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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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Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balms
I was waiting in the line up at Sephora, and as usual, it was LONG. Though I usually resist their blatant attempts to up-sell with all the products by the... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Holiday Swap Package!
Okay, so I'm woefully behind on this one - not only did I get my package in the post a bit late (thank god my swap partner was equally behind! Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: Music I Never Get Tired Of
Lin, Sarah and I have a real treat in store for you this week:Dunno if you've picked up on this yet, but I'm an audiophile. I don't think the world would be... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Maybe Don't Read This on NYE.
Sometimes, as much as you might like to ignore it, you stop and think about your reality and realize that it's not what you want it to be. Whether it's... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Product Review: Philosophy - Hope in a Jar
If you've got an interest in beauty products, you've heard of this moisturizer. It's a cult fave and cited as the fountain of youth by beauty bloggers and... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Mia...
You might have noticed that I've been missing from this blog for... well, a long time now. It's not because I've lost interest in the topic - quite the opposite... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Fill in the _____ Friday - Em & Lin's Version
There aren't any blanks on The Little Things We Do.... again. But because Lin and I really wanted to fill some in this week and have far too much time on our... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Random Thursday: New Year's Plans & Hopes...
Christmas may be behind us for another year, but Lin, Sarah and I have set our sights on the next big day on the horizon, with: Now I'm going to put all my card... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Product Review: Lorac Eye Candy Full Face Collection
I didn't go crazy with holiday palettes this year - in fact I didn't plan on getting any of them. But I've fallen in love with Lorac since trying out their... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Top of the MAC
At some point, pretty much every beauty blogger has to write a post about their MAC starter kit. They're all slightly different, but they all have a few items... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Lorac - Unzipped Palette
I was watching some YouTube makeup videos the other day and in one of them I saw a beautiful palette that included both shimmer and matte shades - all of them... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC Pro Longwear Eyeshadows
Clockwise from Bottom Left: Keep Your Cool, Sweet Satisfaction, Lie Low, Make Your Mark, Legendary Black Anyone who knows anything about me will know that I LOV... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Shop MAC
I have to admit that when the flyer for this collection arrived in the mail, I didn't really get the concept. And in all honesty, I still don't. That said,... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Makeup Hits of the 2012 Oscars
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge fan of the Oscars. Particularly in the last couple of years. Sometimes I enjoy laughing at particularly ridiculou... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
The When, How & Why of Brush Cleaning
Few things are as important as cleaning your brushes regularly. For one thing, it stops them from getting germy - particularly the brushes you use for the eye... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
5 Must-Haves for Holiday Makeup!
Around this time of year, there are all sorts of opportunities to go big with your makeup looks - and it's a lot of fun to play with more dramatic eyes and... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Oops! Just Couldn't Resist - Lorac Bejewelled Night & Day Jewelry Box
I didn't intend to buy any holiday palettes this year. But then Sephora's $20 VIB gift card landed in my inbox, and the next thing you know, I'm at the store... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Nars - Lip Lacquer in Hot Wired
One of those products where the name says it all! This is a gorgeous, bright pink color with a hint of iridescent shimmer. If you're looking for a way to stand... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Sephora's $12 Black Friday Sale!
Click on image for more info Just a quick FYI to all you makeup addicts out there - Sephora is having a Black Friday sale tomorrow, for one day only! Lots of... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Top Ten of the Week
The other day when I was getting ready for work, I found myself reaching for the same thing as I had the day before, and I got to thinking about how I choose... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE