I took today off because I really needed some downtime. Also, my current landlord’s realtor needed to be in my house with the new owners, so I figured why not venture out to my new favorite coffee shop. I was planning to get some ideas together for a new project I’ve been thinking about, but…
Occasionally I need to stop working for a while and listen to a book and put on makeup. Because work is lame and terrible. Today, it’s all Lunatick Cosmetics Labs. Established in 2012, Lunatick is vegan, talc-free and cruelty-free, made in the US. Their aesthetic speaks to me – it’s all creepy and ghoulish. Their…
You all know that I spend too much time watching YouTube, and one of my favorite beauty YouTubers is Georgia Harris. She’s cool as hell, and a little weird, and she likes Pokemon and beanies and I’m into it. She’s not your typical cookie cutter influencer and that’s a big part of her appeal. Anyway,…
The other night Dan and I were hanging out with a friend of his, having beers and shooting the shit. I’ve only met this friend once before so he didn’t know about my obsession with all things beauty related, but of course Dan had to brag/complain about it. As soon as the kid found out…
Earlier this evening I finished work, and because I often lie to myself, I thought I’d idly watch some YouTube and research some stuff for blog posts and whatever. Usually, that means I’m going to zone out in front of the tv and do nothing productive, and tonight was no exception. The first video I…
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This week Kat Von D uploaded a video to her YouTube channel in which she addressed the assertions that she’s not only anti-vax but also anti-semitic/pro-Nazi. This video comes nine months after the disastrous, much publicized and now deleted Instagram post in which she attempted to garner sympathy for how hard it is to be a…
Read more Kat Von D wants to set the record straight -9 months late
I’m sure you’ve heard about #sephorasquad, but in case you’ve been living under a rock: #SephoraSquad is a different kind of beauty-influencer program. We celebrate the most authentic and inspiring voices in the digital beauty space. We value unique, unfiltered, sorry-not-sorry storytellers, no matter the number of followers they have. That’s why the program offers…
At this point, I’m sure you all know that Facebook and Instagram have had MAJOR issues all day long. I saw some post this morning claiming that Facebook was down for “scheduled maintenance”, but in the tech world that actually means “oh shit guys, we fucked something sideways”. So, who else feels like they lost…
Just a quick post to check in and show off the fact that I made an effort today! I got up almost on time and actually did my hair! I only had enough time left over for a 5-minute makeup routine before I had to be in a meeting for work, but still. Hair AND…
This book is complete bullshit, and I’m going to spoil the shit out of it. You’ve been warned. Synopsis: Nora hasn’t seen Clare for ten years. Not since the day Nora walked out of her old life and never looked back. Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare’s hen party arrives. A weekend in…
Read more What am I reading? In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
Hello, my dear internet friends. Did you miss me? I’ve been home from my vacation for a few days and attempting, mostly in vain, to get back into the swing of real life. I worked, sort of successfully. I’ve been trying to get my house in order, completely unsuccessfully. Really the only thing I’ve been…
I know that 400 is kind of an odd milestone to celebrate, but it’s been a long time coming. When I first started this blog I didn’t think that anyone in their right mind would want to read it. I didn’t think I was that interesting, or that I’d consistently have things to say. I…
Like I mentioned last night, I’m in Florida. My best friend/wife for life is getting married this weekend, and I’m here to help her do tasks and not panic. I arrived Monday afternoon and so far, so good. If you’re interested in seeing random photos from my travels with mildly entertaining captions, follow me on…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock since 1972, you know what The Exorcist is about. I don’t want to discuss the content of the book here since it’s a familiar story, so it’s going to be kind of a short review. I love the movie based on this book. It’s among my all-time favorite…
Read more What am I reading: The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
Months ago I heard that my lady crush Evanna Lynch, i.e. Luna Lovegood, would be releasing her own vegan, cruelty-free beauty subscription box, and I was SO EXCITED that the minute it was available for pre-order I bought it without thinking twice. The first box arrived a week or so ago, and I thought I’d…
