- Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2)
- Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely #3)
- Eyes Like Stars: Theater Illuminata, Act I
- Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale
- Wuthering Heights (the one with the Twilight-looking cover)
- Hush, Hush
- Wicked Lovely: Desert Tales, Vol. I
- Storm Born
- Thorn Queen
- Vampire Academy #1
Monday, October 12, 2009
Coming up on Karen's bookshelf!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Relationships and Friendships
I reconnected with an old friend today. We've been friends for about 15 years. Like any friendship, we've gone through our ups and downs. I must say after my talk with her today, I realized why we've been so out of touch. A Man. Her choices, in my eyes, are not the correct ones, so I must turn a blind eye and just not dwell too much on the past. Reading this quote below, reminded me so much of her, and the reason why I think she has such a hard time with relationships.
"Women are the worst. They zero in on some guy. Oh boy, he's the one, gotta get me that one. So they do. Then they spend the rest of their time trying to figure out how to change him. Then if they manage it, they're not all that interested anymore, because guess what? He's not the one anymore." — J.D. Robb
"Women are the worst. They zero in on some guy. Oh boy, he's the one, gotta get me that one. So they do. Then they spend the rest of their time trying to figure out how to change him. Then if they manage it, they're not all that interested anymore, because guess what? He's not the one anymore." — J.D. Robb
Saturday, September 26, 2009
My latest reads....a quick overview.
I blogged a few weeks ago about some books that are on their way to me. They got here, they've been read, and now here's my unbiased reviews in order from worst to best.
Worst Read / Intertwined: 1 out of 4 stars. This book had way too much going on. To read my Goodreads review, click here.
Not Too Bad Read /The Truth About Forever: 2.5 out of 4 stars. It was a mushy little love story about a girl whose father dies. I think the book is very appealing to YA fans, and if I was 10 years younger, I would have absolutely loved it.
Beautiful Read / Shiver: 4 out of 4 stars. Amazingly written. I loved being able to see and hear from both sides of the "coin". Maggie S. wrote a true masterpiece. Something very poignant to me, were the temperature readings at the beginning of each chapter. It enabled me to really feel the suspense over Sam and his inner struggle. Beautiful love story. Don't miss out on Linger, the sequel.
A kick in the gut never felt so good Read / Lament: 4 out of 4 stars. A kick in the gut never felt so good. Another Maggie masterpiece. The moment Luke arrives into her life, Dee is swept away by his "Homicidal Faerie Assassin Good Looks". At first, it seems like this is your typical YA paranormal romance, but it's so way beyond that, I'm embarrased to have even considered it. It's a story about survival, love, and sacrifice. When you have love in the middle, it makes for GREAT storytelling. That's what Lament is, a great story. Don't miss out on Ballad, the standalone sequel to Lament.
Most Favorite Read / Graceling: 5 out of 4 stars. Epic. Liberating. Sensual. Driven. Love. Loss. GIRL POWER. This book is so far beyond amazing, it's difficult for me to write any coherent thoughts beyond 1-word sentences. Po stole my heart. Katsa had both my envy and my respect. This story will go down as one of the greatest Mythical Fantasy romances I've ever read. Don't miss out on Fire, the prequel and standalone, which I read is even better than the first.
Worst Read / Intertwined: 1 out of 4 stars. This book had way too much going on. To read my Goodreads review, click here.
Not Too Bad Read /The Truth About Forever: 2.5 out of 4 stars. It was a mushy little love story about a girl whose father dies. I think the book is very appealing to YA fans, and if I was 10 years younger, I would have absolutely loved it.
Beautiful Read / Shiver: 4 out of 4 stars. Amazingly written. I loved being able to see and hear from both sides of the "coin". Maggie S. wrote a true masterpiece. Something very poignant to me, were the temperature readings at the beginning of each chapter. It enabled me to really feel the suspense over Sam and his inner struggle. Beautiful love story. Don't miss out on Linger, the sequel.
A kick in the gut never felt so good Read / Lament: 4 out of 4 stars. A kick in the gut never felt so good. Another Maggie masterpiece. The moment Luke arrives into her life, Dee is swept away by his "Homicidal Faerie Assassin Good Looks". At first, it seems like this is your typical YA paranormal romance, but it's so way beyond that, I'm embarrased to have even considered it. It's a story about survival, love, and sacrifice. When you have love in the middle, it makes for GREAT storytelling. That's what Lament is, a great story. Don't miss out on Ballad, the standalone sequel to Lament.
Most Favorite Read / Graceling: 5 out of 4 stars. Epic. Liberating. Sensual. Driven. Love. Loss. GIRL POWER. This book is so far beyond amazing, it's difficult for me to write any coherent thoughts beyond 1-word sentences. Po stole my heart. Katsa had both my envy and my respect. This story will go down as one of the greatest Mythical Fantasy romances I've ever read. Don't miss out on Fire, the prequel and standalone, which I read is even better than the first.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Shiver
My second favorite book for 2009. The author's playlist is below:
1. "The Ocean" - The Bravery (the general thematic song)
2. "Sundrenched World" - Joshua Radin
3. "Run" - Snow Patrol
4. "Cemeteries of London" - Coldplay (hunt scene)
5. "Make This Go On Forever" - Snow Patrol
6. "Matroshka" - Dredg
7. "Underwater" - Vertical Horizon
8. "Star Mile" - Joshua Radin (making quiche)
9. "Set the Fire to the Third Bar" - Snow Patrol
10. "Jeremiah" - Starsailor
11. "Bug Eyes" - Dredg
12. "Everything'll Be Alright" - Joshua Radin (bookstore scene)
13. "Hide and Seek" - Imogen Heap (car scene near end)
14. "A Clock is Ticking" - Snow Patrol (Jack scene near end)
15. "Peter Returns" - James Newton Howard (last scene)
16. "Wake Up, Open the Door, & Escape to the Sea" - Blaqk Audio (ultimate nookie scene)
1. "The Ocean" - The Bravery (the general thematic song)
2. "Sundrenched World" - Joshua Radin
3. "Run" - Snow Patrol
4. "Cemeteries of London" - Coldplay (hunt scene)
5. "Make This Go On Forever" - Snow Patrol
6. "Matroshka" - Dredg
7. "Underwater" - Vertical Horizon
8. "Star Mile" - Joshua Radin (making quiche)
9. "Set the Fire to the Third Bar" - Snow Patrol
10. "Jeremiah" - Starsailor
11. "Bug Eyes" - Dredg
12. "Everything'll Be Alright" - Joshua Radin (bookstore scene)
13. "Hide and Seek" - Imogen Heap (car scene near end)
14. "A Clock is Ticking" - Snow Patrol (Jack scene near end)
15. "Peter Returns" - James Newton Howard (last scene)
16. "Wake Up, Open the Door, & Escape to the Sea" - Blaqk Audio (ultimate nookie scene)
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Upcoming books that will make themselves at home on my bookshelf....
Items shipping soon:
Delivery estimate: September 8, 2009
Intertwined (Harlequin Teen
The Truth About Forever
Shiver
Graceling
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: September 8, 2009
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception
Dark Slayer
Devil's Kiss
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: October 9, 2009
Fire
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: October 13, 2009
Wuthering Heights
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: October 19, 2009
The Twilight Journals
Hush, Hush
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: December 7, 2009
Beautiful Creatures
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: December 28, 2009
The Dark Divine
Items shipping soon:
Delivery estimate: September 8, 2009
Intertwined (Harlequin Teen
The Truth About Forever
Shiver
Graceling
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: September 8, 2009
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception
Dark Slayer
Devil's Kiss
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: October 9, 2009
Fire
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: October 13, 2009
Wuthering Heights
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: October 19, 2009
The Twilight Journals
Hush, Hush
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: December 7, 2009
Beautiful Creatures
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: December 28, 2009
The Dark Divine
Friday, June 12, 2009
Vampires, and how my life has, one way or another, revolved around them.
I've always had this crazy obsession for the abnormal. I was never one to like watching scary movies - but the thoughts that fear provoked within me, were very interesting. Sometimes I would force myself to watch something scary, just so my imagination would sort of "wake-up". Luxuries weren't a big part of my childhood, therefore, my imagination would have to do. I remember being a little over 7-years-old, staring out my bedroom window, gazing at all of the lights to and from the airport in Puerto Rico. I wished that one of those curiously bright lights was some kind of UFO, who had come to abduct me.(I have to thank ET the movie for that one).
When Joss Whedon created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, my young adult life changed. When the show began on The WB back in 1997, I was fresh out of High School, and watching TV was the last thing I wanted to do. I was too busy hanging out with friends, drinking, partying, and doing what most kids that age were doing. I had gone through a pretty bad break-up with my High School sweetheart, so being at home wasn't an option for me. I didn't want to mope. I remember a friend of mine at the time had started watching Buffy, and was already becoming a fanatic of the show. She would tell me, “Wait until you watch it, you're going to love it” - and she was right, thanks Maria. The witty language, the girl power, the VAMPIRES! Story lines that actually made you CARE about the secondary characters, instead of having these characters act as props to the main star of the show. A television show that would shape my early 20's, and really my adulthood for years to come. I admit I watched the horrible Kristi Swanson version with Luke Perry, and although the only breakthrough actor in that movie was Donald Sutherland, I was very intrigued by what Joss Whedon was trying to portray. A GIRL who could kill vampires. I became a die hard, cry yourself to sleep, stay up all night chatting with the INTERNET fandom, FAN. A Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, and proud of it, no matter how many weird looks I got.
My mind was made up. After 7 seasons of gut-wrenching story lines involving love, sex, friendship, family and the “abnormal”. I never thought anything regarding Vampires would catch my attention and make me believe anything outside of my Buffyverse.
That of course, was before I read the Twilight series.
These books have captivated me in a way I wasn't expecting. My heart aches to think there will never be anything like Twilight in my life, and much less like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I'm grateful to have been able to experience these books.
I sign off with my love and happiness.
-K
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Now playing: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - La Traviata (Bonus Track)
via FoxyTunes
When Joss Whedon created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, my young adult life changed. When the show began on The WB back in 1997, I was fresh out of High School, and watching TV was the last thing I wanted to do. I was too busy hanging out with friends, drinking, partying, and doing what most kids that age were doing. I had gone through a pretty bad break-up with my High School sweetheart, so being at home wasn't an option for me. I didn't want to mope. I remember a friend of mine at the time had started watching Buffy, and was already becoming a fanatic of the show. She would tell me, “Wait until you watch it, you're going to love it” - and she was right, thanks Maria. The witty language, the girl power, the VAMPIRES! Story lines that actually made you CARE about the secondary characters, instead of having these characters act as props to the main star of the show. A television show that would shape my early 20's, and really my adulthood for years to come. I admit I watched the horrible Kristi Swanson version with Luke Perry, and although the only breakthrough actor in that movie was Donald Sutherland, I was very intrigued by what Joss Whedon was trying to portray. A GIRL who could kill vampires. I became a die hard, cry yourself to sleep, stay up all night chatting with the INTERNET fandom, FAN. A Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, and proud of it, no matter how many weird looks I got.
My mind was made up. After 7 seasons of gut-wrenching story lines involving love, sex, friendship, family and the “abnormal”. I never thought anything regarding Vampires would catch my attention and make me believe anything outside of my Buffyverse.
That of course, was before I read the Twilight series.
These books have captivated me in a way I wasn't expecting. My heart aches to think there will never be anything like Twilight in my life, and much less like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I'm grateful to have been able to experience these books.
I sign off with my love and happiness.
-K
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Now playing: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - La Traviata (Bonus Track)
via FoxyTunes
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
YouTube - MAC F.A.Q.: Pro, B2M, Palettes, Prices, Organization
YouTube - MAC F.A.Q.: Pro, B2M, Palettes, Prices, Organization
She's so cute! LOL! This really answered a lot.
She's so cute! LOL! This really answered a lot.
Monday, January 26, 2009
The Fun in Homework
Little C's homework called for him to fill in the blanks with the word "want".
Some of the sentences were:
I [blank] a big rug
I [blank] a big truck
I [blank] a big house....
LOL, are they shaping my kids future or what?
Some of the sentences were:
I [blank] a big rug
I [blank] a big truck
I [blank] a big house....
LOL, are they shaping my kids future or what?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Long day at work
Sometimes I wonder why I work so hard. Oh, that's right, to support my fashion, hair, and beauty addiction....LOL, almost forgot there.
Randomness aside, today was the perfect day to try something that always works. I wasn't feeling it in the lipstick department, if you know what I mean. With the colors that I wore today, and the way I styled my hair, I sorta looked overdressed, so putting on a bright set of lips would have really been over the top.
So what did I do? My never fails lip-cipe (er, whatev)....mix a "cool" lipstick along with a "warm" lipstick on your lips, and 99% of the time, you'll have AWESOME results. I tend to start with the warm first, since those colors are darkest usually. Then I appply the cool tone over the warm tone, generally with a lip brush.
It's just one of those things that no one sits down to teach you. I was 19, broke, and only had two "nubs" of lipstick to get me through the day. The mixture turned out to be one of my favorite beauty discoveries. It's been 10 years, and I still do it with lipsticks and lipglosses. Try it, it's fun seeing what color you're going to come up with!
Randomness aside, today was the perfect day to try something that always works. I wasn't feeling it in the lipstick department, if you know what I mean. With the colors that I wore today, and the way I styled my hair, I sorta looked overdressed, so putting on a bright set of lips would have really been over the top.
So what did I do? My never fails lip-cipe (er, whatev)....mix a "cool" lipstick along with a "warm" lipstick on your lips, and 99% of the time, you'll have AWESOME results. I tend to start with the warm first, since those colors are darkest usually. Then I appply the cool tone over the warm tone, generally with a lip brush.
It's just one of those things that no one sits down to teach you. I was 19, broke, and only had two "nubs" of lipstick to get me through the day. The mixture turned out to be one of my favorite beauty discoveries. It's been 10 years, and I still do it with lipsticks and lipglosses. Try it, it's fun seeing what color you're going to come up with!
Monday, January 12, 2009
40’s Side Roll in 19 Quick Hairstyles for Your Haircut
40’s Side Roll in 19 Quick Hairstyles for Your Haircut
I'm really digging this hairstyle. Will have to try it tomorrow for work.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Daisy Fuentes Targets Multicultural Consumer
Daisy Fuentes is launching her own hair care line. I'm a fan of her clothes and perfume's at Kohls, so I'm definitely looking forward to trying her paraben-free products!
Friday, January 09, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Cherry Culture Makeup Cosmetics : Bloom, Eyeko, Juice Beauty, MOR, NYX, Playboy, Splash, Sugar, Tinte and more
Cherry Culture Makeup Cosmetics : Bloom, Eyeko, Juice Beauty, MOR, NYX, Playboy, Splash, Sugar, Tinte and more
I must be getting old. NONE of these brands ring a bell to me at all. I'm having so much fun!
I must be getting old. NONE of these brands ring a bell to me at all. I'm having so much fun!
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Be superfine in '09! 25% off everything* online.
BE SUPERFINE IN '09!
SAVE 25% OFF EVERYTHING* ONLINE! USE OFFER CODE MACFF9.
Guys, this is so rare, I hope you take advantage of this. Their new Blonde, Brunette, and Redhead Collections comes out tomorrow. The only thing you cannot use this coupon for is the VIVA GLAM, and they have a lot clearance going on right now getting ready for the new spring collections. Let me know if you got anything! I'm such a beauty whore!
SAVE 25% OFF EVERYTHING* ONLINE! USE OFFER CODE MACFF9.
Guys, this is so rare, I hope you take advantage of this. Their new Blonde, Brunette, and Redhead Collections comes out tomorrow. The only thing you cannot use this coupon for is the VIVA GLAM, and they have a lot clearance going on right now getting ready for the new spring collections. Let me know if you got anything! I'm such a beauty whore!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Because I should be sleeping
MAKEUPTALK ACRONYMS
Makeup Related Abbreviations
BE/BM = Bare Essentual/Bare Minerals
BNIB = Brand New in Box
CP = Custom Purchase
CCB = Cream Color Base
CCO = Cosmetics Company Outlet.
DDD = Dark Darling Diva
DTB = Dare to Be
E/C = Eye Curler
EOTD = Eyes Of The Day
EDM = Everyday Minerals
E/L = Eye Liner
E/S = Eyeshadow
EOB = Essence of Beauty
FOTD = Face of the day
FFF = Foxy Fair Female
GGG = Golden Glam Girl
GC = Gift Certificate
HG = Holy Grail
IR = Irridescent (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
LE = Limited Edition
LLL = Light Lovely Lady
l/g = Lipgloss
l/s = Lipstick
M = Matte (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
MA = Makeup artist
MAC = Makeup Art Cosmetics
ME = Metallic (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
MUT = MakeupTalk
MMM = Medium Marvelous Mademoiselle
MMU = Mineral Makeup
MSF = Mineralize Skin Finish
OM = Ocean Mist
P = Pearl (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
Px = Prescriptives
PPP = Pale Porcelain Princess
SE = Special Edition
SK = Sonia Kasuk
SIB = Still in box
T/M = Tinted moisturizer
UD = Urban Decay
UDPP = Urban Decay Primer Potion
WnW = Wet 'n' Wild
YSL = Yves Saint Laurent
Other Beauty Related Abbreviations
AHA = Alpha Hydroxy Acid
BHA = Beta Hydroxy Acid
BBW = Bath & Body Works
DC = Discontinued
DHC = Daigaku Honyaku Center
EL = Estee Lauder
HOTD = Hair Of The Day
MB = Mario Badescu
NPOTW = Nail Polish Of The Week
NOTW = Nail Of The Week
PH = Potential Hydrogen
SPF = Sun Protection Factor
TBS = The Body Shop
r/o = read on
Makeup Related Abbreviations
BE/BM = Bare Essentual/Bare Minerals
BNIB = Brand New in Box
CP = Custom Purchase
CCB = Cream Color Base
CCO = Cosmetics Company Outlet.
DDD = Dark Darling Diva
DTB = Dare to Be
E/C = Eye Curler
EOTD = Eyes Of The Day
EDM = Everyday Minerals
E/L = Eye Liner
E/S = Eyeshadow
EOB = Essence of Beauty
FOTD = Face of the day
FFF = Foxy Fair Female
GGG = Golden Glam Girl
GC = Gift Certificate
HG = Holy Grail
IR = Irridescent (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
LE = Limited Edition
LLL = Light Lovely Lady
l/g = Lipgloss
l/s = Lipstick
M = Matte (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
MA = Makeup artist
MAC = Makeup Art Cosmetics
ME = Metallic (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
MUT = MakeupTalk
MMM = Medium Marvelous Mademoiselle
MMU = Mineral Makeup
MSF = Mineralize Skin Finish
OM = Ocean Mist
P = Pearl (Shu uemura eyeshadow)
Px = Prescriptives
PPP = Pale Porcelain Princess
SE = Special Edition
SK = Sonia Kasuk
SIB = Still in box
T/M = Tinted moisturizer
UD = Urban Decay
UDPP = Urban Decay Primer Potion
WnW = Wet 'n' Wild
YSL = Yves Saint Laurent
Other Beauty Related Abbreviations
AHA = Alpha Hydroxy Acid
BHA = Beta Hydroxy Acid
BBW = Bath & Body Works
DC = Discontinued
DHC = Daigaku Honyaku Center
EL = Estee Lauder
HOTD = Hair Of The Day
MB = Mario Badescu
NPOTW = Nail Polish Of The Week
NOTW = Nail Of The Week
PH = Potential Hydrogen
SPF = Sun Protection Factor
TBS = The Body Shop
r/o = read on
MAC Hello Kitty Collection Photo & Information
MAC Hello Kitty Collection Photo & Information
And again with the freaking cat. I'm so excited for this collection. The little princess was just overlooking my shoulder and she's already asked me to buy her something off this collection!
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