Nostalgic Book Haul (July)
Sweet Valley High #34 – Forbidden Love – “Maria Santelli’s engagement to Michael Harris is the talk of Sweet Valley High, but they must keep it a secret from their parents. Years ago, the two...
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The general goal for a #ReadYourFaceOff readathon is to get through as much reading as you can in a 24-hour window of time. It’s a fun (and short) readathon that was created by Riley from...
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Aveda Nutriplenish Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner (Light Moisture) – I’ve been using the Aveda Nutriplenish Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner for a few months now, and loving it. I am almost...
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Sweet Valley High #15 – Promises – “Steven Wakefield is crushed when his girlfriend, Tricia, dies after a tragic illness. The only things that keep him going are the memory of their love and his...
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Lost Girls by Robert Kolker – “One late spring evening in 2010, Shannan Gilbert – after running through the oceanfront community of Oak Beach screaming for her life – went missing. No one who had...
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The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell – “One drowsy summer’s day in 1984, teenage runaway Holly Sykes encounters a strange woman who offers a small kindness in exchange for ‘asylum’. Decades will pass...
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Sweet Valley High #39 – Secret Admirer – “Sweet Valley High is in a frenzy when the school newspaper begins to run personal ads. Even Penny Ayala, the shy, serious editor of the paper, decides to...
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The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle – “Beautiful twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beyond what the eye can see lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure,...
View ArticleSpring Beauty Haul (part 1)
I am currently in the process of going through my beauty cupboard and replacing old products or things that have expired before I’ve had a chance to finish them. I like to pick up some new products...
View ArticleAugust TBR (Nostalgic Reads)
Sweet Valley High #15 – Promises – “Steven Wakefield is crushed when his girlfriend, Tricia, dies after a tragic illness. The only things that keep him going are the memory of their love and his...
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Kora Organics Balancing Rose Mist – I love a good rose mist and this is one of my favourites because it has a nice (read: subtle) rose fragrance to it that doesn’t smell artificial. I also like that...
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Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage – “On the outside it looks like Suzette has it all. A stunning ultra-modern home, designed by her handsome Swedish husband. A beautiful, but silent, seven-year-old daughter...
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Out of the Ice by Ann Turner – “When environmental scientist Laura Alvarado is sent to a remote Antarctic island to report on an abandoned whaling station, she begins to uncover more than she could...
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Sweet Valley High #44 – Pretenses – “Cara Walker feels that her boyfriend, Steven Wakefield, isn’t paying enough attention to her. Suddenly he’s acting aloof and withdrawn. Cara’s good friend...
View ArticleSpring Beauty Haul (part 2)
Ultra Violette Supreme Sunscreen – I have been faithful to my Paula’s Choice SPF for a few years now, but I decided to branch out and try something different this season. I’ve heard many great...
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Sweet Valley University #13 – SS Heartbreak – “When Elizabeth Wakefield catches Tom Watts kissing another woman on the Lido Deck, she can’t believe her eyes. Elizabeth tells Tom to get out of her...
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Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams – “Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in 21st century society, with...
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Aveda Rosemary & Mint Purifying Shampoo & Conditioner – I have become a big fan of the Aveda hair care range, and this duo is one of my new favourites. I saw a noticeable different in how...
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Paula’s Choice Hydralight One-Step Face Cleanser – After finishing up the Dermalogica cleanser I mentioned in my Autumn skincare post, I have switched back to my all-time favourite. In my opinion...
View ArticleOctober “Spooky” Movie Challenge
I decided to set myself a bit of a movie challenge for October, and the vibe is SPOOKY. We don’t exactly celebrate Halloween in Australia, although each year I feel like I have seen it creep in more...
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