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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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Modern Pin-Up - Lisa Eldridge Tutorial
I originally clicked on this video because of the lipstick color. I mean, just look at it. Goregous. As you know, I love deep pink lips - and Rebel by MAC is... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC - Glitter & Ice Holiday 2011 Collection
via Temptalia's reviewI have to be honest: I haven't bought much of MAC's holiday collection, and I don't plan to. Don't get me wrong, there are some beautiful... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Smith's Lip Balm - Minted Rose
This is probably the most famous of basic lip balms, perhaps except for Kiehl's. The original is just Rose Lip Balm, and has a very subtle, pleasant rose scent. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC - Eyeshadow in Bitter
Every makeup enthusiast needs a bright lime green shadow. Right? That's what I thought. I decided to try this one out, because I like that it is a little more... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
An Awesome Present - Neal's Yard
Last week two of my aunts came to visit us from England. They stayed for a week, though I only got to spend an evening with them at my dad's place. Though this... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Eye Primer - What Is It, Why Wear It, and Which Is Best?
When you first start becoming interested in makeup, it starts with the obvious things. Bright lipsticks. Dark eyeliners. Then, if you're like me, you started... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Bobbi Brown - Rich Lip Color SPF12
L-R: Old Hollywood, Rose Blossom, Crimson, Mod Pink, Cosmic Raspberry If you're an avid YouTuber and makeup fanatic (and let's face it, if you're reading this,... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Nars - Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
This came in a package of Nars eye products, along with mascara, eye makeup remover and a liquid eyeliner pen. At first, I didn't really get excited about it. Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Nars - Eyeshadows (Duos and Singles)
Nars Shadow Duos It's taken me awhile to warm up to Nars. The first shadows I bought were hard to work with and had crappy color payoff. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC Posh Paradise
MAC's second new collection of awesomeness has hit the stores! Of course, I couldn't resist. Here's what I bought:Nubile Paint Pot - Neutral peach shade. Remind... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Make Up For Ever - Magnetized Palettes
Let me start with a question. WHY don't more people talk about these?? I hear so much about the MAC palettes, which are great, but there are problems - they're... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC - MAC Me Over
Shadestick: Street CoolShadows (bottom to top): Outré, Moleskin, Mythical, Carbonized Were you as excited as I was to check out this collection? Thought so. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Sleek - Pout Paint
L-R: Cloud 9, Peachy Keen, Milkshake, Lava, Pin Up,Rosette, Pinkini, Port, Mauve Over, Peek-A-BlooYou might have heard of Sleek's new lip products that were... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Sleek - Glossed Lip Glosses
L-R: Clarity, Packs A Punch, Bitten, Pump It Up, PixieI am in love. But before I tell you all about my newest makeup crush, let me give a bit of background abou... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC - Blogger's Obsessions Eye Shadows
L-R: Parisian Skies; Hocus Pocus; Sparkle Neely, Sparkle!, Jealousy WakesIf you're not a die-hard MAC fan who subscribes to their emails, reads popular beauty... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Fave Makeup Guru - Lisa Eldridge
Any self-respecting makeup fanatic has spent countless hours browsing through the endless makeup review, haul and how-to videos on YouTube. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Inecto - Pure Coconut Oil Hand & Nail Cream
You know how sometimes you are in a dinky little pharmacy that has nearly nothing you'd normally buy, and you pick something up hoping it'll do in a pinch?... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAC - Semi Precious
L-R: Golden Gaze and Smoked RubyNot too long ago, MAC came out with a new line of products inspired by (and containing) Brazil's semi-precious gems. Read more
Posted on 02 August 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Clinique - Super City Block 40 SPF
Now that summer is finally here, it's time to start thinking about how those rays affect our most vulnerable body part - our skin! These days we all know how... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
The Fuchsia the Better
Back row L-R: Rebel, Lickable, Girl About Town, Total Wow, LusteringIn Front: Immodest (resting on top), Scan-Delicious, Just Add Color and ChromeglassI am... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE