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I'm just a regular(ish) gal who loves reading, street art, tattoos, good music and a stiff drink.
Visit me at: http://www.backlistbooks.ca
MY BLOGS
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Backlist Books
http://www.backlistbooks.ca/
I have loved books for as long as I can remember. In fact, if you visit my mother's house, you'll see a picture of me on the wall, aged 3, hugging a book tightly with a blissful expression on my face. Not much has changed.
If you visit my own house now, you will leave with the general impression of your average apartment... hidden somewhere under a huge mountain of books. This, to me, is home.
For awhile I was lucky enough to review books for Press+1, an online arts and entertainment website. It was fantastic - not only because it was a great opportunity to work with a wonderful, smart and talented group of people, but because I got FREE BOOKS! When you're a student and a bibliophile, this is the dream.
After awhile, however, I started wishing I could share some of my favourites that weren't brand new, as well as the new favourites I discovered while writing for the site. So I decided to embark on a new book project - my very own book blog where I could share reviews of some oldies as well as the new releases, talk about books, share inspiring links and photos and just generally indulge my bibliophilia!
Welcome to my bookish world!
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m·pir·i·cal
http://mpirical.blogspot.ca/
My life in words and pictures: A guided experiment. These are the results.
Fair warning: I love sarcasm, dirty humour, controversial topics, swear words and talking about sex. If any of this offends you, you should probably stick around just to challenge yourself. It's good for you. Like vegetables.
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The Beautiful Addiction
http://ladependencebelle.blogspot.com/
I love makeup. I love the artistic possibility, how it can transform people into a more beautiful version of themselves - or into a monster. I love how the only limit on what you can do with it is your own imagination. I love how a great eyeliner or a bright lipstick can make you feel different about yourself, and about the world. I'm not a professional makeup artist, just a fellow enthusiast who has a great time sharing info, tips and reviews. I hope you enjoy!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 642 )
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Random Thursday: My Summer Plans...
I don't know where you all are in the world, but wherever you are I really hope it's cooler than where I am. Dunno if it's global warming or what, but last... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Favourite Easy Recipes...
Yup, time for another awesomely random topic brought to you by yours truly along with Lin and Meg. I warn ya, it's a li'l domestic:I'm not a huge cook, so you'r... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's Tuesday. It's Raining. This'll Make It Better.
It's been raining here for two days, almost solid. When I wake up in the morning I can hear it sheeting down outside and the realization that I have to not... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Desert Island - 5 Items I'd Want to Have with Me...
Lin, Meg and I have another fantastically creative topic for y'all. If you're fans of High Fidelity (or just top 5 lists in general), this will be right down... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Give Us a Tour....
This week's topic from Lin, Meg and myself is one that will require a little clean up:The most obvious tour to give is one of your house. But it can also be a... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Phone Photo Dump...
And.... we're back! Lin, Meg and I have another (possibly embarrassing) topic for ya:So... funny story. About a month or so ago, I decided to take a bath. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mountain Ocean - Coconut Skin Trip
I randomly stumbled across this during one of my Whole Foods skincare forays. I was picking up, sniffing and putting down one product after another (as you do)... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Random Thursday: 5 Fun Facts About Me...
Hello again RTers! Hope you're ready for another installment with an all-new topic brought to you by Lin, Meg and I:1. I'm a very light sleeper. I get woken up... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Origins - Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask
After receiving a bunch of Origins deluxe samples as a 500-point perk from Sephora, I fell in love with the brand. (You may remember my rave review of Checks an... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Random Thursday: Spring Cleaning Organization Tips...
Alright ladies and gents, Lin, Meg and I are all set to go with another Random Thursday post topic - this one is seasonal!Yet another area where I am no... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: My Dream Home...
Random Thursday o'clock with Lin, Meg and I! This week's topic is all new and hopefully will get those creative juices flowing!So I'll come clean. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Poke
No, I'm not referring to Facebook. I just discovered this awesome site for when you're bored, called The Poke (time well wasted). From what I can tell, it's... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday Confessional: Tell A Secret...
I'm back! Though I gotta admit, it was hit or miss there for awhile. There was talk of opening up a shrimp truck and never leaving the beach. And I don't even... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Spring Apparel...
I'm sitting this week's RT out, because I'm hanging out somewhere like this: BUT don't worry, Lin and Meg have got you covered! Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Items I Splurge On...
Welcome back to another week of the awesome Random Thursday linkup with Lin, Meg and I! I wanted to say thanks to all of you guys who link up with us every week. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bliss - Super Minty Body Butter
I think I'm in love. I actually found this in Winners, of all random places, and when I smelled it I just couldn't put it down. It's minty, no doubt about... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Random Thursday: Holy Grail Cosmetics...
This week's topic from Lin, Meg and I is one I've been looking forward to. But that doesn't mean it's going to be easy! Here it is:See what I mean? Fun, but... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sleek - Oh So Special Palette (658)
L-R Top Row: Bow, Organza, Ribbon, Gift Basket, Glitz, CelebrateL-R Bottom Row: Pamper, Gateau, The Mail, Boxed, Wrapped Up, NoirIf you're a neutral shadow girl... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Una Brennan Rose
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Posted on 15 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Fushi - Argan Oil
Argan Oil is pretty big these days - in everything from hair treatments to skin serums to lip balms. So I decided to find out what all the fuss was about. Read more
Posted on 13 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE