Monday, May 14, 2012

DILEMMA

So, before I go and continue updating all the awesome free stuff I've gotten lately [And I just got another one in the mail today! ;D], I'd like to take another break for a moment, and express a dilemma I face. xD

On my 16th birthday; that is August 1st, 2006; I got a Generation 1 iPod Nano. It was my Sweet 16 present, and was brand new, nothing like it had ever existed. And 1G of space was like HOMFG compared to CDs and cassettes.

Later, my middle sister received the Nano as a "Hand-me-down", for HER first ipod. She used it for quite a few years, as I did.

Lo and behold I'm reading Yahoo! News, and a woman's Generation 1 iPod Nano exploded in her hands as she tried to unplug it after a successful charge.

Only a small percentage of Nanos were capable of this; And those that were, qualified for free replacement by apple.

My dilemma is probably obvious.

Should I return it because it's at risk of exploding;
And get one that will not explode.

OR


Should I keep it because it's THE original;
The "heirloom" so to speak, THE gift I received at 16, all shiny and new, and THE first ipod for both myself and my middle sister?

Friday, May 11, 2012

INTERMISSION

Eden Cafe



Hey gals! I'd like to take a second, if you would spare me, to share a wonderful opportunity. You know I'm all about the opportunities, particularly ones that could land us some amazing free products, from companies with just as much "Awwww-mazing" attached to them! You've seen me post Julep, you'll see me post more; But let me introduce you to the newest of my finds!

If you blog, like I do, you're probably aware of "Blog about us, get paid" scams. They suck, right? You get all hyped up to get cold-hard-cash as promised, and BAM. No. Instead, you get viruses and Trojans on your computer.

Not a pretty image evoked, I know; But tell me. What's another product you associate with the word "Trojan"? Condoms and "adult products", right? Right. Don't lie, I know you ladies have a hidden "secret" in one of those sock drawers. ;D

That's okay. But if you're proud of your "Kitty", or "Rabbit", or whatever you're apt to calling your tiniest best friend; Check out Eden Cafe for some great quality sex toys.

They have awesome Blog-friendly opportunities, one of which I'm taking advantage of right now! All I have to do, and all YOU'D have to do, is talk about how awesome Eden Fantasys is; And since your return gift is a $25 gift certificate to their site, that's not exactly hard to accomplish! No pun intended of course. ;D

The best part of Eden Fantasys?

It's not JUST sex toys. There are lotions, and oils, and lingerie, and various other amazing lines that can be as PG or NSFW as you want!

Personally, I'm loving the Beauty and Body page! :3

Seriously though girls, we all know sometimes you just need to have a little "Me" time. Check out Eden Fantasys the next time you need to get away!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Awesome-Haul Update #2


Next up, my Julep Maven Introductory box!!! I had a Promo code for this box, so that I only paid, FREE shipping included, One Cent. Yes, you read that right. For ONE PENNY, i.e. $00.01 SHIPPED, I got three new polishes, AND another nail file.

"But Athena, there are only two pictured"

Well yes. I got a dupe of Melissa, who you can view in the previous post.
I gave her to my mother, as my mother's Introductory box did not have Melissa; Even though we both classified as "It Girls".

The wonderful thing about Julep is, you take a short quiz to find your "Style". It's then based on THAT style, that you get "Nail-Mail". They're colours suited to your taste. Literally! And the best part is, if you ever want to switch it up; YOU CAN! You're not locked down. Just ask to switch styles one month, and bam. You're changing up your life. xD

Pictured above is a "Fuchsia". She's bright, she's beautiful, she's Julep's "Helena".
Under her is a VERY bright spring green, with a hint of shimmer. Her name is Julep's "Leah".

I also did a wonderful "French tip" mani using Helena and Melissa; With a water-marbled twist.
[I'll do a separate post one of these days about Water-Marbling. It's amazing, albeit messy. xD]




Awesome-Haul update #1

First update, what on EARTH did I get in my mystery box?!?!?!

It was quite awesome actually. I ended up getting three BEAUTIFUL colours, a quick-dry top coat, a nail file, two chocolate coins, two chocolate eggs, and some cuticle oil [Which honestly, I'd never heard of before. xD]



On the far left, you'll see a nude-dusty-rose colour. That lovely little lady is Julep's "Kelly". She was the first one I put on, because I've never had a nude polish before. I actually currently have her on right now as well!

To her immediate right is Julep's "Melissa"; She's a slightly transparent opalescent white. With 3 coats she's fairly opaque, but just one and she's kind of see-through.

To HER right is a plum-grape purple, Julep's "Gayle". Very rich colour, great for accenting!

Next to Gayle is the Quick-Dry Top-coat; And next to that, still in its box, is the cuticle oil.

All are pictured below in their "official" Julep photos. :)

Overall, after doing the math of what these pretties cost on Julep's website, including the Oil and Topcoat; My Spring Mystery box, for which I paid $19.99 with FREE shipping, was valued at a whopping $80.00!!
Definitely not one of the $200 ones, but I wasn't lacking by any means! 


Thursday, May 10th, 2012



Hey bloggers! I know you've missed me on here, but I've been doing most of my product reviews and announcements on facebook, what with all the giveaways that have been happening over yonder.

Apparently, however, someone or some people have been reporting blogs on facebook that hosted giveaways, raffles, and contests; So no one is able to do them on there anymore; Not safely, anyway. Those "wrangled" so to speak, were banned/frozen/deleted. Whether warning was given or not is unknown, and relatively irrelevant, as those pages were dedicated to blogs, and a handful of sore losers has nearly ruined it for everyone.

So keep your eyes peeled guys. I've got a few different things that have to get posted up here, almost all of them to do with the lovely amazing awesome, Julep Nail Parlor. ;D