tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69209774282358476532024-03-13T09:55:30.978-04:00Celadon AlleyWelcome to my little back alley filled with makeup and geekery.Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-5063310332829281052017-10-27T09:45:00.000-04:002017-10-27T14:49:02.784-04:00NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Metallic Liquid Lipstick in Pure Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hey guys! I really need to stop promising to regularly update this blog because with how crazy, unpredictable, horrible, and lovely life has been for the past few months I've continued to need to focus on myself and my future which consequently has left little physical or mental time for this blog. However things have been a bit better lately and as a result....here is an update! From now on the only thing I can promise is that I haven't forgotten about this little project and I will continue to bring you updates on makeup whenever I am able.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Amazingly an Ulta has opened in my tiny rural hometown which of course required a visit. One of the items I picked up was one of NYX's new liquid suede metallic liquid lipsticks. </span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UFm3y6mInh4/WfMz-P0pr0I/AAAAAAAADho/Uyozla8FcaM2VO3_grJDILwfoSl8a2u3QCLcBGAs/s1600/puresociety.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="800" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UFm3y6mInh4/WfMz-P0pr0I/AAAAAAAADho/Uyozla8FcaM2VO3_grJDILwfoSl8a2u3QCLcBGAs/s1600/puresociety.png" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I chose the color pure society because, well, look at it! This shade is an absolutely gorgeous metallic berry and I am so in love. When I put this one I feel like this color was made for me. It goes so well with my skin and the metallic effect is purely magical. However while this color is beautiful....DO NOT EAT WITH THIS ON. Oh my goodness, I had a breakfast sandwich while wearing this and I ended up with berry lipstick everywhere except on my lips. It was on my chin, my nose, my sandwich, and all around my mouth. It was a mess.....</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I honestly wasn't expecting this to happen as it does not transfer when kissing your hand but add the tiniest bit of oil into the equation and this lipstick is destroyed.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall I love this color and I love the price, I am just severely limited in when I can wear it as it cannot involve eating of any kind.</span></b></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-59802566363558093402017-05-11T13:00:00.000-04:002017-05-11T13:00:32.810-04:00Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Dopey and Cheap Thrills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hey! First actual review post in waaaaayyyy too long! I thought it fitting to do this review on some products that I use almost daily. I fell in love with colourpop quite some time ago when I tried out their <a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2015/08/colourpop-cosmetics-super-shock-eye.html">eyeshadows</a> and their <a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2015/09/colourpop-cosmetics-ultra-matte.html">ultra matte lipsticks</a>.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So today I will be sharing with you two ultra matte lips: Cheap Thrills and Dopey, plus a bonus swatch of one of their eyeshadows in Girl Crush!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FspoKlP8yhA/WREVafGiM8I/AAAAAAAADgQ/WEL4CEYL1AQJEYM2gFt6mhU1vqvWK3i3QCLcB/s1600/colourpopcheapthrills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FspoKlP8yhA/WREVafGiM8I/AAAAAAAADgQ/WEL4CEYL1AQJEYM2gFt6mhU1vqvWK3i3QCLcB/s1600/colourpopcheapthrills.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Cheap Thrills is a ridiculously lovely matte mauvey purple. I wear this when I was something a bit more muted but am feeling a bit more adventurous. It is just purple enough to turn heads but not too intense that it is work inappropriate. This will last through drinking and most meals however anything too greasy will result in some fading, so bring it with if you plan to grab a greasy breakfast sandwich before work! As you can probably tell from the product picture, the silver on the packaging will get scratched off if you frequently toss your products in your purse or travel bag. This doesn't bother me but it may bother some.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ex1Rgg5wBk/WREVaYQb8fI/AAAAAAAADgM/fOvSdX7fgDs-DssqLINYSn6q5sej7smEACLcB/s1600/colourpopdopey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ex1Rgg5wBk/WREVaYQb8fI/AAAAAAAADgM/fOvSdX7fgDs-DssqLINYSn6q5sej7smEACLcB/s1600/colourpopdopey.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Dopey is my new everyday lipstick. It is my current My Lip But Way Better shade right now. If I am just throwing on some quick powder foundation and mascara this is what I will probably be throwing on my lips as well. Additionally this tends to be my go to when I do more intense eye looks. Its staying power is pretty much the same as Cheap thrills, perhaps a little better.</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiYHVG5PvuY/WREVaFw9IyI/AAAAAAAADgI/QR0ShF9CFMg5Mb9TbpdPw-VmSIRNSoNPgCLcB/s1600/colourpopgirlcrush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiYHVG5PvuY/WREVaFw9IyI/AAAAAAAADgI/QR0ShF9CFMg5Mb9TbpdPw-VmSIRNSoNPgCLcB/s1600/colourpopgirlcrush.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And here is the eyeshadow I have on in the two previous pictures. This has become my everyday eyeshadow as well, whether I put it on all by itself or I use it as a base for more interesting looks, I have already hit pan on this baby. It is a gorgeous matte greyish taupe color. I love it for my cool pinkish toned skin.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The best thing about Colourpop though has to be the price. Their Ultra Matte Lips are $6 and their shadows are $5 and they are almost always running some kind of deal or discount. I really can't recommend this brand enough.</b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-83293004837729468062017-04-27T18:46:00.000-04:002017-04-27T21:16:49.764-04:00One Year Two Months Eleven Days<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Wow. </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Hello anyone that is still out there.</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I can't believe it has been over a year since I lasted updated this blog. A lot has happened in the past year and I won't lie, it hasn't been the greatest. 2016 was pretty terrible for me. I lost my rat, my cat, my income, my 2+ year relationship, and my happiness when I slowly fell into depression.</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>But don't worry everyone, I am doing so much better now. 2017 has been depression free and even though I still don't have an income I do have an end in sight for completing my Master's degree and finally getting out into the workforce. I also have a cute guy that managed to unexpectedly squeeze his way into my life who makes me laugh more than I thought possible.</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrxH18tqiwQ/WQJsVPKBOFI/AAAAAAAADfc/OoIf1DhO92k2r3PpDP4dDAB1VojIS9FkgCLcB/s1600/18034830_10211249314462113_1914564464_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrxH18tqiwQ/WQJsVPKBOFI/AAAAAAAADfc/OoIf1DhO92k2r3PpDP4dDAB1VojIS9FkgCLcB/s640/18034830_10211249314462113_1914564464_n.jpg" width="360" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>See look I'm still alive and doing makeup!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I thought perhaps it would be fun to do an update on my life post starting from when I left you all. Which I am so sorry about by the way....Since I am now in a much better place I hope to update once a week if I can. I am still extremely busy finishing up my research and writing my thesis, but doing this blog always made me so happy and when I left I had a few messages asking if I'd ever be back...so I can't let those few people down! Here I am!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>April 2016- Celebrating my friends birthday!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4XjOBJhad7I/WQJwYO2k91I/AAAAAAAADfo/rWGRBf7XPbYGNUbhpxOBLhXmIkSWbgj8wCLcB/s1600/april%2B2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4XjOBJhad7I/WQJwYO2k91I/AAAAAAAADfo/rWGRBf7XPbYGNUbhpxOBLhXmIkSWbgj8wCLcB/s640/april%2B2016.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>May 2016- Seeing Disturbed with my mom!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HgD1fwv-dpY/WQJxA5JzM7I/AAAAAAAADfw/kNmk3uhnDioFpL6jfsVUWbcgDDeJTmkUQCLcB/s1600/may%2B2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HgD1fwv-dpY/WQJxA5JzM7I/AAAAAAAADfw/kNmk3uhnDioFpL6jfsVUWbcgDDeJTmkUQCLcB/s640/may%2B2016.jpg" width="480" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>June 2016- Brewed my very first batch of mead!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lmocuOUnBFQ/WQJnuHD8pBI/AAAAAAAADes/LEYC9ZVB3fYXPq4xy1NSkuBg7wLQYqC5ACLcB/s1600/mead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lmocuOUnBFQ/WQJnuHD8pBI/AAAAAAAADes/LEYC9ZVB3fYXPq4xy1NSkuBg7wLQYqC5ACLcB/s640/mead.jpg" width="622" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>July 2016-Went to the Adventure Aquarium!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E1OvAYS6rWs/WQJxYtlkRMI/AAAAAAAADf4/Dyu19_LETIQkBqOueTGM_eJpIUlseKnzgCLcB/s1600/aquarium%2Bjuly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E1OvAYS6rWs/WQJxYtlkRMI/AAAAAAAADf4/Dyu19_LETIQkBqOueTGM_eJpIUlseKnzgCLcB/s640/aquarium%2Bjuly.jpg" width="514" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>August 2016-Went to the Ren Faire dressed as a sassy pirate!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9G9xNHHQcw/WQJwlMMRkwI/AAAAAAAADfs/UbldrGYQXdkSj702zKx_vnojW7KRVfEHwCLcB/s1600/august%2B2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9G9xNHHQcw/WQJwlMMRkwI/AAAAAAAADfs/UbldrGYQXdkSj702zKx_vnojW7KRVfEHwCLcB/s640/august%2B2016.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>September 2016-I became an aunt!!!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRvXkWEpgx8/WQJntxB2zAI/AAAAAAAADeo/fWUtYCmyu4AJk8oVK3FQ4m9-osL_GxtQwCLcB/s1600/nephew%2Bseptember.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRvXkWEpgx8/WQJntxB2zAI/AAAAAAAADeo/fWUtYCmyu4AJk8oVK3FQ4m9-osL_GxtQwCLcB/s640/nephew%2Bseptember.jpg" width="638" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>October 2016-I decorated my apartment and watched horror movies all month...</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ikb6dE3o3ts/WQJxTsCLr0I/AAAAAAAADf0/R0tQgjuWwSsX-6oz3_cCW8RP0uu6VPlAwCEw/s1600/october.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="374" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ikb6dE3o3ts/WQJxTsCLr0I/AAAAAAAADf0/R0tQgjuWwSsX-6oz3_cCW8RP0uu6VPlAwCEw/s640/october.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>November 2016-My depression ended with my relationship and my life finally started to turn around for the better <3</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-luXb4bxsbOQ/WQJsT23WXrI/AAAAAAAADfY/AXstGDowH6EmtPtiAFzN61Yy8i3tUSM-ACLcB/s1600/november.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-luXb4bxsbOQ/WQJsT23WXrI/AAAAAAAADfY/AXstGDowH6EmtPtiAFzN61Yy8i3tUSM-ACLcB/s640/november.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>December 2016-Had a lovely Christmas with my family and my puppers</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y98OI6zu9dk/WQJsS7s3ZVI/AAAAAAAADe8/C3OrDsgsMccK7UeMJmnOhxQAcfR7E_IAQCLcB/s1600/december.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y98OI6zu9dk/WQJsS7s3ZVI/AAAAAAAADe8/C3OrDsgsMccK7UeMJmnOhxQAcfR7E_IAQCLcB/s640/december.jpg" width="528" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>January 2017-I started experimenting with watercolors</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuYo9Nhnc64/WQJsTOnkN0I/AAAAAAAADfE/AW4In5sWmVg6oPr3xvnzaYMknkagPNcZgCLcB/s1600/january.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuYo9Nhnc64/WQJsTOnkN0I/AAAAAAAADfE/AW4In5sWmVg6oPr3xvnzaYMknkagPNcZgCLcB/s640/january.jpg" width="392" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>February 2017-I went to Katsucon! (this will definitely get its own future post)</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fFhmPj6RpIY/WQJsS_alhlI/AAAAAAAADfA/7nkzcMw0QlcaOCLsLknJq7Ok4klL4VvHgCLcB/s1600/february.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fFhmPj6RpIY/WQJsS_alhlI/AAAAAAAADfA/7nkzcMw0QlcaOCLsLknJq7Ok4klL4VvHgCLcB/s640/february.jpg" width="360" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>March 2017-My brother's german shepherds had puppies!!!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7McWq_XY98I/WQJsTWFT-LI/AAAAAAAADfI/s4UJ3wwrl8YoP5E5CPS19P43ld7cN_X2ACLcB/s1600/march.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7McWq_XY98I/WQJsTWFT-LI/AAAAAAAADfI/s4UJ3wwrl8YoP5E5CPS19P43ld7cN_X2ACLcB/s640/march.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>April 2017-I went northeast for the first time ever and spent a lovely weekend in Vermont with this cutie!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kxmsl6EJRZI/WQJsSjVP17I/AAAAAAAADe4/kB4p6X3Qah85OECOducA4wALu37TpeSpQCLcB/s1600/april.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kxmsl6EJRZI/WQJsSjVP17I/AAAAAAAADe4/kB4p6X3Qah85OECOducA4wALu37TpeSpQCLcB/s640/april.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And now we are back to the present. I hope you enjoyed my year in review and I really hope this marks the end of my hiatus and the beginning of more makeup reviews!!!</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-54889405551584141782016-02-16T18:30:00.000-05:002016-02-16T18:30:04.817-05:00Dark Candles: Light for Those Who Prefer the Dark<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EX99RzDDEYU/Vq0hnVJo3PI/AAAAAAAADXE/6KlR76CN-bY/s1600/darkcandlescard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EX99RzDDEYU/Vq0hnVJo3PI/AAAAAAAADXE/6KlR76CN-bY/s640/darkcandlescard.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I received a sample tea light candle from Dark Candles in one of my <a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2015/11/black-box-subscriptions-october-2015.html">Black Boxes</a> and fell in love with the scent (Chocolate Bat) and the concept behind the business. Their catch phrase is "Light for those who prefer the dark". This really couldn't be any more true. This company specializes in candles that have an occult theme to them, which honestly just makes them all the more fun!</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-feQ5NYyMm78/Vq0hmWm08mI/AAAAAAAADW4/yBDZwzuYbjI/s1600/allthecandles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-feQ5NYyMm78/Vq0hmWm08mI/AAAAAAAADW4/yBDZwzuYbjI/s1600/allthecandles.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I decided to buy their flat rate choose your own votive candle set. You get 6 votive candles for $18 including shipping! As you can see my package also came with a free wax melt, stickers, business cards, and a point card for $10 when you spent $100! I also had an issue with shipping when I was trying to place my order and they literally responded to my question in under 20 minutes. Their customer service is amazing and my issue was fixed in no time.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The quality of this company is top notch. The candles have strong scents to them and they burn very nicely. Therefore for this review I will be focusing on only the scents as the quality is already a 10/10 for me.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kNAR1D2Ia9E/Vq0hntDaeDI/AAAAAAAADXM/a3hCdXHidSA/s1600/darkcandlesspread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kNAR1D2Ia9E/Vq0hntDaeDI/AAAAAAAADXM/a3hCdXHidSA/s1600/darkcandlesspread.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Half of these were for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day so unfortunately not all of them are scents I'm particularly fond of, so don't take my person review too seriously for those candles. </b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Midnight</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-55Tzks_xugM/Vq0hpzwlYcI/AAAAAAAADXo/JLSWxWdfI5w/s1600/midnight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-55Tzks_xugM/Vq0hpzwlYcI/AAAAAAAADXo/JLSWxWdfI5w/s640/midnight.jpg" width="486" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A dark and musky masculine scent (Drakkar Type and
Midsummer's Night Dream Type). Dark Black.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This was supposed to go to my boyfriend as I figured you can't go wrong with dark and musky for a guy, however I was quite surprised when I opened it up to find it smells exactly like his deodorant. I suppose that is not necessarily a bad smell but there is no way I was going to give my boyfriend a candle that smelled like his armpits, haha! Instead I shall keep this one for myself. While I'm not crazy about a scent like this as a candle, I think it will be nice to light whenever I am missing him and want to be reminded of a good time we've had together.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Mage</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Oxq64qjXr0/Vq0hpTTs-AI/AAAAAAAADXk/8uRT-pNJhjs/s1600/mage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Oxq64qjXr0/Vq0hpTTs-AI/AAAAAAAADXk/8uRT-pNJhjs/s640/mage.jpg" width="504" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A dark and masculine vetivert blend with desert florals and
sage, reminiscent of ages past. Dark Purple.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I had bought this one for myself but because I'm keeping the Midnight candle, this one is going to go to my love instead. I won't lie I'm a bit sad to give this up, it smells so lovely. The description is spot on. It is very dark and masculine with a slight hint of floral. I would definitely buy this in a full size, it is a very calming scent for me.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Dark Grove</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x4QLGI7n1fM/Vq0hof8XSZI/AAAAAAAADXY/rTWsFTyGwdg/s1600/darkgrove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x4QLGI7n1fM/Vq0hof8XSZI/AAAAAAAADXY/rTWsFTyGwdg/s640/darkgrove.jpg" width="512" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A century year old grove of redwood trees with a cinnamon
undertone. Dark Green.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This one I got with my boyfriend in mind as he loves cinnamon while I really can't stand it as a smell, I don't mind the taste however. Therefore I am probably not the best person to judge this candle. The cinnamon is definitely there but it is also mixed with something else which is I suppose the trees. I was imaging more of a cedar or pine type scent with this, but that's not what it is like at all. Perhaps it is more of a leafy scent? I'm not sure I really can't pinpoint it but it does smell familiar.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Penny Royal</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1wWcviXjcc/Vq0hqUOnwkI/AAAAAAAADX4/jwCROZ7R3R4/s1600/pennyroyal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1wWcviXjcc/Vq0hqUOnwkI/AAAAAAAADX4/jwCROZ7R3R4/s640/pennyroyal.jpg" width="490" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pennyroyal is a highly aromatic member of the mint family
with lovely notes of menthol and bitter spices. Pennyroyal has been used as a
medicinal herb for centuries, and is also effective as an insect repellant.
Dark Purple.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This one has the strongest scent out of all the candles for sure. Its the only one that you can easily smell while it is still in its wrapper. This one is for my boyfriend as well. He loves mint and I really don't, neither the taste nor smell. I'm kind of on the fence about whether I want to give this to him or not. I stopped reading at mint and totally missed the insect repellent part. That is definitely the vibe I get when I smell this. To me this smell is just really gross and I'm a bit worried he will hate it too....</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Amber Velvet</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nxT7TSVun-8/Vq0hmDMThRI/AAAAAAAADWw/cfJIMy1iO2M/s1600/ambervelvet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nxT7TSVun-8/Vq0hmDMThRI/AAAAAAAADWw/cfJIMy1iO2M/s640/ambervelvet.jpg" width="470" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A deep amber softened with a layer of tender velvet and a
touch of citrus-y bergamont and vanilla. Dark Purple.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This one definitely does not smell as I expected it to. I love amber and vanilla so I was really excited about this one but I think the citrus and bergamont comes out so strongly that I barely even smell any amber. It is still a nice scented candle, but I bought this because of the amber and I am a little bummed that it ended up not being the strongest note.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Dracula</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25q1_ZPfHas/Vq0hpF3nBrI/AAAAAAAADXg/VNeVqlKlJDs/s1600/dracula.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25q1_ZPfHas/Vq0hpF3nBrI/AAAAAAAADXg/VNeVqlKlJDs/s640/dracula.jpg" width="490" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Like a fine wine he only gets better with age. Add a touch
of aged merlot with some turkish spices sweetened with masculine musk. It’s a
sexy scent with a bite to it! Dark Red.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This is another one I bought for myself. I had a huge thing for vampires when I was
younger so it was definitely the name that initially brought me to this candle,
but the scent description sold me on it.
Wine. Yes. It is definitely
sweet, like a cherry sweet, but it is balanced with the dark musk as described.
I don't think wine when I smell this but it is nice nonetheless. This is the one I chose to burn first and I think it smells much better while burning than it does smelling it straight from the wax. I would definitely get this one again!</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Dark Carnival</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llIyqw06G_4/Vq0hme04KvI/AAAAAAAADW0/VXBLGBZKkFI/s1600/bunnymelt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llIyqw06G_4/Vq0hme04KvI/AAAAAAAADW0/VXBLGBZKkFI/s400/bunnymelt.jpg" width="336" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This scent will evoke images of dark laughter, midway games,
freaky side shows, and seedy characters! A blend of Warm caramel popcorn, nutty
candy apples, and fluffy cotton candy. This scent is not for eating - although
you just might be tempted! Dark Black</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>To me what really comes out strongly is the caramel and
nutty notes. It literally smells like
candied nuts. This was my free sample and while the smell is nice, It isn't
really my thing. I'm not a huge fan of
foody scents in my candles, I generally prefer florals , fruits, and musk, but
I will enjoy this little bunny shaped melt while it lasts!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I will definitely be making another purchase from dark candles in the future. I need Mage and Dracula and also want to try out some of their other scents. It is a really nice small business with a cool theme and high quality products, don't hesitate to check them out!</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1868868595"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></a>
<a href="http://www.darkcandles.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>www.darkcandles.com</b></span></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-30324208717180004372016-02-14T15:24:00.000-05:002016-02-14T15:24:22.797-05:00Jamberry From The Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Happy Valentine's Day everyone!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I technically already celebrated it last week as my boyfriend and I couldn't get together this weekend. However I still wanted to show you the nails I've had on all week. I chose From The Heart as my valentine's wrap because it has the same pattern is Love Spell which was a wrap I fell in love with only to have it retire right before I made my first purchase. this wrap is red and silver instead of purple and silver unfortunately but it is still a really cute mixed mani to celebrate the holiday of love.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1VndaBw3VNc/VsDg-iwxvgI/AAAAAAAADZo/b4syxo0HE_s/s1600/jamberryhearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1VndaBw3VNc/VsDg-iwxvgI/AAAAAAAADZo/b4syxo0HE_s/s1600/jamberryhearts.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>As you can see this wrap comes in three different designs: red with a white heart, red with a bunch of white hearts and lines, and then a silver inverse. I've had these on for a week now and they are still going strong even thought I had some bubbles on my tips and sides, but I think that was mostly due to rushing to get them on. I haven't had much free time lately....</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is what I got for Valentine's Day!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9u8iOdtBL0/VsDiDNr8_EI/AAAAAAAADZw/3k0xeqNjpfU/s1600/mewplush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9u8iOdtBL0/VsDiDNr8_EI/AAAAAAAADZw/3k0xeqNjpfU/s640/mewplush.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The limited edition Pokemon 20th anniversary Mew plush! I was soooo happy. I also got a chocolate rose but I ate that a while ago haha.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day! I'm off to meet my friend and her roommate for burritos and beer.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-3356818453178016412016-02-13T19:52:00.000-05:002016-02-13T19:52:41.556-05:00Hollow & Ridge Mend Balm, Lavender Face and Body Toner, and Calm Essential Oil Blend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>For Christmas my Aunt got my mother, grandma, and I little sample packages of some products from a company called Hollow & Ridge. This company specializes in essential oils and bath and skin care products scented with their own essential oil blends. As you may know, I love smelly things so I was very excited about this little kit!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This company focuses on ethics and quality, resulting in beautifully scented products that you can feel good about using. Here is a quote from their website:</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"The hollow & ridge approach to essential oil production is simple:</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>source high quality and responsibly-grown plant materials; experiment until</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>the right combination of therapeutic effect and pleasing scent is achieved."</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This business has its ideals in the right place and their products are very lovely as well, as you're about to find out!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u5tGWEKDxnM/VqwhYW-JHlI/AAAAAAAADVk/8rgk3oYugBo/s1600/hollowridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u5tGWEKDxnM/VqwhYW-JHlI/AAAAAAAADVk/8rgk3oYugBo/s1600/hollowridge.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My Christmas gift included these three products: Mend Balm, Lavender Face and Body Toner, and Calm Essential Oil Blend. They were packaged in the super cute floral bag they are sitting on in the above picture. I also love how cute and simple the packaging is. The colored translucent bottles and minimalist labels make the products look very sleek and professional.</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a9xLKBZnJIo/VqwhYQJQxyI/AAAAAAAADVo/vXdq74mdA8I/s1600/lavendertoner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a9xLKBZnJIo/VqwhYQJQxyI/AAAAAAAADVo/vXdq74mdA8I/s640/lavendertoner.jpg" width="413" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The first item is the lavender toner. I have not really used toners before but the packaging says it provides moisture and hydration so I spritz some on my face after moisturizing and before applying foundation primer. The scent is lovely and starting my day with the bright crisp smell of lavender is just amazing. Here is the store description of this product:</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"Our toner is ideal for all skin types to balance, tone, and restore skin. We have left out the rose for this one. Lavender by itself also promotes cell repair, is an excellent coolant for minor burns and sunburns, and soothes sensitive skin. Our lavender hydrosol used in our toners is distilled from freshly harvested lavender."</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My little sample size is only 10ml, you can buy the full 50ml size for only $14!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBjBQGOkT4E/VqwhXxhb2lI/AAAAAAAADVg/UKkgjSActKo/s1600/mendbalm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBjBQGOkT4E/VqwhXxhb2lI/AAAAAAAADVg/UKkgjSActKo/s1600/mendbalm.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Next is the Mend Balm. This is a little pot of hard lip balm. The products melts onto your fingers from the heat generated, allowing you to then rub it on your lips or any other chapped area. I also keep this at my vanity and put it on before I begin my makeup routine so my lips are nice and soft for when I apply my lipstick. This smells a bit odd, its definitely my least favorite scent of the bunch. To me it has a minty smell to it, I honestly think unsweetened mint chocolate chip when I smell it, but the oils its made from do not reflect that at all. Regardless it is a nice product and while the smell isn't personally for me, I'm sure many others will adore it.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"Our new MEND Balm formula is luxurious, rich and intensely reparative. Applying Mend balm helps guard your lips against harsh conditions, like wind, dryness and temperature changes and leaves your lips feeling supple and smooth. The Balm promotes healing, and prevents dry, cracked or chapped lips, providing immediate relief from discomfort and softening roughness on contact. The natural oils, waxes and butters in the MEND Balm protect the damaged skin while it is healing to prevent further damage. The balm has a light, lavender peppermint scent that is both calming and invigorating."</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My pot is full size I believe, meaning you can get your own for $8!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SZMmdPGMF5o/VqwhcUI83aI/AAAAAAAADV4/gDXLA9hfK94/s1600/calmblend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SZMmdPGMF5o/VqwhcUI83aI/AAAAAAAADV4/gDXLA9hfK94/s1600/calmblend.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Finally is the essential oil! My little sample is called Calm and is blend No 55. This smells so so so nice. I have been smelling this before I begin my meditation to help me relax and get me in the right mood. I will definitely be sad when this oil is gone.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"55 brings together smells from the places which have brought Issa peace throughout her life. Geranium and lavender used to tame irritability. Issa uses rose otto for restlessness and agitation. Petitgrain is used as a "shock absorber"."</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My sample is 3ml, but you can purchase a full 10ml bottle for $38.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The other two blends sound just as divine, I wish I could purchase them in 3ml bottles for a cheaper price, because at $38 each I just can't afford to try them all.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overall I love all three of these items and can definitely see myself purchasing from here in the future. I believe my Aunt knows where they have a physical shop, so hopefully I can get my hands on more of these cheaper sample versions so I can try everything!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.hollowandridge.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>www.hollowandridge.com</b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-45459227408507907012016-02-08T19:22:00.000-05:002016-02-08T19:22:26.747-05:00Mary Kay Pink Satin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I just realized I never did a review on this Mary Kay lipstick! This is one of the last ones I purchased before giving up on being consultant due to moving to a city for graduate school. Before I purchased Pink Satin I did not own a single high end nude shade. Because of samples I knew I already liked this color so I had no doubts about adding it to my collection!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7lgIk6z7kNY/VqwhyVmJzYI/AAAAAAAADWc/X948R46vuI8/s1600/marykaypinksatin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7lgIk6z7kNY/VqwhyVmJzYI/AAAAAAAADWc/X948R46vuI8/s1600/marykaypinksatin.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This is a really nice color to throw on when I find myself wearing a dark outfit with dark eyes. It is soft and subtle and gives my lips a nice pink tint all day. The only issue I have with it would be more my own skin's fault than my own. As the day wears on and my foundation begins to fade it looks very odd compared to my naturally pink skin, so I try to only wear this if I know I won't be in a situation that will compromise the integrity of my foundation. Additionally as you can tell from the image if your lips are super chapped this won't look great up close, but from a distance any lip imperfections are barely noticeable. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overall this is a pretty decent light pink shade that I would give a try if you find yourself at a Mary Kay party!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: Mary Kay consultant</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price: $15</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-42753935827311190912016-02-03T10:07:00.000-05:002016-02-04T08:06:00.078-05:00A Girl Named Katie Gently Loved Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today I have another post about A Girl Named Katie, a small clothing and accessory store featuring items handmade with ethics and the environment in mind. If you don't remember, last time I posted about this business I was reviewing a <a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-break-from-makeup-girl-named-katie.html">handmade kimono style shirt!</a></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U2v0fqiwSNE/VqwhxZe2L6I/AAAAAAAADWM/elL9TdHH5yw/s1600/agirlnamedkatiecard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U2v0fqiwSNE/VqwhxZe2L6I/AAAAAAAADWM/elL9TdHH5yw/s1600/agirlnamedkatiecard.jpg" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Katie has recently started a new collection called <a href="http://www.agirlnamedkatie.com/shop/">Gently Loved</a>. This is a mini collection filled with recycled clothing and home decor hand selected by Katie to go with the overall aesthetic of her handmade designs. She has picked out some really adorable outfits, and I would have bought more if I had the budget! </span></b></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I purchased a flowy black blouse and a candlestick holder shown below:</span></b></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pWGHwb9i4ME/VrCq0EA6AZI/AAAAAAAADZE/876hbrUyuaA/s1600/pewter-candle-stick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pWGHwb9i4ME/VrCq0EA6AZI/AAAAAAAADZE/876hbrUyuaA/s640/pewter-candle-stick.jpg" width="640" /></span></b></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zs_VLPpz39k/VrCq0E74oXI/AAAAAAAADZA/OP0-04oSWOo/s1600/black-chiffon-blouse-glc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zs_VLPpz39k/VrCq0E74oXI/AAAAAAAADZA/OP0-04oSWOo/s640/black-chiffon-blouse-glc.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The above are her pictures because they are just so nice way better than mine, haha!</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qI5vOfCpxQM/VqwhyPDljQI/AAAAAAAADWU/JQoko_ncCqw/s1600/gentlylovedcandlestick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qI5vOfCpxQM/VqwhyPDljQI/AAAAAAAADWU/JQoko_ncCqw/s640/gentlylovedcandlestick.jpg" width="386" /></a></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've wanted a candlestick holder for a long time and was thinking I needed to go to a thrift store or something similar to find a nice one, and just a few days later Katie announced she was adding home decor to her Gently Loved Collection along with a 30% off coupon and I knew then it was time to place an order.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bMH9EpEMxt4/VqwhxbqczFI/AAAAAAAADWI/3vnngCV3GTU/s1600/gentlylovedblouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="404" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bMH9EpEMxt4/VqwhxbqczFI/AAAAAAAADWI/3vnngCV3GTU/s640/gentlylovedblouse.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> In addition to the candle stick I also bought the flowy blouse. Due to the nature of the top, this is not a good shirt to take a picture of laying flat, believe me it looks much better when worn! </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I had been eyeing this top for a long time and was super excited to finally take the leap and purchase it. It is definitely unlike anything I own but I just fell in love with the sleeves from the model picture. It also has a little upside down V decoration at the collar which is a nice touch. The bottom is elastic allowing for the fabric to fall in a flowy...type way? I am not good at describing clothing....</b></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojBRYoDW3j8/VqwhwTqYauI/AAAAAAAADWA/E0qrai__t0A/s1600/gentlylovedblouse%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojBRYoDW3j8/VqwhwTqYauI/AAAAAAAADWA/E0qrai__t0A/s1600/gentlylovedblouse%2Bcopy.jpg" /></span></b></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And here is a mediocre quality picture of me modeling the blouse with two different looks, dressed up and dressed down. On the left I paired it with a dark purple lace skirt from Loft and black leggings. As you can see the sleeves are just amazing and I am in love with them. On the right I paired it with Loft skinny jeans and black boots. This was the outfit I actually ended up wearing and it looked so casual yet nice. The blouse is a bit short so it must be worn either with a high waisted skirt or with a tank top underneath. I wore black this time but I may experiment with other colors. The only downside that it is a bit small around my shoulder and head area. I have to put it on before I do my makeup because the collar does not stretch and my head just fits through. The shoulder issue I'm used to as I know I have annoyingly disproportionate shoulders and upper arms. However, I'm not worried, as I can get it on and off just fine and it looks great!</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>If you want to find some really adorable and affordable second hand clothes and house decor while also supporting Katie in her business endeavor please head on over to <a href="http://www.agirlnamedkatie.com/">A Girl Named Katie</a> and check out her products!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-26517876663879128392016-01-30T16:20:00.000-05:002016-01-30T16:20:49.058-05:00Fifth Of A Farm Creations Spruce Hill Blackberry Lavender Jam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Today I went to my local farmer's market hoping to pick up some herbs and jam but alas the herb stand was not present at the market that day. I noticed there was another Jam seller than I had never seen before so I decided to get my much needed jam from there instead. I don't usually review a lot of food products but I was really impressed with the owner, presentation, and taste of this product I felt like this brand deserved a little recognition!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JLTOqWy0G90/Vq0h0DYjG4I/AAAAAAAADYA/mVI1mojmKS8/s1600/fifthfarmcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JLTOqWy0G90/Vq0h0DYjG4I/AAAAAAAADYA/mVI1mojmKS8/s1600/fifthfarmcard.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So this company is called Fifth of a Farm Creations and I believe they are a fairly new business. As soon as I walked up to take a peek at the flavors the owner greeted me joyfully and made some quick small talk. He also said hello to almost every person that walked by, he was definitely a really sweet guy. After I browsed for a bit he went on to tell me all about his company and the products. His excitement and pride for his business was apparent and I knew right away I was going to be buying something. They make their jam is small batches at a community kitchen where other small business owners can produce the items they love without spending a fortune to rent out a city property all on their own. I think this is a grand idea as it allows prospective small businesses to get started with their dreams without having to take as huge of a financial risk. So far they only sell in Philadelphia by going from market to market and also selling in local stores. However they do have a website where you can order online, so anyone can buy and enjoy these jams!</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYEQVAiSzQM/Vq0h0zEiDhI/AAAAAAAADYI/4uUFYluARQU/s1600/fifthfarmjam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYEQVAiSzQM/Vq0h0zEiDhI/AAAAAAAADYI/4uUFYluARQU/s1600/fifthfarmjam.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The next thing I noticed about these Jams was the packaging. Every jam has a different colored label that matches the ingredients. The design is bright, efficient, eye catching, and just all around beautifully designed. I decided on the Spruce Hill Blackberry Lavender Jam as I love both of those things! </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zqslWolxnQ4/Vq0h27QPS4I/AAAAAAAADYk/mXzTX0zm6Lc/s1600/fifthofafarmideal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zqslWolxnQ4/Vq0h27QPS4I/AAAAAAAADYk/mXzTX0zm6Lc/s400/fifthofafarmideal.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Additionally every jam is named after a different neighborhood in Philadelphia, an idea that I thought was a really nice touch.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5Wtej5oesI/Vq0h32X2ubI/AAAAAAAADYw/-6hhDUHV3Cw/s1600/sprucehill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5Wtej5oesI/Vq0h32X2ubI/AAAAAAAADYw/-6hhDUHV3Cw/s640/sprucehill.jpg" width="360" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>There is also a bit of history about the neighborhood printed on each jam label, once again a really neat thing to add! </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVDjblCnNjQ/Vq0h1OwODaI/AAAAAAAADYQ/ViWf6KRiffQ/s1600/fifthfarmtop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVDjblCnNjQ/Vq0h1OwODaI/AAAAAAAADYQ/ViWf6KRiffQ/s1600/fifthfarmtop.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So I've established that the owners are nice and friendly and the label design is well thought out, but I have yet to comment on the most important part.....the taste!!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>All the flashy outsides won't do any good if the product is mediocre, right? Well thankfully there is nothing to worry about as this jam is DELICIOUS. It isn't too sweet or too tart it is literally just perfect. The blackberry flavor is so lovely and there are nice large chunks of berries in there too, I could eat this every day. My only complaint would be that the lavender taste could be stronger, but I love lavender and I know not everyone is as crazy about it as I am. Regardless, this jam has everything going for it and I will definitely be a return customer.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SVvhDEZmpUY/Vq0h1GkIY8I/AAAAAAAADYM/rivjHpSilsk/s1600/fifthfarmprice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SVvhDEZmpUY/Vq0h1GkIY8I/AAAAAAAADYM/rivjHpSilsk/s640/fifthfarmprice.jpg" width="322" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is a picture of the brochure I took that lists all their products and prices. See anything you like? I know I want to try the prickly pear eventually!</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tD1mHuxxI2U/Vq0h2jNKnlI/AAAAAAAADYg/kD2LnoJaLTU/s1600/jamtoast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="432" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tD1mHuxxI2U/Vq0h2jNKnlI/AAAAAAAADYg/kD2LnoJaLTU/s640/jamtoast.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I hope you liked this review as much as I like this jam, enjoy!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.fifthofafarm.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.fifthofafarm.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>www.fifthofafarm.com</b></span></a></div>
<br />
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-47823638568137456032016-01-27T18:51:00.000-05:002016-01-27T18:51:52.994-05:00Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick Weirdo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I do own some decent black lipsticks but nothing that I would feel 100% comfortable wearing for an extended period of time. Therefore I figured Weirdo would be a good investment for me. I don't wear black often, but when I do it is a color that I definitely want to last for as long as possible. Black can get EVERYWHERE....on your teeth, on your chin (darn you sandwiches!), and on your boyfriend. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QyV0x1-OA8Q/VpwgbwaqwoI/AAAAAAAADVI/oUHCVlJmd1M/s1600/jeffreestarweirdo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QyV0x1-OA8Q/VpwgbwaqwoI/AAAAAAAADVI/oUHCVlJmd1M/s1600/jeffreestarweirdo.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>What makes this black even better is that it's matte! Yay! I was in a bit of a rush to take this picture so it is not quite at its full matte potential in the swatch or close up lip picture.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>As far as application, I feel this lipstick could be better. The doe foot applicator is much more difficult to use than Kat Von D's. I have a hard time getting a smooth sharp line, which is very important for a lipstick as dark as this. It definitely takes me a while to apply this lipstick as I have to be very careful and take time to correct the mistakes I will inevitably make. It also gets all over my teeth, but a simple clean off will fix that. After the lipstick dries though, you are set! It is transfer proof and smudge proof! It does take a few minutes to dry, but once you get over the hassle of applying and drying it really stays put!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Do I think this lipstick is worth $18? Yes, I think the staying power makes it worth that, especially since there aren't too many awesome matte blacks out there. It is a little cheaper than Kat Von D's brand which makes sense to me as I do feel the application is a lot more difficult. Overall I love this lipstick and even though I won't wear it super often, I can feel secure whenever I do.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The website says it can also be used as a liquid liner so I will definitely have to try that out as well!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: <a href="http://shop.jeffreestarcosmetics.com/">http://shop.jeffreestarcosmetics.com/</a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>price: $18</b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-82802228837612914922016-01-23T14:26:00.000-05:002016-01-23T14:26:04.520-05:00Jamberry Lace Noir Over Zoya Odetta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I went to the Franklin Institute's Science After Hours Speakeasy event and wanted to do my nails in a fancy and classy way, so naturally I reached for my Lace Noir wraps! These have a gorgeous black lace pattern that is clear so you can put it over top of any nail polish color that you wish! I chose Zoya's Odetta because its a really nice mauvey purple shade.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPqGSQjGCa4/VpwgSoBEvqI/AAAAAAAADVA/Gz8w32ji5WY/s1600/jamberrylacenoir.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPqGSQjGCa4/VpwgSoBEvqI/AAAAAAAADVA/Gz8w32ji5WY/s1600/jamberrylacenoir.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I really liked how my nails looked over this color, however I think the next time I use this wrap I will put an even lighter color underneath to bring out the lace pattern even more. The nails looks really cool up close however from farther away they just looked dark.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Regardless I definitely enjoyed this manicure and am already trying to decide which color to put under this wrap next!</b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-75914138416568876362016-01-21T16:54:00.000-05:002016-01-21T16:54:05.580-05:00DIY Picture Frame Jewelry Display<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hello everyone! So since subscribing to Black Box Subscriptions I've greatly increased my jewelry collection both because of the box and because the box has inspired me to make my own jewelry as well. As a result my little jewelry pouch was just not cutting it anymore. things were getting tangled and lost and thrown around and it was just a mess. Therefore I began researching DIY jewelry displays as I did not want to pay a ton of money for one if I could make one. Eventually I found one that used a lot of items that I already had, and those that I didn't were fairly cheap to purchase. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img alt="Close up of my chicken wire frames | DuctTapeAndDenim.com" src="http://i0.wp.com/ducttapeanddenim.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Close-up-of-my-chicken-wire-frames-DuctTapeAndDenim.com_.jpg?resize=400%2C444" /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>After browsing I decided to use this display from <a href="http://ducttapeanddenim.com/diy-chicken-wire-frames/">Duct Tape and Demin</a> as my inspiration and guide.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This post is to show you how I made my own jewelry display, so beware this is very very picture heavy as I hope anyone reading this could make their own afterwards.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MANd9UY2qkI/Vpwfr2NF4eI/AAAAAAAADTQ/8NR5LMPt6DU/s1600/pictureframeintro%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MANd9UY2qkI/Vpwfr2NF4eI/AAAAAAAADTQ/8NR5LMPt6DU/s1600/pictureframeintro%2Bcopy.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This is a pictorial overview of every item you will need. To begin with I already had the black picture frame, as my mom had it left laying around, the chicken wire as I had bought it to try and unsucessfully patch up my old rat cage, the acrylic paint and brushes, and finally the staple gun, glue, and drill were all items my dad had on hand in his toolbox. Therefore the only things I had to spend money on were the little wooden nobs, the dowel pins, and the felt, making this frame put me back less than $10!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yiTJnDax-Zk/VpwfqyIF7dI/AAAAAAAADS4/IiWM5QM1Yis/s1600/pictureframe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yiTJnDax-Zk/VpwfqyIF7dI/AAAAAAAADS4/IiWM5QM1Yis/s1600/pictureframe2.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So the first thing I did was cut down the felt and chicken wire to be just a bit smaller than the frame. I also forgot to list some sort of device to cut the wire with in my initial needed items, sorry! These scissors were also something I found in my parents house. I also painted the wooden nobs a light purple. The frame was already black but if it wasn't I definitely would have painted it myself.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6oIppBfvRRE/VpwfsIUeqhI/AAAAAAAADTU/QLurTRNIWWA/s1600/pictureframenubs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6oIppBfvRRE/VpwfsIUeqhI/AAAAAAAADTU/QLurTRNIWWA/s640/pictureframenubs.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is a close up of my painted pegs. I gave them only a single coat, and then once they dried patched up any sparce bits.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PrRFf_R3ZgI/VpwfkAWauiI/AAAAAAAADSU/t8gxRM8dFoQ/s1600/pictureframedowel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="624" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PrRFf_R3ZgI/VpwfkAWauiI/AAAAAAAADSU/t8gxRM8dFoQ/s640/pictureframedowel.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>These pins may not be necessary depending on the kind of nob or hook you buy, but mine needed these 1/4 inch dowel pins to go with them.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oPFqvh6v4RY/VpwfrZKCyzI/AAAAAAAADTA/bBXFp4DYiHg/s1600/pictureframe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="612" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oPFqvh6v4RY/VpwfrZKCyzI/AAAAAAAADTA/bBXFp4DYiHg/s640/pictureframe3.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I didn't want to make my dad feel awkward by taking pictures of him while he worked so there aren't any in action shots, but here is what the back looked like after stapling. First we placed the chicken wire down against the frame and stapled 2-3 per side. Then we placed the cloth over top and stapled around the frame, being careful not to staple over the chicken wire staples. You can absolutely stop here but I wanted nobs to hang necklaces and rings from so I went a step further.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XLkTASavMGA/VpwfkCXgUOI/AAAAAAAADSY/pJV1gaPKzHA/s1600/pictureframedowelpins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="464" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XLkTASavMGA/VpwfkCXgUOI/AAAAAAAADSY/pJV1gaPKzHA/s640/pictureframedowelpins.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So next I had to insert and glue all the dowel pins into the nobs, which was harder than it sounds because not all the pins fit into the nobs so it was a lot of trial and error to dig through and try to find ones that fit.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UwJ-VoKaCWI/VpwfkkakMYI/AAAAAAAADSo/6OuCjUZCaQM/s1600/pictureframedrilling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UwJ-VoKaCWI/VpwfkkakMYI/AAAAAAAADSo/6OuCjUZCaQM/s640/pictureframedrilling.jpg" width="460" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So this is after the very first drill hole was made. My dad used a drill bit slightly larger than 1/4' so that they fit in a little easier. After drilling we then glued the nobs into the holes. This bit was also pretty tricky as my frame has a curved rim, so it was hard to drill straight down, therefore some of my nobs are a little off. Also the pin ends were so long that we had to drill the whole way through the frame to get them to fit, which is why I'm thankful my dad was there as the drill kicked quite a bit if it went through and hit a wire or staple. It probably would have been better to make these holes before stapling on the felt, but hindsight is 20/20....</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KE1NMwmCePY/VpwfkyDE3MI/AAAAAAAADSs/gql04VjDeeQ/s1600/pictureframepainting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="450" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KE1NMwmCePY/VpwfkyDE3MI/AAAAAAAADSs/gql04VjDeeQ/s640/pictureframepainting.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The drill wasn't always kind, so there was some chipping, so I took some black acrylic paint and painted over all chipped areas as well as any other areas on the frame that were showing any brown at all, such at the intersections.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mhwz9NDmP5s/VpwfrOBzrDI/AAAAAAAADS8/AnPwktpudAA/s1600/pictureframe4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="496" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mhwz9NDmP5s/VpwfrOBzrDI/AAAAAAAADS8/AnPwktpudAA/s640/pictureframe4.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And here is the frame right after getting everything glued and stapled on! I am very happy with how it turned out!</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CCJ_Uxw-0p0/VpwfiT20V_I/AAAAAAAADR8/1Xdtd9q0Y3I/s1600/pictureframe6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CCJ_Uxw-0p0/VpwfiT20V_I/AAAAAAAADR8/1Xdtd9q0Y3I/s1600/pictureframe6.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is a close up of some of my dangle earrings hanging from the chicken wire.</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MAaKrnawAcQ/VpwfibFzcNI/AAAAAAAADR4/t54KUSXalzw/s1600/pictureframe7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MAaKrnawAcQ/VpwfibFzcNI/AAAAAAAADR4/t54KUSXalzw/s1600/pictureframe7.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I used the top nobs to hang bracelets, rings, and some earrings.</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DeAS-yaVyI/VpwfjaAoGJI/AAAAAAAADSQ/24VixL2khsU/s1600/pictureframe8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DeAS-yaVyI/VpwfjaAoGJI/AAAAAAAADSQ/24VixL2khsU/s640/pictureframe8.jpg" width="358" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And the bottom nobs for my necklaces.</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4m_PHI0iGlc/VpwfiaMN9NI/AAAAAAAADSA/sRyIQEbKm6E/s1600/pictureframe5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4m_PHI0iGlc/VpwfiaMN9NI/AAAAAAAADSA/sRyIQEbKm6E/s1600/pictureframe5.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overall I am very happy with it, and I think it looks very lovely hanging in my room. Plus it makes picking out my accessories so much easier in the morning. I'm also hoping my lesser worn jewelry will get a bit more use now. To hang it I just punched a hole through the felt, hammered a nail into my wall and put the nail through the hole and under the frame itself. It came with a hanging notch on the back but I'd have had to hang it vertically, which I didn't want to do, so I improvised. I am considering adding some more hooks to the side, as I am already running out of room for necklaces! </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I hope you enjoyed my process, and if you decide to make your own display, I wish you luck! :D</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-6223975865687163302016-01-19T13:43:00.000-05:002016-01-20T14:31:31.673-05:00Black Box Subscriptions December 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I really can't express how much I adore this subscription box. I honestly was expecting to subscribe for 2 to 3 months and then quit, but I just can't bring myself to because every month I keep getting more and more stuff that I love!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I can't believe I've already been subscribed for 4 months, with my 5th box soon on the way. This box has made me wear jewelry more often and also helped me be more confident in expressing myself by trying new things. It really is a joy every months to see what Vixx has picked out this time.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zdDzggmJYP8/VpwgA4fL9TI/AAAAAAAADT4/7P7piYwVVw4/s1600/blackboxdecember2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zdDzggmJYP8/VpwgA4fL9TI/AAAAAAAADT4/7P7piYwVVw4/s640/blackboxdecember2015.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I can't believe I've already been subscribed for 4 months, with my 5th box soon on the way. This box has made me wear jewelry more often and also helped me be more confident in expressing myself by trying new things. It really is a joy every month to see what Vixx has picked out this time, and this month was no exception.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I didn't take an individual picture of the nail polish as it was one I already got and review,<a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2015/11/black-box-subscriptions-october-2015.html"> so go here if you'd like to see it!</a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>BeautyTreats Green Tea Facial Mask</b></span></i></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LdzUG1VmdnM/VpwgCJcsBAI/AAAAAAAADUQ/44zccnZTsRk/s1600/greenteamask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LdzUG1VmdnM/VpwgCJcsBAI/AAAAAAAADUQ/44zccnZTsRk/s640/greenteamask.jpg" width="470" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>This month's makeup item isn't exactly makeup but instead a beauty product. This is the first time I've gotten something like this, its a green tea facial mask. I LOOOVE moisturizing masks like these and use them whenever I get my hands on one, so I was definitely pumped to see this in the box. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Bat Sticker</b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1u6c7Sn4p6k/VpwgEpNACvI/AAAAAAAADUo/nAJp0vVhDvQ/s1600/batsticker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1u6c7Sn4p6k/VpwgEpNACvI/AAAAAAAADUo/nAJp0vVhDvQ/s640/batsticker.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>This month's random goodie was another bat sticker. I definitely liked the last one better as it was a bit 3D and sparkly but this one is cute too! I actually really hope I get a bat necklace or earrings in a future box.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Strange Omens Pumpkin Pin</b></span></i></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dyE9E0sOtlg/VpwgE9zMLzI/AAAAAAAADUs/S7fMZdJPx4M/s1600/strangeomenspumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dyE9E0sOtlg/VpwgE9zMLzI/AAAAAAAADUs/S7fMZdJPx4M/s640/strangeomenspumpkin.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>This month also included a little handmade goodie from <a href="http://www.strangeomens.com/">Strange Omens</a>. It is a clay disk inside a bottle cap with an engraved and painted pumpkin on the outside. Not 100% sure what I'll be doing with this but if nothing else it will make a cute addition to my book bag when Halloween roles around next year.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>This little pin also came with a 10% off coupon for the website.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Red Scarf</b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IZkuivxVTX4/VpwgDMUMEJI/AAAAAAAADUc/LkNj_LdHQsA/s1600/scarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IZkuivxVTX4/VpwgDMUMEJI/AAAAAAAADUc/LkNj_LdHQsA/s640/scarf.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Up until now all the accessories I've gotten have been clips, either for my hair or for my bag. I was SO EXCITED to see this beautiful dark red scarf sitting on the top of my box when I opened it up. I love scarfs and have been trying to collect more solid colored ones to wear with patterned tops. Also I did not own a red scarf so this was absolutely perfect. I've worn it twice now and Its just so lovely.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mRKngC-Oeno/Vpwf_PdUXEI/AAAAAAAADTs/xUxmkjsI6_Y/s1600/blackboxscarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mRKngC-Oeno/Vpwf_PdUXEI/AAAAAAAADTs/xUxmkjsI6_Y/s640/blackboxscarf.jpg" width="380" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>It is made of a warmer material so it is definitely a fall/winter scarf. It is also pretty short, which is what I prefer. I hate super long scarfs as they tend to get in my way when I'm working in the lab.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Beaded Bracelet</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F9PaQ9Jd9Fk/Vpwf77Oiq7I/AAAAAAAADTg/NcP229kLExU/s1600/beadedbracelet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="514" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F9PaQ9Jd9Fk/Vpwf77Oiq7I/AAAAAAAADTg/NcP229kLExU/s640/beadedbracelet.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The first jewelry item this month was a handmade beaded bracelet. Vixx had posted on facebook that she had a ton of beads and was planning on making things so I was expecting something like this. This is the first time I've received a bracelet and...not going to lie I just don't wear them often. Whether I'm doing research in the lab or typing on my computer they tend to just get in my way, but for a bit I was determined to make it work.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dOMhC0obFQ/Vpwf_ATHDII/AAAAAAAADTo/GV7RrAh2Yc0/s1600/beadednecklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="388" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dOMhC0obFQ/Vpwf_ATHDII/AAAAAAAADTo/GV7RrAh2Yc0/s640/beadednecklace.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>That was until I happened to just hold it up to my neck and fell in love with the way it looked.....so alas it is no longer a bracelet. I turned it into a choker length necklace because my goodness it just look so stunning, and to be honest...makes me feel like a princess. This will be perfect for days I'm feeling a bit more girly!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Filigree Gem Earrings</b></span></u></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FjaNqnsV-IE/VpwgBImoWyI/AAAAAAAADT8/_v8q8T36ZvE/s1600/damaskearrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="434" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FjaNqnsV-IE/VpwgBImoWyI/AAAAAAAADT8/_v8q8T36ZvE/s640/damaskearrings.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The second jewelry item I received was definitely something unique. I got these gorgeous stud backed decorative earrings. They have a beautiful swirly metal design to them with a faceted white gem in the middle. They feel so vintage and classy, I just love them. Things like these are the reason I'm such a huge fan of this subscription box. I don't think I'd personally buy something like this but after seeing them and trying them on, I just adore them.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9zmroOB5Yrg/VpwgFJpjL3I/AAAAAAAADU0/-kRCDii-qqE/s1600/vintageearrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9zmroOB5Yrg/VpwgFJpjL3I/AAAAAAAADU0/-kRCDii-qqE/s640/vintageearrings.jpg" width="406" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I think these also go very nicely with the red scarf. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I've actually been working on making some jewelry displays to keep my jewelry organized since because of this box I have so much more than a few pieces now!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Fancy Paperie Raven and Rose Victorian Stationery Letter Set</b></span></u></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-51UlM5PrQr8/VpwgDGOrKbI/AAAAAAAADUY/ZiqvOuCmC9o/s1600/ravenstationary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-51UlM5PrQr8/VpwgDGOrKbI/AAAAAAAADUY/ZiqvOuCmC9o/s640/ravenstationary.jpg" width="558" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The special item this month was a mini set of stationary from the company Fancy Paperie. This is a really really cute idea and the artwork is so gorgeous. Unfortunately my handwriting is absolutely terrible so I am so afraid to deface the beautiful artwork with my atrocious scribbling. But as I say in my unboxing video, these look nice enough to frame, they're so lovely. Maybe I can write really slowly and carefully with a pencil and then ink over it so that I can actually use these and make someone's day! :)</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDhAAIRaE1o/VpwgBPp7TJI/AAAAAAAADUA/eSeUtnZRTbM/s1600/fancypaperie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="350" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDhAAIRaE1o/VpwgBPp7TJI/AAAAAAAADUA/eSeUtnZRTbM/s640/fancypaperie.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>And for anyone interested here is the business card with all the info included!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Did you like what you got in your Black Box this month?</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Want to watch me unbox it?</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VHZTYPLS2SY/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VHZTYPLS2SY?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-55727940092032785252016-01-17T18:09:00.000-05:002016-01-17T18:09:01.118-05:00Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Ayesha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>After owning and loving the red liquid lipstick Outlaw by Kat Von D I knew I needed another one of these. Before I even get to the color can I just say that her packaging is so perfect, its probably one of my favorites. I love the floral design on the cap and the tube, its so elegant and beautiful, and really makes the lipstick all that more special. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GN2odleBsvY/VpweEDajVvI/AAAAAAAADRs/ScJ2IBxc-uo/s1600/katvondayesha%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GN2odleBsvY/VpweEDajVvI/AAAAAAAADRs/ScJ2IBxc-uo/s1600/katvondayesha%2Bcopy.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>As for the lipstick itself, I unfortunately have to say that it is not as good as the Outlaw red shade I have. The one rivals Russian Red for its ability to just not budge no matter what. However, Ayesha has trouble lasting through a meal. Don't get me wrong it is a gorgeous color and worth every penny I believe but it just cannot survive the eating test. The outer lipstick stays perfectly but it suffers from heavy fading in the middle. If you are going out for a meal, definitely bring it for reapplication. Otherwise, if you are just sipping beverages or eating a light snack, you shouldn't have to worry!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: Sephora</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price: $20</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-18238306720035344182016-01-07T13:55:00.001-05:002016-01-07T13:55:48.179-05:00Jamberry Broken Arrow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Well after Eerie Nights beginning to lift after 24 hours and Tannenbaum needing to be completely taken off after only 4 days, the satin finish was really disappointing me again and again. I had loved the design of Broken Arrow and was really bummed to see that it was also in a satin finish, but I really wanted to wear this manicure for New Years so I gave the satin finish another go.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iIV-OpTqDEM/VoQbChiqTqI/AAAAAAAADRY/Zoi1X_NoYv0/s1600/brokenarrowjn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iIV-OpTqDEM/VoQbChiqTqI/AAAAAAAADRY/Zoi1X_NoYv0/s1600/brokenarrowjn.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And I'm glad I did! I really don't know what makes some wraps work better than others even when they have the same finish but by the time I actually am getting around to posting this, I've had these on for 7 days and they aren't showing any signs of wanting to come off any time soon. I did have some lifting at the base but not very much at all and not near enough to affect the integrity of the wrap. The design itself is so gorgeous. It is a matte base with random zig zags in a gradient of colors for yellow to orange to pink. These look so cool when they catch the light. Definitely a fan.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I'm glad these are working so well for me, but I am definitely hesitant about buying satin finish in the future because 1 out of 3 isn't that great. They need to make more designs in the matte finish!</b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-66571524464248804052016-01-02T13:33:00.000-05:002016-01-02T13:33:03.895-05:00Gamer Girl Monthly Treasure December 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I just subscribed to a new subscription box!! Yay! I am so excited! I am just a bit obsessed with subscription boxes......</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway I loved the idea of Gamer Girl Monthly, a monthly box that contains 3-4 pieces of geeky jewelry and accessories. It costs $13 a month plus $4 shipping so as you can probably agree that I was a bit nervous to jump in, especially considering that based on a few unboxing that I saw, I am not familiar with all the games. However I decided to ask for 1 to 3 months for Christmas, that way I could give it a try without a monetary risk for myself. My mom is an angel and ended up getting me 6 months worth, which means every box is $12 plus $4 shipping. </span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mX6hCLYrnE0/VoNe-tSFbgI/AAAAAAAADQk/fPET9for9N0/s1600/ggmpindec.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mX6hCLYrnE0/VoNe-tSFbgI/AAAAAAAADQk/fPET9for9N0/s640/ggmpindec.jpg" width="640" /></span></b></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This month's theme is Treasure, so I was definitely expecting something Legend of Zelda themed or Spyro, as the cute purple dragon was pictured on the back of the insert card, however this box definitely took a different (but good) and unexpected turn.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5jMZhms_QdU/VoNe9r8El7I/AAAAAAAADQU/7Ii8x_wyP7w/s1600/ggmdecemberbox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5jMZhms_QdU/VoNe9r8El7I/AAAAAAAADQU/7Ii8x_wyP7w/s1600/ggmdecemberbox.jpg" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is an overview shot of everything in the box! As you can see I got 3 pieces of jewelry, a pin, and a scarf. With my boxes costing $16 total, each item would be about $4, which honestly is pretty worth it in my opinion for the quality everything seems to be, except for the earrings but the other items definitely make up for it.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Crown Stud Earrings</span></b></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sn40EnXRF_A/VoNe7bPxRfI/AAAAAAAADQI/iTXKsgqt3VE/s1600/crownearrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sn40EnXRF_A/VoNe7bPxRfI/AAAAAAAADQI/iTXKsgqt3VE/s640/crownearrings.jpg" width="592" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These earrings are the only thing from the box that I not only don't like, but also won't use. I don't wear gold jewelry, and even if these crowns were silver they still aren't really my style. The one downside of this box is it is not personalized at all....something which I'm a bit spoiled with because of Black Box. I kept them in the packaging so they will be either be sold or regifted.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sorry earrings!</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Minecraft Diamond Necklace</span></b></i></u></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EE54xNg1KC0/VoNe96wTPcI/AAAAAAAADQY/WNYqMg6e-rk/s1600/minecraftdiamond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="552" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EE54xNg1KC0/VoNe96wTPcI/AAAAAAAADQY/WNYqMg6e-rk/s640/minecraftdiamond.jpg" width="640" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I personally have never played Minecraft however I have watched others play and know enough about the game to recognize what this is supposed to be. I have seen these online and honestly I like the coloring of this specific one much better, it is overall darker and therefore much more suitable to my taste. Even though I don't play nor do I plan to play Minecraft I really like the look of this necklace and will definitely be wearing it, right after I shorten the chain by about half.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">D-Pad Ring</span></b></i></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K8_R2tuKdAQ/VoNe7BAoLGI/AAAAAAAADQE/ncMimvBrxWA/s1600/dpadring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K8_R2tuKdAQ/VoNe7BAoLGI/AAAAAAAADQE/ncMimvBrxWA/s1600/dpadring.jpg" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I LOVE this. This ring is so cute and adorable and subtly geeky. It is a bit bigger of a ring than I would normally wear but the simplistic design still makes it very wearable for me. It fits perfectly on my ring finger so I'm guessing its a size 7. It appears to be adjustable but the metal is so stiff I don't see it being done easily. I've worn this every day since I got my box. I adore it!</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><u><i>Controller Scarf</i></u></span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXjkFwv6Vds/VoNfAH_z7-I/AAAAAAAADQs/wqnDR3hEV2A/s1600/controlelrscarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXjkFwv6Vds/VoNfAH_z7-I/AAAAAAAADQs/wqnDR3hEV2A/s1600/controlelrscarf.jpg" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh my goodness I literally gasped when I saw this in the box. This scarf is hands down my favorite thing. It is a nice dark blue color with various controllers printed on it. It has Xbox...Playstation...Super Nintendo...a little bit of every controller for every fan. It is also sheer making it perfect for summer or anytime really. </span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7P6I5hRl96c/VoNfACdXngI/AAAAAAAADQw/2ruSyz-sVUc/s1600/controllerscarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7P6I5hRl96c/VoNfACdXngI/AAAAAAAADQw/2ruSyz-sVUc/s640/controllerscarf.jpg" width="424" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I LOVE LOVE this scarf and can't wait to wear it out. So cute and perfect! <3</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall I think my first box went very well! I like that they put two non specific geeky things in, which is nice for the people that may not play every single video game out there. However the crown earrings related to nothing nerdy at all so that was a bit disappointing. </span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'd say I'm excited for next month but after reading the content themes I'm not sure I'm going to be a fan. It contains items from games I've never played and shows I'm not that into, so hopefully I still like the look of the jewelry like with the Minecraft necklace. I loved what was in the November box, that was definitely more my style, so I'm a bit bummed I missed that one. I want Pokemon and Legend of Zelda everything!! </span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">www.gamergirlmonthly.com</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Watch me unbox it!</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wbgljk3_Lxc/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wbgljk3_Lxc?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-10006285720055855662015-12-31T23:26:00.000-05:002015-12-31T23:26:03.762-05:00Black Box Subscriptions November 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Happy New Years Eve everyone!!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My 3rd Black Box arrived before Christmas but I've been so busy that I only had a chance to open it afterwards. This box was pretty fun and once again I'm excited for the next one so I'll keep subscribing for now!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C_1kJlGq22A/VoNRvukaFtI/AAAAAAAADOY/pRFYnlgYHJs/s1600/blackboxnov2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C_1kJlGq22A/VoNRvukaFtI/AAAAAAAADOY/pRFYnlgYHJs/s1600/blackboxnov2015.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is a picture of the overall contents. Not pictured is the black nail polish....right after filming the unboxing video I dropped it and the bottle broke so I had to throw it out. But that's ok because I'll get another one next month, haha.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u><i>Kleancolor Eye Bow-Tux Matte Shadow Palette</i></u></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZIuMa6FOSAY/VoNRwDlndXI/AAAAAAAADOo/QlROYhwb9qM/s1600/kleancolorbow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZIuMa6FOSAY/VoNRwDlndXI/AAAAAAAADOo/QlROYhwb9qM/s1600/kleancolorbow.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So first up is the makeup item for this month. I am very very happy about this as it is absolutely perfect for me. I love colorful shadows and I love matte. It is also a super tiny size which is PERFECT for travel. My only travel palette right now is all neutrals so it will be really nice to have a colorful travel palette as well. It seems that I got this in the shade Gala Diva.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VQo0_j-ykPU/VoNRx8-UHUI/AAAAAAAADPU/GKmCMUNLpK4/s1600/kleancolorswatches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VQo0_j-ykPU/VoNRx8-UHUI/AAAAAAAADPU/GKmCMUNLpK4/s1600/kleancolorswatches.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I quickly swatched the colors and they are not incredibly pigmented but this is also over bare skin with no primer and not built up. I think these will be just fine as a quick to go solution over some primer and built up to a good opacity. I probably won't use the green side very often but the pinks and purples will be used very frequently.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6BUT8Uqap5E/VoQbCd_Z3FI/AAAAAAAADRU/n1K-XqYofVQ/s1600/kleancolorpalettelook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6BUT8Uqap5E/VoQbCd_Z3FI/AAAAAAAADRU/n1K-XqYofVQ/s1600/kleancolorpalettelook.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is an eye look I put together using four of the colors from this palette. Going from left to right on my arm swatches on my lid is #1, in my crease is #11, in my inner corner is #9, and on my lower lashline is #10. I used a matte black NYX shadow to add depth to my outer corner. On my lips is Kat Von D's Ayesha. I am definitely digging the quality of this palette. It's not the Electric palette for sure...but it also doesn't cost $50.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I am very happy about this palette!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: kleancolor.com</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price: $6</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><u>Bat Sticker</u></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-29eJPAVrq64/VoNRvui9__I/AAAAAAAADOU/1hGVDIooS1s/s1600/batsticker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="272" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-29eJPAVrq64/VoNRvui9__I/AAAAAAAADOU/1hGVDIooS1s/s640/batsticker.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>One of the random goodies this month is this super adorable sparkly bat sticker. I definitely prefer this over the Halloween stickers from my last few boxes as this one is thicker, and just overall better in every way. I will definitely be sticking this somewhere fun.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><u>Ghost Charm</u></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ICyPU9A5lY/VoNRwBM6ikI/AAAAAAAADOg/-z-p2ezwaNM/s1600/ghostkeychain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ICyPU9A5lY/VoNRwBM6ikI/AAAAAAAADOg/-z-p2ezwaNM/s640/ghostkeychain.jpg" width="579" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This adorable little ghost was wrapped around the black nail polish that I stupidly dropped and broke this month. He is super adorable and will be attached to something soon.</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><u>Spooky Potion Halloween Ornament Craft Kit</u></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJsSwiswg8k/VoNRyjsjMvI/AAAAAAAADPo/eQfgu8v0N68/s1600/ornamentcraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJsSwiswg8k/VoNRyjsjMvI/AAAAAAAADPo/eQfgu8v0N68/s640/ornamentcraft.jpg" width="424" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This month included a very different kind of item. It is a crafty sort of item, specifically a build it yourself ornament. I got the ornament in the Spooky Potion variety and built it soon after filming the unboxing video.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pjPnLooFOB8/VoNRyGmwgqI/AAAAAAAADPY/TjdD6B_sqg8/s1600/craftornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pjPnLooFOB8/VoNRyGmwgqI/AAAAAAAADPY/TjdD6B_sqg8/s640/craftornament.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Not going to lie...the instructions were pretty unclear and weird to follow so I honestly just did what seems to be right, which when looking at the item page...was not exactly correct. It said to adhere the clear part to the hollow circle but my circle piece had no adhesive on it. Also the larger top part, when you take off the back to make it sticky the top portion is not stuck to anything so instead it stuck to my table. I had to cut the paper backing and stick it back on to prevent it from sticking to everything.</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R2ehuZe0--k/VoNRywv6S_I/AAAAAAAADPs/8xXVdc1CpVc/s1600/spooky%2Bpotion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R2ehuZe0--k/VoNRywv6S_I/AAAAAAAADPs/8xXVdc1CpVc/s640/spooky%2Bpotion.jpg" width="390" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So even though it isn't exactly correct it still does what it is meant to and was fun to put together. I really liked the addition of this to the box this month!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: orientaltrading.com</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price:$2.28</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u><i>Owl Pin</i></u></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aSTpNIiZ_rk/VoNRw-gWhOI/AAAAAAAADPE/e5sL4rVDYns/s1600/owlpin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aSTpNIiZ_rk/VoNRw-gWhOI/AAAAAAAADPE/e5sL4rVDYns/s1600/owlpin.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Oh my goodness. Look at this owl pin. OH MY. It is just too awesome. I don't really use pins but I will find a bag to put this one because it is just so amazing. The owls are so cute but intense and just aaah!! I love this piece and its one of my favorite things from the box.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I could not find this exact pin so based on others of its kind I would say it is $3-5</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><u><i>Lock and Key Earrings</i></u></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXFkjHR0KFg/VoNRwtJ9a_I/AAAAAAAADO4/-gWWdwK6he0/s1600/lockandkeyearrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXFkjHR0KFg/VoNRwtJ9a_I/AAAAAAAADO4/-gWWdwK6he0/s1600/lockandkeyearrings.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>These are definitely not my favorite kind of jewelry as I feel they aren't really my style. They kind of look like they should be but I don't know...maybe its the asymmetry, I'm just not in love with them. I will definitely wear them however, maybe they just need to grow on me.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I couldn't find these exact ones online but I'd guess they are between $2-4.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><u>Moon Bead Necklace</u></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiQ1vrV5Kw0/VoNRvvUqnHI/AAAAAAAADOc/C7m30TQPgKo/s1600/beadmoonnecklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiQ1vrV5Kw0/VoNRvvUqnHI/AAAAAAAADOc/C7m30TQPgKo/s1600/beadmoonnecklace.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This piece definitely looks handmade. It is a black cord featuring a crescent moon bead framed by two decorative silver beads. It is very cute and dainty and at first look I didn't think I'd like it but I ended up really liking how it looked with my outfit after trying it on.</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IBJ887krNno/VoNRwnn_43I/AAAAAAAADPA/PR4B9o7pgwQ/s1600/moonbeadnecklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IBJ887krNno/VoNRwnn_43I/AAAAAAAADPA/PR4B9o7pgwQ/s1600/moonbeadnecklace.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I will definitely be wearing this when I want a more subdued piece of jewelry!</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i><u>Element 18 Bath Fizz A Forest</u></i></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-440H7XLSPfw/VoNRyJEZedI/AAAAAAAADPc/Tq4z1vl8GwI/s1600/elementbathfizz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-440H7XLSPfw/VoNRyJEZedI/AAAAAAAADPc/Tq4z1vl8GwI/s1600/elementbathfizz.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This month's guest business was Element 18. I have browsed their site before and found it to be mostly jewelry so I am excited to try out something different from them. This is a bath fizz in the scent A Forest and it definitely smells as such. It has many earthy notes to it and is quite pleasant. The instructions say to use this entire bag for one bath.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This brand does not seem to have any bath products on their store page so I have no way to say what this costs but I'd guess maybe $2-3</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So overall, trying to estimate based on actual and estimated prices, I'd say this box comes out to $19-24 which makes this potentially one of the most expensive boxes so far!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>As I said early I am once again satisfied and will definitely be continuing my subscription!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>www.blackboxsubscriptions.com</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Watch me unbox it!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H_0J6Y_vWwU/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H_0J6Y_vWwU?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-39694146179635560542015-12-29T16:25:00.003-05:002015-12-29T16:25:54.950-05:00Jamberry Tannenbaum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm so sorry for the disappearance. Finals and then the holidays really messed up by blog schedule. However now that Christmas is over I hope to get a few done before the new year. I already have two unboxing videos made and have some ideas for future posts, so yay!</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope everyone had a great holiday this year. For my Christmas manicure I bought Tannenbaum from Jamberry. They are slightly metallic and have blurred dots in red, gray, and white. I wanted to get these up before Christmas but it just didn't happen...so here they are a bit late. These will be retiring after the new year so if you like how they look grab them asap! </span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4LTlfdsDmo/VoL5FxPdQnI/AAAAAAAADN8/07I80CkmG04/s1600/tannenbaumjn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U4LTlfdsDmo/VoL5FxPdQnI/AAAAAAAADN8/07I80CkmG04/s1600/tannenbaumjn.jpg" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Honestly I don't think they l look as great as I had imagined them but they were a nice holiday specific nail for me to have on hand for the season.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also had issues with these lifting and they are once again the satin finish. I think I'm going to avoid purchasing any satins in the future just because I don't seem to have a lot of luck with them.</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHx-sfpuB4I/VoL5TuMnELI/AAAAAAAADOE/_sJAHs7D8nE/s1600/IMG_2047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZHx-sfpuB4I/VoL5TuMnELI/AAAAAAAADOE/_sJAHs7D8nE/s640/IMG_2047.JPG" width="640" /></span></b></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is a bonus picture I took of my sweet pup on Christmas morning <3</span></b></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-21422628644527101222015-12-05T16:08:00.000-05:002015-12-05T16:08:00.998-05:00Shiro Cosmetics A Girl and A Cat Tinted Balm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I am embarrassed to admit how long I've had this lip balm and kind of forgot it existed....I recently found it again and remembered how adorable it was! I am a bit bummed that Shiro got rid of their opaque lip products and now only offers these lip balms or glosses. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mY7R5kl_K60/VmClnegUbII/AAAAAAAADNc/HQVkKn8Xvtc/s1600/shirogirlandacat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mY7R5kl_K60/VmClnegUbII/AAAAAAAADNc/HQVkKn8Xvtc/s1600/shirogirlandacat.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I had to get this one as its Kiki's Delivery Service themed which is one of my all time favorite movies. I even <a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2014/09/subtle-anime-makeup-for-cosplaying.html">cosplayed as Kiki</a> last year! How can I say no to a purple lip product with a picture of Jiji on it? I can't.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This applies very easily and definitely leaves more pigment on the lips than the hand swatch would lead one to believe. As you can see it turns my lips a very pleasant berry shade. I think it is very flattering and is a perfect choice for days I want to add color but not deal with lip upkeep. It will last a few hours as long as you don't eat so I generally only throw this on if I won't be eating for a bit. It is very moisturizing and feels nice on the lips. It also has a slight smell to it, the website says its vanilla, its very nice and not overpowering.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I would definitely recommend these lip balms if you like this kind of lip product finish! They are all so fun and Miyazaki themed. I'd probably own them all if they were matte liquid lipsticks! Unfortunately tinted balms aren't my go to, but I will enjoy this one. If I ever did buy another it would probably be the Princess Mononoke themed With Eyes Unclouded deep red shade.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: shirocosmetics.com</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price: $5</b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-6664400691954089332015-12-03T15:59:00.000-05:002015-12-03T15:59:32.057-05:00Kat Von D Vs Formula X Studded X: Mini Lip + Nail Polish Duo Poe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br />While out shopping with my friend we took a necessary stop at Sephora. It wasn't quite December yet but I was really hoping they would give me my birthday gift and luckily they did! While checking out I spotted these super cute Kat Von D Vs Formula X packs of a matching lipstick and nail polish duo. I looove Kat Vond D so naturally I made an impulse buy and picked one up. Naturally I snatched the purple one.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JJ7AZtnmdnw/VmClowfTOnI/AAAAAAAADNQ/mjx46YXUUjQ/s1600/katvonformfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JJ7AZtnmdnw/VmClowfTOnI/AAAAAAAADNQ/mjx46YXUUjQ/s1600/katvonformfront.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>On the front the lipstick looks like a gorgeous deep purple.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n4OHF27kYC4/VmClkM29WBI/AAAAAAAADMc/eD-CNRFSWaA/s1600/katvondformback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n4OHF27kYC4/VmClkM29WBI/AAAAAAAADMc/eD-CNRFSWaA/s1600/katvondformback.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And this assumption is confirmed on the back of the packaging. this looks purple right? Right!?</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Well I got this box home and opened it up only to find it contained Poe, a shimmery navy shade. I wanted a deep blue lipstick anyway....but seriously? At least advertise with the correct colors. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed as I was definitely expecting a purple lipstick as shown. But live and let die, right?</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xB457wjLZyc/VmCljLij1XI/AAAAAAAADMY/nAvVZPBZDp4/s1600/katvondduo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xB457wjLZyc/VmCljLij1XI/AAAAAAAADMY/nAvVZPBZDp4/s1600/katvondduo.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is what you get for the $15 price tag. the lipstick is decently sized but I was definitely expecting a larger nail polish considering last year I got two full sized Formula X polishes for $10.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jLCcfBYmBrI/VmClnDeUe5I/AAAAAAAADNE/aioFVTHzAWM/s1600/nailcolorkatvondform.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jLCcfBYmBrI/VmClnDeUe5I/AAAAAAAADNE/aioFVTHzAWM/s640/nailcolorkatvondform.jpg" width="342" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>In the bottle the nail polish looks very purple and shimmery and beautiful but as we will see it doesn't apply as such. I have no idea what color this is as it doesn't specify anywhere.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qB09rWPfYX8/VmClltLEPmI/AAAAAAAADM0/p42ovfhqfvE/s1600/formxnailpolish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qB09rWPfYX8/VmClltLEPmI/AAAAAAAADM0/p42ovfhqfvE/s640/formxnailpolish.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Even just looking inside you can see how blue it appears, not at all like the outside.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmsM1MvuR2E/VmCllF_xdgI/AAAAAAAADMg/DlcvM8SYjKg/s1600/katvondformxnails.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmsM1MvuR2E/VmCllF_xdgI/AAAAAAAADMg/DlcvM8SYjKg/s1600/katvondformxnails.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And yep its pretty darn navy. Sometimes in the right light you can see purple shimmer but overall its a very dark blue. In a lack of light it almost looks black. Excuse the little slivers of felt...they got stuck to my nails and I didn't notice... </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFF7bQBnb1Y/VmCllqL3q7I/AAAAAAAADMs/rJTZcvsRt8A/s1600/formxkat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFF7bQBnb1Y/VmCllqL3q7I/AAAAAAAADMs/rJTZcvsRt8A/s1600/formxkat.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I won't lie, I like this nail polish I just can't believe Kat Von D would advertise this as purple.....</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Its lasted a full 24 hours so far without chipping and that is pretty long for me, as I'm really hard on nail polish.</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wHqCeoa7rk/VmClqBXYSkI/AAAAAAAADNU/LggtriDvLmM/s1600/sizecomparisonkat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wHqCeoa7rk/VmClqBXYSkI/AAAAAAAADNU/LggtriDvLmM/s1600/sizecomparisonkat.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And here's Poe! It is definitely not purple. Not even close. Its a gorgeous blue but...Why Kat Von D....Why put a picture of purple lips on the box....why....</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>In this picture sample size Poe is next to full sized Wolfsmouth. You get a pretty decent amount of product and the tiny size makes it much easier to apply. I wouldn't want to spend the full price on this as its a color I wouldn't wear often so I am happy I now own it in a mini size.</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xNQ7xHcVlv4/VmCll7tEVGI/AAAAAAAADMw/IkPoa1gYhbE/s1600/katvondpoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xNQ7xHcVlv4/VmCll7tEVGI/AAAAAAAADMw/IkPoa1gYhbE/s1600/katvondpoe.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>On the lips it is a very stunning deep blue. Not too deep that it looks black but deep enough that it is wearable. It has tiny specks of gold shimmer that honestly isn't too terribly noticeable. My friend did a<a href="http://celadonalley.blogspot.com/2014/10/kat-von-d-studded-kiss-lipstick-in.html"> guest post</a> on my blog reviewing this lipstick and she said it was very patchy and dry. I haven't experienced this at all with Poe. It is very possible that they have revamped their formula to be better, as she bought this lipstick a year ago. This goes on creamy, even, and opaque. I feel its much more moisturizing than Wolfsmouth which actively cracks my lips after wearing it all day.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Overall I'm very happy with the products but a bit confused why it was decided to put blue products into a purple box.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Where to buy: Sephora</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price: $15</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-14870073498842682242015-11-28T22:13:00.000-05:002015-11-28T22:13:00.275-05:00FOTD: More Than Just a Pop of Color<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Oh my goodness I feel like I haven't done a face of the day post in FOREVER. I get up do my makeup quick and then usually have to go do other things so I never seem to have the time to do a fun makeup look and take pictures of it. I made it a point to do this week because this started as a makeup blog and I feel like all my latest posts have been....well not about makeup. Hopefully that will change soon. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mvKkj3CkqdA/VlUlbQ0fhpI/AAAAAAAADL4/HiCogK-jsu0/s1600/fotdnoveyes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mvKkj3CkqdA/VlUlbQ0fhpI/AAAAAAAADL4/HiCogK-jsu0/s1600/fotdnoveyes.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>So I was wearing a teal tanktop with a purple sweater and felt like doing a nice colorful eye look to match. I started out with some NYX Milk on my lid to help bring out the Comet eyeshadow from BH Cosmetic's Galaxy Chic palette. Next I took Urban from Urban Decay's Electric palette and blended it into my crease and very lightly under my eye. I deepened my outer corner with Urban Decay's Blackout and also smudged it on my lower lashline. I then took my Jesse's Girl liquid liner and draw a regular wing, then went back in a drew another really thin one right under that, blending it in with the Blackout applied earlier. To emphasize the space between the wings and my inner corner I dabbed on some NYX shadow in Whipped Cream. On my lips is my favorite nude ever, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Zurich. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kD4TdpSETlY/VlUlbnqCyGI/AAAAAAAADL8/9ory8LCk2oE/s1600/fotdnov.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kD4TdpSETlY/VlUlbnqCyGI/AAAAAAAADL8/9ory8LCk2oE/s1600/fotdnov.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here is an angled shot just so you can better see all my accessories. When I match, I MATCH.</b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-6975961094641905292015-11-26T21:34:00.000-05:002015-11-26T21:34:01.287-05:00Jamberry Faux Fox<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am so excited to be taking a break from school and just spending some quality time with my family, boyfriend, and dogs. I havn't been home in over a month so I really really needed this break. Unfortunately its right back to it come Monday. I'll be so busy I'll barely have time to think about my birthday coming up...</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Anyway for my Thanksgiving manicure I decided to use Faux Fox. Obviously I needed these as soon as I saw them. They are crazy cute and just eeeeehhh!!! I love them! Plus they match the new 31 wallet I recently bought. So much win.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wlwA6iG3gZI/VlUdSyLlO0I/AAAAAAAADLk/7Dp1Y2ZNLd8/s1600/fauxfoxjn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wlwA6iG3gZI/VlUdSyLlO0I/AAAAAAAADLk/7Dp1Y2ZNLd8/s1600/fauxfoxjn.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This design is really adorable, and I'm sad that it is only for the season. If you like this pattern make sure to grab these foxes before January 1st!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b2-2b8Bqahs/VlUdS-o4y4I/AAAAAAAADLg/XyAvK_wxDKk/s1600/fauxfoxbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b2-2b8Bqahs/VlUdS-o4y4I/AAAAAAAADLg/XyAvK_wxDKk/s1600/fauxfoxbag.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>That feeling when your nails match your bag. <3</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-45095978243694332592015-11-24T18:39:00.000-05:002015-11-24T22:03:09.092-05:00Art: Dark Warrior Princess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>So I bought Clip Studio Paint like....months ago....and I finally had a bit of time to sit down and play with it. And by time I mean I'm pushing off the work I should be doing tonight and doing it tomorrow instead. Anyway this program is AMAZING. Up until now I've been using Photoshop 7 and let me tell you, this has so many more options and tools and features....its just perfect for anyone who wants to do digital drawing. However there are still so many tools and features that I have no idea how to use. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_h8mxPNqtM/VlOjh2MjURI/AAAAAAAADLA/LYZGZcLmGOE/s1600/warriorgirlportrait.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_h8mxPNqtM/VlOjh2MjURI/AAAAAAAADLA/LYZGZcLmGOE/s640/warriorgirlportrait.png" width="598" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>So here is the finished piece. I suppose she is a warrior princess? She ended up looking darker than i envisioned as the drawing progressed so I made her a bit dark looking to fit the path the image was taking. I honestly feel like my biggest wall is just trying to think of what to draw. I always just start drawing a face and depending on how that face looks, I turn it into a character and with a theme that fits it. Overall his was fun to do and I'm definitely more familiar with the program now. It is probably going to take a lot of pictures and a lot of Youtube tutorial watching to master it.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq6JabDO3Pw/VlOg9CmL-WI/AAAAAAAADK0/W5_-4QlQDqc/s1600/warriorgirl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq6JabDO3Pw/VlOg9CmL-WI/AAAAAAAADK0/W5_-4QlQDqc/s640/warriorgirl.jpg" width="598" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Here is the original sketch I posted on my Instagram. I put this picture into the program and inked and colored it from there. If anyone is interested I'm using a 4 year old Wacom Intuos 4 tablet. It may even be older than 4 years old, I've had this baby forever and its never let me down.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73DdOOu8AQo/VlPwdjfbPQI/AAAAAAAADLQ/mNtYHXV7eqM/s1600/warriorposebh.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73DdOOu8AQo/VlPwdjfbPQI/AAAAAAAADLQ/mNtYHXV7eqM/s640/warriorposebh.png" width="376" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>And then I kind of had a sudden shock of artistic motivation and decided to attempt a full body pic with a background. I'm actually pretty impressed with how it came out. Something I absolutely adore is the 3D modeling abilities this program comes with. I was able to move around a model until I had a pose similar to this that I could use as my reference to make sure all my anatomy and perspective was correct.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I also messed around with the background preset images to create this wasteland sunset thing.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Special thanks to Tonight We Ride by Unleash The Archers for the background inspiration.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Overall I am honestly very pleased with this. I think for now I've reached my artistic limit. I know there are things that I could possibly do to make this better but I just don't have the skill and experience yet to know what those things are.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><b><a href="http://fav.me/d9huttx">DeviantArt Link</a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-46261644445024396152015-11-22T16:33:00.000-05:002015-11-22T16:33:40.925-05:00My First Thirty-One Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>A friend of mine hosted a 31 party and being the curious person I am I decided to check out what this company had to offer. I had looked through a catalog many years before and wasn't super impressed but they have some irresistible new patterns and offer things other than bags so I definitely found some things that I needed in my life.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mV-6eWbaYz4/VkqCnnMYZPI/AAAAAAAADGQ/zaF9BXQlZ28/s1600/31baghaul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mV-6eWbaYz4/VkqCnnMYZPI/AAAAAAAADGQ/zaF9BXQlZ28/s640/31baghaul.jpg" width="437" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I spent $44 and ended up with one giant tote, two storage baskets, a zipper pouch, and an adorable fox file. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b8bjQ8rQOI/VkqCp8NKEkI/AAAAAAAADG4/Xu3afNLN65g/s1600/31tote2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b8bjQ8rQOI/VkqCp8NKEkI/AAAAAAAADG4/Xu3afNLN65g/s1600/31tote2.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Let's start with the tote since I feel this is what the company is known for. I actually wasn't planning on getting a tote but they had a special where if you spent a certain amount you could get a tote for $10 instead of $28, because I'm not a person that pays more than like $15 for a bag this was an exciting offer that I couldn't refuse. I got mine in the pattern Vintage Damask and oh my it is so gorgeous! I actually like it more in real life than in the product photo, the purple is darker and the damask pattern is more of a grey than a tan like I thought it would be. It is very beautiful and I wish more things were offered in this pattern. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--NE0gvlO4Us/VkqCo9s6w4I/AAAAAAAADGk/ygkkgF7ZKsg/s1600/31tote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--NE0gvlO4Us/VkqCo9s6w4I/AAAAAAAADGk/ygkkgF7ZKsg/s1600/31tote.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>\</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>As you can see this has a ton of space inside! The two baskets sit comfortably next to each other and with the wallet sticking straight up it is only halfway to the top.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I tote stuff back and forth between my apartment and my house all the time and some of my reusable shopping bags are getting holes in them, so this will be great for carrying a ton of stuff. I may also use this as a bookbag from time to time. It feels very sturdy so I'm confident it won't be breaking anytime soon. </b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MMdN3j7xnSc/VkqCqZfzDkI/AAAAAAAADG8/cE_IAXOpspA/s1600/foxfile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MMdN3j7xnSc/VkqCqZfzDkI/AAAAAAAADG8/cE_IAXOpspA/s640/foxfile.jpg" width="482" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Look at this. It's a nail file. A fox nail file. There was no way I could pass up this adorable little guy. For only $2 I'm so excited to have this! I filed my nails with it earlier and while it isn't a heavy duty file it definitely does the job. I'll probably be keeping this in my new fox print wallet. :D</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8c6DZqFvLTk/VkqCo_uQIvI/AAAAAAAADGg/ijBsjcWIw2c/s1600/31foxwallet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8c6DZqFvLTk/VkqCo_uQIvI/AAAAAAAADGg/ijBsjcWIw2c/s1600/31foxwallet.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Speaking of fox print wallets, I am obsessed with this Fox Trot pattern and have been looking for a larger wristlet anyway so this purchase was a definite yes. My current one is too small and It is getting annoying trying to fit everything I need into it. The wrist strap is also from 31 but I had received it as a gift from my mom for use with another wallet, but because I need to have a fox wallet like immediately, I have transferred it to this.</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UAMqiZxPD_8/VkqCpzg9hBI/AAAAAAAADG0/o8F8vP_EZRI/s1600/31wallet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UAMqiZxPD_8/VkqCpzg9hBI/AAAAAAAADG0/o8F8vP_EZRI/s1600/31wallet.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I don't even know what to do with all this space! Everything in here barely fit in my old wallet and now there is so much room for things! I can keep my phone, some makeup items, and a change purse in here and not be pushing for space. I think this was a decent deal at $12.</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJMrephq7sk/VkqCnRT2ndI/AAAAAAAADGI/TqCm0M6PVJA/s1600/31basket2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJMrephq7sk/VkqCnRT2ndI/AAAAAAAADGI/TqCm0M6PVJA/s640/31basket2.jpg" width="574" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>And last but not least the hanging baskets! These are called Oh-Snap bins and are honestly the exact thing I need in my tiny limited storage apartment. I am allowed to make nail sized holes in my walls so these are perfect hangable storage for me. I just have to hammer in a nail, hang, fill, and I'm good! I wanted to get like 6 of these but my budget limited me to two.....</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qNbGky0VDbg/VkqCm0rmtxI/AAAAAAAADGE/Y_LeZoarS2Q/s1600/31basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qNbGky0VDbg/VkqCm0rmtxI/AAAAAAAADGE/Y_LeZoarS2Q/s1600/31basket.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I decided on the pattern Fox Trot to match my zipper pouch and nail file as well as in Playful Parade...er....well it doesn't look like this print exists anymore...awkward......which is a huge bummer because this is the pattern I would have gotten another basket in as it was the only other one I liked besides the foxes that was also bit more mature. Why isn't the Vintage Damask available in this product?! Anyway these were $10 each and the pretty black and white flower pattern is no longer available, so sorry if you liked it as much as I do :(</b></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kYkfp9Rauek/VkqCocFAhOI/AAAAAAAADGc/65Xg63-uY9w/s1600/31baskets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kYkfp9Rauek/VkqCocFAhOI/AAAAAAAADGc/65Xg63-uY9w/s1600/31baskets.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>This is how I ended up using my snap bins. The floral one is in my kitchen hanging by my window holding coffee, tea, and herbs. The fox one is beside my vanity holding my 3 favorite palettes! </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>They look so cute and add flair plus storage!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I am definitely pleased with everything I bought! :)</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Want to get some cute things but don't know a consultant? <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/NikkolePainter">Here is the lovely lady I purchased from!</a></b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920977428235847653.post-28485260230739977762015-11-20T12:41:00.000-05:002015-11-21T21:47:57.545-05:00Fortune Cookie Soap Welcome Santa Winter Soap Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>It is that wonderful time of the year again when my seasonal Fortune Cookie box arrives! I always look forward to these and now I have officially tried one soap box for each season as I began my subscription this past Spring!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>After being a little disappointed with the Fall box I was a bit nervous for the Winter box, but luckily they have really blown me away once again. </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uoz6VyXgz2Q/Vkyuva3obTI/AAAAAAAADJ0/jKxI0Z6P9zs/s1600/fortunecookiesoapwinter2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uoz6VyXgz2Q/Vkyuva3obTI/AAAAAAAADJ0/jKxI0Z6P9zs/s1600/fortunecookiesoapwinter2015.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>So the theme this month is Buddy the Elf! I love that movie, it is so goofy and silly and just a good time all around so I loved the references and the scents and the packaging....and they really nailed it this season.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Buddy Fortune Cookie Soap</span></u></i></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xvDmZCLNtlo/VkyutWkI8VI/AAAAAAAADJU/dmrpd-_sjfY/s1600/buddy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xvDmZCLNtlo/VkyutWkI8VI/AAAAAAAADJU/dmrpd-_sjfY/s1600/buddy.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: This smells like straight up candy. It is extremely sweet but I wouldn't expect anything less from a product named after the Elf himself! I enjoy this, its really fun.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: As usually these fortune cookie soaps suds up nicely but do leave your hands feeling a bit waxy after drying off. The scent lingers on the hands for a little while afterwards.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: While I wouldn't want to smell like candy, I'm ok with my apartment doing so, therefore I bought this as a wax tart!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Swirly Twirly Gum Drops Hand Sanitizer</b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><u><br /></u></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SMbyBCa3oQc/VkyuwW47lvI/AAAAAAAADKE/JF75F0zKtBE/s1600/gumdrops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SMbyBCa3oQc/VkyuwW47lvI/AAAAAAAADKE/JF75F0zKtBE/s1600/gumdrops.jpg" /></a></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: As usual you can't smell these from the bottle, so you have to use it in order to actually sample the scent. The hot pink color is pretty cute though!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: Once you put this on and the alcohol evaporates this smells very light and sweet. The smell is definitely not overpowering, in fact I barely smell it at all so its a nice sanitizer for when you just want sanitation without an overwhelming scent.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: It is nice but I can't pick up all the notes that the description claims it has. I decided to not purchase anything in this scent.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>World's Best Cup of Coffee Whipped Cream</b></span></i></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jSq98w4KzKE/VkyutdO91tI/AAAAAAAADJQ/Yy91Qa3-iCE/s1600/bestcoffee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jSq98w4KzKE/VkyutdO91tI/AAAAAAAADJQ/Yy91Qa3-iCE/s1600/bestcoffee.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: I was excited about this as soon as I read the name. I. Love. Coffee. So upon opening and taking my first sniff I was in love! I could smell the maple right away. Although honestly I wish the coffee was a bit stronger because the maple definitely takes center stage, but I love this scent anyway.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: Unfortunately I feel like this smells a bit weird after sitting on my skin for a bit. It doesn't quite smell like it did out of the jar. It's not bad, just not as good. However after on the skin for a few hours I think it goes back to smelling good again, kind of odd how it changes but oh well! This also lingered on my skin for hours!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: I did end up purchasing this in a massage bar and a wax tart because I do really enjoy this scent and I hope they do more coffee scents in the future!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Shower Duet Shave Oil</b></span></i></u></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5WI6ovqpE_4/Vkyuwu5-xVI/AAAAAAAADKI/soeEyx66HwM/s1600/showerduet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5WI6ovqpE_4/Vkyuwu5-xVI/AAAAAAAADKI/soeEyx66HwM/s1600/showerduet.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: Oh no. This is not for me at all. I don't like strong tree scents or mint and that is what this is. I'll suffer through this only to test out the shave oil effectiveness, but if my boyfriend or a family member does not want it, its getting tossed.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: This scent is so hard for me to handle but I did it, I used it. Personally I really like using shave oil on my armpits, I'm not sure why, I just do. Maybe its because I think its ridiculous to lather up with so much shave foam for such a small area. Shave oil you only need like 2 drops per pit and you're set, haha! I have only used one other shave oil ever and it was from an Ipsy bag or something and I don't remember the name but this definitely performed just as well. So yes to the product, nooooooooooo to the scent.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: This scent smells disgusting to me so no, I did not buy. However I like the shave oil formula so I'll probably buy it in another scent in the future.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>FCS Cheer Perfume Oil</b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zhMPjh0Dzo/VkyuuoNK9qI/AAAAAAAADJo/KWLYQTK5Szw/s1600/fcscheer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zhMPjh0Dzo/VkyuuoNK9qI/AAAAAAAADJo/KWLYQTK5Szw/s1600/fcscheer.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: I was nervous about the cedar but oh my this is amazing. The other notes really take center stage here, especially the vanilla. I am a huge fan of this scent and this is probably my favorite from this box. It smells so much like winter and I've worn this every day since getting my box.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: I swear I put this on at about 12pm and I could still smell it faintly at 9pm. This scent is gorgeous and I feel like the vanilla comes out even more as it wears with the cedar disappearing completely, so I love this even more after a few hours of wear.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: I got this as a conditioner bar but now I'm honestly wishing I'd have gotten more. I still have my $10 coupon so maybe I will get something else!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Yellow Snow Bath Bomb</b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></u></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YQjKHx3cSRY/Vkyuwg_fouI/AAAAAAAADKM/FhgC2-JPyOk/s1600/yellowsnow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YQjKHx3cSRY/Vkyuwg_fouI/AAAAAAAADKM/FhgC2-JPyOk/s1600/yellowsnow.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: This smells oh so very nice. It is very relaxing and delicate. It is beautifully floral and fruity and man I love my floral fruits hahaha. A definite win for me.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action:</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: This scent is one of my favorites from this box so I bought the perfume oil! :D</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Christmas Gram Face Plant</b></span></i></u></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QDbZBQkuKTk/Vkyut8McEJI/AAAAAAAADJk/cKfTJi46eCI/s1600/christmasgram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QDbZBQkuKTk/Vkyut8McEJI/AAAAAAAADJk/cKfTJi46eCI/s1600/christmasgram.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: I've never heard of a product like this so I'm definitely excited to check it out. As for the scent all I really smell is the lavender portion, but that's not a bad thing as I love lavender!</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: So I honestly don't see the point in these. I filled up my sink with hot water dropped some in and draped a towel over everything. It smells nice and relaxing, sure, but that was overcome by how uncomfortable it was to bend over a sink and hold my head above the water. I'm not sure how long you need to stay this was to get the pore refreshing effects but I couldn't do it for more than 5 minutes. These face plants definitely aren't for me.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: While this scent is nice I personally already have some lavender scented items so I did not purchase.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins Dry Shampoo</b></span></i></u></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1HjLY2VJcyo/Vkyuu6Rh8FI/AAAAAAAADJw/k3hFblWarZA/s1600/cottonheaded.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1HjLY2VJcyo/Vkyuu6Rh8FI/AAAAAAAADJw/k3hFblWarZA/s1600/cottonheaded.jpg" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Initial: I love dry shampoo so I am very very excited to try this out. However the shaker jar has me a bit perplexed. I can see myself making a huge mess trying to apply this. The scent is so light that I can barely smell it. However the description seems like it would be wonderful so I'm a bit bummed its too light to sample.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In Action: So because of my short hair this shaker bottle is very messy and very hard for me to use. I use dry shampoo at the hair by my temples because its the thinniest area so it tends to get greasy easy. In order for me to apply this directly I have to tilt my head back, but then I can't see where or how much product I'm applying. If I tilt my head to see, then the powder is hard to drop exactly on the spot without it missing and going everywhere. This is probably hard to picture haha.... but overall I just did not have a good time with this packaging. Also I felt like it wasn't as effective as spray dry shampoos. It did a little bit, but my hair still seemed flat.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Verdict: Because this scent was available in a detergent I decided to try it out. What I can smell of it is very fresh and lovely so I'm hoping the detergent will be a good choice! I wouldn't buy their dry shampoo however, it just doesn't work with my hair.</b></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fg5Xh9hnuBo/VkyutJ20abI/AAAAAAAADJM/YND8xxK7mbE/s1600/IMG_1950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><img border="0" height="340" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fg5Xh9hnuBo/VkyutJ20abI/AAAAAAAADJM/YND8xxK7mbE/s640/IMG_1950.jpg" width="640" /></b></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The bonus item this season was a candy cane. Mine got a little smashed in transit but that's ok because I won't be eating it anyway. I hate peppermint. Bleh.</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Anyway! I really adored a lot of the scents from this collection and not only purchased some items for myself but also for some friends! </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>As usual I can't wait for my next soap box! <3 <3</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Want to watch me unbox it?</b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cg01g0RhFkc/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cg01g0RhFkc?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />Kimbrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01404378736768168406noreply@blogger.com0