Review: The Making of a Gentleman by Shana Galen

Twelve years in prison has stripped him of his humanity...


Armand, Comte de Valère has lost the ability to interact with polite society, until his family hires him a beautiful tutor, and he starts to come alive again...

Saving him is her only chance to escape a terrible fate...

Felicity Bennett vows she'll do whatever it takes to help Armand fight back the demons that have held him captive for so long...

With Felicity's help, Armand begins to heal, until a buried secret threatens to destroy their growing passion... description taken from here.




I loved this book!  I actually did not know that this is the 2nd book in Galen's series.  Apparently the first book is The Making Of A Duchess, which I will definitely be getting my hands on very soon.  That said, you can easily read the book as a stand alone book without getting lost.

The plot was simply beautiful and the characters were great.  I love how much personality Galen put in each of her characters.  In just the one book I felt like I already knew the whole family.  The book was simply great, and I really do not want to say any more about it because I don't want to spoil anything for those of you who have yet to read it. 

But, for those of you who are wondering what the book is about, I will say this: 

Poor Armand who was once basically French royalty, was separated from his family as a young child and endured things no one should have to go through.  He learned that the only thing that could save him was not speaking.  Finally rescued as an adult by his older brother, he is now trying to get back in the swing of things (like wearing clothes and having manners, etc).  Needing some help though, Felicity enters the picture.

Felicity is in a tough situation.  Actually, she's stuck in a really bad engagement proposal, but unless she wants to ruin her reputation and never marry (then becoming the family burden), she has to pay her fiance off, which is why she took the much needed job as a governess.

And there our story begins..  : )





**I received an ARC of this book in order to write a real and honest review.  All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated.  I did not get paid for posting this.**

Review: Crazy Dog Tees

Crazy Dog T-shirts is the number one source online for funny t shirts and vintage shirts that help you stand out and get noticed. Founded in 2004 the t-shirt empire offers custom shirts in Rochester, NY. They provide customers with a variety of cool t-shirts and crazy shirts. Featuring both creative original concepts and popular licensed designs. Looking for a funny t shirt? They have hundreds of funny shirts which you won't want to miss!


Some of you might have seen (a long while back) a review I did for Crazy Dog Tees. I love their shirts, they are so comfy and made of a great quality. One of the best things about them is that when they say "girl shirts", they don't mean 'uni sex shirts' (you know the ones with the box-y fit and longer sleeves that make you feel sloppy?), they mean actual women's shirts.


Nacho Mama Tees is the sister site to Crazy Dog Tees.



When Pete asked me to a review for Crazy Dog, I knew I was going to have a hard time picking out a shirt to review.  They have such a nice variety of sayings that they put on their t-shirts.  In the end though, I ended up choosing the "New Mexico TShirt", which is priced at $14.95.

Now, I got the shirt in a women's XL, but I want to make something clear (and I said this in my other review too, because since Crazy Dog and Nacho Mama are sister sites, they use the exact same sizing).  It is not women's sizes, per say, more like teen sizes.  You will know what I mean if you have ever tryed on a shirt from the actual women's department and another from the Juniors (or teen) department.  While in teens you might wear an XL, in women's you might wear a medium.  So, if you are wanting to order a shirt from them, but you normally wear an XL in the women's department (NOT teens!) I would recommend looking for the plus sizes, or if they do not have them, the men's sizes.  Again, this is just what I would recommend, but use your own judgement.

The shirt is really comfortable, but there is not a whole lot of stretch to it.  There is a pro and a con to the lack of stretch.  PRO- the shirt doesn't stretch out / lose its shape.  CON- if you order a size too small, the shirt will not stretch enough to fit.  So, be careful on the size when ordering!

**I received a free shirt in order to write a real and honest review. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated. I did not get paid for posting this.**

Review: Nacho Mama Tees

 

Nacho Mama Tees has some of the best offensive t shirts around. Founded in 2004 the t-shirt giant offers funny shirts which include chuck norris shirts, hangover t shirts and zombie tshirts. They provide a variety of funny t shirts and crazy shirts. With new mens vintage tees and great movie t shirts you are sure to find one you will fall in love with!

Pete contacted me about doing another review, and, of course, I jumped at it.  I got to pick out the shirt I wanted to review, and I chose the "Recycle Shirt", which is priced at $16.99.



Now, I got the shirt in a women's XL, but I want to make something clear.  It is not women's sizes, per say, more like teen sizes.  You will know what I mean if you have ever tryed on a shirt from the actual women's department and another from the Juniors (or teen) department.  While in teens you might wear an XL, in women's you might wear a medium.  So, if you are wanting to order a shirt from them, but you normally wear an XL in the women's department (NOT teens!) I would recommend looking for the plus sizes, or if they do not have them, the men's sizes.  Again, this is just what I would recommend, but use your own judgement.  Below I will put a size chart that the company goes by...

The shirt is nice and soft.  The quality is great, which you can see right away by the way the shirt isn't see-through thin.  It seems most white shirts now-a-days need to be worn with an undershirt, but with this shirt, that is not the case.  It is able to be worn without worry that people can see-through it, yet is not so thick to make to get warm throughout the day.

I like Nacho Mama Tees because they offer shirts that you really can't find anywhere else.  If you go shopping at a department store, or the mall, you can't find these funny sayings on their shirts.  Sure, some shirts have funny sayings, but Nacho Mama offers unique shirts that you can't find anywhere else. 

**I received a free shirt in order to write a real and honest review.  All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated.  I did not get paid for posting this.**

Review: Buxom Lip Glosses

Before I start my review I just wanted to apologise for not writing too much the last few months.  I have been so busy with life in general that I feel like I just cannot catch up at times.  I am going to try to get some more reviews out soon, but I can't promise anything because the new college semester is starting up again for me on Monday already.  But, thank you to everyone who has be patient and to everyone who follows my blog!

  I love Buxom.  They are a part of Bare Minerals, but are a separate line/brand.  I started out last winter getting the Sailor Collection, which is 4 mini glosses, just like the one to the left.  Since then, I have purchased 5 full size glosses and the Rock Star Collection, which is what you see to the left.

Types of Buxom

There are 2 different types of Buxom.  Sheer and Full Coverage.  The sheer has the perfect amount of coverage and the Full Coverage is more like a glossy lip stick, though it is in gloss form.  Also, the Sheer colors have doe foot applicators (those form tips) and the Full Coverage glosses have actual lip brushes for wands.

About the Plumping Effect

They are a plumping gloss, however they DO NOT burn.  They give a cooling sensation which actually feels really nice.  I don't know if they really do plump.  I say that because I've heard that they work for some people yet not others.  I do feel that my lips look bigger when wearing my Buxom, however, I feel that it is because of their glossy and shimmering effects, not due to actual plumping.

The Colors

The colors in the Rock Star collection are wonderful.    Julie is a gorgeous light pink, more like an extension of your lips that just helps to amplify your natural color.  Blanche is a light nude color.  It goes on pretty clear but with great glitter and shine.  Gabby is gorgeous!  It looks pretty dark in the tube, but trust me, it's lighter than it looks.  I'm very pale so dark colors are generally a no-no for me (they wash me out), but Gabby is the perfect coppery red.  Remember, the color is sheer, so while it is a nice coverage of color, it isn't as dark as it looks.  Gabby has great red sparkles in it.  Tanya is a beautiful peppy pink.  Just a light layer of Tayna is needed because the color is so hyper, but it is gorgeous (and a great color for young teens!)THE BUXOM COLLECTIONS ARE LIMITED EDITION SO GET THEM NOW IF YOU WANT THEM!

Full size colors I have would include...  ALL OF THE FULL SIZE ARE ON BUXOM'S PERMENT LINE.

Isabella which is a perfect bronzy-nude (especially for summer time!) Isabella is a Sheer Color.  Roxanne is a Full Coverage gloss and it is a great red.  It has bits of broze in it with shimmer and the shine is outragous! Destiny (Sheer Color) is my color.  There is no other way to explain it, it was as if it was made for me!  It is a corally pink with gold and bits of light green shimmer (though you cannot tell it is green unless you have a trained eye for this).  It is simply the perfect year round color. Clair (Sheer Color) is a gorgeous light mauve. It is like an extention of the lips, it has coverage, but the color is so close to the natural color, that it only amplifies nature's beauty.  Clair also is part of the diamond collection, so the shimmer in it is seriously amazing. Carmen (Full Coverage) is the darkest buxom I own.  It is purple.  I cannot lie.  My little sister actually got it for me and I couldn't take it back simply for that fact.  Put on very lightly, it is pretty, but defintly not a color for me (I'm too pale!).

Full size is 0.15 fl oz. and prices at $18 each
Mini size is 0.07 fl oz. and can only be purchased in sets.  Prices usually sit at around $38-42




**I bought all the mentioned with my own money (except the one my sister got me!).  I did not get paid for this review.  All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated.**