Stunning...really...just stunning...
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Marc Jacobs The Starlett Eye-con palette...review...swatches and look...
Urban Decay Shattered Face Case review, swatches and look
Purples, greys and neutrals...so usable and portable (pretty...).
Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette review swatches and look...
Stunning...what gets me excited about makeup, shading and light...colors...
MAC Divine Night Review...the purples, pinks and a green...
Like...didn't love all...but pretty collection nonetheless.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert - video review...and regular text review
Disclaimer..I'm an Elizabeth Gilbert fan. I adored Eat, Pray, Love and I enjoyed Committed.
The Signature of All Things to me is an odd mix of non-fiction and fiction. Gilbert has mastered the woman in the process of growing ...who feels more awkward than others might assume...which makes her less intimidating and more endearing. We empathize because she is us. Gilbert also melds her obsessions - her botany - into a narrative that those not into botany (plants) can find interesting.
This book isn't a lite romance trifle. Alma is the child of a self made man and we see the factors which shaped him. His wife is equally tough and practical and they raise Alma to be smart and educated. She almost doesn't realize she isn't pretty or graceful until her parents adopt another daughter, who is.
And the narrative continues but I'll make you read it.
Why I loved the book? I learned a lot about botany - plants. I like the dawning of consciousness Alma goes through. The book was a fun read. What I didn't like is that some of the less central characters were poorly drawn and...quite frankly...Gilbert embraces her world and mostly sells it but sometimes falls flat. But that ability is so inspiring I can't take points off for her occasionally going too far.
I'm still a Gilbert fan and am glad I read this book.
Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain; Easyliner for eyes and lips - review and looks....
How do you do a review when you don't like the products? Watch and find out. I did love one Twist and Shine Balm Stain...Nude Chic. The others looked artificial.
The Easyliner was a no...on all levels....
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