Desperately Seeking Bookworm

This is my second time writing this post and I'm not happy about it. I had originally written it on my phone and then Blogger froze and deleted EVERYTHING! I was finished with the post (sans pictures) and that damn app upset me, grrr. So now here I am again writing this post, which is hopefully as fabulous as the first post that I had written. Makeup Forever Artist Eyeshadow & Powder Blush I544 Pink Granite (Full-size $21):  You can use this as a blush? Hmm I'm not sure I would want this color on my cheeks, but that's good to know for future purchases. I'm very impressed by this shadow. Again, I've never used MUFE shadows before and this was just perfect. It doesn't swatch particularly well, its a glittery taupe that leans pink, but you really do need to build it up. I haven't tried it layered over a cream shadow, but I think it will be perfect for that. I'm also happy that we are able to depot this and stick it in a palette. Much appreciation Seph...

Back when I was still participating in the Popsugar Reading Challenge I was tasked with reading a graphic novel. I had such a great experience reading Maus that I thought another historical account would be equally as good, but I was wrong. Photo Credit: Goodreads Persepolis  is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming--both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up. While I did enjoy learning about the Iranian Revolution, I just...

Is this my last month? Just wait and see for that update. I'm not going to lie I was highly disappointed in this month. July kept me around (along with samples choice for August), but this month was a disaster. I think my add-on for the month really made up for the box's lackluster performance. Out of my 3 beauty boxes Birchbox came in dead last for the month, let's find out why shall we? Manna Kadar Cosmetics The Day Dream Palette (Full-size $25):  When spoilers came out I already knew I would hate this. "Palettes" from BB usually means 1 shadow that may or may not be in said palette or a piece of cardboard that mimics the palette with pigment on them. This particular sample came as a full-size eyeshadow that was completely smashed. I'm currently waiting for a replacement. I don't have hopes that will get here intake either. At this point I don't really want it or care. I think it's also worth noting that almost everyone's sample of thi...

I feel like my Allure box got here really quickly this month. Although they ship out in the first week of the month, this has been my first experience with that. I was terribly excited when the spoilers got released because there was one item I was dying to try and the rest was just great extras. Unfortunately they came out later and said that the one item I wanted wasn't going to be in every box, but some people would be getting it. I wasn't one of those people, naturally. We did get extra products though, so I guess that is a win? Probably not, but I guess you can judge that along with me. Freeze 24-7 Anti-Aging Eye Serum (Full-size $115): Holy bejeezus this is expensive. I'm not sure why I keep getting unbelievably expensive items in my boxes, but it seems to be a theme. If this stuff performs miracles for my ever aging under eyes I would consider buying it, but I still probably wouldn't. I won't be trying this for awhile anyways since I have too many eye cr...