It's Valentine's Day again, that day when everything is cards, flowers and chocolate and love is in the air. And whether you choose to spend your day with your girl gang or the man in your life, I always think it's an excellent time to take stock, and take a look at who you love …
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Poetry is a funny thing. It's kind of forced on us in school, and becomes something we love or hate, something that bores us to tears or moves us deeply. It's also something that, well, a lot of modern hipsters like to think they're poets, right? Poems are a lot like man-buns, lumberbeards, Mac laptops …
Opening in 1807, Rachel grows up on the island of St Thomas, a child beloved by her father, who makes sure that she's well educated, and a mother who is cold and bitter. In her family there is also Adele, who is their servant, and her daughter, Jestine, who is like a sister to Rachel. …
On Monday, I posted the first part of this blog, here, you'll find two more looks that you can create using this deliciously scented peach palette from Too Faced. I think perhaps that Too Faced as a brand needs little introduction. They're packaging is fun and feminine, and their products are divine, blend beautifully, and …
This book of short stories by the author of Chocolat is a nice little collection of tales which personify the authors usual humour, pathos and sense of whimsy and the magical. The title comes from her answer to the question, if you were to be stranded on a desert island, what things would you take …
Continue reading A Cat, A Hat & A Piece of String by Joanne Harris.
Too Faced is a brand that's taken the beauty world by storm. You see their products so often on beauty and makeup blogs, and with good reason. Here, I'll be looking at their really popular Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette, and telling you what all the hype is about, as well as including one makeup look …
Continue reading Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette Part 1: Review and Peaches ‘n’ Cream Look
Roses are my absolute favourite flower. I guess that that is kind of a cheesey old fashioned choice, but I don't care. I love them. I love how decadent they are, and all the variety in size and colour that they come in. They're classic, romantic, and the scented ones are divine. So any products …
In a way it's hard to review a real Stephen King classic like this one. It's Stephen King. And it's vintage Stephen King, you know? But these types of books are classics for a reason, and I can talk to you about those reasons. I think if you're a horror reader, you have to have …
I love trying new products, and I get a real buzz out of finding new things, or buying a little decadent treat for myself. This month, I tried a few different sample sized products, and thought that I'd share my finds with you. Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb 3-in-1 Day (£5.33) Given as a sample, …
Continue reading What’s New? The Products I Sampled This January
In this coming of age story, Miriam, a young Jewish girl, discovers her love of painting, and follows her heart, from Romania to Israel to the US. Starting in the 1950's, in a politically hostile Romania, the story is as much about finding our place in the world, especially as an immigrant, as it is …
Continue reading No Portrait In The Gilded Frame by Tudor Alexander
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