Oskia Renaissance Mask – passion fruit, grape, lemon, Papaya and grapefruit extracts to exfoliate and decongest skin.
Mio Liquid Yoga – a bath soak infused with Epsom salts, lavender, arnica and mandarin to ease achey muscles and relax.
Polaar The Genuine Lapland Cream – a lipbalm free from parabens, fragrance and colour. Contains polar berries, blackberries and lingonberries.
Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel – a blend of Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C and Indian Figurine to protect against free radicals.
Laura Geller Pout Perfection Waterproof Lip Liner – creamy lip liner with jojoba oil and Vitamin E to condition. Shade; Cabernet (pinky mauve).
Alterna Caviar Moisture Intense Treatment- pre-shampoo treatment to rehydrate frazzled hair with Caviar extract.
As winter starts to loom more ominously and the temperature drops skin needs more moisture and protection from the elements. This box has some good bits in it to offer some support to skin and hair during the upcoming cold snap.
If you haven’t read the prequel, Six of Crows, go do so and come back.
Has Kez Brekker gone too far this time? After being double crossed at the end of Six of Crows he and his gang are after revenge.
An elaborate scheme to get what they’re owed and then some, but with enemies piling up and short on resources, can Kez and Co pull it off?
This is a read it in one sitting book, rip roaring alone at some pace and peopled with the characters I loved in the first book. Nina the Grisha Heartrender and her stoic Fjerdan love Matthew, fast on the draw Jesper and clever but illiterate Wylan.
This definitely needs to be read after Six of Crows, so much of the plot depends on knowing the first book.
I don’t want to say too much or spoil the book so I’ll post this very short almost a review.
If you love fantasy and thrillers, read Six of Crows and then read Crooked Kingdom.
Wedding planning is slowly taking shape and I’ve been collecting ideas and inspiration from all sorts of places.
Pinterest – this is the biggy, there are hundreds of ideas and images shared here, so I’ve been looking at decorations, venues, dresses, flowers, cakes, everything basically.
Etsy – there are lots of fabulous things to buy here, from decorations to dresses, cake toppers to thank you cards. I’ve built a shopping list of my favourites to buy once I’ve got the budget sorted.
Bloglovin/blogs – lots of other bloggers have written about their weddings and happily share their thoughts, photos and vendors, which is a great way of finding inspiration.
Being a wedding guest – lots of my friends have been getting married recently and I’ve been inspired by their ideas, one of my recently married pals is even giving me some candle holders to use.
Wedding magazines – to be honest these are a bit of a ripoff as they’re mostly adverts but if you find one in a hairdresser’s or dentist’s have a flick through.
Wedding fairs – there are the big expensive ones in convention centres that cost a lot to go to, and then there are smaller ones hosted by venues, that are often free, and are a great way of seeing what’s available where you are. I’m off to one on Sunday just to get some more ideas.
Specialist websites/apps – I came across Guides for Brides, which is basically a directory of wedding venues and vendors. They also have a free app you can download to help keep track of your vendors and budget. There are loads of other wedding planner apps too.
Have you got any suggestions from your own wedding planning or just things you’ve come across? Something you really liked at a wedding you went to? Share in the comments below.
I got this in my last Illumicrate and for some reason put off reading it till now. I think I just wasn’t sure about it. Foolish me. This book is a right cracker.
Mia Corvere was once a pampered daughter of a wealthy and important man, now she is a creature of death and shadows.
She wants vengeance for the deaths of her family and will train in the ways of the Red Church to get there, if it doesn’t kill her.
The writing is strong and the characters are fun, from a horse called Bastard to the shadow-cat only Mia can see, they’re richly drawn and as the plot thickens and gathers tempo I found it harder and harder to put it down.
The first in a planned trilogy Nevernight is set in an alternate world, with three suns in the sky and warring gods whose squabbles are echoed by their believers.
On Saturday we hopped in the car and went to Peterborough for the third annual Feel The Force Day. A comic con designed for disabled people.
Batmobile
There were lots of cos players, including most of the cast of Star Wars, a few Disney princesses, most of the previous incarnations of the Doctor, and several Harry Potters. There were also several cats, from my favourite musical as a kid; Cats. Meow.
Convention Cats
My favourite was a little boy dressed as Matt Smith’s Doctor whose wheelchair had been turned into a Tardis – it was imaginative and fun.
Chewie & Leia
There were stalls to buy collectibles from – including Funko Pops and other figures.
Dancing Baby Groot
The convention centre was huge and I think I probably missed a few rooms because I kept getting lost. A sense of direction would have been useful.
Batbear with Bat signal
I had several nice chats with people in costume and at several stalls. Everyone was friendly and warm.
Some lost Confederate time travellers
Even though it was pouring with rain there were so many people there, and according to the Mr the longest queue for was for the disabled loo.
K9 in the Doctor Who room
We were there to promote the Peterborough Phantoms – a sledge ice hockey team, the Mr is a team member and it’s one of the only fully integrated sports – for disabled and able bodied players of all genders.
Wall-E
I also cuddled a gorgeous Alaskan Malomout assistance dog, who were so chilled out despite all the people and chatted to a man with an owl. Because animals are better than people.
BB8
Mr Oogie Boogie gave me a hug and later a high five, he’s not so mean.
Baymax hanging out with Tink and Swamp Thing
The Mr’s beard was very popular, mostly with men including Jack Sparrow who asked to stroke it. Beardmance is real.
The Mr & Barf from Space BallsThe Mr & Jack – Beard friends for lifeThe Monsters Inc crewMovie cars
There was some yummy food (the hot food was a big yes in the cold and wet) and musical entertainment. You could listen to a wizard reading stories, there were craft and art activities, and a few (very) minor stars signing autographs.
R2D2
R5 Astromech DroidRC-1262(delta62) Scorch – Star WarsCreepy Doctor Who villainThe Doctor and friendDepartment of Ability
One of the things that I was really excited about was the Department of Ability – a comic where the superheroes disabilities are their superpowers. Due to be published soon, Stan Lee is a big fan.
Are you my mummy?I collect Venetian masks but these ones are creepyAnother beard lover – U.N.I.T soldier
All in all it was a really enjoyable day and really interesting to explore.
I may have been a little naughty with my pennies and as well as adding Dancing Groot to my growing collection (he may just be my favourite hero) I also picked up two Totoro themed cushions for the flat. I love Studio Ghibli very much.
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