was quiet the opposite. I felt more attached to her. She is married to a man who is perfect for her. A man who sees what a great person she is. And is very patient with her inner struggles. </div>
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This book, I have to say, is the first book that I felt I could fall in love with the lead man. Yeah, I have swooned over the hot hunk in other books. Or really liked the male leads. But Lincoln is seriously someone I feel I could fall in love with. That I want to fall in love with. </div>
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Fangirl is a contemporary novel by Rainbow Rowell. </div>
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It is set in a college in Nebraska, where twins Cather and Wren (That would be Catherine, the estranged mother couldn't be bothered to give them two actual names.) are set to start their first year.</div>
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Despite being twins, they couldn't be more different. Cather is an introvert who prefers the world of imagination, whereas Wren is completely extrovert, who thrives on being in the middle of any social scene. </div>
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But they both were extremely close growing up and both loved The Simon Snow Series. Think of Simon Snow as Fangirls version of Harry Potter. The two girls are so in love with Simon Snow Series, they write fanfiction for it. Mainly Cather, who ultimately is the main author. Her fanfic ends up gaining a huge audience. Thousands, tens of thousands! This is where Cather thrives, this is where she feels calm. This is the backbone of Cather's life and the link throughout the book. </div>
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As college approaches, she finds her relationship with Wren strained. Distant. And then Wren decides to not room with Cather, which sends Cather into this state of loneliness, frustration and sadness. Cather does not feel equipped for life on her own without her built in friend. Her codependence on that sisterly relationship left her ill equipped for the social necessities of college life. </div>
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But she is forced to learn how to be more independent. To "make nice" with these strangers who insist on being friends or at least friendly with her. To grow as a person, no matter how resistant she feels about the whole thing. To live outside of her head. She meets her roommate, Reagan and Reagan's "boyfriend" Levi. Who play a pivotal role in Cather's life as just Cath, and not MagiCath or twin Cath. Just Cath. Just.</div>
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I did find I could identify with some of Cathers personality. Being somewhat of an introvert myself, who loves dreaming away about fantastical worlds. But, (and this is kind of a pretty big but), I felt frustrated by her lack of ability to adapt to the changes around her. Her absolute resistance to some very basic and what I felt were simple changes. It felt like pulling teeth with her sometimes and it left me feeling moments of annoyance. Not in any breaking way, but just like "Really Cath? Come on!" </div>
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I felt the way she dealt with the last big assignment for her fiction-writing class wasn't accurate to Cather. Who I felt was very studious and serious about her education. I just didn't buy that little story line at all. But it was a very minor issue I had.</div>
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Her growth throughout the book, as slow as it may have seemed, can, I feel, be related by so many people. I sympathized with her on so many levels. I appreciated, her efforts at times. And I just adored the scene where this was said:</div>
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"And then she kissed my receding hairline and cried, she imagined him saying. In her imagination, Levi was Danny Zuko, and his roommates were the rest of the T-Birds. Tell me more, tell me more." </div>
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The realness of this chapter, of the moment that was happening, and how I could so identify with her on that level had me laughing so hard! There was something very real about Cather and the other people in this book.</div>
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Dad and his struggles of being a single working parent of twin girls! The trauma of the abandonment of his wife, mother of his girls. The complicated relationship between him and Cather and Wren.</div>
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Levi, what a great guy! He was such a likable character that I felt I would love to know in real life. He wasn't some perfect hottie who said all the right things at the right time. He was just a breathe of fresh air. </div>
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Wren. What can I say about Wren. I was not happy with this chick at all. And rightfully so. I wanted to understand her, but I just couldn't. When dealing with a novel, you don't get all the meaty parts you can get with a trilogy or a series. There just isn't enough time for all that extra. So, without getting a Wren POV, I was left feeling frustrated with her for most of the book. </div>
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This was a book about Cather. No. One. Else. This was her story. Her coming of age, love story. Her breaking out of her shell (albeit, against her will) story.</div>
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I stumbled upon these books about three years ago and have been hooked ever since!</div>
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"Long ago, twelve immortal warriors-each more dangerously seductive than the last--stole and opened Pandora's box, unleashing the evil from within. Now they carry that evil within themselves. Violence, Pain, Death, Disease, Disaster, Misery, Doubt, Promiscuity, Defeat, Lies, Secrets, and Wrath. When a powerful enemy returns, they will travel the world in search of a sacred relic of the gods-one that threatens to destroy them all."</div>
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This is a paranormal/romance series by Gena Showalter that takes us through the lives of these immortals. There is something for everyone in this series. From intense fighting scenes, to romantic moments. There truly are so many layers to this series as a whole that keeps you turning the next page and going out and buying the next book. </div>
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Hello Beauties! Today is my birthday!! woooo! So, I took some money that my Mom sent and picked up a few little items from the store. I really don't need to much, so I just chose some simple little pleasures. </div>
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Over view of what I got. Picked up Dial NutriSkin body wash. (love that stuff!) and some of my mags. Star and OK magazine. </div>
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Saw this little dress and thought it was cute. It is black with white polka dots (obviously hehe). Perfect for this seasons black/white trend. Add a yellow or red belt for a pop of color! Can't wait to wear this out!</div>
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Hello Beauties! I am obsessed with Maybelline Color Whispers. They have been out for a while, but after being disappointed by Revlon lip butters, I was a bit shy about jumping on these guys. Boy, have I been missing out!<br />
They are hydrating and glide on nicely. They are neither sheer or opaque, but add a perfect amount of color. They are build-able if you want more pop to the colors.<br />
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I currently have four of these little guys, but I already plan on getting a few more. hehe<br />
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Here are the colors in my Whispers collections!</div>
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These wear so wonderfully, they do not move around on my lips, and last quiet a long time. They have a nice range of colors to suit any skin tone and personal taste. I highly recommend Color Whispers.</div>
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Hello Beauties! This post is part two of my Flower Beauty review. (You can check out <a href="http://channelhmc.blogspot.com/2013/02/flower-beauty-review-part-1-not-so.html" target="_blank">part 1 here</a>). </div>
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Flower Shine On lipgloss in Lovely Lotus.</div>
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This has quickly become a favorite gloss. It isn't exactly sheer, nor is it opaque. It is non sticky and it wears really nice on the lips. Perfect alone or over a lipstick, I love it.</div>
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Flower Cream Blush in Pure Petunia.</div>
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First off, I love the color. It looks a bit bright and bold in the package, but it goes on very nice. It is buildable, creamy, and it wears all day. They have a nice selection of colors to choose from. The only gripe I have at the moment is the product could be in a somewhat larger container. Feels a little on the small side when using your fingers to get product.</div>
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I love this lipstick! The color is beautiful, and it wears for such a long time. Because of the "velvet" formulation, it lends itself to be more on the matte side, but I don't feel it dries my lips out. I do sometimes add a little of the Lovely Lotus to the center of my lips to add a touch of shine.</div>
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I will be buying more of the blushes and lip products in the future. I find they work really well, well pigmented and last through my day. I do recommend these to anyone who is interested in trying them out!! </div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-3961022616042747842013-02-07T21:05:00.000-08:002013-02-07T21:05:54.586-08:00Flower Beauty: A Review Part 1 The not so pretty.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Beauties! If you follow my blog, you are aware of my little Flower haul post. </div>
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I spent time playing with all the little goodies I chose and I quickly discovered what I liked and what I didn't like. I decided to start my review with the not so pretty, and it pains me to do so because I spent months looking forward to this line. </div>
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So, I will start off with the liquid foundation. </div>
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I was really disappointed with this product, it just didn't work well at all for me. It didn't cover well, and it seemed to almost exaggerate blemishes. I did one side of my face with Flower and one with my current liquid foundation and I knew instantly I did not like Flower at all. Also, I could feel it sitting on my skin, unlike my other foundations, which is a huge strike to me.</div>
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<b>Pro:</b> One positive about this line is they do offer a nice range of colors. </div>
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<b><u>Would I recommend this foundation? No</u>. </b></div>
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Second on my not so pretty list, my eye shadow quad. This is Face the Grey. </div>
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I just hate that I don't like this quad. The colors are beautiful and first impression with the swatches was good. They felt soft and "buttery" like. But they do not function the way I had hoped they would. I used these with and without primer. I found this particular quad to be very difficult to work with. The darkest color didn't apply as pigmented as the swatch did, and just looked dull and chalky when applied. I did build it up quiet a bit and achieved a good solid looking color, but I know I can find a better version of the color with less effort.</div>
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The two lightest colors also applied chalky and almost patchy like. I found building it didn't help with any of them. The more you tried to work it, the muddier they ended up. I played with this quad for two days, trying to make it work, but let's be honest...it should never take that much effort with a good quality shadow. </div>
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<b> Pro</b>: The grey on the upper right hand of the quad was the only color I liked. It looked nice on and was easy to work with. But, that isn't enough to save this quad for me. </div>
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<u><b>Would I recommend this quad? No.</b></u></div>
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*I have to mention, I have seen a review by Emily Noel on the browns quad. She seemed to like that quad, with the exception of the bronzy color in which she said it was somewhat chalky. So, I assume, that these quads are not created equal. </div>
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Lastly is the Lash Knockout Volumizing mascara. </div>
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I did like the brush on this product, but found the product itself to be lacking. I didn't feel it added anything much to my lashes. I have been using this product for the past week, and I never noticed it adding volume. I went up to 4 coats before I saw a difference. And to me, a volumizing mascara shouldn't take that many coats before you see a difference. Also, I found it to be....dry? Or maybe like I wasn't getting very much product on the wand. I twisted and scraped the sides of the container to make sure. As you can see in the picture the wand looks almost unused, and that was after a weeks worth of use.</div>
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It just isn't living up to what it says it is suppose to do, and that is to add volume. I suppose for days that you are going for a natural, no makeup look it would be decent.</div>
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On a positive note, the green mirrored packaging is cute.</div>
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<u><b>Would I recommend this mascara? Sadly, No.</b> </u></div>
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There we have it. I am not happy to write a review like this. However, I have to share my experience and my opinion, (keep that last word in mind). </div>
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If any of you have used any of the above mentioned and had a better experience, please share your experience! </div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-91763222847547620832013-02-06T17:49:00.002-08:002013-02-07T07:31:55.780-08:00Flower by Drew Barrymore Haul<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Beauties! As the title says, this is about what I purchased from the new makeup line by Drew Barrymore called Flower! </div>
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I have been so excited about his line for several months now, and so glad to have my hands on it finally!</div>
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All products are cruelty free and made in the USA. </div>
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The goods:</div>
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I chose Tender Tuberose in the lipstick. </div>
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Swatch of Tender Tuberose. </div>
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This is the liquid foundation, I went with LF9. </div>
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This is a knockout volumizing mascara in black. </div>
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Cream blush in Pure Petunia. Loooks really bright and bold in the package.</div>
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Swatch of Pure Petunia, but goes on the skin really soft, yet not "wimpy". I think it is just beautiful. Really creamy with good color payoff.</div>
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They had four choices in eyeshdow quads. I went with Face the Grey. </div>
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Swatches of Face the Grey. I think they are beautiful and remind me of my Lorac shadow in texture. They feel really soft and almost creamy, but they are NOT cream shadows. </div>
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I will be writing out a full review on each of these products. I want to really test the longevity and how well they hold up with my work. (Been off for a few days yay!) So, be looking for the first of the reviews this weekend!!! </div>
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Have you purchased any items from this new line? Or do you have your eye on anything in particular from it? </div>
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Hello Beauties! This is part three of my "A Few of My Favorite Things" series. This week is all about my favorite lipsticks/glosses.</div>
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This was a little tough because I have so many lip products I love, but I managed to norrow it down to six.</div>
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This is new to my collection, but already I'm in love. This lip gloss is from the new line by Drew Barrymore called Flower. It is such a great gloss, adds just the perfect amount of color and shine. And best of all, it is not sticky! Color is Pretty in Petunia.</div>
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Next I chose Color Whisper by Maybelline in Made-it Mauve. I have always loved mauve and this is such a great product. It moisturizes and adds beautiful hint of color.</div>
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Clinique lipstick in Pink-a-boo. This is such a moisturizing lipstick with great color payoff. </div>
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Revlon Super Lustrioius lipstick in Really Red. This is a matte lipstick that I just adore! I have several colors from this line and am a big fan of it.</div>
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MAC's Costa Chic. LOVE the color of this lipstick. So bright and totally femme. Great color payoff and last's for hours.</div>
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Last but not least is my NARS lipgloss in Pillow Talk. This is a gorgeous lip color, that is not sticky. </div>
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Check out <a href="http://channelhmc.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-part-1.html" target="_blank">Part One</a> and <a href="http://channelhmc.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-part-2.html" target="_blank">Part Two</a> of the series.</div>
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Hello Beauties! Today, I'm going to share with you ORLY's new look and their not so new collection. It is "The Best of ORLY".</div>
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I will first start with the new look.</div>
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This is how we know ORLY. Silver grey writing, with the big O logo.</div>
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And this is how we will see them now:</div>
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I suppose it isn't to bad. I do admit, I like the original look a bit better though. It has the same rubber grip handle but in black instead of grey.</div>
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Now onto the colors in this collection. As the name implies, these are colors from previous/permanent collections.</div>
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Liquid Vinyl. A creme black with a nice on it's own shine. From Orly Designer Nail Polish Collection.</div>
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Dazzle. A metallic silver polish with shimmery giltter. This is from the Back to School Collection.</div>
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Naughty. This is a very dark burgandy creme that has a jelly like finish. Sadly my camera couldn't pick up the beautiful color in the swatch, but you can see the burgundy in the bottle pic. This is in Orly's permanent line. </div>
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Cotton Candy. Just as the name implies, a cotton candy pink creme. It was in the I Heart Nails Collection.</div>
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Coffee Break. This is a nice creme taupe color. This is a part of Orly's permanent line. </div>
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Passion Fruit. Is a bright vivid pink creme with a jelly-like finish. Also found in the I Heart Nails Collection.</div>
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So, what do you think of the new look of ORLY? And what do you think of their picks for the best? Do you own any of these colors?</div>
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Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654495203797539061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348164744921579620.post-9367750450524489242013-01-24T20:10:00.002-08:002013-01-25T07:08:48.587-08:00A Few of My Favorite Things Part 2: Eyeshadows<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Beauties! This is part two of my A Few of My Favorite Things series. <a href="http://channelhmc.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-part-1.html" target="_blank">(check out part 1</a>) I picked out a few shadows that I love to have in my makeup collection. They are such great shadows, from the texture to the color and blend-ability. </div>
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Hello Beauties! Some of you may have heard that Zoya was having an amazing promotion. From January 7-13th, Zoya very generously had a "Get 3 Free" promotion!!!! And today, I received my three free polishes! </div>
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They included a booklet with all the wonderfully beautiful colors they offer!</div>
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My first and most favorite color is this gorgeous blue. I am in love with this color! It is described on their site as a "medium steel blue, with a softened, dusty look and speckled gold and silver flecks."</div>
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The second polish I chose with Opal. As you can see it has gorgeous sheer green base with green and blue flecks. It is a top coat that will add sparkle to any polish. I plan on pairing it with a black to really make the flecks pop!</div>
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My third polish is this beautiful white called Purity. It is a bright, crisp white that is a glossy creme. It came in just in time, since I used up the last of my older white polish. </div>
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Hello Beauties! I have so many favorites in my makeup collection. So, I decided I should break them down by category and do a series. This will be six part series, starting off with today's favorites! Blushes! </div>
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In no particular order:</div>
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Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Rose Petal.</div>
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I have a couple of the dream mousse blushes, but I really enjoy this color. I tend to use this more for minimum makeup days to add a flush of color to my face. It is a whipped mousse that is easy to apply and is totally build-able. it is a soft pale pink and a lot of these blushes have a shimmer to them. I do believe these have been discontinued, but can still be found on ebay and possibly Amazon. </div>
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Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin. </div>
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I know many people have expressed their dislike for these little guys, but I can't say I am one of them. I truely like these blushes. They are do go on lightly, but are build-able to enhance color payoff. I love the texture of this blush, and the more I use it the creamier it has gotten. An application lasts me through my day, and I just flat out love them! </div>
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NARS in Orgasim.</div>
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Gives you a nice natural glowing look. It brightens my face, and is just a great color/blush!</div>
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I love the color peach and Smashbox hit this out of the park. It has a golden shimmer to it, but isn't overdone. It is build-able, easy to apply and again lasts the day. I apply with a light hand to give my cheeks the perfect peachy glow. </div>
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So there we have it! Do you own any of these blushes? What would be your favorite blush?</div>
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As most of you may know, I have an addiction to nail polish. It is just the perfect little way to add color, and express moods and add to any outfit. </div>
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I change my polish at least twice a week sometimes more. And wanted to share with you all the colors I have used in the past few days!</div>
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Started off the week with this gorgeous red by Essie, that I received from <a href="http://www.hellomissniki.com/" target="_blank">Miss Hello Niki</a>. </div>
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She's Pampered is a creamy vibrant red, I reached desired opaqueness witih two coats. I used The Colours of the Capitol, Luxe and Lush by China Glaze on the accent and thumb nails.</div>
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I switched over to this beautiful green color by China Glaze. Green is the go to color of the season, and I couldn't be happier about it!</div>
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Four Leaf Clover. This is a creamy bright, cheerful green. It covers nicely with one coat, but for above photo I used two.</div>
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Finally, I am currently wearing this look.</div>
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These are among my favorite polishes in my collection. On the accent nail I am wearing China Glaze Stone Cold from The Colours of the Capitol Collection. It is a matte blacky grey color that looks like its name...stone. And my faveorite purple, Lilacism by Essie. This is a milky creme pale purple. It glides on easily and covers in one coat. </div>
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Hello Beauties! I hope everyone had a Happy New Year!</div>
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I have been wanting to try out the Miracle 7 products for a while now, but always end up putting it off for one reason or another. But back in the first of December, that all changed. </div>
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One of the perks of being employed at a beauty store, you get free products, whether it be a new product or a promotional item. Well in December, we were given a new product from the Miracle 7 line. It was the Miracle 7 Leave-In mist for Extensions. </div>
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What they claim this product does is, </div>
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<li>Aids in blending of extensions to natural hair</li>
<li>Protects against UV damage and color fading</li>
<li>Silicone free and weightless formula</li>
<li>Moisturizes extensions to improve manageablility, elasticity</li>
<li>Helps reduce static electricity, frizz and tangling</li>
<li>enhances shine without build up.</li>
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I do have and often wear my clip-in extension, so I thought great! I have kind of neglected them, and knew they would be a perfect candidate to try this out! (I just wish I took before and after pictures.) I have to say, it worked really well. All tangles came out easily, the shine is back, feels really soft and it looks like a new set of hair. So, I am very pleased with this product. The smell is a little synthetic, but it isn't a bad smell. Kind of like cherries. It is currently on sale at Sally's for $10.99. </div>
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The next Miracle 7 item is their Color Protect Shampoo that I purchased. </div>
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It smells wonderful first off. It really leaves my hair feeling clean and stripped of all that build up from styling products. I love this stuff! </div>
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<li>Adds moisture and balance</li>
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<li>Prolongs hair color</li>
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I would say it does all of that! It runs $13.99 for a 10 oz bottle.<br />
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Lastly, I purchased the Miracle 7 Leave-In Mist.</div>
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I bought this over the conditioner, because I find I use a tad to much, and conditioner always seems to make my hair feel weighed down. Again, I love this product! No joke. Smells like the shampoo, very clean and fresh. </div>
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<li>Repairs dry damaged hair</li>
<li>Seals and protects color</li>
<li>Stops hair breakage</li>
<li>Prevents split ends</li>
<li>Controls frizz</li>
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Now, without a conditioner, my hair tends to be matted and almost impossible to get a brush or comb through, but with a few squirts (and a little does go a long way), it feels luxurious, super soft, with no tangles. I am sold on this brand. And wish I would have purchased these sooner. My hair has literally never felt or looked this good in years. And did I mention how great this and the shampoo smell?! haha It is also $13.99 for 5 oz. But, as I said before a little goes a long way, so it will last you a good while.<br />
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<u>If you have ever used any of the Miracle 7 products, please share with me your thoughts and experiences with it. </u></div>
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