MixKits - Sneakpeak

We absolutely love when our customers gives us feedbacks and suggestions to what other products they'd love to see in our shop and a most requested one is Makeup Sets. So we took it to ourselves to make this wish of yours come true so after much discussions, planning and meetings we are now ready to give you a little sneak-peak to what we have been working on…

... these Mixxed Sets will come with a cute little pouch which is easy for you to carry around everywhere. Sets will be available for purchase in our shop very soon.

Can’t wait to launch them so watch out for the announcement in our Facebook page!


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Book Review: 50 shades of Grey

This book has gotten so much buzz that I think it deserves a special in-depth review. 

Well... okay to sum it up,  it is basically reading porn! Yes sorry to put it out there but it's the truth.

Let's start with the summary of the book. 

When literature student Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time. 

The unworldly, innocent Ana is shocked to realize she wants this man, and when he warns her to keep her distance it only makes her more desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her - but on his own terms. 

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success – his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving adoptive family – Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a passionate, physical and daring affair, Ana learns more about her own dark desires, as well as the Christian Grey hidden away from public scrutiny.

Can their relationship transcend physical passion? Will Ana find it in herself to submit to the self-indulgent Master? And if she does, will she still love what she finds?

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

As mentioned earlier, this book goes under the genre: Erotica. And I know what you are thinking, Jcel why would you be reading such a book?! Believe me, I never read these kind of books just because, I'm sorry, but I find them rather cheap. I do not like reading books where it focuses on Lust and my friends can bank me on that. However because it was so talked about that I caved in to the hype and boy was it is a colossal waste of my time!

Before actually reading it I did some research on Goodreads and the reviews were 50-50. It was a kind of book that you either REALLY like it or you REALLY hate it, very much like Twilight. However I'm sorry to say to all fanatics, I do not like it. 

From some of the reviews it was said that despite being an erotica book it was nicely written, I beg to disagree. The writing sucks and don't get me started with the plot. In fact, there was NO plot, their so-called love story is not enough to support this book. The only thing going on is their kinky, wild “playtime”. I cannot help but roll my eyes on that.  

As for the infamous drop dead gorgeous Mr. Grey, oh please the guy is one sick, demented creep! How people fantasize about him is beyond me. And for Anastasia, one word Pathetic! I know you're in love but ugh use your head!

The irony is as much as the book makes me gag I kept on reading it, just like how Christian wants Anastasia to feel in the ‘Room of Doom’. You keep going not because you like it but because you want to. Crazy right! Oh the pleasure pain can give you. *gags*

However I have to say I am happy with the ending. In fact I actually didn't think it would end that way but if I were in her shoes I think 6 chapters into the book and I'd be running to hills and stay clear from that guy no matter how sexy or handsome he is.

Needless to say I will not be reading the other books from the series because frankly I'd sleep better knowing that’s how it ended.

Do I recommend this book? I really don’t know. I suppose it serves well for you to know what the fuss is about. However, bit advice from the wise, it is not for the fainthearted, like me I guess.

Please make sure you are of age if you are interested in this book because it is for a more mature audience. 

Till my next book post...

Ciao,
jCel♥

Sun-kissed skin So hot, will melt your popsicle!

Katy Perry loved the sun-kissed beauty so much that she released a song about it. Yes California girls really do have beautiful glowing skin, why wouldn’t they. Mr. Sun vowed to never leave them all year round!

However for those who desperately want that healthy glow, Us included!, we have just the right thing for you – Bronzers! They are the perfect and easiest way to get that summer healthy glow without risking yourself for skin cancer.

Makeup with a tint of tan is a great way to brighten up your look giving the illusion that you play outside all day for a living. You can add dimension and color to your skin, leaving your appearance sun-kissed and full of summertime fun.

A big issue with this type of product is applying too much or too little can leave your face looking tacky and unnatural. When applying, put the Jersey Girls in mind to know your limit. Applying darkening makeup unevenly can cause your skin to look splotchy, smudgy, and even dirty. For this reason, it is important that you find a product that is simple to apply and perfectly suited for your own natural skin tone.

Since a small amount can go a long way, start out by applying less than you think you will need. Another important rule to wearing bronzer is an understanding that you don't need to apply a lot of makeup with it. The majority of the time, subtle eye makeup and a fun lip-gloss are enough to keep you looking radiant and beautiful.

Bronzers work best on parts of the face where the sun would naturally make an effect. Consider your cheeks, chin, forehead, and nose as areas of the face where you can use a little browning.

Face

For those who are freckle-faced or fair-skinned, a powder bronzer formula is a great stepping-stone into the world of self-tanning. Perfect for those who are fearful of looking unnatural or downright oompa lumpa! The powder bronze provides only light coverage and is specially designed for fair skin. Get just a faint hint of a tan.

Body

Boost the look of your tan for a radiant and flawlessly sexy body. Get a sheer, tinted formula that combines the benefits of a lotion with skin-perfecting shimmer and tan-enhancing bronze tint. Having a bronzed skin tone also helps blur the look of imperfections.

Whichever type you choose, getting a little sunshine in your makeup routine will help you feel more confident and beautiful wherever life leads you.

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Book Review for (Ah) June!

For this month I only had the opportunity to finish two books. The month of June was tremendously busy for me. But since it is irrelevant to talk about how busy I was in this blog I shant mention it.

Here’s what I have read; 

1)            The Iron Knight 

I have read the last 3 books and 2 short novellas of the Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa but I have mixed feelings for this one. I don’t know whether to ordain this as “I love this book”. But this is what I can say, compared to the other series, I think this is yet by far the best one because it has more humour which had me going and because this book gave more depth on Ash’s perspective on things. The other series has always portrayed him as the ice-cold-heartless-conceited prince from the winter court, but this series showed more on his vulnerable side and letting his guard down.

The Iron Knight is Ash’s journey to getting a soul to be able for him to be with his love, Meghan Chase (The Iron Queen) together with his frienemies Puck and the genuis cat Grimalkin.  As their journey went on, there were few unexpected characters, which I believe gave this installment more kick for the less-Iron Fey-freaks to read which in my case be so engrossed with it that I finished reading this book in less than 42hours.

The reason I have mixed feelings for this book is because, I did not like the ending at all – it was predictable. Actually, you do not need to finish the book to know how it will end. By just reading the summary, you know what’s bound to happen. I guess because I got my mind set on the Iron Queen’s ending which by the way was not the typical love story ending that one would anticipate and strangely, I liked it that way. I don’t know what I said in my review for Iron Queen, but now that I have come to think of it, I loved how it ended.  Maybe I wanted Ash to fail on his journey and that Meghan would end up choosing Puck? Oh … I don’t know! :D

Having said all that,  I have to admit that I did enjoy reading this book. Oh! and I heard there’s going to be another series, but this time it’s based on Ethan’s (Meghan’s little brother) journey into Nevernever. We’ll see how this one will go. J

2)   Take Control of Your Thoughts by Donald Shorter 

This is a small book on taking control of your thoughts and aligning it to God’s Word. The author wrote about how one can control and deal with negative thoughts. He emphasized on renewing our minds with God’s Words.

He particularly encouraged Christians to stand firm in the Law of God. He encouraged them to deeply understand who they are in Christ and study his words every single day. Ignorance in His Law causes one to stumble and be chained with negative ideas and information. God’s Word is our daily bread and it is the one that sustains us from dealing every day battle with the enemies.

What I love about this book is it talks about a very sensitive yet profound topic. We all know that many thoughts can possibly come to mind. Worries, fear, lust, hatred, and all of this can be very harmful to us. If we do not learn to control them, all these things will control us. Christians are humans as well and goes through the same battle with any other people. 

We live in a sinful world and there are many temptations out there. Satan tends to use worldly things to lure us to stepping into his trap by using our imagination, ideas and information that we receive everyday and without the word of God, we can fall into his trap. God's word is our weapon. Be equipped with God's word and align the things you do according to His words and promises. 

Personally, I've struggled but knowing that I have Jesus Christ with me on this battle, there's nothing more assuring than that. I thank the Lord for His promises and for loving me even in my weakness.

Currently reading;

1) How to Read the Bible for All its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart

- I am currently reading this because it is a school requirement. But I doubt I’ll be able to put this on my July read. I find this book really interesting and at the same time confusing. What I understood so far is that "You have to have a solid exegesis to have a proper hermeneutics." I've only read until chapter 2, so there are 10 more chapters to go, loads of assignments to answers, a preliminary exam and finals. **Sigh**

2) Be Satisfied (Ecclesiastes): Looking for the Answer to the Meaning of Life  by Warren Wiersbe.

- This book is based on King Solomon taken from the bible in Ecclesiastes. I am currently half way through – hopeful to finish before July ends.

The previous currently reading list;

1) Delirium

2) Purpose Driven Life

3) Something Blue

4) Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul 

But I think these are the books I'll never get to finish forever. (lol) Argh! I've updated my goodreads account and guess what? - I'm behind 13 books for my 50 book challenge. I smell defeat! 

Reanne0420's bookshelf: currently-reading

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here for?

by Rick Warren

tagged: currently-reading

Delirium

by Lauren Oliver

tagged: currently-reading

Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul

by Jack Canfield

tagged: currently-reading

Something Blue

by Emily Giffin

tagged: currently-reading

Be Satisfied (Ecclesiastes): Looking for the Answer to the Meaning of Life

by Warren Wiersbe

tagged: currently-reading

 -= bex =- 

P.S - Ah June is what they call Jcel here at work. (hehehe)

[BOOK-IT]: June

Another month has come to an end alas its time to do anotherBook-It! Post. :D I’m quite happy with my June reads actually. I've discovereda new author Gemma Halliday. Although I have only read 3 of her books I didenjoy them all. Her books are in the mystery/comedy/romance genre which is newto me. I normally don’t read mystery books and if I do they are mostly of theserious kinds so to mix Mystery and Comedy is just a match made in heaven forme. 

Anyway first things first, my Book-It! picture for June.

 Tell me that this isn't cool?! 

So here’s my rundown June reads.

1. Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday

I was browsing for chicklits in Goodreads and came across GemmaHalliday and this book in particular was one of the highest ratings so mycuriosity was pique! I immediately went on a hunt for the free ebook. I believeI finish reading this book in less than a week but then again it isn’t a bigbook. After reading it –blissfully- I can see why it has such high ratings. Thisbook is just a dream to read. It is so easy, funny and quite intriguing.Although when I say that this is a mystery book I don’t mean that in a sense ofcracking your brain to find out the killer way. I think 5 chapters into thebook you will have a sense of who the killer would be but that didn’t reallybother me that much. I like this book and would recommend it to those who wantsto have a mindless reading, most probably under the sun with a glass of ice teaif you will.

2. Social Suicide by Gemma Halliday

This is actually the 2^nd book of the Deadly Cool series.Yes if you haven’t known by now I like to read in series. Although the storyand plots are pretty much the same with the first book I also enjoyed this one.I felt that there’s more humor to this book than the 1^st one whichis why I enjoyed it just as well.

3. Spying in Heel by Gemma Halliday

This is the first book for the series, High Heels Mystery.  As much as I liked the 2 previous books fromthis author I must say I am a little disappointed with this one. Although thisseries is for the more mature audience there really isn’t much difference withthe Deadly Cool series plus I am not as intrigue about the mystery of this one.I felt that the author focuses more on the lifestyle of the female heroine thanthat of the mystery killer which is supposed to be the highlight of the book soI’m still deciding if I should find the other books under this series, maybenot.

4. The Serpent Shadow by Rick Riordan

Yay! Finally it is out! I’ve waiting for the 3^rd book ofthe Kane Chronicles for ages. Is it worth the wait? I’m not really sure. To behonest I was expecting more action from this book since this is the last onebut it lacks a bit comparing to the 2 other book from this series. Plus there isn’t amuch humor in this book as well. I suppose their characters have evolved andbecame more matured but I miss the old Sadie and Carter banters. But I must say, I absolutely love the Anubis-Sadie-Walt love triangle twist. I totally did not expect the outcome! I enjoyed it and would recommend, of course you will have to start fromBook 1 of the Kane Chronicles to really enjoy it.

On a happier note, Marks of Athena (by Rick Riordan) is only a fewmore tumblings and cartwheels away. Expected publication date is October 2012, ISO CANNOT WAIT!!!

For my current reads, I’m finishing up Fifty Shades of Grey. Thishas gathered so much buzz that I have caved in to all the hype! I will let youknow how I feel towards this book in my next month post.

On the other hand, for those asking me where I browse books andreviews and all that jazz, here’s the website: www.goodreads.com. It is basicallyFacebook for bookworms. People posts reviews and ratings and also they do bookgiveaways which I have entered quite a lot but unfortunately no one wants topick me, boo! Anyways, Bex and I have an account there so you can see updateson what books we have read, going to read and currently reading.  Also if you are interested to join us in the50 book challenge they have a progress counter as well so you know how you aregetting along with it. Currently I am being told that I am 4 books behind, tsktsk no good!

Jcel's books

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

Memoirs of a Geisha

by Arthur Golden

The Lovely Bones

by Alice Sebold

The Da Vinci Code

by Dan Brown

Anyways do check out the link and also friend us there so we cansee what you guys are reading. :D

See you again in Book-It July! 

jCel♥