Year: 2013

StarLooks April Edition

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 What a perfect way to wrap up the month with April then with my monthly StarLooks subscription. I received the box today in the mail and as soon as I brought it in the house I ripped it open. I love that this isn’t a huge well known subscription because I never see alot of spoilers on the box and honestly I love that. I like being surprised each month.

I think this has to be one of my favorite monthly subscription services out there. This month the box is a very pretty blue with brown. I never really thought that these colored went well together until I got the box this month.

 As you can see this package was moved around alot because normally the tissue paper stays in place but thats okay. Inside the carried the silver theme into the box which is another nice touch StarLooks does each month. You can see alot of detail goes into the box each month.

 
Another touch to detail is the product cards they send out each month. The cards are always different and feature real life models wearing the StarLooks products.
 
This month is considered the Neutral month and its suited for all skin tones.
 
As always each month we get full size items. Which is another thing I love and I have to say I love the quality of the items. As always I am always excited to try everything out.
 
This month we got a Translucent/Nude Mineralized Powder. This is perfect for combating shine. I was a little worried that it would go on white but it actually goes on invisible. This sales for $19 on the StarLooks site.
 
Next up is the Sensation Mascara Primer. This is going to soothe the lashes and moisturize them. This is also the perfect base coat before applying that mascara we got last month in out box. It will also allow your mascara to be applied clump free and make it long lasting. This sales for $15 on the site.
 
Finally the last item is a Tender Gloss Lipstick in the shade Trinity. It looks dark but its really a nice neutral shade that gives off a natural color look with some shimmer to it. This would probably be something I would use when I was going out in the evening. This sales for $11 on the site.
 
Now your probably saying to yourself how can that be the last item when you see another tube well this month we were lucky enough to get another bonus item.  This is a StarLooks exclusive item. Its the StarLooks Mint flavored SPF Lip Balm. I liked the taste of the lip balm and it went on really nice. They suggest you apply this after you use the lip scrub from last month so that you can keep your lips protected and looking good all day. this is something I threw in my purse and will be using all the time. The suggested price is $5.

This month the box has a value of $50. So as you can see it was well worth the subscription fee I paid for this. I always get my money’s worth and then some from this box.

 
I am so excited to see what I get next month. What interests you this month?
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Do You any BEA Related Posts You Would Like to Share?

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I’m not sure if its just me, but for some reason this time around there doesn’t seem to be alot of BEA related posts compared to other years. I have also noticed that several bloggers are saying the same thing.

So, what I thought about was making this post and if any bloggers have any BEA posts for this year or past years that you would like to share I would invite you to leave your link.

Thanks for leaving a link if you do and please leave me a comment if you think that this is helpful.

Just a heads up every Saturday in May I will be doing various posts that involve BEA things.

See you at BEA

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Cover Reveal/ Strangely Normal by Tess Oliver

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Title: Strangely Normal

Author: Tess Oliver

Book Description:

A unique summer job lands eighteen-year-old Eden Saxon into a lifestyle completely different than her own. She becomes a companion for nineteen-year-old Finley King, the daughter of a rock legend. Finley suffers from severe anxiety, and her father fears her being alone. Eden leaves her loving, but wildly dysfunctional, parents and dreary apartment and enters a world where no luxury is overlooked. She instantly adores Finley and her charming, quirky personality. The whole situation has only one flaw– Finley’s older brother, Jude. Jude King is cocky, arrogant and irritating. Unfortunately, he’s also completely irresistible.
 
Eden realizes she’s underestimated the depth of Finley’s problems, and suddenly her dream job turns out to be a lot more than she’d expected. Eden soon finds herself in over her head . . . and her heart.

About Tess Oliver

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Tess Oliver is a teacher and writer who lives in California with her husband, kids, a small pack of pampered dogs, and the recent addition of three ridiculously cute pygmy goats. She loves horses, chocolate and Jane Austen books. She has a BS of Nutrition Science, and a MA in Curriculum and Instruction. She is also an author published by Barron’s Educational Publisher.


Website: http://www.tessoliver.com/
Blog: http://tessoliverauthor.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tessoliverauthor
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4178161.Tess_Oliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tess_Oliver

Teaser:

He placed down his pencil and walked across the floor toward me. The crackling energy I’d felt between us the night before when he’d stood over my bed returned now and grew with hot intensity as the space between us disappeared. I was not the only one noticing the sudden charge in the atmosphere between us. He stopped directly in front of me, and even with loud music bouncing off the walls, I could hear the unnaturally fast rhythm of his breathing.

He hesitated a moment and then his hand came up slowly and brushed the hair off my face. His fingertips had only grazed my cheek, but I felt the sensation of his touch through my entire body. He looked back at me as if he’d smoothed his hands over every inch of my skin. The air between us heated and what had started out as a casual session between an artist and his subject had somehow erupted into something completely different.

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MEME/ Sunday’s In Bed With….#47

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The awesome blogger behind this is Kate from Midnight Book Girl   not only is she an awesome blogger but she is was one of my roommates for BEA 2012. YAY!!

Midnight Book Girl

Sundays In Bed With….is a meme I’ve started to share the book we’re spending the morning in bed with, or the one we’d like to stay curled up in bed with all Sunday if only our busy lives would allow! For fun, take a picture of the book in your bed, or simply write up a post or comment below sharing your Sundays in Bed With book. Quoted from Kate’s blog.

Is it really that time for another Sunday’s In Bed post? Where is the time going? I am literally less then a month away from leaving for NYC and BEA and I am so excited. Are you going to BEA this year?

If you read my previous post you know what has been going on in my life this past weel/month.

This morning I don’t really need to be anywhere so I plan on taking it easy. I have some laundry, cleaning and grocery shopping to do and hopefully between all that I can get a little reading in there and if I can I am going to be reading this:

It sounds really good and I love the cover of the book. Is anybody else reading this or plans on reading this?
What are you reading today?

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Panty Fly April Edition

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 If you remember earlier this month I did my first Panty Fly post (click here to see it) and that was actually the March shipment. Since that post I have worn what I got with the exception to one pair that didn’t fit all that great. Which wasn’t that big of deal considering I paid less then $7/month for the subscrition.

 Before writing this post I went to check out Panty Fly’s site to see if anything has changed and there was a change made from the last post. Shipping is now free to Canadians and US.

This subscription auto renews.

The subscription has two options: monthly of 3 pairs of panties (your choice in style) for $9 or prepay for three months and get 9 pairs of panties (your choice of style) for $18.

 
So this is my second shipment from them and what a difference from last month. These are from the style Sleek & Sexy. I honestly probably wouldn’t have bought these particular patterns because they are so out there for me.
 
Sadly I tried to get as much info as I could on the underwear but alot of it come up with nothing very helpful mainly the price fo them.

The flowered ones are by a company called Vision Intimate INC I pair I got wasn’t even listed on the site and there was no prices for anything similar so not sure how much this would retail for if you were to purchase it.

 
The grey printed ones in the back came up with nothing. So I have no idea about the company or the cost.
 
The third pair (the white ones) is another one I couldn’t find any info on.

I have to say I was excited when I got the package but once I opened it I wasn’t so sure. I will have to see how well they will fit because even though they are in my size. They look a little small for me. If not I will contact the company since they offer:

 

We offer a 100% money back guarantee on all or our products. If you are not happy for any reason let us know, we will make it right or refund you payment.

 
 
What do you think of this kind of service?

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30 Day Blog Challenge…Day 2

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Welcome to day 2 in the 30 Day Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is:
 
What is your middle name and what is it’s significance?
 
 
My middle name is Mary. Apart from it being a Saint’s name there is no other significance to it. I wish I had some fantastic story to tell you but I don’t.

Does your name have any significance to it?

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Today I am Featured on…….

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Last month I got an email from GlossyBox informing me that I was selected as a Blogger Of the Month for the anniversary box. I was so happy because GlossyBox is one of my favorite subscription services I get each month.

I have been with GlossyBox from day 1 which was over a year ago. I thought it was an honor to have been given permission to attend their GlossyBox party last June and I was so happy and excited to go but I have to say being featured as a Blogger of the Month is by far the best.

So please click ON THESE WORDS to go and check it out.

Thanks GlossyBox for this honor.

As part of the Blogger of the Month I will be given an goodie bag and as soon as I get it I will update this post.

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