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october favorites [2014]

||contains affiliate links|| I've got an array of favorites for you this month from makeup/skincare, to food, to vape juice, to books.  October was a fairly decent month for me.  Had some issues with my POHS, but that is to be expected.  I was veryyy busy for most of October which kept me from some of my favor…

glossybox harper's bazaar edition

I enjoyed a free box courtesy of Glossybox.   Affiliate links are used below.  All opinions are my own. Glossybox was awesome and sent me the limited edition Harper's Bazaar box!  I have tried to keep my subscription boxes to a minimum && I don't currently subscribe to Glossybox [ that'…

dermalogica dynamic skin recovery [holy grail]

I was sent this product by iFabbo for review.  All opinions are my own and post may contain affiliate links. I was sent this product for review .  I'll be honest, I let it sit on my counter for a veryyy long time.  I'm not sure why, other than I was confused by it.  Was it a daily moisturizer?  Is it …

sample society [september 2014]

I haven't blogged about sample society in awhile.  Mostly because I dig right in and forget to take pretty pictures.  I've been nervous about sample society since their relaunch.  They've always been supported by Allure, but they recently did a relaunch and it seemed like they were going to include mo…

Best makeup deal of the year! 50% off!

Okayyy!  I got an email about an awesome deal happening today only!  You don't want to miss this... AT ALL! Get ready for the best deal of the year from ELF!   50% off EVERYTHING!   [Coupon Code below...] ELF is so affordable already, so this is a steal!  The majority of their stuff is a stinking dolla…

julep updated review featuring jamberry

Last month I posted a not so nice review on Julep nail polish.  I received my first box from them in May, and was not impressed.  At all.  The polish went on incredibly clumpy && started chipping the next day [using Seche Vite base and top coat].  I've mentioned before that I have over 300 bottles of nai…

E.L.F flash sale!

Today only!  You can get the Natural Radiance Collection for only $25, that's a 50% discount!  Click link below the picture to take you right to it! Makeup in a Minute: Get our Natural Radiance Collection, usually $50, for just $25 at EyesLipsFace.com. That's 50% Off! This offer is valid today, 6/19 only…

.may favorites [2014]

May flew by and we're already in the second week of June!  Whew!  Talk about being behind on a favorites post, woops!  aha!  May was a crazy month for me... lots of exciting things happened [hence the lack of posts in May, sorry 'bout that].  I'm sure I'll go into further detail later on about wha…
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    Reading Life
    Books are one of the anchors of my life. Here you’ll find what I’m reading, my 75-book challenge progress, annotation systems, and the little routines that make reading part of everyday life.♡
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    Creative Life
    Creativity keeps my hands busy and my brain happy. This is where I share polymer clay creations, behind-the-scenes from my Etsy shop, and the hobbies that bring color and curiosity into my days. ♡
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    Cozy Living
    The small rhythms that make life feel a little softer. Music discoveries, journaling, seasonal reflections, and the cozy everyday moments that shape a thoughtful life. ♡
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