tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14544895190300865442024-03-14T00:14:46.466-07:00One Fell Inaccidents do happenmmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-70107709770357181842014-02-04T00:17:00.002-08:002014-02-04T00:23:16.210-08:00Un-Boring Valentine's Gifts for Men from All Over the WebHi, folks! Jonathan here with a few possibly helpful suggestions for what to get your/a man for Valentine's Day, besides the obvious (insert tasteless-but-true joke here). The prices on these vary wildly, so you can find ideas whether you're looking to really knock someone's socks off with manly jewelry, or just to tug on the toe of the sock a little with some thoughtful slow-melting ice (but, oddly, there are no socks on the list*). <br />
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A great option, especially for someone whose tastes you're not
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Class up the joint with this perfect-for-a-pocket fountain
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mind perpetually being six-to-eight months behind publication, everything Marvel
publishes eventually ends up available, and if you’re looking to relive some
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JRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11821314626004313299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-86210318855370534742014-01-31T08:00:00.000-08:002014-01-31T08:00:04.571-08:00Un-Boring Valentine's Day Gifts for Ladies from EtsyI know. Some (probably the most well-adjusted) people don't do Valentine's Day gifts. And to that I say, "Good job!" If you're one of those people, this list can serve as birthday or holiday inspiration. For the rest of you suckers, you better get your shopping done before you run out of time. We've only got two weeks to get this sh*t together. Let's go!<br />
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Keep in mind that if I knew which lady we were shopping for here, these choices would be more specifically targeted. Instead, I aimed for that category of things almost all ladies enjoy: pretty. <br />
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1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71999766/linen-goldfish-clutch-in-black?ref=shop_home_active">Linen Goldfish Clutch</a>, JCarterHandmade, $49.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/62436781/chunky-knit-scarf-oatmeal-wheat-off?ref=related-0">Chunky Knit Scarf</a>, VitalTemptation, $70.<br /><br />
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3. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/68090444/rose-necklace-in-almond?ref=favs_view_20">Rose Necklace</a>, SimplyChacha, $18.<br /><br />
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4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126745285/large-blue-tree-swing?ref=favs_view_6">Blue Tree Swing</a>, HoganTreeSwings, $74.<br /><br />
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5. <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/94927504618001169/">Tote Bag</a>, rougeandwhimsy, $50.<br />
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6. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/71160214/ivory-floral-lace-and-coral-beads?ref=shop_home_active_18">Lace Necklace</a>, TopiaryDesigns, $30. </div>
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7. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127302780/unique-neuron-necklace-925-sterling?ref=favs_view_20&atr_uid=20037893">Neuron Necklace</a>, NewtonAndTheApple, $44.21.<br />
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8. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172755824/mend-my-black-heart-giclee-print?ref=shop_home_active_73">Mend My Black Heart Giclee Print</a>, NanLawson, $10.<br />
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9. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122853531/dandelion-necklace-resin-orb-globe?ref=tre-2724616760-8">Dandelion Necklace</a>, Ural Nature, $36.<br />
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10. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/36574927/maple-seed-helicopter-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_21">Maple Seed Helicopter Necklace</a>, Honeybee, $50.</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157190964/i-hate-everyone-but-you-greeting-card?ref=favs_view_5">I Hate Everyone But You</a>, PageFiftyFive, $4.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124054396/valentines-day-larry-david-curb-your?ref=favs_view_4">Larry David</a>, RestlessExpress, $5.<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/91800148/i-mustache-you-to-be-mine-love?ref=favs_view_1">I Mustache You to be Mine</a>, duvdesigns, $3.95.<br />
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4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120391850/funny-valentine-valentines-day-card-bed?ref=favs_view_6">I Still Love You</a>, witsicle, $4.<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163259004/funny-valentine-breaking-bad-jesse?ref=favs_view_3">Jesse Pinkman</a>, TurtlesSoup, $3.85.</div>
mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-49703101065843654522014-01-30T06:30:00.000-08:002014-01-30T06:30:00.497-08:00Best Birthday Gift Ever?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I realized that I meant to post this last year, and it was somehow still saved in my drafts. I can be pretty scatterbrained at times. In any case, feast your eyes on this!<br />
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Jonathan ordered a custom illustration from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NanLawson?ref=seller_info">Nan Lawson</a> for my birthday! That's us, with our dogs and the quilt I made! We're also wearing our favorite pajamas. I will treasure this forever and ever and ever! <br />
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Speaking of gift-giving occasions, it's been a long time since I've done a gift guide... I have ideas, let me tell you. Okay, doing it!<br />
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Happy today!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-34814364823398799302014-01-29T16:30:00.000-08:002014-01-29T16:30:00.901-08:00Out for Skewers at Paradise Garden Grill (Disney's California Adventure)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, so good. From top to bottom: chicken with chili sauce, chicken with tzatziki, veggies and tofu with chimichurri.<br />
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-19932328628865625492014-01-28T07:00:00.000-08:002014-01-28T07:00:01.521-08:00I'm Obsessed with Stylebook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, so, so, so, so obsessed. I can't even. <a href="http://www.stylebookapp.com/index.html">Stylebook</a> an app for iOS that helps you organize your real-life clothes, arrange them into looks a la Polyvore, calendar your outfits, make packing lists, and, you know, other stuff. This is perfect for me. I can procrastinate whatever it is I'm supposed to be doing by putting together outfits and calendaring them, and then, when I wake up in the morning, there will be a picture of the day's outfit waiting for me. This is great because I like clothes, but deciding what to wear is my least favorite thing ever (probably because I sleep hard and wake up confused). You can even view which of your items hasn't been used in any outfits, which is especially useful when it comes to deciding what to purge. The biggest danger now is losing myself in a black hole of outfit-making. It's addictive!<br />
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-44538814890921066072014-01-27T17:25:00.004-08:002014-01-28T12:24:23.529-08:00A Belated HelloHi there! Long time. You can probably tell I've been a little on-the-fence lately about whether I want to keep the blog up and running. I don't want to post just for the sake of posting, but post too infrequently and what's the point, right? I haven't made up my mind yet. It's hard. What I'm trying to say is my life is like Hamlet without the murders, you guys. That's all.<br />
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Jonathan and I kicked off the new year by taking a full car of stuff to Goodwill! It's been almost two years since we were able to make such a significant purge. Even dropping off one bag gives me such relief. This was gloriously cathartic.<br />
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We'd both held on to a lot of toys from our childhoods, and they were living in our office closet, presumably only to be sifted through after we had kids, at which point most would get thrown out or donated. They were taking up a ton of space. I felt like an extreme jerk thinking about the pile of
excellent-condition toys I was leaving to gather dust in the closet
while actual kids could be playing with them. That alleviated the weird guilt I felt about giving them away. We each kept a few things that were the most meaningful. (I kept Claudia, Carrie, and Carmencita: my Cabbage Patch, Puffalump, and rag doll.)<br />
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To the toys we added clothes, picture frames, seasonal decorations, a few purses, my college backpack (still in awesome shape, but utterly unused) and that big wrapping paper holder. We get and give a lot of gift bags, and thus most of the wrapping paper in the holder was purchased many years ago. We kept three rolls, which tuck neatly into a small nook in the office closet. Getting rid of the holder freed up enough space that I was able to move fancier non-everyday dresses into the office closet, which gave clothes extra room to move around in the bedroom closet. (Not being able to slide clothes around on the bar was starting to annoy me. It was hard to see things.)<br />
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Now, for the first time since moving to Los Angeles, I live somewhere that has some partially-empty shelves! Maybe this is sad, but for many years, that's been a dream of mine. Partially-empty shelves, can you even imagine? Whatever. You can't shame the unashamed! Now I want every shelf to be partially-empty. I think that's a goal that's going to take quite a while, but I already have ideas. <br />
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That's it for here, for now. Have an awesome day!mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-65162983939425448562013-07-08T11:47:00.000-07:002013-07-08T11:47:29.561-07:00Out for Dole Whip at Tiki Juice Bar (Disneyland)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-56378689247153556302013-06-25T19:36:00.000-07:002013-07-08T11:48:00.205-07:00Out for Breakfast at Carnation Cafe (Disneyland)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-52848285403374054622013-06-11T15:35:00.000-07:002013-07-06T17:05:49.756-07:00Out for Lunch at ESPN Zone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now<a href="http://espnzonelalive.com/"> the LA Live location</a> has build-your-own mac-and-cheese, and it is delightful.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-60561384147085296232013-06-04T15:29:00.000-07:002013-07-06T15:29:52.483-07:00Out for Lunch at BLD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every time we go for brunch at <a href="http://www.bldrestaurant.com/">BLD</a>, I order Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes or the Spanish Scramble, because they're both so insanely delicious that I can't imagine anything stacking up, but this did. It's the Warm Lentil Salad. I can't really explain why this is the best thing ever. It just is.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-66069356865415535602013-05-28T15:22:00.000-07:002013-07-06T15:23:43.627-07:00Out for Small Bites and Wine Flights at Pop Champagne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-25500207737850536052013-05-21T15:19:00.000-07:002013-07-08T11:48:24.228-07:00Out for Lunch at The Hungry Bear (Disneyland)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks, <a href="http://awesomemeter.blogspot.com/">Jan</a> and Ben, for recommending <a href="http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_hung.htm">The Hungry Bear</a> and the obscenely delicious Fried Green Tomato sandwich. I'd somehow never noticed the massive restaurant's entrance (across from Splash Mountain), but I'm so happy I know now. Of all the amazing eats to be had at Disneyland, this sandwich is one of my absolute favorites. I have eaten several more since our first visit. mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-15983473616171052972013-05-14T15:05:00.000-07:002013-07-06T15:06:21.115-07:00Out for Lunch at The Waffle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is one totally non-waffle-related reason we'll still drive across town to eat at <a href="http://thewafflehollywood.com/">The Waffle</a>. Also Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Also all the waffles.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-68052372379965897132013-05-08T21:00:00.000-07:002014-01-27T21:01:13.905-08:00Puppies Watching Seal Pups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-52500525391586151622013-05-06T23:07:00.003-07:002013-05-07T10:29:23.765-07:00PopSugar Must Have: Special Edition, Summer Fun 2013Wow, that was a mouthful. Anyway, I got back into town today and this box had arrived along with my accumulated mail! Thanks, mail carrier! I was disciplined and waited until Jonathan and I went through all of the regular mail before ripping this thing apart and fawning over everything. Here it is!<br />
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1. Sachin + Babi Sarong <br />
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2. S'Well (stainless steel, double-walled, insulated) Bottle <br />
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3. Henri Bendel Candle <br />
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4. Starbucks Refreshers (not shown in pamphlet, probably considered a bonus item) <br />
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5.Vitabath Sugar Scrub <br />
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6. Truffle Pouch <br />
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7. House of Harlow 1960 Sunglasses <br />
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A good haul. PopSugar has nailed it again, in my opinion. The bottle keeps beverages hot or cold. The sarong is very pretty in person. It's very delicate, and anyone with sizing concerns should be able to use it as a scarf. (That said, I'm a dress size 8 with gigantic obstacles up top, and I was able to wear it as a longer-than-knee-length halter dress, so it's not excessively teeny-tiny.) The clear pouch is for holding your essentials so you can switch from purse to purse quickly. I've been wanting to switch to that system for a while now, but have been too lazy to come up with an inner-purse pouch, so this worked out great.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-18696135564978263912013-04-24T20:47:00.000-07:002014-01-27T20:47:29.109-08:00Some New Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Luckily, they like each other.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-23201329059686264782013-04-18T12:55:00.000-07:002013-04-18T12:55:24.497-07:00Pure Madness!<br />
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Yum, yum, yum! <a href="https://www.bzzagent.com/">BzzAgent</a> recently sent me some <a href="http://www.puremadnesschocolate.com/">Pure Madness</a> truffles and a chocolate bar to try. This was such a hassle, because who wants to eat chocolate? It is a repugnant stain upon our world, as we all know. But I decided to take one for the team, and, though it pained me greatly, review some fancy confections.<br />
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First, the Smoky Almond chocolate bar... seriously? They put hickory-smoked almonds in milk chocolate. I mean, who are these people, and how are they this amazing? The chocolate was sweet and super-smooth, and the almonds tasted salty and intensely smoky. Before this turns into a graphic romance novel (and it is very much going there, because wow), let me just say that the combination was very appealing.<br />
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Of the nine varieties of truffle I tried, all were lovely and distinct. A few of the standouts, in my opinion, were the chili lime, raspberry, rum raisin, and espresso truffles. The chili lime tasted exciting, but not too spicy. For fans of key lime pie, this is a delicious next step to consider. The raspberry was jammy and wonderfully intense, with a fresh taste one doesn't often find in a fruity truffle. The rum raisin pleasantly surprised me, as I wasn't sure whether I would like it. The rum flavor was big and bold, but smooth and didn't have that unpleasant alcoholic note that these things sometimes do. The truffle was thoroughly chocolatey throughout, with the smallest hint of raisin. The espresso truffle perfectly balanced sweetness and bitterness, which seems a rare feat in the realm of coffee-flavored goodies.<br />
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Bottom line: I was blown away by Pure Madness. This newbie's goodies pack enough quality, taste, and originality to handily contend with more established high-end chocolate brands. mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-23144252003306207192013-04-15T15:23:00.000-07:002013-04-18T15:24:28.014-07:00Makeup Fun with New Neutrogena Goodies<br />
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I recently had a chance to try <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4950079&skuId=2254270#details">Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks</a> in Sweet Watermelon, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADRH2EM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00ADRH2EM&linkCode=as2&tag=onfein-20">Crease Proof Eye Shadow</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onfein-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00ADRH2EM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> in Constant Copper and Lasting Taupe, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADRHOY0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00ADRHOY0&linkCode=as2&tag=onfein-20">Healthy Lengths Mascara</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onfein-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00ADRHOY0" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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I was so excited to see the Color Stick, already being a huge fan of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HP2VRU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008HP2VRU&linkCode=as2&tag=onfein-20">the equivalent product by Revlon. </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=onfein-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B008HP2VRU" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
Neutrogena's Color Stick has the same stay-put color (it won't come off on teeth, seriously!) and rich moisture, but has a pleasant fruity scent that sets it apart. I love that the color is buildable, so a shade like Sweet Watermelon that would look awful on someone with my skin tone in a lipstick adds a pretty translucent pink sheen to my lips, when used sparingly.<br />
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I'm happy I had the opportunity to try two shades of Crease Proof Eye Shadow. I have pale, cool-tone skin and blue eyes, and Constant Copper would not look right on me at all. Lasting Taupe looked good, though. The eye shadows provide very subtle, sheer color, which is good for daytime. If you're looking to create a dramatic eye, I wouldn't recommend this product, but if you're going for a very subdued, natural look, this is great. The shadow stayed absolutely put until I took it off with eye makeup remover at the end of a long day, and I didn't even use a primer!<br />
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I handed Constant Copper off to one of my friends (hi, Erin!) and her thoughts about the eyeshadow pretty much aligned with mine. She added that the color is smooth, and indeed crease-proof (as the name implies), but she was skeptical about the value of the crease-proof claim, as she doesn't normally notice creasing issues with her other shadows. An excellent point! I saw the shadow on Erin and it looked very nice, and subtle as the other shade. Pretty, but natural.<br />
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Last, but very much the opposite of least, Healthy Lengths Mascara is the one that's really going to be a new staple in my makeup bag. It adds natural-looking length and thickness while keeping lashes looking soft, not crunchy. This is perfect for everyday, no-drama looks.<br />
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All told, I was pretty satisfied with the quality of this loot, and would recommend any of these products for natural, easy daytime looks. <br />
<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-14290651686154969172013-04-01T13:59:00.000-07:002013-04-01T13:59:04.763-07:00Indie Gift Box: March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://indiegiftbox.com/">Indie Gift Box</a> is a surprise box dedicated to spreading the word about independent artists and small businesses. Each box is themed and available for a very limited time. No subscriptions to this one. You have to jump on it each month when it becomes available. <br />
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My good friend Alison gave me March's Squeaky Clean Box for my birthday. It's pretty awesome! A breakdown of the items with purchasing info can be found <a href="http://indiegiftbox.com/march-squeaky-clean-box-reveal/">here.</a> It all smells heavenly. I can't wait to dig in. In case you're wondering, those pretty knit items are face scrubbies. Awesome box!<br />
<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-17077017558991786232013-03-26T01:51:00.001-07:002013-07-08T11:49:14.636-07:00Out for Sandwiches at Earl of Sandwich (Downtown Disney)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Original 1762 and the All American, at <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/our-food/">Earl of Sandwich</a> in Downtown Disney in Anaheim. Weird fact that should probably not be as surprising as it is: Earl of Sandwich is owned by the actual family of the Earl of Sandwich.<br />
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<br />mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1454489519030086544.post-44449054653728924802013-03-12T11:35:00.000-07:002013-03-12T11:35:00.438-07:00Out for Pastries at Village Bakery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dramatic pastries! Here you see the donut muffin, the chocolate croissant, and the maple bacon scone, three of the very bestest pastries at <a href="http://www.thevillagebakeryandcafe.com/">The Village Bakery and Cafe</a> in Atwater Village.mmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901758667575161890noreply@blogger.com2