Yumetwins unboxing: the motherload of fun, cute kawaii gifts

YumeTwins Unboxing: The Motherload of Fun, Cute Kawaii Gifts

Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, and they come in all shapes, sizes, types, and for fans of all kinds. One of my personal favorite types of subscription boxes are kawaii care packages, where cute hand-picked gifts from Japan are chosen each month to be sent to your door. This month I had…

New adult: ya fiction readers grow up & get a new genre

New Adult: YA Fiction Readers Grow up & Get a New Genre

Young adult books are all the rage from bestseller lists across online marketplaces and in little hole-in-the-wall bookstores in local towns. I enjoy a good young adult book as much as the next twenty-something-year-old, but sometimes I just can’t get past the age gap. Sometimes I want to read about a life situation that is…

Angel catbird: margaret atwood writes first graphic novel

Angel Catbird: Margaret Atwood Writes First Graphic Novel

The 76-year-old Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, and essayist Margaret Atwood, can officially add the title of a published comic book writer to her extensive creative portfolio. Teaming up with comic book publishers Dark Horse, Atwood has released the first volume of her superhero series titled, Angel Catbird. In Atwood’s fantastical world, she maps out…

Salt lake comic con 2016 panel: producer catrine mcgregor on filmmaking

Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 Panel: Producer Catrine McGregor on Filmmaking

The Salt Lake Comic Con had a wide variety of panels for all sorts of creative endeavors, from writing to cosplay. I had the opportunity to sit in on producer and casting director Catrine McGregor’s panel on filmmaking. She discussed the beginning processes of getting a film together and gave key information and insight from…

Bookcase club september “teenage dream” case

BookCase Club September “Teenage Dream” Case

I love this time of year! The leaves are turning, a new school year begins, and the weather is getting perfect for indoor reading (while still being good enough for some under-a-tree-of-falling-leaves reading). September’s BookCase Club crate is filled with magic and wonder. BookCase Club is a monthly subscription service that sends hand-picked hardcover books…

Bookcase club august “teenage dream” case

BookCase Club August “Teenage Dream” Case

Summer is rolling to an end, and school is about to start-up again. What better way to spend your crisp summer nights (or insanely hot summer days) than by reading custom-picked books sent directly to your door from BookCase Club? For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this subscription service, BookCase Club is…

Bookcase club july “teenage dreams” case

BookCase Club July “Teenage Dreams” Case

Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, whether you want monthly doses of anime, candy, movies, merch, you name it! Bookcase Club is a subscription box service for (you guessed it) books. Each month I will be receiving and reviewing my monthly subscription box through BookCase Club. They have a wide variety of genres…

‘the girl with all the gifts’ book review

‘The Girl with All the Gifts’ Book Review

I’m one of those annoying people who like to point out that the book was better than the movie, that say, “I won’t see the movie before I’ve read the book!” So, since I loved the trailer for The Girl with All the Gifts, I, naturally, had to read the book. And guys, it was…

Hiero band can help travelers break language barriers

Hiero Band Can Help Travelers Break Language Barriers

The Hiero Band helps travelers communicate with natives from around the world with a point to the wrist. The Hiero Band Design Bon Voyage! With band on wrist, travelers and tourists everywhere won’t need a translator anymore. Elegant stones and metal universal icons are wrapped around the Heiro Band. Most of all, the 11 universal icons are…

Disney’s tinker bell inspired house of lashes collection

Disney’s Tinker Bell Inspired House of Lashes Collection

The California lash brand, House of Lashes, recently released a special lash collection inspired by one of Disney’s most admired fairies, Tinker Bell. “Each lash is hand crafted to perfection,” says House of Lashes, “and designed with the essence of Tinker Bell at its heart. A beloved character by individuals of all ages, Tinker Bell…

Bill Cunningham, Legendary Fashion Photographer Dies at 87

Bill Cunningham, the legendary New York Times fashion photographer who took his lens to the streets of New York City to chronicle the ever-changing fashion trends over the course of almost 40 years, died on June 25th in Manhattan. Mr. Cunningham was 87 years old. The Fashion World Loses a Prominent Member The New York…

Geek chic: top 5 e-commerce stores for your fashion needs

Geek Chic: Top 5 E-commerce Stores for Your Fashion Needs

So there are about 3-5 places we will shop from for our fashion needs. That doesn’t mean that we can’t have more stores under our belt. Great places to discover new trendy products are e-commerce stores. E-commerce stores are online shopping sites that don’t have brick and mortar stores. This means the only way you…

Summer must have: quay australia sunglasses

Summer Must Have: Quay Australia Sunglasses

Weather forecast is calling for a sunny summer so it’s time to go forth in search for the ultimate sunny summer essential- a cool pair of shades. Sunglasses have been a fashion staple as far back as the early 1900’s. Their style and utility is what keeps them on trend all year long. Lately, they’ve…

9 toothbrush beauty hacks you need to know about

9 Toothbrush Beauty Hacks You Need to Know About

Is there an extra toothbrush lying around your house that your dentist may have given you during your last visit? If so, here are 9 ways you can include that toothbrush in your beauty routine. Tame Annoying Frizzies Having flyaways, baby hairs, or all of the above can be hard to maintain. Big brushes and…

Covet fashion app: a must-have for the geek fashionista

Covet Fashion App: A Must-Have for the Geek Fashionista

Ever wondered what it would be like to style an outfit from the best brands out there? If there’s an app that allows you to create a stunning look using clothes from real life brands and be recognized for your unique style it’s Covet Fashion. It’s a game that will really let your creativity and…