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It’s been a while! I had to take a couple of weeks off doing Monday Amusements, but now I’m back. I am considering making these posts monthly rather than fortnightly. I’ll let you know what I decide. In the meantime…

The Kiko Colour Shock Long Lasting Eyeshadows are back! I must remember to buy some this time.

I love this Fantasyland-inspired eyeshadow look.

Tips for finding your dream apartment. I think Kate is completely right about showers! Next time I’m looking for a place to live I will definitely be testing the shower!

I think a lot of people will appreciate this post at Owl Girl, Crafting through anxiety and depression.

I’m obsessed with ear cuffs at the moment, which is pretty much the cheapest obsession I’ve ever had, because I already own most of the equipment I need to make them! I even have purple wire. I particularly like this tutorial:



Finally, so many kittens!

Monday Amusements 16

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I haven’t tried all three of these yet. Why am I thinking about buying more nail polish?

I love this take on the 1920s make-up style by Viola of Killer Colours. I did something similar for Prohibition last year and kind of regretted it, as it didn’t look that good on me. I knew it would be unflattering, but it just didn’t really work. But maybe if I practice I can look as good as Viola does!

Fringing is usually not my style at all but I love this DIY Festival Fringe Bag on Dreams That Glitter, I think it looks really glamourous and would make a great evening bag.

I am really jealous of Ashe right now. ‘It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Halloween: Vivo Handcrafted Masks’ SO. STUNNING.

I haven’t bought a pair of trainers since I was in secondary school, and have been wearing the same pair to work out in (indoors) recently. They’ve still got plenty of life left but I have been wondering what I’m going to do when they bite the dust. I know next to nothing about trainers, but I do know that Selina’s new kicks are stunningly pretty and they offer me some hope that I will be able to find a pair that I don’t hate!

I am supposed to be on a nail polish no-buy right now, but I just discovered that a pharmacy near me has a big Mavala stand! I managed not to buy anything despite the BOGOF offer, though I’m sure that I will return and buy a few. I’m also lusting after the Models Own Velvet Goth collection, as reviewed on Makeup Savvy, which is even more hard to resist!

Finally, some cuteness, from good old Cute Overload: an armful of puppies! Ahhhh so cute!