Bibliophile| Time's Twisted Arrow (The Chronos Files #1) by Rysa Walker

 

 

I really hate anthologies and Rysa Walker's book is the reason why...because you get invested in the characters/situations and then the book ends but you're not done!

 

Mix 1 part historical fiction, 2 parts YA, 3 parts time travel, and a dose of great writing and you have this novel. I always get nervous when people write historical fiction novels because I always think they're going to not abolish slavery or it will be boring and you have to know stuff about history, but this book kept me on my toes. There were many twists and turns. Super imaginitive, Walker does what all writers are supposed to do and that is make you believe that this could actually happen. I read this on my way to/from work and this made my commute enjoyable. It was light and fun which is what I look for in novels. After a long day at work, the last thing I want to do is pick up something depressing.

 

I would definitely recommend picking this book up even if you're not into any of the genres I mentioned. I'm not into YA or time travel but this book changed my mind. I can't wait to see what Kate does next. Does she and Trey fall in love? Will Katherine be cured of her tumor? What are the Cyrsists planning?

 

The Kindle version is only $2.99! You can't beat that!Get it here!

 

My overall rating: 4 Lipsticks. :)



Travel| What I Packed

If you follow me on any social networking sites, you know that I will go on a European adventure this week. I will be in London Friday and Saturday. Sunday and Monday, I will be in Paris. Tuesday, Brussels. Wednesday/Thursday, Amsterdam and then back to London Friday and Saturday! If you're in any of these places, please message me and we can meet up!

Here's what I packed!

makeup bag by dalipstickbandit featuring yves saint-laurent
 

I chose a gel liner that I could wear on the top and bottom lashes without fuss. Mine is Maybelline...it's magic! Bad Gal Waterproof liner because I'll probably be sleeping in my makeup. Honey blush from Black Radiance for a natural glow. Benefit Watt's Up to pump up the radiance. Travel is hard on skin and a little highlighter goes a long way. Speaking of a little going a long way, Benefit Boi-ing will help with those bags under my eyes. Lashes for my birthday. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish is the only setting powder I use. It's light and perfect. Instead of bringing lots of shadows, I will focus on my lips with a red, orange, deep plum and bright pink in my bag. MAC Matchmaster is super easy to put on, lightweight and evens me out without me feeling like I have war pant on. Of course I couldn't go anywhere without my brows. I'm going with the MAC Stud Pencil and the Tweezerman for Benefit Brow Brush.

In My Suitcase by dalipstickbandit featuring nike

 

 

I wanted to go with the 5 x 5 rule which means 5 pants, 5 tops but I substituted one of the pants for a dress. Technically, I'm wearing an outfit to the airport, so that's the 5th pant...oh whatever! I have a gray long-sleeved top, a denim shirt and pink, black and green sweaters. For pants, I have jeggings in blue, gray, brown and black. I'll be in Paris for my birthday which dictates an LBD! I have a skull cap for the old and accessories to kind of punch up my outfit. Sneakers for all the walking I'll be doing, boots for the weather and booties for my bday dress. SIMPLE! Everything will mix and match with each other and make it super easy to get dressed.

to the airport by dalipstickbandit featuring long sleeve tops

I really wanted a no-muss no-fuss airport outfit. Planes are always super cold and the weather is fickle, so layers were a good choice. I'll be wearing a black long-sleeved top, a hoodie that is fleece-lined, my comfy velvet leggings and my knee boots. I know the boots are a bit difficult to get on and off but they would take up too much space in my bag, so wearing them will have to do. Also, I could never forget some funky sunglasses for the morning when I'm sure I will LOOK like I traveled across a few time zones. So, there you have it. What would you pack for 10 days abroad? Have you been on an international trip? What did you pack? Any feedback?

Art| Graffiti I Dig - Animal Edition

 

via www.streetsy.com

Accoutrements| Denim and Leather

A few weeks ago, I hung out with my good friend Wynnie at for brunch and culture at the Brooklyn Museum.  I've decided to beg my friends to take outfit pics of me because sometimes, I am quite fashionable.

 

Warm for Winter.

 

Necklace: Forever 21 (old) Shirt: Ashley Stewart (from mom's closet) Leggings: Eddy and Bri, Sneaker Wedges: Rainbow Purse:Givenchy

 

These leggings make me feel bad ass! I would recommend going a size up. Again, from Eddy and Bri.

I love the buttoned up look with jewels added.

Good Word of the Day| Start

Nails| Inspire Me!

via fuckyeahnailart.tumblr.com 

Good Word of the Day|Inside

 

A friendly reminder...no matter what it is....

2012 In Review

Better Late than Never!

 

1. What did you do in 2012 that you'd never done before?
Worked a commission job..whoa

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I kept the ones that mattered ;)

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandmother

5. What countries did you visit
None...but I'm changing that soon! :D

6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
At first, I said being in love but I changed that to good sex.  

7. What date from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I'm not sure. I'm terrible with dates.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I wrote my first book! Planning my EuroTrip13!

9. What was your biggest failure?
Trying to express myself but not getting the point across to my satisfaction, leading to death and destruction!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, thank God!

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets to Europe.

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Hmmm....

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
I'd rather not say 

14. Where did most of your money go?
Eating out...a big no no this year!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
EuroTrip13 and whatever MAC collections there were...lol

16. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Someone Like You - Adele, Call Me Maybe and Where Have You Been?

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder Happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? Thinner
iii. richer or poorer Richer

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Done more makeup

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Trying to appease people

20. How will you be spending Christmas
Alone

21. Did you fall in love in 2012?
I thought I did.

22. How many one-night stands?
None

23. What was your favourite TV programme?
Scandal and now, Elementary but the CSI's and NCIS's will always be in my heart.

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate people but if I were to say that I hated someone, it was someone that I didn't know last year. 

25. What was the best book you read?
this year, I read so many wonderful books...I would have to say the From Manhattan with Love series by Christopher Smith.

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Miguel, Theophilus London.

27. What did you want and get?
a camera

28. What was your favourite film of this year?
Hmmmm.....Cloud Atlas, bar none!

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 26. I had dinner with friends...it was lovely.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I think this year was the perfect prelude to 2013.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
all black everything

32. What kept you sane?
Laughter

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Common and Mos Def are my brother-husbands in my mind.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Of course Obama2012, Middle East unrest...

35. Who did you miss?
....

36. Who was the best new person you met?
My work wife, Brandie

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012:
Just keep swimming....

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight