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    February 2023 Book Haul

    In February, I purchased several new books to add to my library. Even though I am happy with the books I purchased, I debated if I should purchase as many as I did. I have many books I need to…

    By essieofwho March 6, 2023
  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle,  Louis Vuitton,  Shopping

    Thoughts on Louis Vuitton Inspired Trunks in Victoria’s Secret Pink Stores

    Whenever I go shopping and can’t find something I want or need, I sometimes let my mind wander and begin to look at other things. Usually I like to look at things for sale at the store, but I sometimes…

    By essieofwho February 23, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Skin Care

    Soap and Glory The Righteous Butter Review

    This winter has been hard on my skin. Wintertime is always hard on everyone’s skin, but this winter my skin seemed like it was more dry than normal. There are various reasons why this happened, but it forced me to…

    By essieofwho February 15, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fragrance,  Viktor&Rolf

    Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Fragrance Review

    Back in 2004, fashion house Viktor and Rolf released their first fragrance. The fragrance, Flowerbomb, was the first in a serious of perfumes the fashion house released. Back in the 2000’s, I herd of the perfume and wanted to try…

    By essieofwho February 11, 2022
  • Blog,  Blogmas 2021,  Clothing,  Fashion

    5 Favorite Clothing Essentials for an Arizona Winter

    Winter is here and, here in Arizona, it means that the winters are mild and, depending on where in Arizona you live, that means no snow and mild temperatures. Even though it doesn’t get as cold as other locations of…

    By essieofwho December 26, 2021
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2018,  Clothing,  Elie Saab,  Fashion,  Haute Couture

    Favorite Runway Looks- Elie Saab Couture Fall/Winter 2018

    I know I’m currently in the middle of Blogmas, but I wanted to give everyone (Including myself) a break from Christmas posts to talk about something not Christmas themed. I love beautiful, pretty ballgowns and dresses. This time of the…

    By essieofwho December 5, 2018
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Lifestyle,  Makeup,  Sephora

    Sephora Haul- September 2018

    I know today is Halloween, but before I have some Halloween fun (AKA going to work dressed in a self-made ghost dress and, after work, sit at home and eat candy while watching Hocus Pocus) I wanted to finish my…

    By essieofwho October 31, 2018
  • Blog,  Dior,  Lifestyle,  Makeup

    Dior Make Up Haul- September 2018

    In September, I discovered Macy’s had a beauty sale on Dior beauty. I wanted to try Dior makeup for quite some time, but never took the opportunity to purchase any. I almost purchased some Dior makeup during Sephora’s fall VIB…

    By essieofwho October 24, 2018
  • Blog,  Food and Cooking,  Lifestyle

    Avocado and Lime Toast Recipe

    In a previous post, I reviewed a Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary toaster. After I made the toast, I decided to make avocado toast using the bread. For the avocado spread, I created my favorite kind of spread for avocado toast:…

    By essieofwho October 18, 2018
  • Blog,  Home,  Lifestyle

    Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Toaster Reveal and Review

    A few weeks ago, while at JcPenny’s, I walked by an end cap that had Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary items for sale. After browsing, I decided to purchase a Mickey Mouse toaster. I needed a new toaster because I do…

    By essieofwho October 16, 2018
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