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February 2016 - Amy Tinson
Books

'Meet Me at the Cupcake Café' by Jenny Colgan Review

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Come and meet Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Café. Issy Randall can bake. No, more than that - Issy can create stunning, mouth-wateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, she has undoubtedly inherited his talent. When she's made redundant from her safe but dull City job, Issy decides to seize the moment. Armed with recipes...

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Beauty

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Lipstick '01 Nude Beige'

Saturday, February 13, 2016
Have you ever seen a product that looks so damn gorgeous that you want to cherish it forever? I think I have found this with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Lipstick in '01 Nude Beige'. I mean, just look at that rose gold packaging with the pretty middle section showing the brand name and dat colour. So. Beautiful. Even though it's been a...

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Life

Five Friday Favourites: Valentine's Day Films

Friday, February 12, 2016
As the big V-day is in two days, I thought I'd choose a selection of films to get you in the mood for some lovin', plus one that will make you feel kick ass if you're bah-humbugging the day! The Notebook. An adaption from Nicholas Sparks' novel, this emotional rollercoaster known as a film comes highly recommended when you're in the mood for...

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'The Calling (Endgame, Book #1)' by James Frey Review

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING. PLAY NOW. OR WE ALL LOSE. After centuries waiting in secret, twelve unbroken bloodlines, armed with hidden knowledge and lethal training, are called to take humanity’s fate into their hands… Bryan High School, Omaha, Nebraska: Sarah stands at her graduation ceremony – perfect SATs, a star athlete, her life ahead of her. Then a meteor wipes...

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'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty Review

Saturday, February 06, 2016
It was always going to end in tears, but how did it end in murder? Single mum Jane has just moved to town. She's got her little boy in tow - plus the secret she's been carrying for five years. On the first day of the school run she meets Madeline - a force to be reckoned with, who remembers everything and forgives...

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Beauty

Born Pretty Store Pro Bottle Gourd Sponge

Friday, February 05, 2016
Following on from posts here and here, today brings the final review of the products very kindly sent to me by Born Pretty Store. The last item is the Pro Bottle Gourd Sponge, a.k.a. Powder Puff*. Again, although these items have been sent in exchange for a review, the thoughts and views are completely my own. I owned a Beauty Blender before but could...

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Beauty

Epilating

Wednesday, February 03, 2016
I’m going to get a bit personal on the blog today and talk about hair removal – just what everyone wants, right?! I have always shaved my legs but the hair seems to grow back at the speed of light and only a few hours after being silky smooth, my skin starts to feel prickly. After reading posts from Lily Pebbles and The...

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