Hello everyone,
another week has gone by and it’s time to listen to my Sunday random ramblings again. Ready? Here we go:
Blogs We Love: The Gibson Girl’s Guide To Glamour
If like me, you love both beauty and history, then you have to check out The Gibson Girl’s Guide To Glamour. Gibson Girls were the personification of the feminine ideal of the Edwardian and late-Victorian eras. Now you can discover their beauty secrets, find out what recipes they were using, learn how to style your hair like them, and what trends were popular back then. Overall, it’s a very interesting and informative read and I highly recommend it to all those who love the history of beauty. If that’s you, go check it out now!
What I’m Reading Now
Chocolat by Joanne Harris. I loved the movie with Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche so I was really glad to receive the book that inspired it for Christmas. And although they changed a lot of things in the movie, the book is a wonderful read too. Vianne, who is a witch of sorts, moves to Lansquenet, where she opens a chocolate shop during Lent, thus clashing with the priest Reynaud, who considers her an enemy who is tempting the community away from the path of righteousness. Things get even worse when a group of gypsies arrive at Lansquenet where Vianne and her friend Armande are the only ones to welcome them, while everyone else tries to send them away. The story is about free spirits vs traditionalists, doing what makes you happy instead than conforming to what everyone else is doing, and keeping an open mind and being kind to everyone instead than ostracizing them because you’re afraid and don’t understand their choices and their way of life. The characters are well-developed, the descriptions make you feel like you are really in Lansquenet (and make you quite hungry too!) and the book flows easily. Overall, it’s a very enjoyable read.
The Links
Chemists Corner warns us about the 10 most misleading cosmetic claims.
My Funny Valentine explains how to waterproof your makeup and deal with chlorine.
Beauty Fool wonders if you really have sensitive skin?
Lipglossiping shares some useful tips to start your own beauty blog.
Clumps Of Mascara shares 10 more tips for aspiring beauty bloggers.
Sunday Survey, Vol.88
1. When was the last time you played a musical instrument?
I only played the flute, and with very poor results, in Junior High School. After that, I completely stopped. I think it’s better if I just stick to listening to music lol.
2. What’s your earliest makeup memory?
Watching my mother apply nail polish on her nails. She would paint mine too sometimes.
3. What body wash are you using at the moment?
Aquolina Bath Shower in White Chocolate. It smells delicious!
4. Roller skating or ice skating?
I prefer to roller skate, but ice skating is more fun to watch.
5. Do you like sequins?
I love them, but only in moderation.
Your turn now!
1. When was the last time you played a musical instrument?
2. What’s your earliest makeup memory?
3. What body wash are you using at the moment?
4. Roller skating or ice skating?
5. Do you like sequins?
{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }
1. When was the last time you played a musical instrument?
In elementary school, I don’t like musical instruments lol
2. What’s your earliest makeup memory?
Black eyeliner on upper and lower lashline, just that! ewwww it didn’t look good, especially since I have very oily eyelids and I didn’t use a primer!
3. What body wash are you using at the moment?
I have 2-3 that I use in rotation.
4. Roller skating or ice skating?
None, both are dangerous for me lol
5. Do you like sequins?
I think they’re pretty
Stavroula @drugstoreandbargainlover´s last [type] ..QOTW 44 : 3 types of posts you enjoy the most?
Stavroula, I have oily lids and made eyeliner mistakes too when I was younger so I can sympthasize. Thank goodness with know better now, and for primers too!
Thank God for primers!!
I can’t do without them!
Stavroula @drugstoreandbargainlover´s last [type] ..QOTW 44 : 3 types of posts you enjoy the most?
Stavroula, me neither. They are one of the best inventions ever
1. When was the last time you played a musical instrument?
I took piano lessons when I was 12/13 but I haven’t done much with it since then
2. What’s your earliest makeup memory?
My older sister giving me makeup tips.
3. What body wash are you using at the moment?
The Body Shop Raspberry Ripple. Yummy!
4. Roller skating or ice skating?
I fail at both!
5. Do you like sequins?
Only as accents.
eight´s last [type] ..Coming soon
Eight, that’s lovely that your sister gave you makeup tips. It’s a nice way to bond.
1. When was the last time you played a musical instrument? Unfortunately, I don’t play anything…
2. What’s your earliest makeup memory?Crushing my Mum’s lipsticks?! )))
3. What body wash are you using at the moment? Different shower gels from Elemis
4. Roller skating or ice skating? Both
5. Do you like sequins? I used to hate them but now I do. Not a lot of them though!
It’s so cool that you are reading a new book each week!
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Marina, sequins are better in moderation, I agree.
And I’m glad you like my book reviews.
1. When was the last time you played a musical instrument?
Couple of weeks ago. But I don’t play very regularly anymore.
2. What’s your earliest makeup memory?
Using my mom’s lipsticks to ‘decorate’ her sheet o.O And then covering it up with a towel.
3. What body wash are you using at the moment?
St. Ives Oatmeal
4. Roller skating or ice skating?
Ice skating! I’m terrible at it though
5. Do you like sequins?
Love them.
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Makeup Morsels, lol. Your mom mustn’t have been very happy about that.