tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35508964326197024262024-03-13T10:19:30.459-07:00Kendry BirdA collection of articles, interviews, fashionable musings, and photos from the adventures of sci-fi author, interviewer and fashionista Kendra L. Saunders.
This blog celebrates body positivity and body diversity!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-55060636595848654442017-09-20T19:11:00.000-07:002017-09-20T19:11:06.100-07:00The Curious Power of a Plastic Hair Elastic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It started out like any other plastic coily hair elastic, just keeping my hair out of my eyes, or occasionally living on my wrist. But then it became a symbol of survival.<br />
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My red plastic coily was part of a giftbag I took home from my second ever #NYFW. Unlike a few of the other items in the goodie bag, it was immediately useful and practical. I had just moved to my dream city, New York, after years of struggles with anxiety, panic, depression, and the lingering physical aftermath of a serious concussion. Arriving in the city was a Big Deal in every way. I was thrown into a new job, a new home, and around millions of new people. I rented a room in the Bronx for a few weeks, working almost every day at a catering company. The little red coily became part of my uniform, helping me keep my hair in the tight bun style that my bosses required for catering gigs. Everything seemed a bit overwhelming, but extremely exciting too. And then it all spiraled out.<br />
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In the course of three days, I discovered the place I was staying had bed bugs, threw away most of what I'd brought with me (which wasn't much!), including a few items of extreme sentimental value, and most everything I'd gotten in my NYFW goodie bags. I threw everything that could be washed on high heat into a garbage bag and fled the Bronx, heading to Bushwick to stay in a place I'd found on Hotels.com for a few days. The red coily stayed on my wrist, a salvaged part of the good parts of living in this crazy city. My first night in Bushwick, my phone and laptop were stolen out from under my bed as I slept.<br />
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It was the typical NYC story. Girl from the suburbs moves to NYC with nothing but a couple bags, $400 and big dreams. Girl gets robbed and becomes almost homeless.Girl couch hops for weeks while living off ramen, bananas, and the free coffee at Trader Joes. Girl calls home crying to her mom on her $30 pay as you go phone she had to buy to replace her stolen phone. Girl cries a lot in general, but tries to be plucky at Macy's, where she's taken a job at a cosmetics counter. Girl somehow moves to Brownsville and almost gets shot.<br />
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I lasted until early January in the city. My sinuses were destroyed from getting sick three times in a row between December and early January. Seeing gun violence in person was enough to shake me out of thinking I could continue to live in Brownsville. My financial situation wasn't great. In a swift move, I decided to flee back to New Hampshire "just for a little while," to get healthy again and catch my breath. I brought that red coily with me, holding my hair back on the over night car ride from NYC to New Hampshire with my brother.<br />
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"A little while" stretched into months. Months stretched into seasons. I fell into the worst depression I've ever had, getting so low that I dragged myself to the doctor thinking I was suffering a serious physical ailment. I felt so exhausted all the time that I could barely function. This wasn't the light fatigue I had envisioned depressed people experiencing... this was such strong exhaustion that I felt as if someone was feeding me Benadryl in the water. It was a dark time. The red coily became a comfort blanket of sorts, because it reminded me I had lived in New York City, and had survived so much.<br />
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In summer, I took a job at the Starbucks in Concord, NH. The job, and the wonderful people I worked with, helped bring me out of the depression cocoon I had sunk into. Despite my fears that I might never be able to master the countless drinks that Starbucks offers, I soon realized I was actually.... good at the job! I loved my team, and I was earning decent money that I could save for going back to NYC. Every day that I worked, that red coily was on my wrist or in my hair, a visual and physical reminder of my goal: Get back to NYC.<br />
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We lost one of our customers while I worked there. He was a kind man who used to live in NYC, who loved it desperately and loved to reminisce about it. He once held my hand and said I had to go back to NYC, for both of us. When he passed away, I knew I had to work even harder to get back there for him.<br />
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In January of the following year, I was in Boston for a scifi convention when a friend connected me with another friend who knew someone with a room for rent in the city. Everything happened very quickly... from the time that I heard about the room until the time that I moved into it was a couple short weeks. And even though things went much smoother for this move, that red coily was still always firmly attached to some part of me. I wore it even with nice outfits, because I had become superstitious about leaving the house without it. A few times I thought I had lost it and almost panicked. Every time I found it, I thought, <i>you can't lose it! It's your good luck charm!</i><br />
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A few days ago, as I took the coily out of my hair at work, it snapped. I felt like Samson when he lost his hair. My power was gone, leaking right out, all of my bravery and sense of adventure following after. The feelings of superstition were too strong to ignore, especially when I ended up running into an almost comically weird disaster that night. What would this <b>mean</b>? Had I really just lost what made me cool enough to move to NYC not once but twice? Was I really about to dissolve back into the girl I was years ago, when I was still too afraid to move, to start a new job, to even leave the house?<br />
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An NYC friend, upon hearing about my lucky charm breaking, had a different perspective. She said maybe I don't need that coily anymore. Maybe its job is finally done, after having gotten me through some tough times. Maybe those particular challenges had played all the way out, been resolved, and I didn't need to carry them around with me anymore. My best friend, a few hours later, agreed with that.<br />
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So I'm going to give it a few days, let things reset, and then go in search of my new coily companion. Maybe it'll be gold this time, shiny and optimistic for whatever comes next. And until then? I'll be like Dumbo, and learn how to fly without my magic feather, cheered on by friends and family who believe in me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-36892050066495803162017-08-08T01:26:00.000-07:002017-08-08T01:26:01.218-07:00Makeup Recommendation: Cover FX Custom Enhancement DropsThere haven't been too many makeup products in the last couple years that have truly surprised me... but Color FX managed to do exactly that! It's pricey, but this product is something special and new, and I truly believe all makeup lovers need to try.<br />
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Below are some pictures from the parade. Have you ever been?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-61477819092651282042017-06-19T14:12:00.001-07:002017-06-19T14:12:27.899-07:00Welcome back!As you've probably noticed, I've been very busy since February. I relocated back to NYC, had a book come out, and have been working hard to finish two other books. It's been a crazy, but exciting time! Apologies for how long it's been between posts, but I do have some exciting content to share with you in the coming months leading up to NYFW17.<br />
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so many people to truly be themselves. However you feel that day you
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time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few
days</b>? I would love to go back to the 60's and 70's when the mod look was
really in. Big doll eyes, intense graphic winged liner, simple flawless
clean complexion, just a touch of color to the cheeks. I love those
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<b>Favorite beauty IGs to follow</b>: @mua_underdogs @jamiegenevieve @jaclynhill @itslilchaos</div>
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<b>Best
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<b>What
is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel
fabulous</b>? Be comfortable in the skin you're in. I may not be plus sized
but I am a size 8/10 and I do crossfit. Being a girl with thicker thighs
and a voluptuous booty really can make me feel like I am on the outside
of what is acceptable. I do feel now, any size, shape, and color
is acceptable and if you are confident in the skin that you are in and
love yourself, the entire world is going to love you back. <i>Be
unapologetic about who you are, because being you is what matters most</i>.</div>
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can we do, right now, to make the world a better place</b>? Let go of being
so judgmental. We are sadly a world right now that will take something
so small that someone said or did and cut them into as small of pieces
as we can. We need to stop doing that. We need to come together as a
community and build each other up. And always give constructive criticism to help people become better and grow as a person, instead of
beating them down and making them go back into their shell. We have created
so much hate, and it's time to create more love and support. </div>
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<b>Red lipstick</b>? Jeffree Star Cosmetics Designer Blood</div>
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<b>Song, currently</b>? Lukas Graham You're Not There</div>
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<b>Website
for buying beauty</b>? Sephora, Ulta, and a lot of the smaller independent
brands like Lime Crime, Gerard Cosmetics, and Jeffree Star Cosmetics</div>
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<b>Your name</b>: Tory Barefield</div>
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<b>Your IG</b>: @torybarefield_makeup</div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1486152902049_55546">Your Twitter</b>: I don't have twitter!</div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1486152902049_55544">Where are you from</b>? Texas!</div>
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I've always loved things all makeup and beauty. My mom and older sister definitely were a huge influence on my makeup journey. </div>
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High end- Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ </div>
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Drugstore- Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer for combination skin. </div>
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I love the look of matte lips!, but hate the feeling! So definitely glossy! </div>
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<b>What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few days?</b></div>
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The 60's! I love everything about the mod makeup, fashion, and even hair! </div>
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@NicoleGuerriero </div>
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@Alyssamarieartistry</div>
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@bybrookelle</div>
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@Ssssamanthaa</div>
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Fuck what society claims is beautiful. It's YOUR body, your happiness. KEEP DOING YOU!</div>
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<b>What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place</b>?</div>
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End the hate. End the violence. We as people, shouldn't be afraid to walk down </div>
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the street solely because of our race, religion, or sexuality. It's sickening. </div>
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What can we do right now to make the world a better place? Love. Learn to love </div>
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<b>Red lipstick</b>? I hate red lipstick!</div>
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<b>Song, currently</b>? I can't name just one song. I listen to everything from rap, to pop, to country, to 90s boy bands.</div>
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<b>Nail polish</b>?</div>
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OPI "To Be Continued..."</div>
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OPI "Rose Against Time"</div>
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OPI "In Pursuit of Purple"</div>
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OPI "Withstands The Test of Thyme"</div>
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Your IG:@makeupbynkc</div>
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<i>Where are you from</i>?</div>
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Miami, FL</div>
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I fell in love with the
art of makeup when I was about 8 or 9 years old, and I was watching my
mother apply makeup to herself and her friends. I loved the creativity
it allows you to have, but even more, I love the empowerment and
confidence you feel knowing you've artistically expressed yourself. To
me, makeup even in its simplest and purest form can evoke an emotion. And
the community surrounding makeup artist is so encouraging and
bountiful. I fell in love with the art, the community, and the soul
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<i>Matte
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Ughhhhh so hard!! I'm from Miami, FL, so clear gloss
is EVERYTHING to some of my Latina friends and family. As I've grown as
an artist, I have an equal appreciation for a fierce matte lip and
mayyy apply a quick shine at the end. Can't get enough.<br />
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<i>What
time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few
days</i>?</div>
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Although I love the NOW of makeup, as we as a community have
evolved and become so progressive with trends and support different
ideas of what is "beautiful", I do wish I could spend a few days in the
mid-century era, the 1950's. With one of my all time favorites, Ms.
Marilyn Monroe, and the love of a fuller body image on the big screen. </div>
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<i>Favorite
beauty IGs to follow</i>:</div>
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I just LOVE Huda Beauty!! I follow many, so it's
hard to pick a true favorite, but bold and glamorous and then clean and
modern are my favorite style to follow.</div>
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<i>Best
way for fans to keep up with what you're doing</i>?</div>
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I'd love for fans to
follow this amazing journey through my instagram, @makeupbynkc and my FB
page @makeupbynkc. Website launch coming soon!!! </div>
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<i>What
is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel
fabulous</i>?</div>
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BE FABULOUS!!!! I AM a plus size fashionista and I say in
order to feel beautiful, you have to believe that you ARE beautiful !
Embrace the curves; imperfections in our lives are what make us
unique. Slay no matter your size and charge the rest to the GAME! </div>
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<i>What
can we do, right now, to make the world a better place</i>?</div>
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We need to be
compassionate. In this day, so many emotions and opinions are shielding
the ultimate golden rule- do unto others as you would want to be done to
you. Have compassion for those who are less tolerant, as fighting combat
with combat will lead us nowhere. <b>Stand for what you believe in and
remember the change comes from within,</b> and starts with just one person. </div>
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What's your favorite...</div>
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<i>Red lipstick</i>? CHANEL ROUGE ALWAYS. </div>
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<i>Song,
currently</i>? Flute Down, Karl Denson- it's so random but a big dance
party. Imagine Ron Burgundy meets Bruno's instrumental band!</div>
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<i>Website for buying beauty</i>? </div>
<a href="http://bhcosmetics.com/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1485118231615_220882" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">BHcosmetics.com</a></div>
<i>Nail polish</i>? Essie, Lady Godiva (my go to winter color). Summer is Essie, Fiji.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-55709490594980213852017-02-06T13:00:00.000-08:002017-02-06T13:00:16.398-08:00MUA February: Eva KB<div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1485118231615_213831">
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<i>Your name</i>: Eva KB</div>
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<i>Your IG</i>: ekbsmakeupdiary</div>
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<i>Where are you from</i>?</div>
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Montreal, Canada </div>
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<i>What made
you fall in love with makeup and beauty?</i></div>
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When makeup was first becoming
popular on social media 6-7 years ago, I spent all my time watching
videos and practising! This is what brought me to get a professional
education in the field! </div>
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<i>What is your go-to moisturizer</i>?</div>
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CeraVe<br clear="none" id="yiv5305993781yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483938741715_262850" />
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<i>Matte lips or lip gloss</i>?</div>
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Matte lips </div>
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<i>What time
period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few days</i>?</div>
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1920, but I appreciate the now so much more since we have the freedom to
try pretty much anything in a far more accepting world! </div>
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<i>Favorite beauty IGs to follow</i>:</div>
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dominiquedlr is forever my inspiration! </div>
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<i>Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing</i>?</div>
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My IG :) </div>
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<i>What is
your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel
fabulous</i>?</div>
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There are some amazing plus sized creators on IG who rock
their beauty and style! Beauty and confidence doesn't have a body
type! </div>
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<i>What can we do, right
now, to make the world a better place</i>?</div>
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Share positivity with people! We
are always so focused on criticism, especially in the beauty industry,
but complimenting and focusing on what you find beautiful can have a
huge positive impact
in your own life, but also in the lives of others! <b>I challenge you all
to compliment a stranger at least once a day</b>! <div class="yiv5305993781yqt9963373761" id="yiv5305993781yqtfd87013">
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What's your favorite...</div>
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<i>Red lipstick</i>? Drop Dead Red by too faced</div>
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<i>Song, currently</i>? Go off, MIA</div>
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<i>Website for buying beauty</i>? Sephora or indie brands</div>
<i>Nail polish</i>? I do my own nails and I'm loving the chrome powders right now! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-80874372777927146032017-02-05T13:30:00.000-08:002017-02-05T13:30:30.481-08:00MUA February: Marijana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your name: Marijana</div>
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Your IG: @makeupbymaryjana</div>
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<i>Where are you from?</i></div>
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Holland </div>
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<i>What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?</i></div>
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I really don't have a moment
when I thought that I should do make up, I have loved it always. Even
when I was a little girl I looked up makeup videos and copied them on my
friend; I was about 10 and she was 8. I did things such as
smokey eyes even though I did not have the right stuff, but I
enjoyed doing it. Then I had a boyfriend (when i was
16) who didn't like it, so I didn't do it anymore. After a while I
started following more makeup accounts, and really liked how
they do contouring and all, so I thought, <i>lets give it a
try</i>. I found out I was
pretty good at it, so I kept doing it. My bf didn't like it,
and after a while we broke up. Now I am 2 years further and I've
improved my makeup skills, and I love it more now. I've been doing
makeup on that same friend I mentioned before, and it's really nice to see
how I've improved. I love the reactions people have when I do their
make up. </div>
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<i>What is your go-to moisturizer?</i> </div>
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A moisturiser from Yves Rocher with calendula. I LOVE it</div>
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<i>Matte lips or lip gloss?</i></div>
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I prefer matte lips over glossy lips because I don't think (glossy) suits me. </div>
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<i>Favorite beauty IGs to follow</i>:</div>
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My fave IG's to follow are: @hudabeaty (bc she's a legend) and
@fiercesociety (obv) and @bretmansvanity because I just love
that page.</div>
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<i>Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?</i></div>
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My Instagram </div>
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<i>What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?</i></div>
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My advice for plus size fashionistas is just to not give a f. Like, what
is plus size?! I just like food. Just put on makeup and gloooww.
Be fab, no advice needed. </div>
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<i>What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?</i></div>
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We can do nothing. I believe
the world is f'd up and we can't change that ever, but you just gotta
make it the best for you, and the people you influence/hang with, and your
family. And for the rest of the world, you can't actually do anything. Whenever I can make someone's day better, mine's automatically better
too. I just try and be nice to everyone; my rule to life is <i>just give what
you get</i>. And on social media, if I get negative comments, I won't look
after it, because people will always be jealous or negative. You can't
really do anything about it.</div>
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<i>Red lipstick</i>? Deborah Milano atomic red matte lipstick in shade "07"</div>
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<i>Song, currently</i>? m.A.A.d. city - Kendrick Lamar</div>
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<i>Website for buying beauty</i>? Sephora</div>
<i>Nail polish</i>? I don't wear nail polish because it's not allowed at school. I'm in school for health care, so I can't wear nail
polish :'(Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-50968880997486270622017-02-04T13:30:00.000-08:002017-02-04T13:30:15.509-08:00MUA February: Tiarna Ellen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Your IG:</b> <br />
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<b>Business:</b> @classbytiarnaellen</div>
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<b>Where are you from? </b>Originally the Riverland, South Australia but currently in Adelaide.</div>
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<b>What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?</b><br />
Having
been involved in dance lessons since I was six, I guess I've been
wearing makeup from a very young age. I just love the creativity of it.
Anything creative, I'll give it a go.<br />
YouTube reignited
my love for it. I think the first video I watched was from Lindy from
BubzBeauty, soon followed by Pixiwoo, who I still watch regularly. I truly am inspired by YouTubers who are in the industry
themselves and have been for years, like Sam and Nic, as well as Lisa
Eldridge.</div>
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<b>What is your go-to moisturizer? </b></div>
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Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream for the face, and Physiogel Hypoallergenic Daily Moisture Therapy Cream for body</div>
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<b>Matte lips or lip gloss?</b><br />
It
depends on the look you are going for. If it's bold, I like it matte so
it doesn't move. If it's nude, I think glossy is a lot more flattering.
My favourite matte shades are Australis' Velouorlips Matte Lip Creams
in N-Y-CEE (Red), DOO-BAI (reddish plum) and SHANG-HI (a dark,
blue-based pink) and my favourite glossy lip is Anstasia Beverly Hills'
Ligloss in "Vintage" over the top of MAC's lip pencil in "Spice". </div>
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I
think the 40's had the most beautiful makeup. Rita Hayworth is a makeup
icon for me! She was so beautiful, despite what she went through to look
that way! She looked beautiful, naturally too.</div>
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<b>Favorite beauty IGs to follow:</b><br />
@zukreat, @spiffdup, @brianchampagne, @briannahlongo_mua, @keilidhmua plus many more.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "new york" , "times" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Either
follow my personal IG, my twitter, or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel,
Tiarna Ellen. I make beauty videos and sometimes vlog if I've got an
important event, or am on a weekend holiday.</span></span></div>
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<b>What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?</b></div>
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Well,
as someone who's not exactly thin myself, I just try to find what sits
right on my bodyshape and try and rock that! It's your own individual
style! x</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "new york" , "times" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">STOP THE HATE! Constructive criticism over put-downs. I think that'll make everyone's lives a lot easier.</span></span></div>
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<b>Red lipstick?</b></div>
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Australis' Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in N-Y-CEE</div>
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<b>Song, currently?</b><br />
I'm
a bit of a theatre nut. One of my favourite songs is "Self Indulgent
Ballad" by Scott Garnham for the tongue-in-cheek humour and all the
references. For mainstream, I love "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran.
Either that, or "Don't".</div>
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<b>Website for buying beauty?</b><br />
Sephora, Mecca Maxima or Beautylish</div>
<span style="color: black;"><b>Nail polish?</b></span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1485118231615_184834" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "new york" , "times" , serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1485118231615_184833" style="font-size: 16px;">The Sinful Colors (colours, because I'm Australian <span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1485118231615_184852" style="margin-left: 0.2ex; margin-right: 0.2ex;">😅</span>) range. I usually like to have SNS nails, because my nail polish always chips quickly, otherwise. That's when I can afford it!</span></span></div>
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<i>IG</i>: @cocobeatit_</div>
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<i>Twitter</i>: @lavidecoco_</div>
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I'm from Chicago, Il. </div>
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The
versatility of makeup made me fall in love with it. The power that it
can make people feel empowered, and show their beauty, also has been a
major factor in my obsession with makeup. </div>
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My
go to moisturizer is Nourish and Shine by Jane Carter. My skin is very
dry and it gives me a lot of moisture and a silky feeling to my skin.
Also it doubles for hair, and thats a wonderful bonus, because of my
natural hair! </div>
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Matte Lipstick is everything to
me. I like when I can wear it all day and it doesn't feather on my
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will always say I wish I could've lived in the 1700's era of Marie
Antoinette and King Louis. I absolutely love the pastel colors, the
art and the SUPREME BLUSH! It's such a staple, along with the beauty
mark. I know it's way different but I love studying that era in history! </div>
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My favorite Beauty IG's to follow are @celia_leslie, @aaliyahjay & @goldenbih </div>
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<i>Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?</i></div>
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Through my instagram @cocobeatit_ and my youtube which is @LifewithCourt. </div>
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Find
the silver lining in everything that happens. I love and accept who I
am . I love to stay positive even when it doesn't seem like there is
anything to smile about. I just do it. Stay fearless! </div>
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<i>What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?</i></div>
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To
make our world a better place, we should uplift ourselves. I feel that
we should change the way the younger generation perceives us. I use my
social media platform to show that there is more to me than showing my
body. I believe as women we should be better role models and think
before we act and change the perception that we only care about our
outer features, rather than what's inside of us. Encourage each other more. Implementing positivity is always a must, and I feel we sometimes
lack that whether we are male or female. It's essential that we all reach
for higher standards for ourselves and do not settle for less than we
deserve. </div>
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<i>Favorite red lipstick</i>: BeautyByRudy Wildfire; it is perfectly
pigmented and glossy lipstick.</div>
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<i>Favorite song</i>: Team by
Lorde, I honestly keep her whole album Pure Heroine on repeat everyday.</div>
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<i>Favorite website for buying beauty</i>: No website, I prefer to be at a
store seeing the product and swatching it. I don't like ordering online
for any beauty related products unless I really have to.</div>
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<i>Favorite
nail polish</i>: Currently chrome. Any color chrome, by the way. It's my
favorite and it lasts so long without chipping, if done the right way. I
get so many compliments too! </div>
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<i>Where are you from</i>? Louisiana </div>
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<i>What
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I fell in love with makeup
because of all the possibilities. I love transforming myself from an
average joe to a flawless beauty. </div>
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<i>What is your go-to moisturizer?</i></div>
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Elf daily moisturizer </div>
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<i>Matte lips or lip gloss?</i></div>
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Definitely matte lipstick! </div>
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<i>What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few days</i>? </div>
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Most definitely the 50's</div>
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<i>Favorite
beauty IGs to follow</i>: trendmood, mannymua, nikkituotials, makeup by
jack, amichellebeauty there's so many more, but too many to list. </div>
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<i>Best
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I'm starting my YouTube
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video a week and blog everyday I'm so excited but other then that, Instagram. </div>
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<i>What
is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel
fabulous?</i></div>
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Considering I don't see size, color, or gender when I think of
someone looking fabulous I encourage all to just be confident in who you
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<i>What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place</i>?</div>
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Honestly we all need to get along! </div>
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<i>What's your favorite...</i></div>
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<i>Red lipstick</i>? Marc jacobs dashing 206 very cherry</div>
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<i>Song, currently? Love on the brain - Rihanna</i></div>
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<i>Website for buying beauty</i>? Sephora is my go to! </div>
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<i>Your name</i>: Fern-Lianne Kent </div>
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<i>Your IG</i>: Fern.Lianne</div>
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<i>Your Twitter</i>: Beautywithfern</div>
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<i>Where are you from?</i></div>
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Suffolk, UK</div>
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I absolutely love the
confidence that makeup can give you and for me, it's time for yourself.
Kind of like therapy. I had always had an interest in beauty so I went on
to train in beauty as a profession. I love how you can make someone
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<i>What is your go-to moisturizer? </i></div>
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I actually really love Mario Badescu or Bravura moisturisers. </div>
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Carlibel</div>
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Ccclarkebeauty</div>
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Evelina </div>
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Size doesn't matter, there is beauty in everyone. The thing that
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<i>Red lipstick</i>? Gerard cosmetics immortal liquid lipstick</div>
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<i>Song, currently</i>? Bruno Mars - Finesse</div>
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<i>Depression has long been
an ugly, secretive dragon that has lurked in the shadows of humanity.
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Pop
culture has shown us extreme, cartoony versions of depression
throughout the last few decades. We've seen the crying, the meltdowns,
the chain-smoking. We've heard that depressed people need to light
candles, get a dog, take a bubble bath, go to the spa, be thankful for
what they have, stop complaining, look on the bright side, and
generally, just <i>stop</i>. Some of this advice comes from
professionals. Some of it doesn't. Anyone with depression has met at
least a few people who don't suffer from depression, but have more than a
little advice for people that do. It can feel like the motive behind
all of this aggressive advice is "stop being depressed, it's bumming me
out." It can become exhausting, and even more depressing, being told
that we could cure ourselves if we just sniffed the right amount of
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While
this post only covers a few must-haves for surviving depression, please
know it comes from a person who has and is struggling with depression
too. These are tips that I've road-tested, and continue to use every
day. I hope they can be helpful to you. You are not alone.</div>
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<b>Movement</b>:
Movement is so important. I used to scoff at doctors who said that
taking walks was good for depression, but that was before 2016. When
depression hit me hardest, it took everything in my body to even get out
of bed and complete small tasks at home. Suddenly, things like leaving
the house, seeing friends, or working a shift at a retail job felt
almost impossible. I was terrified of slipping back into the crisis
state I'd been in after my concussion in 2008, and felt like I would
never have energy again. Movement, walking, working out, working shifts
at Starbucks... those things were what propelled me slowly back out of
the weeks and months of sleepy, lifeless, hopeless existence.</div>
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Movement
can come in any form you can handle. Make a small daily goal for
yourself and try to stick to it, no matter what. The smaller the goal,
the better chance you have of achieving it. The more you achieve goals,
the better you'll feel. So start with something small, like walking to
the end of your street and back once a day, or walking for ten minutes
on the treadmill, or doing twenty jumping jacks a day. If you find that
it's almost bedtime and you've missed your movement goal, don't give up!
Do it then, anyway, even if it's late at night. If you absolutely
can't, just be honest and direct with yourself. "I couldn't do my
movement goal today. That's okay. I've been doing it every day, and I'll
do it tomorrow." Then, with as much power as you have in you, try to
forgive yourself and let it go. Guilt is not your friend, so try to
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<b>Support system</b>:
Many people with depression feel alone. Depression is a strange,
invisible, mythical condition that some people will never experience or
understand. To them, depression looks like it does on TV... sad girls
crying into ice cream when they have a breakup, dramatic crying episodes
from unhappy wives, etc. But that is not always what depression looks
like. It can be quiet, even silent, and it is almost always physical in
ways that people without depression can't understand. Sometimes I have
told bosses that I was sick, because it was easier to explain how little
energy I had by saying I'd caught a germ, rather than admitting that
depression/anxiety had gotten the better of me for a day. Depression can
make you feel as exhausted as someone battling a flu, and anxiety can
make you feel as sweaty, sick to your stomach, and weak as having a bad
cold. So how can you handle those really awful days alone, when people
don't understand what you're going through?</div>
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shouldn't. You need a support system. Reach out to people online, reach
out to friends, or people who are suffering from depression as well.
Ask them about their experiences and advice. Reach out to a therapist,
or a counselor. Find at least one person who you can be honest with,
when you're feeling too depressed to complete a simple task, make a
phone call, or handle an important matter. If you feel like you might be
burdening your friend with this, ask them ahead of time if it's okay
for you to reach out to them when you need a support system. Consider
starting with, "I'm having a bad depression day. Can I tell you what's
going on in my head right now?" If you start off this way, they can be
honest with you about if they have time and energy to help you, and you
won't feel like you are burdening them.</div>
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<b>Kindness</b>:
This is a big one. Not everyone is naturally empathetic, but anyone who
is suffering from depression knows how hard life can be. Fighting a
monster like depression while also living in a kind, loving way can feel
like a challenge. But doing things for other people can be both
incredibly rewarding, and a great way to counteract the nastiness of
depression and anxiety.</div>
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So
much of depression revolves around guilt. There's guilt for why you're
depressed, for when you're depressed, for the things that you miss
because you're depressed, for the people you've let down, etc.
Depression is one big ugly ball of guilt. A great way to shatter that
guilt is with kindness and giving. Take time to send a nice message to a
friend, even if it's something tiny. Send a link to a funny meme you
know your friend will like. Pay for the person's coffee behind you at
Starbucks. Say hello to an older person who looks lonely in line at the
grocery store. Send a friend $5 as a surprise, just because. Volunteer
at an animal shelter. Ask a friend if you can dog-sit for them for free,
just to get some awesome dog-cuddling time in. Taking charge and
helping someone else in their time of need can short circuit your own
anxiety or depression temporarily, allowing you to concentrate on
something outside of your own brain. Small acts of kindness help you to
feel stronger, happier, and more connected with others. It also reminds
you, even in a small way, that you are a good person, worthy of getting
better and feeling better.</div>
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I
hope these things help you. While this is a very short list, these are
some of the most important tools I've used for fighting back at
depression. If you need someone to talk to, you can reach out to me, or
you should call 212-673-3000, or another crisis/depression hotline. Be
good to yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be forgiving of yourself. You are
not alone.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-39944399730202262692016-12-02T01:05:00.000-08:002016-12-02T01:05:04.388-08:00Review: Syn CosmeticsAs a nightowl, I am always up a bit late, but some nights are worse than others. Despite doctors telling you to put away all electronics before attempting to fall asleep, I'll admit that my favorite insomnia cure is watching makeup videos and looking at pictures of gorgeous makeup before I drift off to sparkly dreams. It was on such a night recently that I discovered Syn Cosmetics, a Florida-based cosmetics brand.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-46262608795991034502016-11-27T13:00:00.000-08:002016-12-02T00:44:12.485-08:00Muse of the Month: Dmitry SholokhovRecently I watched some of the new season of Project Runway, and it made me miss the older seasons! As I gear up for the release of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unlove-Spell-Kendra-L-Saunders/dp/1622510313" target="_blank">The Unlove Spell</a>, my wacky comedy about a witch who accidentally places a spell on herself so she can't fall in love, I thought it would be a nice time to feature magical Dmitry Sholokhov, one of my favorite designers from the show. I'll work on sharing a new muse for every month from now on, too!<br />
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<i>Interview with April L. Wood's Winter Rose-Thorne</i><br />
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<b>Winter</b>: When my mother gave birth to me and I took my first
breath, the air fueled the budding natural magic inside me. Even though
the element of air belongs to the Widow-Tears clan, and I am a
Rose-Thorne, it has been rumoured that I may have some
Widow-Tears ancestry. So, I guess you could say that I am a mere
vessel and magic breathed life into me!</div>
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Q: What is something you wish you could do with magic but haven't been able to yet?</div>
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<b>Winter</b>: I wish I could use magic to discover the true creator of
the prize - winning cauldron soup recipe, to end the stupid argument
between Grandmother Iris and High Priestess Ruth, once and for all. </div>
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Q: What is something you wish you had never done with magic?</div>
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<b>Winter</b>: Ugh. Asking for proof of my spell from a great Goddess. She showed me proof, all right... </div>
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Q: Do real witches have broomsticks and/or black cats?</div>
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<b>Winter</b>: I have both. A girl's gotta get around somehow and a
broom is much more fuel efficient than a car. ;) And my grandmother's
black cat, Madison, is awesome.</div>
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<b>Winter</b>: I want to say a good psychiatrist, but April won't let
me. Lemme think... If I lost my magical abilities tomorrow, I'd lose my
connection with the element of earth and that would be very sad. I would
be very sad. When the Elders strip magic of
the witches it is usually for a very bad reason and to explain it
simply, is our version of the death penalty. If I deserved it, that
would be one thing. But if it just happened, you know, randomly... I'd
seek revenge. </div>
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April is shaking her head right now.</div>
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Winter's Curse, Season of the Witch 1</div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477385606566_100095" style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477385606566_100094">Before the light is reborn within the womb of darkness and the Sun returns, will Winter reverse the curse? </i></span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477385606566_100097" style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">When
High Priestess Iris Rose-Thorne bets her granddaughter’s womb in a
broom flying contest–-and loses, Winter wonders where the real danger
lies: from the Witch Hunters
she fled from the far North or her shady grandmother.</span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477385606566_105156" style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">She
finds safety with Turmeric of the Wormwood clan. His eagerness to
protect her warms her frozen heart. But her love for him defies the
Segregation Curse of Old, cast by
the Elders to preserve ancient clan bloodlines.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Can they find a way around the Segregation Curse of Old to be together?</span><br />
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with time running out as the Winter Solstice nears, will Winter be able
to reverse the curse on her womb? Or will she agree to her fate and
remain barren?</span></div>
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L Wood is a debut author, book blogger for A Well Read Woman Blog, an
author interviewer, a professional beta reader, and a caffeinated book
reviewer. When she is not
glued to her computer or pressing her nose in a book, she is busy
obsessing over her gardens to the point of insanity, feeding wildlife,
and propagating her ever-growing collection of African violets. She
lives in a beautiful historic Tudor-Colonial filled
to the brim with her family, two cats, and three dogs.</span><br />
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is currently working on Spring in Summerland, Book 2 of Season of the
Witch, and A Diamond in the Rough, Book 1 of the Precious Gems book
series.</span><br />
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Between the cooling temperatures (I'm a polar bear at heart) and the Halloween decorations, it's a beautiful, dreamy, colorful time. This autumn, I'm looking forward to two book releases as well, so there's even more to celebrate! On November 28th, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYWX7OD/" target="_blank">Engaged to an Alien Pop Star</a>, the sequel to Dating an Alien Pop Star, drops through Crimson Tree Publishing. On December 12, 2016, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31538574-the-unlove-spell" target="_blank">The Unlove Spell</a> drops through Bellatrix Press. The former is about sexy aliens, and the latter is about a witch, a Russian fae prince, an ice mermaid, and a bunch of misadventure. Cool, huh?<br />
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1. <b>Sleepy Hollow (1999)</b><br />
Gorgeous costumes, Johnny Depp at his peak, silly moments, Halloween deliciousness, and Christopher Walken. What more could you want from a Halloween movie? It's a must every year for me.<br />
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2.<b>Scream Queens (2015-)</b><br />
This show has it all! Halloween themes, amazing fashion, the funniest moments on television, and over the top horror that somehow isn't too scary, even though I'm a massive chicken. I love it so much. <br />
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3. <b>Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (book)</b><br />
Is there any book ever that better encapsulates the joy and excitement of Halloween and magic? I've read this one three times, and love it more on every re-read.<br />
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4. <b>Young Frankenstein (1974)</b><br />
This silly, campy movie has been a part of my life since I can remember. Last year my friend invited me to a screening of it in a gorgeous historic theater, complete with balcony boxes and lush curtains... it was the coolest way to relive the movie, truly. Gene Wilder is brilliant in this, absolutely brilliant.<br />
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5. <b>Fright Night (2011)</b><br />
David Tennant as a sexy vampire hunter... in guyliner. Do I need to say more? Actually, I do. This movie feels nostalgic in a way that I can't quite put my finger on, and I love it for it. The music, the filming style, the clothes, all of it feels like a time capsule of pop culture in the year it came out. When you hear Pumped Up Kicks playing in the background of an early scene, you're transported to 2011. Colin Farrel is genuinely charming and terrifying in turn as a vampire. I'd say, in fact, that it's possibly his best role, and certainly my favorite! And after the very sad passing of Anton this year, the movie holds even more nostalgic power. An excellent horror comedy that you can watch again and again.<br />
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This is my third NYFW, and the excitement has certainly not worn off. Despite the fact that I think NYFW functioned more smoothly when it was centralized at the Lincoln Center, it's still awesome. And perhaps the best trend I've noticed in my years attending is that NYFW seems to becoming slowly more inclusive.<br />
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This year, I saw many people of color on runways. I saw a large amount of people of color in the front rows at shows, as designers, and as prized guests. I saw models with bigger busts, and hips. And butts! The shows at Art Hearts paid special tribute to Madeline Stuart, the world's first professional adult model with Down's Syndrome. It was an exciting time to observe fashion, truly... but there's still room for improvement.<br />
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*We still don't see enough models (American) sizes 6-12 on runways, a middle ground that is neither "model-size" nor "plus-size," but right in the middle, where most American women are<br />
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*Speaking of sizes 6-12, we don't see enough CLOTHES in high fashion for women in that size group. Many women with money to spend on beautiful clothes are between those sizes, and they feel left out. Tim Gunn recently <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/09/08/tim-gunn-designers-refuse-to-make-clothes-to-fit-american-women-its-a-disgrace/?postshare=9781473384657796&tid=ss_fb-bottom&utm_term=.0454223ffa20" target="_blank">wrote an excellent piece</a> about this.<br />
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*There's still not enough makeup and hair care choices for Black models with natural hair or darker skin tones. This is improving every year, thankfully, but I still hear from many models who have to bring their own makeup, or help hairstylists with tips on what to do with their natural hair.<br />
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A huge HUGE thank you to Georgine for her celebratory, effervescent, New York City inspired show. Huge thank you to Fashion Istanbul for their amazing shows. Thanks to Art Hearts for the Charles and Ron show especially (exquisite!) and to Note, Trompeloeil, Cliff Bar, Boxed Water, Allegresse 24 Carat Skincare, and everyone else who provided gifts in the swag bags!<br />
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Happy to say that not only did I like the blue, but I LOVED it! The color payoff is good, the color stays well throughout the day, and the two blue shades are both very flattering on pale skin types. I can't say how it swatches on darker skin, but I'm impressed how it looks on very very fair/pale skin like mine! It's not easy to find blue tones that look good on someone as pale as I am.<br />
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Whether you're already a fan, though, or still need to read the book, I thought it would be fun to "talk" to Griffin Valentino, alien pop star and fashion obsessive, about fashion. Perfect timing, with New York City Fashion Week upon us!<br />
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Q: Have you been to any runway shows yet?<br />
GV: No, unfortunately I have not, but you can invite me to one, if you'd like. And please tell Karl Lagerfeld that he can invite me to Chanel whenever he wants. I'll sit front row for him.<br />
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Q: Is Chanel the design house you'd most like to attend a runway show for?<br />
GV: Well, they're Chanel, aren't they? I'd love to see Dior, too, and Balmain. And Versace. McQueen. And Armani! There's a lot of them I'd like to see.<br />
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Q: What designers do you like wearing?<br />
GV: I'm a famous pop star, so I only wear the best clothes. Whatever's best, I'll put it on. And I like anything that David Bowie would approve of.<br />
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Q: What are your personal style rules?<br />
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If you like a
color, you can wear it. Even better, if you like loads of colors,
you can wear them all!</div>
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Anything can
sparkle, including your shoes, and your underpants. And your hair.</div>
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Eyeliner gives
you rock edge.</div>
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Become Karl
Lagerfeld's muse so you can get loads of free clothes! (Still
working on this one, myself)</div>
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You don't have
to be a girl to wear clothes that are meant for girls. Do you
honestly think David Bowie would let such a trivial detail stop him
from being fabulous? Speaking of Bowie:</div>
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Always ask
yourself if David Bowie would wear it. If he would, you are clearly
doing something right. Better yet, ask yourself if I would wear it!</div>
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Prints are
nice. Loads of prints together are even better!</div>
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Purple sweaters
are very stylish, no matter what Daisy Kirkwood tells you.</div>
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High heeled
boots will make you look taller and sexier. If it works for Prince,
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Wear a necklace
with something that reminds you of home. It will keep you centered
and give you energy when you're feeling sad or tired.</div>
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A couple months ago I started seeing hyped posts about the Modern Renaissance Palette from ABH. The photos on Instagram looked gorgeous, no matter the lighting or the skin color of the people wearing the warm swatches. This excited me immediately.<br />
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And then, there it was: the <b>Modern Renaissance Palette</b>.<br />
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The colors in this palette are rich and the payoff is incredible. The shadows blend beautifully, and, perhaps most importantly for me, they stay put where you place them. I've taken to spraying a bit of hairspray over my eye makeup when I'm finished applying it (eyes CLOSED, of course), but even when I don't do that, the colors really stay. All in all, it's not only my favorite palette I've ever used, but also pretty much the only one I've used since purchasing it. It's completely worth the money if you like to wear warm, earthy reds, oranges, and (flattering) bronzes. And it even looks amazing on pale skin!<br />
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And then there's the <b>Moonchild Glowkit</b>. O. M. G. Basically this is a <i>must have</i> if you want to look like a magical creature. The payoff is great, and the sparkle is surprisingly subtle given how bright and exciting the colors are. It can be worn alone, over makeup, under makeup, on your chest, shoulders, across your forehead, or all over your damn body, if you feel so inclined. It's magic. MAGIC. It turns you into the unicorn emoji in seconds. I 100% recommend.<br />
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Note: The Moonchild Glowkit is ONLY available through ABH's website. It is not sold in stores, or through Sephora or Ulta. Get it while you can!<br />
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In Columbus, the artsy people of all ages display their style as an exclamation mark of their own expression, rather than a means of fitting into a narrow idea of flattering, professional, or average. Of course, there are plenty of people wearing subtle outfits and uniforms, but you see more than a small amount of people who wear bright colors, crazy patterns, huge accessories, neon hair, baggy vintage dresses, oversized hats, and shoes meant to garner attention.<br />
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There's a freedom that comes in dressing how you want, regardless of whether it's considered flattering to your body type, or appropriate for your age. It's scary at first, of course, but if wearing a color you love, or oversized plastic accessories, or 80s jean jackets, or clashing patterns, or a design worthy of a couch from the '70s is something that makes you feel like your best self, it might be time to go for it.<br />
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Conventional wisdom tells you to dress in colors and shapes that are flattering for your body. This is an important talent to learn if you're wanting to achieve a slimmer (or bigger!) silhouette. There's no harm in trying on all different types of clothes until you can achieve that desired look! But it's not your only option. If you truly want to wear clothes that you've been told you shouldn't because of your coloring, age, or size, there is great freedom in doing it anyway... and, like the people of Columbus, doing so with confidence. That confidence becomes infectious over time, and allows you to experiment more, carve your OWN image out for yourself, and even inspire others.<br />
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One thing that really struck me during this visit to Columbus was that women of all sizes walked through the artsy Short North area in their favorite dresses, heels, boots, jeans, accessories, or shorts with an equal sense of confidence and vigor for life. It's different than in some cities, where plus size or even average sized women feel uncomfortable walking among the glitzy, well dressed Friday night crowd. In Columbus, you see people of all shapes and sizes laughing, enjoying their lives, and partying together. I've seen people in other cities that seemed to send out an apologetic message above their heads, something along the lines of, "I'm sorry I'm fat! I'm on my way to the gym, though, I promise!", even as they dash about or hide in crowds. I've been that girl, myself.<br />
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During my time in Columbus, I remembered that it's okay to be a size 14 and still enjoy life, unapologetic. It's okay to be a size 14 and have a drink with girlfriends, wear a short dress, and eat a delicious meal in front of people.<br />
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<b>*Dry shampoo and a topknot can be your best friend</b><br />
When it's hot as balls out, it's totally okay to spray half a can of dry shampoo on your hair, and pull everything into a topknot. No one will judge you, and you'll feel a lot more comfortable in the sun. This <a href="http://www.sephora.com/perk-up-dry-shampoo-P393281?skuId=1682335&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=shaZg7UAi&pcrid=102308627439&pdv=c&site=_search&country_switch=&lang=en&gclid=COj66tvr6s4CFQtZhgodi2ICxw" target="_blank">dry shampoo by amika</a> is especially amazing, as is<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Got2b-Powderful-Volumizing-Styling-Powder/dp/B00546F4CY" target="_blank"> this volumizing powder by Got2B</a>. Enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790897868487381838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550896432619702426.post-90147168932442918742016-08-22T09:02:00.000-07:002016-08-22T09:02:55.183-07:00Author Nicky Peacock: Notebooks, Chanel, and the Iron ThroneIt's been a while since I featured an interview with an author, but when you talk to a lovely English gal who writes spec fic, loves fashion, and has a great sense of humor, you can't pass that up! I'm very excited to feature this interview with Nicky Peacock. Read on to find out more about her, her books, and her favorite fashion designers...<br />
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<i>Ugly notebook or beautiful notebook?</i><br clear="none" />Oh, beautiful notebook. When I have a great notebook in my hand, it makes me what to fill it with beautiful things. <br clear="none" /><br clear="none" /><i>Do you make playlists inspire you? If so, what are three songs off your current favorite writing playlist?</i><br clear="none" />Music
is a big part of my writing. Listening to the right songs when you’re
writing an emotional scene or an action sequence can make all the
difference. I’m currently listening to Imagine Dragons. Their song
‘Friction’ is perfect for fight scenes (I seem to write a lot of them!)
I’m also listening to Fleur East’s Sax which is a real feel-good
montage song. And my favorite love song right now is Cut by Plumb, so
sharp and meaningful – it’s like a love story in itself. <br clear="none" /><i><br clear="none" />Have you ever traveled for writing research? If so, where did you go?</i><br clear="none" />I
haven’t physically traveled, but I’ve used Google Street View many
times. It’s a time and cost-effective way of researching a place. It’s
not the same of course, and I wish that I had the time and money to go
to every place I write about, but for now, it’s proving useful. <br clear="none" /><br clear="none" /><i>Where would you LOVE to travel for writing research?</i><br clear="none" />I
want to go to Venice for the carnival, Mexico for the Day of the Dead
and New Orleans for Mardi Gras. It would be the world-wind trip of
dressing up, great food, celebrations and wonderful music – and of
course, I’d worm the locations into my writing to justify it!<br clear="none" /><br clear="none" /><i>What's your favorite character name you've ever made up?</i><br clear="none" />I
like Britannia in the Battle of the Undead series. She’s a vampire who
has been working for the British crown for centuries. She’s very
patriotic and is inspired by the ancient warrior queen, Boudica.<br />
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<i><br clear="none" /><br clear="none" />Who do you think should get the Iron Throne in HBO's Game of Thrones?</i><br clear="none" />Daenerys
Targaryen – the throne is hers by right, and she’d make a fair queen.
Also, with the White Walkers bearing down on the Wall, they’re going to
need her dragons, it looks like dragon glass is the only thing that can
kill them.<br clear="none" /><i><br clear="none" />If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be?</i><br clear="none" />For
only one day? Hmmm, I guess I’d like to see what it would be like to be
an animal rather than a person. Perhaps a wolf in the forests of
Romania running wild with the pack. <br clear="none" /><i><br clear="none" />What's the best way for your fans to keep up with your adventures?</i><br clear="none" />My blog http:nickypeacockauthor.wordpress.com and my Twitter, @Nickyp_author <br clear="none" /><i><br clear="none" />When you're not writing, you are usually...</i><br clear="none" />Working,
promoting my writing or attempting cook healthy meals and exercising.
I’m kind of boring, really. All my fun is had in my imagination, and
then that spills onto the page for readers. <br clear="none" /><i><br clear="none" />My fashion obsessed alien, Griffin, would want to know: do you have any favorite high fashion designers?</i> <br clear="none" />LOL,
we should probably send your character Griffin shopping with my vampire
character Britannia. Even in a zombie apocalypse, she’s keeping an eye
on her outfit choices! I’d go classic for my favorite designer with
Chanel, but to be honest, I’m more of a high street girl. Here in the
UK, we have some of the best clothes shops in the world. My favs are:
H&M and TK Maxx and online Hell Bunny, Collectif and Lindy Bop.<br clear="none" /> <br clear="none" /><i>Flat shoes, running shoes, boots, flip-flops, or heels?</i><br clear="none" />Boots,
I hate my fat ankles, so they would cover them up! They’re comfortable
and look good with both tight jeans and skirts. Also, I get cold
quickly, so they’d keep me warm and snug all day.<br clear="none" /><br clear="none" /><i>You can spend a day at Jurassic Park. Would you do it, and if so, where would you spend most of the day?</i><br clear="none" />The
gift shop! LOL, I’d probably like to pet some baby veggie dinosaurs, so
perhaps the petting zoo part. I'm too cowardly to get near any big
dinosaurs or even the roller-coasters!<br clear="none" /><br clear="none" />Author links:<br />
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