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Friday, February 28, 2014

Starlooks Starbox Review (February 2014)

My better-late-than-never Starlooks Starbox arrived on my doorstep just in the nick of time! I wanted to get this review up as soon as possible because it's just a few short minutes until March begins! Starlooks had a small issue with a packaging defect and had to delay a handful of subscriber boxes until the issue was fixed.

This month, the Starbox theme was "Futurism." While this is kind of a cool theme, I was hoping for more of a romantic theme in celebration of Valentine's Day! Maybe a rosey blush or a fun pink lippie! If you check out their LooksBook for this month, you'll notice it was anything but!

First peek inside the box, I saw that this month included 3 items, plus a bonus item. Also included in the box was this little gem:

As promised, Starlooks provided us with a 3-month subscriber loyalty gift. This is actually a much better gift than I expected! A $35 gift code to spend on their site on whatever I want? Yes please! If you're interested, of course I've already used it! I purchased a past Starbox (June 2013) and a Tendergloss in Cherub. Review to come on those!
Now onto this month's goodies!

1. Starlooks Lipstick in "BFF" ($12)
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This lipstick shade is just...ugh. Nope. No thanks. However, Starlooks included a variety of metallic, shimmery shades in this month's box, and I received BFF. It's a shimmery nude shade. Starlooks suggests to use these shades alone for a bold lip, or to pair it with another lipstick to give a metallic boost or shiny highlight. I can see that working for some people, however I'm high maintenance enough as it is with my makeup. I really don't want to add yet another step to my makeup routine and start layering lipsticks. If I want my red lipstick to have a metallic finish, I'll buy a metallic red. Not a fan of this shade at all. Going right to the trade pile. (Let me mention that I do really love the formula of these lipsticks, just not this particular shade!)

2. Starlooks Pigment in "Wall Street" ($17)

Sigh. Honestly this is just the last thing in the entire world that I need in my makeup collection. I don't know a single makeup-obessed woman who doesn't own a smokey shadow or pigment shade. They sent out a few different shades, I was just unlucky enough to get this charcoal grey/black with silver micro glitter. It's not unique for me at all. The formula is absolutely outstanding, however. Beautiful to apply, super pigmented and shimmery. The best part about Starlooks pigments is the little bottle the come in. I love that I can just dip a brush right into the little hole in the top, or I can gently sprinkle some into the cap without it going everywhere!

3. Starlooks Cream Shadow in "Warp" ($12)

I was super excited to see that Starlooks was debuting a new product in our Starboxes this month: cream shadows! I am a huge fan of the Maybelline Color Tattoos and I was hoping that these would be fancier alternative. Firstly, I couldn't help but be disappointed in the shade I got. In my first Starbox back in September, I got a cream liner that looked exactly like this shade. Not to mention the complete lack of color in the rest of my box as well. This is a nice frosty shade that can be used as a base to really brighten up and shimmerize (like that word I made up, there?) a shadow look, but I can't recommend wearing these cream shadows on their own. I left the swatch on my hand to dry for a while, and applied this shadow on my lids. Within 20 minutes it was already creasing. The swatch on my hand wiped right off. I can't imagine these shadows have much staying power, but I think with a primer underneath, they could make good bases to change up an eye look.

*Surprise!* Headband
(ignore my yucky short/chipped nails...this is why I don't do nail posts! lol)
Occasionally, Starlooks will add in a surprise item which is usually something like a pencil sharpener, a brow comb etc. This time they included a simple stretchy headband, which may be a little boring, but I was definitely excited to get it! These headbands are always useful in keeping hair off your face when applying makeup or skincare products, and this one is very light and very soft, which will help keep it from leaving dents in your hair. Very nice little bonus!

Overall Thoughts

Total Box Value: $41

I think that this box was a bust for me. I don't think that it's a bad box at all, as I think someone else could get this and really love it. The products are all nice and it's curated well, I just don't think I will personally get much use out of anything here other than the headband. I will most likely put all of this in my giveaway pile. Even so, the $35 reward code definitely makes up for a lackluster February box!

To Join Starlooks
Starlooks is $15 a month plus about $3 for shipping. You will receive 3-4 cosmetics from Starlooks that are curated around a monthly theme. Starlooks also offers an excellent referral program (free box of makeup with every referral!) and also sends you a free box of makeup on your birthday month. As if that wasn't enough, Starlook also gives loyalty rewards to subscribers every 3 months. This month, as mentioned above, they gave us a $35 gift code to spend on anything on their site! I think if you're looking to expand your makeup collection, or just want to try some new and exciting makeup that you might not have picked up on your own, Starlooks is a great option for you, and I believe it's an excellent value.

If you're interested in signing up for Starlooks, I would love if you'd consider using my referral link here:

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Graze Box Review (February 2014)

It's the end of February (can you believe it??) and it's time for another Graze box roundup!
While I DO get one Graze Box a week, there are those weeks where I dig into my snacks WAY too quickly and completely forget that I have a review to do! This month I was able to hold off on two of my boxes, and I was able to try a few things that I haven't had a chance to before!

If you want a more detail explanation of what Graze is and what they offer, please go HERE.
Basic explanation? They sent you 4 pre-portioned snacks from a lineup of over 90 to choose from. Each box is $6, and you can get them once a month, or bi-weekly.

If you're interested in trying Graze out for yourself, you can use my referral link and receive your 1st AND your 5th box absolutely free! You can cancel after the first box if you want, but trust me, you won't want to!

(I always donate my referral rewards to the Graze School of Farming which you can learn more about HERE. )

Now onto the boxes this Month!

BOX #1
 The snacks that I received in this box were:

1. Jalapeno Fiesta (nuts/seeds/spicy)- This is one I was on the fence about receiving, but with Graze I always find that they get me to like things I never thought I would! This is a mixture of jalapeno peanuts, roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and salsa almonds. J always jokes that I am like a squirrel, because I LOVE nuts and seeds, and these are delicious! Perfect amount of spicy kick, but not overwhelming, and this snack definitely makes you full and satisfied!

2. Salsa Fresca (dipper)- I was interested to see that I got two dippers in my box this month, since that's pretty unusual! This one contains "cheesy sombreros" which are basically a light wafer cracker with a natural cheese flavor. Super yummy on their own, but with the tomato salsa fresca, these are even better! This is a mild snack, not really spicy at all, so it's safe for kids and anyone who isn't big on a spicy salsa! Delish!

3. Toffee Apple (dipper)- Dipper number 2! This contains dried granny smith apple slices and a toffee sauce for dipping! If you're ever craving a caramel apple that won't break your diet, this is the snack for you! Super delicious and satisfying and only 70 calories!

4. Apple Cosmo (fruit)- I'm not a huge fan of the fruit-only medleys, but J loves them so I leave them on my list so he can get a treat every now and then when I get my boxes! This medley is his absolute favorite and contains cranberries, apples and lime-infused raisins. I think these are yummy when I'm in the mood, but I usually need some sort of crunch in my snacks, which is why I prefer to mix the dried fruit with nuts or seeds. However the flavor of this one is absolutely delish!

BOX #2
The snacks that I received in this box were:

1. Chili and Honey Almonds (nuts)- I know, I know these sound really weird, but they are actually tastier than I expected! These are almonds coated in a sweet honey with a bit of a chili-kick in the aftertaste. These shouldn't taste good, but they do. That's the only thing I can say! I did find them to be a bit too spicy for my liking, so I ended up trashing them on the site (just means Graze won't send them again) but I am glad I got to try something different and interesting!

2. Apple and Cinnamon Flapjack - Send me ALL of the flapjacks! These little guys are to this day, my most favorite thing in my Graze boxes. Flapjacks are what happens when oatmeal and granola bars have a baby. They're not sticky and chewy like a granola bar, and their not a paste like oatmeal, but they are soft like a cookie, and taste like oatmeal but in a granola bar form. I know my description probably makes no sense but they are just delicious. I love this flavor of flapjack, it's my personal fave! Good luck only eating one of these! Hint: It's not going to happen!

3. Olive and Rosemary Bruschetta (savory)- This is another one I was on the fence about flavor-wise when I read the name, however this basically taste like pizza flavored deliciousness. This savory medley includes mini tomato breadsticks, rosemary and garlic cashews, and kalamata olive croutons. I'm not a fan of olives at all, but this snack is truly satisfying if you're craving something like goldfish or pizza. Crunchy and filling!

4. Little Figgy Went to Market (fruit)- This is one of the rare all-fruit mixes that I absolutely love. It's such a unique mix of fruits: diced figs, cranberries and apples. It has such a delicious flavor, it's kind of like pigging out on fig newtons without the guilt! Absolutely yummy!

Overall Thoughts

I wasn't a huge fan of every single snack this month, but the great thing about Graze is I can trash anything I don't really like, and each month seems like I get a better and better box, because each month I am rating snacks and customizing my choices more. I always love my flapjacks, and I love my nuts/seeds! If you like what you see here and want to sign up to get Graze box, use my referral code to get your first and 5th box free here:

Monday, February 24, 2014

Memebox 5th Global Edition Giveaway Winner!

I stayed up and watched the timer tick down JUST so I could pick the winner of the Memebox Sampler Box Giveaway!

And the winner is...

samuraischolar (Kimberly)!

 I have contacted you via e-mail to gather your mailing address!

Thank you all so much for participating, and I hope you stick around for more giveaways in the future!

(Winner was chosen at random by the generator through

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Loot Crate February 2014 Review!

J's Loot Crate came today, and I just received the tracking yesterday! I totally wasn't expecting it, but J was definitely happy to see it on his desk when he got home from work today!

The theme this month was "Warriors" which played to the online cartoon "Bravest Warriors" that is created by Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time. J and I have both seen a few episodes of Bravest Warriors, but neither of us is a die-hard fan or anything, so a few of these items were a little lost on us. However I think anyone that is a fan of the show would absolutely love this crate!

Let's get into this month's goodies!

1. GPS Cinch Bag

This is the first Bravest Warriors item in the box. This is a gag from the show, and while I think it's pretty cool, I definitely think this would be a bummer for anyone who hasn't seen Bravest Warriors. J always needs a quick backpack to throw stuff in when he's going to work, so I'm glad that there was a cinch bag in this month's crate!

2. Bravest Warriors Sticker, Catbug Bow Tie and Digital Comic

These 3 items are more Bravest Warriors items. A catbug bowtie: super cute, but honestly I doubt that even a fan would actually wear that thing. Bravest Warriors digital comic download: cool, but would have preferred an actual comic! Bravest Warriors Sticker: J was lucky and got the cutest character sticker (since I will probably steal it) so that was a win! Still feel very "meh" about the theme this month, as I think that it's a good idea to include items from Bravest Warriors to help more people hear about the show, but to include so many items feels like overkill on something that isn't that popular yet.

3. Dunny Sideshow Box Figure

Since J started getting Loot Crate, he's acquired quite the interesting collection of vinyl figures. These Dunny figures are quite popular, and I've seen them around but never really got into collections in general. I hate clutter, so anything that you need to collect usually doesn't find it's way into my house! These Side Show Dunny figures are really cool, and a fun vinyl to add to J's collection.

4. Bacon Love Card, OpenMe Membership, and Loot Crate Button

I appreciate the gesture Loot Crate, but if you're going to add a Valentines Day item to the crate, at least have them delivered before the 14th! Either way, this is a Valentine's Day card that says, "I love you more than Bacon" inside which is cute, but we just received a similar card in the Zombie Loot Crate a few months back. Even so, the company gave a special website (it's above, so feel free to use the link if interested!) that allows you to access a free year of unlimited e-cards from their store. Also included in this photo is the 2nd Loot Crate collectors button that is themed along with this month's box.

5. Alpha Battle T-Shirt

Hands down the coolest thing in the box, The Alpha Battle t-shirt. This shirt shows the alphabet depicted by characters from the most popular video game characters. J loved this shirt and it definitely made the whole box worth it!

All in all, this is a pretty decent crate, but J and I agree it is our least favorite one since he began subscribing. I think it's an awesome crate for anyone who is a fan of Bravest Warriors, but probably a let down for anyone that isn't. As always we're hopeful and excited for next month's Loot Crate. I'm crossing my fingers for a Doctor Who theme on the horizon! (A girl can dream!)

If you're interested in grabbing a Loot Crate for yourself or someone you love (these are AWESOME for kids and husbands who act like kids!) please consider using my referral link here: Sign up for the March Loot Crate!  Loot Crate is $13.37 plus a few dollars shipping (it's under $20 total), and make sure to use the coupon code: MARCHLOOT at checkout to save $3 on your subscription!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Memebox 5th Global Edition Review and Giveaway! (February 2014 미미박스)

Memebox has had a crazy influx of subscribers lately, which is a great thing, but has also made them start pumping out boxes at lightning speed! This review is for box 5/5.2. They have already done pre-ordering up to box 10. I received this one on Saturday, but since my mailman flat out refuses to knock on my door when he arrives, I got the dreaded "pink slip of doom" that required me to go down to the post office and pick up the package. Since Monday was a holiday, I had to wait until today to get it. I've been waiting so impatiently to finally get this guy in my hands, so I am so excited to dive in to this box and try everything out!

Memebox has also provided me with some extra samples AND some new products just for my readers! Check out how you can win a box full of memebox samples at the end of this review!

As always, a quick rundown of What Memebox is:

-Memebox ships 5 or more Korean beauty products that are deluxe samples or full size right to you, straight from Korea. The boxes are not currently customizable, but they try to compose boxes with a large variety!

-The cost of Memebox is $23+ with shipping  being $6.99. However, Memebox usually fills these boxes with well over $100 worth of products! Memebox also has special edition boxes like a Superbox or a Lucky box, which contain full size items or collections of items from past boxes etc. You will need to check their site or sign up for their e-mail list for notice on those boxes in the future!

-Memebox is shipped directly from Korea and they work with over 400 different brands and companies!

-Memebox is not a continuous subscription of any kind. You will have the option to buy each box every time it comes out, so there is no obligation to sign up for a monthly program. All you have to do to snag a new box is to register your e-mail on their website, and they will send out a message when a new box is available!

Now onto the 5th Edition!

(first peek inside!)

The 5th Edition has 10 items, 2 are full sized, 5 are deluxe samples and there are 3 sets of foil packet samples. I have noticed a bit of a trend that the sizes and a bit of the value of the boxes have declined a small amount. I really hope this is an accident and that the values will pick back up again. There does seem to be quite a bit of foil packets in the box this month, so I'll be interested to see what #6 has in store.

1. Derma:B Daily Moisture Body Lotion
(Deluxe Sample: 100 ml / Full Size Product: 400ml $16)

 Derma B is a body lotion that provides 24 hour hydration. It's said to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth, while calming irritated skin. It's supposed to be applied like any other lotion, however it's suggested that it be used immediately after a bath or shower for the best absorption. This is a pretty standard lotion although I find it to be quite a bit more moisturizing than many I've tried. I like that it has a light scent that is not too overpowering, and makes my skin feel really smooth!

2. Nuganic Customize Pole Control Essence
(Full Size Product: 30ml $46)
 This is the first full size item in the box and it retails for a whopping $46! I love essence products as I am always in search of a toner that doesn't dry out or irritate my skin. This product actually works alongside a regular toner by reducing the appearance of large pores. It's a lightweight gel that penetrates pores to control pimples and blackheads while rebalancing your skin. It's used by spreading over the face after a toner, before a moisturizer. It has a light floral scent, applies smoothly and absorbs quickly. I'm very excited to see how well this works for me!

3. CNP Laboratory Cleansing Perfecta
(Deluxe Sample: 50ml / Full Size Product: 150ml $23)

This is a gentle cleanser that removes waterproof makeup, BB cream and sunblock. It's an oil free gel that thoroughly removes makeup and oil from the skin. Use as you would any other cleanser. I'm interested in trying this because the last cleanser I received in a memebox worked amazingly well for my skin. I'm hoping this one will too!

4. Aromatica Tasteless Aroma Therapy Roll On
(Full Size Product: 14ml $15)
This is a very interesting little product. The second full size product in the box, "Tasteless" Aroma Therapy Roll On is scented with a "synergistic blend" of Fennel, Patchouli and Vetiver essential oils. It claims to deepen yoga practices. While I'm not a huge fan of fennel (it reminds me of licorice, which I hate) I am a hippie at heart and I love patchouli. I also am known to whip out my yoga mat once in a while, so while I'm not a huge fan of this scent, I am definitely interested in trying it along with my yoga sessions!

5. Lipozone Body Ampoules
(Deluxe Sample: 5ml vials (7) / Full Size Product 5ml vials (14) $32)
Lipozone body ampoules are used to increase the skins firmness, which also helps to reduce cellulite and fat cells. It is recommended that you used the ampoules for 28 days for the best result, although a weeks worth is a substantial sample. To use, simply apply on your belly, arm, butt, or wherever you need firming. It does caution to not use more than one ampoule per day. I wonder why? This stuff seems a bit weird but I'm a risk taker, so I'll totally give it a try and see if anything miraculous happens!

6. Sella Organic Soap
(Deluxe Sample: 18g / Full Size Product: 100g $20)

This organic soap is a facial cleanser made with 100% natural ingredients. It claims to be the most effective anti-aging, and pore minimizing cleanser. To use, simply massage gently over face and neck with fingertips and rinse with warm water. I left this in the package because I do not use solid bar cleansers, so I thought I would add this into the giveaway!

7. Espoir Lip Gloss in "Magic Hour"
(Deluxe Size Sample: 4.4g / Full Size Product: 37g $15)

Espoir lip gloss provides moisture and full coverage while highlighting your natural color. Magic Hour is a really beautiful rosy pink shade. It has a doe foot applicator, and the gloss is pretty opaque. It's not at all sticky and has a medium consistency: not too thick, not too thin. I absolutely love this gloss and it very well could be my favorite item in the box!

8. Physiogel Pouch Sample Mix
Cleanser, Cream, Repair Cream

This is a sampler of the Physiogel line. Their line of products is supposed to cleanse, soothe and soften skin without drying. It's great for lasting hydration on very dry, irritated or sensitive skin. I don't have very dry skin in general, but I do tend to get dryer during the winter months so I'm interested to see how this works.

9. Dear Jane Touch the Silk Velvet Primer Sample
Dear Jane Glam on Your Shimmer Bomb Sample

Dear Jane primer is said to cover pores and imperfections in the skin, while the glam on shimmer bomb is used as a subtle highlight for the nose and cheeks. I have enough primer and highlighter to last me a lifetime, so these are also going into the giveaway box.

10. Leaders CC Cream Sample
Leaders UV Moist Sun Gel Sample

This is a sampler of Leaders CC cream, which is a "complete capture" cream, used as a multi purpose cream for skincare and makeup prep. The UV Moist Sun Gel is a basic sunblock that is used before sun exposure. Very cute little sampler kit and I have an extra to throw into the giveaway box!

The total value of Box #5, NOT including the foil pack samples, is $107. I think that's a great value considering the extra foil packs that were also added. While this box may be the least exciting yet, for me personally, I still think it's filled with some very interesting products, and I'm excited to try them all out!

And now for what you've all been waiting for: The Giveaway!
Memebox was gracious enough to provide me with some products to review separately from the boxes themselves, as well as some fun products to give away to all of you!

Win Me!

What You'll Win:
-1 package of cocoon peeling silk balls
-Derma:B Daily Moisture Body Lotion
-Plant Stem Cell T Cream
-CheekRoom Lip and Cheek Tint
-Sella Natural Cleansing Bar
-Physiogel Sampler
-Dear Jane Primer/Shimmer Sample
-Leaders CC Cream and SPF Sample

How to Win:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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$8 off on entire order when you purchase 4 Memeboxes: MEMEBUNDLE4
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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Ipsy February 2014 "The Look of Love"

My Ipsy bag snuck into my mailbox yesterday, and since it was Valentines Day, I didn't have time to really look at or test anything. J and I went out to dinner and he gave me a beautiful ring! *Cue the "awwws"!* It was all very lovely and sweet and all that romantic stuff, but now: back to business!

This month's Ipsy bag was themed, "The Look Of Love" and was supposed to contain products that you could use to create a pretty Valentine's Day look. I didn't receive my bag until I was on my way out the door on the 14th, so I wasn't able to test that idea, but I still got some really interesting stuff!

The bag this month (you can see the outside of the bag in the final picture) was a simple light pink with a white zipper. Inside had a super cute pink leopard print that was very festive for the season! I actually love this bag and will probably use it as my main makeup bag in my purse. I've been using the Ipsy December 2012 one for ages!

This month we received 5 products:

1. Zoya Polish in "Dot" (From the 2014 Awaken Collection)

First off, let me say that I always appreciate that Zoya gives Ipsy subscribers not only full size polishes, but shades that are from their new lines. All too often I see companies (*cough NYX *cough) that ship their less popular shades or products to subscription services and I just find that ridiculous. It's good marketing on Zoya's part! The only problem? I hate this shade. With a fiery passion.  I love pink, and love pastel pink, but I hate it on my nails. I prefer purples and deep reds. I was hoping for the other option, "Odette" and I'm sure I can trade for it, however I just wanted to give a quick swatch for those who are interested.

2. IPKN New York BB Cream in "02 Light"

Yikes. If this is "light" then my shade in IPKN BB cream must be "ghost." I have light skin, but definitely not the lightest on the spectrum of skin tones, so I find it a little silly that this is considered "light." This BB cream has a yellow/orange undertone and as you can see from the swatch, doesn't even remotely match my skin tone. For those who are interested in the product itself: It doesn't feel like a BB cream at all. It feels like a sheer liquid foundation or a tinted moisturizer with medium coverage. Really tired of dealing with US companies releasing BB creams that aren't BB creams at all. This one is going in the "Nope" pile!

3. Eyetini Eye Cordial Shadow + Base in "Ambrosia"

This was one of the products I was so indifferent about getting, and my opinion has totally changed! I don't usually use cream shadows because I find them to be a hassle and they crease just way too much to bother with. This cream shadow, however, is a lot different. Not only is the color absolutely stunning: a beautiful purple-taupe, but it applies so easily and is incredibly pigmented! I let this dry on my hand and then attempted to wipe it off and this stuff definitely has some intense staying power! I've also heard from a friend that she wore it out all day with no creasing! My only issue with this product is that it smells a bit like nail polish. Kind of an intense scent for something going on my eye, but overall a fantastic product!

4. City Color Be Matte Blush in "Fresh Melon"

I already own a couple of these blushes, and I absolutely love them! They only retail for $2.99, and I find that they have a great color payoff and a nice, soft consistency. This shade is a bright melon that comes off more as a soft peachy tone once applied and blended into the cheeks. I can't attest to how long they stay on their own, as I use a setting spray on my face, however these blushes last all day for me. Can't get much better than that for $3. Plus: they are completely matte, which is pretty hard to find at that price point!

5. Pop Beauty Plump Pout in "Peony Petal"

I am not a huge fan of Pop Beauty, but I have found that most of their products are very "middle-of-the-road" for me. This lip product however, seems to be a bit nicer than the items I've tried in the past. They describe this product as a lip plumper and a lip stain, however I don't find it to do either of those things. I think that's the downfall of this gloss: there's a lot of claims on it, but it's honestly just a pretty colored gloss and nothing more. Even so, I love the color pay off of this gloss and find it to be a really flattering shade on my skin tone. This gloss is a thinner consistency and feels comfortable on the lips.

For a "complete" look, I think that these products all go pretty well together. The BB cream aside, the light pink polish is a nice basic shade that compliments almost any makeup look.

I think that these shades are fun and vibrant while still being subtle, and really do work nicely together. I'm excited to try a look with the entire bag (minus the BB) and see what I can come up with!

Overall, I think that the February bag is a win. 3/5 items I will use regularly, and the other 2 are fine, just not the right shades for me. I really love the bag as well!

The BB Cream, Blush and Cream Shadow were all chosen for me via IpsyMatch. If you would like to see what else was available for February you can see that here:

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Birchbox February 2014 #2 (US Weekly Collaboration)

It's always a great Valentines Day when you get pretty things in the mail! My 2nd Birchbox showed up today and while I was already a bit let down from the last one, I was still hopeful that this one would be better!

Let's jump right into what I got this month!

First peek in the box! I was wondering if I'd ever see one of the cute Birchbox pillow packs again. They make for great little gift boxes! So obviously, I got a shampoo and conditioner (again!) so let's see what they're all about.

1. Bain de Terre Color Preserving Shampoo and Conditioner

So as you know, I'm a couponer with a stockpile of endless hair products, so it's never that exciting for me when I get shampoo/conditioner duos. I do think, however, that these are pretty substantial sized bottles for a sample at 1.7 oz. They have a light, clean, floral scent which I actually quite like! I have some serious color treated hair (I'm a natural blonde and dye my hair black!) so even though it's not that exciting of a sample, I will definitely use these. They are paraben free, which I like, and have argan and monoi oils to moisturize and keep color vibrant. I'm excited to try these babies out!

2. 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Mascara

I have heard lots of mixed reviews on this mascara, so I'm actually happy that I received it so I could test it out myself. I've heard that it doesn't work at all, that it smells terrible (someone said like a dirty diaper?!) and that the tubes from Birchbox were all dried out and unusable. Well I personally found all of those things to be totally untrue when I did a quick test of  this product! This is an all-natural lash conditioning mascara that tints and lengthens with real fruit pigments and black tea. It's great for sensitive skin too! I found the mascara to have a light scent that smelled like tea. It was barely noticeable. It has as a nice, natural bristle brush and applies the product nicely to the lashes. It didn't make my lashes amazingly volumized or lengthened, but it did give them more lenth and darkened them nicely. I have blonde lashes, so it's easy for me to tell how well a mascara works! This isn't for anyone looking for a false-lash look. But if you're looking for a natural alternative, this is definitely something I would pick up!

3. Harvey Prince Hello Perfume

This perfume is described as Cheerful citrus and floral notes. More specifically, Meyer lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, forsythia, and plumeria. I like fruity scents but I only like florals when they are mixed with a musk or in a deeper oriental scent. I don't really like these "bright, summery" kind of scents. They're just not my thing. However, if you like the sound of a citrusy floral scent, this would be an excellent choice. This would be a great perfume in the summer!

4. Juara Candlenut Body Creme

This is my least favorite kind of packaging for samples. It drives me absolutely insane. I have no idea why, haha. I tend to write things off immediately if I see a sample that looks like this because I'm an irrational weirdo, haha! I decided for the sake of this review I would bust this open and try it out rather than just giving it away. When you open this sample and flatten it out, it's only about 1/3 of the way full. I have a natural toner from this brand and I absolutely love it, so I am happy to say that I also think that this is a very nice body creme. It is a thicker consistency, and absorbs easily into the skin leaving it feeling very soft. I used this one one hand and not on the other and I could genuinely feel a difference. The scent is very subtle, fresh and light. Hard to pin point, but possibly a coconut and floral-like scent? It's quite nice and actually smells a bit like a shampoo or a condtioner.

At first glance this box seemed like it was going to be my least favorite of the two, but I ended up enjoying it more than my first box! That goes to show you, never judge a Birchbox by it's preview!


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Review:XXXX says:
Very well written, I must say... but didn't expect an epilogue this!
I am giving marks for the whole story.. E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T!!!

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Review:the_elder_wand says:
nice wonderwhat will happen nexrt:)

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keep an eye open or busy yourself with another story *cough*author page*cough*.

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Review:Mandy says:
I absolutely loved this story! From the first chapter, I was smiling. Whilst I was reading this I could not stop smiling! The best stories are the ones that make you feel happy and giddy-this story made me laugh and smile! So, all I really wanted to say is that I LOVED IT! Also, your grammar and spelling was fine (well I didn't pick up any mistakes!) (:

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Review:BL33DiiNxH3ARTZ says:
Hmm I like Draco this way! :P On to the next chappie I go!!!
Thank you so much for reading it!!! Haha I got like two other chapters up if your interested(:

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Review:Vicky says:
Really, i've read thousands of stories. Yours is THE BEST i really love your writing, the plot itself, i must congratulate you

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Review:mexprizoner says:
Just found this story a couple of days ago and now I'm hooked, You are a painfully awesome writer, I'd hate you if I didn't already love you so much for making this story XD really Lucy I adore that girl I wish I could be the witty weirdo that girl is but unfourtunately when I try being funny awkward silence tends to follow lol no matter. Insanely good story keep up the good work and I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER SO PLEASE DON?T MAKE ME WAIT TOO LONG n_n

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Review:Fiery Ginny says:
OMG HERMIONE IS PREGNANT! AHHH! (and no I haven't read any of the other chapters yet.) BUT AH! lol

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Review:DontBeSilly says:
This story seems pretty interesting. I can tell I'm gonna have to devote some time to it. You've got alot of chapters up. But don't worry, I'm not intimidated. I can't wait to delve into it. :P

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Review:Dramionedrunadrinny says:
hahaha that was freaking hilarious. I am sooo into Anti-twilight stories. Any reccomendations?
anyway I loved how Bellatrix kills bella and edward (and did she kill jacob too because I was laughing soo much I probably didn't notice)
defininetly a 10/10 (well what else did you expect?)

Author's Response: Well I will recommend The Vampire Hunters, written by me. It's not quite as good as this one and is slightly darker.

And yes she did kill Jacob!

Thanks for reviewing!

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Review:inlovewithscorp_siriusly says:
HI!!! ok so i missed this so much it is quite possible that i was going through Sirius withdrawal haha well im glad i have the time to catch up on ur amazing story now!!! can i just say i love James :) he makes me laugh and i love the parallels between Maddie and Sirius like their thoughts and everything and i also loved when Sirius winked at her my stomach flipped hehe! i can't wait for them to talk it out i love Sirius and Maddie and your writing! -your biggest fan

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Sabrina :)

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Review:TenthWeasley says:
Ely! This is a somewhat delayed review, and I must humbly apologize, but I am getting to it now and that's what truly matters. Right? (And before I forget -- thank you so much for the shout-out. It made me feel literally warm inside! ♥)

This fic has really, really made me want to read more about Teddy Lupin, and that's not something I can say about a lot of stories that I read, especially ones that feature next-generation characters. I love the way you've characterized him, and I feel it's probably very accurate to how someone would feel. I love the fact that Andromeda is still so focused on Remus and Tonks, and that Teddy is too -- it's a sad detail, but a very realistic and emotional one, and such a small thing really set the tone for your first chapter. I am duly impressed! :) There's such a family attitude here, what with Teddy caring for his grandmother, and going so often to see Harry and Ginny, that I just genuinely enjoy.

I'm really excited to see how you write the dinner between Teddy and his godparents, as well, because I've never seen you write Harry before! I'm really interested to see their take on the whole Teddy/Victoire pairing, as well, because in the books the only real perspective we ever get on that is Lily's. And the views of a ten-year-old girl don't necessarily match up with those of her parents. :P I hope you update really, really soon!

Great first chapter, Ely -- seriously! I'll be watching for when you post the next chapter, and as I've said, I hope it's soon, although I know you've got a lot of projects under your belt (which is so admirable -- I can't handle more than two!). And while I'm at it, once again, I adore your banner! Fantastic work, and I hope to see it popping back up before too long!

Author's Response: Rach! *blushes* I take slight reasoning for that right? I'm sorry, but it's fun to distract people even if it means waiting longer for lovely reviews such as this one! You are so amazing that I feel if I do not give you shout-outs then it's just not fair at all :3

I understand completely what you are saying, I'm not really a big Next Gen fan either so I'm so very glad you enjoyed this! You are making me blush so bad with all your kind words, I owe you so much!

I have never written Harry before, so I'm a little nervous that I'm going to mess it up but hopefully with the help of some lovely people, it'll turn out okay. *crosses fingers* One can hope, Right? I'll try and update as soon as I possibly can (Hopefully before I go away)

Your reviews always make my day Rach, honestly, and for you I will try and get my next chapter up very soon indeed! THANK YOU SO MUCH! *huggles*

x Ely

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Review:my love for teddy lupin says:
wHAT!only one chapter i want the whole world to know yevette was lying especially the weasley-potter clan!

Author's Response: The rest is up to your imagination. A big scene between Yvette and Victoire didn't feel right in the story, but you've still got some closure in the next chapter. Thanks for reviewing!

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Review:Wildfire Patronus says:
I liked the explanation of T.E.C.H. As I said before, things are picking up :). And the next chapter is "The First Battle" Ooooh suspenseful! :D haha I can't wait to read more

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So glad that your still enjoying the story. When people keep reading, it makes writing worth while.
I think you'll not be disappointed with the next chapter. It's just a taster for what's coming up.
Thanks again for the read and review.

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Review:WeepingWillows says:
I really enjoyed this first chapter! :) Using the idea of the vanishing cabinet was a brilliant idea and I loved Lily's reaction to the note. Sometimes using the timeturner can be such a cliche idea and this idea was just so fresh and original!

I can't wait to see what the future chapters has in stored for us :)

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I wish that I could take credit for the vanishing cabinet idea, but it's been exciting to explore different ways of making time travel work in the Potterverse. :D

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Review:Becka Potter says:
I LOVE THIS!! Its so different frm other stories i've read and it's so well written cant wait to here what happens next update soon :) :DD

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Review:Teejay says:
I loved this one! So freaking adorable!

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Review:neversayNEVER says:
Ahi love the new twist!!! Ginny's like "So its ok i cheated on him?" and Hermione is all WHAT?!?!?!?!?!

Also, I love stories/chapters with humor, so thats why this chapter was one of my favorites!! I feel bad for Luna tho cuz Ginny said "Bye bitches!" and Ron doesnt like her so its like everyone hates her :(

Lastly: Pleaseee hurry up with the next chapter!

Author's Response: Well I'm glad. xD Haha

Yay! I love the humor from this story as well, so I'm glad someone else is enjoying it. :P Yeah, Luna keeps getting the short end of the stick, unfortunately.

I shall update soon! I'm super busy at the moment but it's on my list. I won't abandon it. :P

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Review:elena says:
Please write the next chapter! i'm dying to know what's going to happen!

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Review:Europa27 says:
nice touch.. the throwing of the chicken nugget.cute

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Review:Sheriff says:
Brilliant! Not sure I've laughed harder throughout the HPFF forums. I thoroughly enjoyed the nature of the parody, the intentionally excessive and gushing adjectives and descriptions, and the way the plot (I know it isn't a plot, I just couldn't think of a better synonym) is self-consciously mocking about the oddities and eccentricities of fanon.

I was also amused by the fact that it's half set outside Craven Cottage, which is coincidentally the place where I've come closest to getting involved (read "beaten up") in football-related violence... but that's another story.

Thanks for a good laugh!

Author's Response: Thanks a lot for the review! This was definetly a fun one to write.

Now that's a story I'd love to hear sometime...

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Review:Ms_D_Longbottom says:
Please tell me you'll be updating soon. I'm going crazy waiting. PLEASE! :)

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Review:NoixdeMuscade says:
It was interesting and fun! You have great sense of humour! Great job.

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Review:MercyWaters says:
I'll admit I don't usually read Marauder's era fics, but this one intrigues me. I'll have to read on to see what happens.

As for my thoughts, first off, I have a few stylistic things to point out. It's obvious that this is a humorous story, but remember not to go overboard! In the beginning some of it seemed a bit overdone and was bordering on sounding silly. It did improve by the end of the chapter, though. Also try to keep everyone in character. Both Remus and Lily sounded out of character at times.

Don't forget to proof read as well and avoid run-on sentences. I didn't notice many typos, but there were a few scattered throughout. Try to vary your sentence lengths because a reader can be easily turned off if the sentences become too long and wordy. Short, concise sentences are good too!

Just out of pure curiosity, why did you choose to make Lupin's family poor? This isn't necessarily wrong, as I don't believe we were ever given a really indication of his family's status or wealth in the books, but the impression I was given by JK is that all pureblood families are wealthy, unless they have many children such as the Weasleys. I know he's definitely poor as an adult, but I believe it was said that this is because Wizarding society is prejudiced against werewolves and it was nearly impossible for him to find employment.

I know that it's doubtful you'll change this, as it seems to be a big aspect of the story in future chapters, but the Yule Ball would not have occurred at Hogwarts in any of the years the Marauders were at school. The Yule Ball is only held during the Triwizard Tournament, when the three Wizarding schools come together. It's not an annual thing, and the Triwizard Tournament was discontinued in 1792 due to its dangerous nature. It didn't start up again until 1994.

Overall, though, I really liked the setup of this chapter. I thought the way you introduced everyone near the beginning was clever and interesting, and the little italicized bits (which I'm assuming are Remus' thoughts?) were very funny and enjoyable to read. I'll also admit I laughed out loud at the bit about Knockturn Alley: "Unless you were in the mood to be kidnapped, never venture outside after about 7:00 p.m." Haha! :)

Nice job, keep it up.

Bri, xx

Author's Response: Thank you for the review!

I'm not accustomed to writing humor, so this was one of my first attempts. I will try to improve upon the overdone humor when I go back to edit this chapter.

I currently have a BETA who is helping me revise this chapter, so she can hopefully help me with the mistakes you found.

I've always pictured Remus as coming from a poor family, perhaps due to his lack of money in later life. Therefore, I stuck with this idea and incorporated it into my writing.

I will not be able to change the Yule Ball, audit plays a major part in the upcoming chapters. However, perhaps it was an annual tradition at Hogwarts during the time of the Marauders that was simply discontinued by the time Harry attended.

I'm glad to see you enjoyed the chapter!

Thanks again,
Voldy Needs a Hug

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Review:TimeSeer says:
An intervention! That is absolutely hilarious! It was great though! I loved it! It was funny to have all those people just tell James how much of an idiot he has been and be like, fix it. So funny! There wasn't like any Kristen though :( which I sad but hopefully there will be more soon! I really want to see how Andrew reacts to all of this! Please update soon, I really want to read more!

Author's Response: I'm so glad you're this into it :) As for the Kristen and Andrew, there scene is coming (in a couple of chapters) so don't worry. I really would love it if you continued to read, review, and love this story :D

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Review:BigBang lover says:
Aa! Amzing! . I'm seechlees! U got to update!

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Review:Kylie says:
That was amazing I enjoyed it heaps :))

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Review:Lululuna says:
Tag! :) I'm glad to get the chance to come and check out some of your work!

This was pure brilliance. I've never read something focusing on Lockhart before, he seems to get overlooked in fan fiction. I think you really brought him to life here: every word, thought and phrase just emanated his pompous and deluded essence. The use of present tense and the fact that he says "I" or mentions himself as many times as possible is just so perfect.

I love how well you tied in canon characters with Lockhart's sphere of Hogwarts. It was great to see Hogwarts during Marauders era from a totally unique and different perspective. The run-in with James and Sirius was excellent, and you managed to bring to life these canon characters even though they only played a minor part through Lockhart's lilac coloured view of the world. I love how James kept messing up his hair: of course Gildy (as I will call him from now on) would notice the hair. Offering James a scent with "Lily" in it was a nice touch.

I like how we already see hints of the crazy man Gildy will grow up to be, like how he makes up stories to glorify himself such as the first years and Acromantula- that was quite funny. And how he is already taking credit for other people's work, even as a student. I like how his hunger for fame could almost be traced back to not getting Head boy, and how he wants to get to a point where he'll be so famous everyone will believe whatever he says, so he can for all intents and purposes have been head boy.

Bertha was such a wonderful addition. We don't know much about her besides the fact she was a bit of a follower and a gossip, and when Lockhart was disinterested in the gossip that wasn't about him it really made me laugh. She was definitely one of my favourite characters.

Overall I think you emanated the canon Lockhart perfectly, and did a good job of creating a world in a few short words. Excellent job, and I really loved reading this! :D

Author's Response: !!! First of all, thank you so much for such a long, wonderful review! I was grinning the whole time as I read it.

Lilac-coloured view of the world - haha, I like it, that's brilliant.

I'm glad you liked James and Sirius' appearance in the story. I really enjoyed writing that scene, especially since Lockhart messed things up for Harry twenty years later, it just seemed fitting! (And yes, the first thing he notices about anyone is the hair!)

I'm glad you liked the inclusion of Bertha as well! Based on the little information we had about her, she seemed like an ideal friend for Lockhart.

I am so happy you enjoyed this story! As you might imagine, it was pretty fun to write, since Lockhart is such an absurdly conceited character. I saw him as someone who hadn't really changed much since he was a teenager, although he just got more famous.

Thanks so much for your review!!!

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Review:MC_HK says:
The first thing I notice right away are repetitive words. My warning to you is be careful, as this can render the reader incredibly bored of your story. Your shorter sentences should be made longer because they make it the flow very disjointed. You also jump the gun on a couple of your ideas. When Dorcas learns her magical capacity is at 73, she said it seems okay, but she doesn't even know what it is yet, or what the scale is. And Madame Pomfrey didn't even mention that her files were all open and everything. She did for a little bit, but then it was like she forgot. If she put a spell on them, then she would have been more concerned, at least that's what I think. And the last POV is just called Third POV. It should be told from the POV of Dumbledore considering Third POV doesn't really make sense.

I liked how Dorcas found out about her sister, though. I thought that was interesting. I also like the personality you gave to Pomfrey. We don't see much of her in many fics, so it's nice to see what you can do with her.

Until next time MC_HK

Author's Response: Thank you so much! This is really the type of review I needed for this chapter. The whole thing is a bit of a mess, I guess.

When Dorcas said it seemed okay, that's really what she meant. It seems like that's okay, but she can't be sure yet.

I'm glad you liked Madame Pomfrey, and I'm glad you found it sort of interesting!

I'll be here, waiting for your review.

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Review:Your Biggest Fan says:
I have to say, that was one of the most amazing stories I have ever read! (Even with only one chapter left!) I think that you have the most amazing stories and this is about the six millionth time I've read this (and Otherwise Engaged, as I am also a HUGE fan of that as well) and I think that you should start trying to publish stories because you have AMAZINGLY IMPOSSIBLE skills. If you do so, the world will have gained a BRILLIANT author and I would be honoured to read your books. You have even further encouraged me to write my own Dramione Fanfictions and (if I do) I will always know that they would never be able to be as good as your stories, but I will try! I think that you are a role model for all authors and I aspire to write magnificent stories just like yours. Thank you for your awesomeness, Your Biggest Fan :)

Author's Response: Oh my goodness! This review gave me new life. I've had a really bad night and reading this cheered me right up. You have no idea of how badly I want to write my own book. I dream of it every day. But I never really feel good enough, or original enough.

So thank you.

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Review:Ms Longbottom says:
Oh. Wow. Literaly, words cannot even BEGIN to describe how much I enjoyed this story. TenthWeasley, I have been sitting here all day just reading and reading and re-reading your amazing stories, over and over again. I just can't get over how detailed you are, how well you can describe things that some people have trobule even imagining. You can take those thoughts and feelings and put them down in words. You are an amazing writer, and I absolutely loved this. You just want to make me hate you, don't you? I am positivley jelous of you, and how you can grab your readers' attintion with 3 words. Growing up Weasley, Lily's Gift, and Growing up Magical are some of my favorites of yours. Never stop writing, you have a gift!
~Ms Longbottom~

Author's Response: I'm happy you enjoyed it so much! Your compliments mean so much to me, even though it's been a couple of years since you left them. This review especially means a lot to me in a time when my writing output has been less than ideal. It's words like this that keep me going and make me remember why I write in the first place!

Thanks for reviewing!

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Review:Lululuna says:
Hi again! :) The line about Claudine being a survivor was great. I actually felt quite worried for the men whose van she jumped into and worried she would attack them, but I guess that's just one of the casualties of living in a city where there are vampires. I'm curious to find out what "crimes" Claudine has committed in terms of the Ministries, and why she's even more hunted than other vampires.

I like Jeremiah and his backstory a lot, though I suspect there's more to come. He seems like a really controlled, and compassionate (for a vampire) person who has a lot of wisdom to offer. I like how his speech sounds more formal as well, it fits with the idea that he's old. And again, the vampire politics are very interesting! The vampire history is really intriguing as well, like how Muggles and wizards used to hunt them. I can't wait to find out more about vampire lore as the story goes on. :)

I quite like the multiple perspectives in the chapter, and each character seems unique enough that it won't get confusing. Alexis seems like a great character, and I love the Longbottom connection.

I love the flashback! I'm curious to find out what is going on with Jeremiah's eyes, and who the beaux morts are. It's also exciting to learn how Claudine became a vampire and her connections to the wizarding world. Anyway this was another really great chapter- onto the next one now! :)

Author's Response: Hi again! Yes, Claudine is indeed a survivor - that's why she's smart with who she kills. Those men were in broad daylight, and killing them would have resulted in having to step forward into the sunlight /and/ their van wouldn't be a safe haven with police and SOCOs walking around. Her "crimes" will one day be revealed ;) As for why she's more hunted, it's because she's survived when many others haven't.

Jeremiah definitely has more of his backstory to come! His qualities stem from the years he's lived, and I'm really pleased you like the vampire politics! More will come, and it'll get even messier ;) I'm glad that you're intrigued about finding out more about them as the story progresses!

E yes the flashback! I had so much fun writing it that there'll be more flashbacks in Bite Club! The Beautiful Dead are explained in future chapters, and OOOH. Clever you, picking up on that little hint ;)

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Review:CassiePotter says:
Hello! It's been a while, but I'm back to read some of your lovely writing! I thought I'd visit your author's page and this story jumped out as soon as I saw it!
I am so intrigued!!! I want to know who sent the letter and how on earth James is going to find them! I would have no idea where to even start looking, and he's promising to find the person within a week? Well, if anyone's going to do it, it might as well be James Potter! I'm really excited to see where you take this, especially after the end of the chapter! I'm off to read the next one now! 10/10
Cassie :)

Author's Response: Well, it's been a while since you left this, so we can consider ourselves even! It's lovely to see your name here again now that I'm responding to reviews.

I'm happy this story intrigued you! The positive comments on this story mean a lot, especially now -- writing has been rough for me lately because of college, but it'll get better. Thanks for leaving your thoughts!

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This is review 1100 I've given! Woo!

Awww Poor Ginny! I can see why she would be upset by the letter from Harry. It does seem cold and scary, I would be worried about it as well.

I'm glad that Ginny has good team mates to keep her mind off of things, I hope that Harry can explain things.
:O Ron and Hermione are inher room and have decorated!!! They're both awesome! Ah and Harry! He's so awesome as well. Totally the best people ever!

I loved this so much, Sam! Such a cute one shot!! :D

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She really didn't like that letter. Silly Harry for thinking it would be a good idea.

They are, I love writing them so much. :D

Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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Chapter 1 : Collide
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A/N: Hi everyone! I've been working on this story for a while now, and I finally gained the courage to post it.

It's not my first fan fic, but I'm nervous about it anyway. English isn't my native language, so please don't hate me if you find any grammar mistakes. I'm going to try to find myself a beta, so please be patient while I do that, okay? :)

So I've had the idea of this story for a while. It was originally thought to be split into two parts, but the first one just got so boring so I skipped it. With that being said, I just want you to know that there's going to be a lot of story telling and reminiscing at first, so you guys can get the background story.

Also, this first chapter is more of an introduction. Hopefully it won't be too boring, but I can assure you that things get more interesting after this anyways!

And I think that was about it. Oh, except for this disclaimer: Anything you recognize, I do not own!

"Even the best fall down sometimes
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find you and I collide"

Howie Day - Collide

”Miss Reed, here’s the file from the Jefferson murder in 2015” the head auror’s assistant said as she popped her head into my office. “Mr. Hall wanted you to have a look at it.”

“Thank you Alice” I said, taking it from her.

She smiled hesitantly before leaving the room. She was new here, and was obviously trying to make a good impression on everyone. I would have welcomed her better if it wasn’t for the fact that I was buried in work.

Part of me was so exhausted that I wanted to tell that girl to stop trying, because trying would give people the impression that you were ambitious, and ambitious people got promoted, and promotion meant so much work that you forgot that you actually had a life outside the ministry.

But the other part of me loved my job, and knew that I was good at it. Otherwise I wouldn’t be where I was at this age.

I, Allison Reed, had started the Magical Law Enforcement education right after graduation, and had begun working on the Department of Magical Law Enforcement in New York as soon as my three year training was over. At first, I had worked with simple things, like regulation on intoxicating substances or improper use of magic. It wasn’t what I wanted to do, but it was a start. And also, it was better than bringing people coffee. I thought that if I worked hard enough, someone was bound to notice.

And to my luck, someone did. The head Auror, Mr. Theodore Hall, noticed my hard work and determination, and called me into a meeting. I can still remember how nervous I was when he himself approached me and asked to talk. I was sure I had done something wrong, but as we sat down he just leaned back in his chair and smiled.

“You are a very determined young woman, aren’t you?” he asked.

“Er, I guess you could say so sir” I replied, not really knowing what he was on about.

“I can tell.”

He stayed silent for a while, before putting his arms on his desk, looking me straight into the eye.

His simple but straightforward question put me off. It felt like I had to answer this one right in order to gain his acceptance.

“I would say why not, sir. I believe that if you possess a talent, you must use it to its full extent and challenge yourself to go further. That way you develop both your capacity to handle life and whatever talent you’re possessing. It’s a win-win thing, really.”

I wasn’t sure that my rambling made any sense to him. Hell, it barely made sense to me. All I wanted him to know was that I thought I was good enough and that I was willing to work hard to show him that.

And why couldn’t I have just said that? Why couldn’t I have put it simple instead of going on about cryptic shit that no one even understood?

I expected him to laugh at me or look at me like I was mad, but instead he smirked. Yes, the Head Auror of the Magical Law Enforcement Department in bloody New York smirked. He didn’t look scornful, just… Intrigued.

“And what is your talent?”

“I see things other people don’t. Details, things that are missing. And I never give up once I have set my mind.”

Once again, he smirked. “Clearly.”

After that, he had let me go, telling me that he’d get back to me. I was sure that I had blown any chance I might have had. My nervous mysterious nonsense rambling had probably just made him believe I was crazy.

But it seemed that I had been wrong. Two days later Mr. Hall burst into my tiny office (that I shared with two others), almost making me fall out of my chair.

“How would you feel about working as an Investigation Agent Assistant?”

“Um, sir, is that even a job?”

“As a matter of fact it is. It’s an entirely new department that will cooperate with all the departments in Magical Law Enforcement. We have five Investigation Agents that are a mix of aurors and specialists. The aurors will of course still do a lot of investigation work, but this department will lead most of it. That way, we’ll have people specializing in different areas, making the work easier, and the aurors will have less of a burden to carry.”

I nodded. The aurors were very busy, struggling to get all the work they were supposed to do done. Having an Investigation group would probably make everything easier.

“The group will, as I said, work with all departments, but mostly with the Aurors seeing as the crimes they are dealing with need the most investigation. I will be leading the team, and I want you in it. You will start as an assistant, and if you do well, you might just be able to call yourself an Agent soon.”

I stared at him, feeling my eyes widen. This was a dream come true. When I had begun my training, a lot of people had laughed at me. I was pretty thin and short, and didn’t have the physics that most Aurors had. People didn’t believe that I could handle the physical part of the job. As the training went on and we chose our special fields, I chose investigation. I knew I would do better in an office than out in the streets, but working as an auror meant doing both. While I had been good at defense against the dark arts in school, I wasn’t sure if I was good enough.

That was why this job was perfect. I said yes without having to think twice, and I moved to another office the same day.

Two years later, I was head of the Investigation Department. Mr. Hall, or Theodore as I now called him, had immediately decided that he liked me, and with his help I’d worked my way up to the top. We were now a group of eight people, instead of five, and were working with the auror office on a daily basis.

It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. How many 22-year-olds could say that they worked as head of a department in the ministry?

I’ll tell you, that was not many.

I had proven everybody that hadn’t believed in me wrong. I had won, and a childish part of me wanted to rub it in their faces.

Too bad that the people I really wanted to show my success to were thousands of miles away.

“Honey, are you homeeee?”

I had just entered my apartment, feeling really exhausted from the long day’s work, when I heard a voice coming from my living room. I groaned. Were they here again?

I took my coat off and threw my bag on the floor before entering the living room. As I did, I saw that my best friends had indeed, once again, barged into my flat without asking.

Sam was sitting in the armchair with her feet on the table. She was eating my ice cream and was wearing my bloody slippers.

Noah, Jasper and Max were lounging on the couch, their eyes fixed on the TV. Jacob was lying on the floor, playing with his magIphone.

“Seriously guys, have you bloody moved in here or what?”

I only got a few shrugs and mutters from the guys, seeing as the show on my TV obviously was more interesting than me.

“S’not our fault that you have the biggest couch and TV” Jacob mumbled, concentrating on his phone.

“Jasper’s got a bloody film projector!” I cried.

Sam rolled her eyes. “His apartment is a bloody pigsty and you know it. I’ll only set my foot there when it’s disinfected” she said, mocking my British accent.

“Hey!” Jasper cried, “It’s not that bad” he said, looking offended.

Max took his eyes from the TV one second. “It really is a disgusting place, mate” he said, clapping Jasper on the shoulder.

They were all American, but had started using British expressions when they got to know me. At first it was just for fun, but now they said it without thinking.

Jasper crossed his arms and mumbled something incoherent. I rolled my eyes.

“Well, Jasper’s a pig, whatever. This is still not a bloody recreation centre.”

I was being a bitch but I was fucking tired and besides, everybody knew I didn’t really mean it.

Noah finally looked away from the stupid TV (why did I even buy that damned thing in the first place?) and looked at me. “Had a long day at work?” he asked and I nodded, closing my eyes. “Come here” he said and patted the space next to him. “I’ll give you a massage.”

I smiled and ran over to him, forgetting all the angry thoughts I had had and instead thinking about how lovely my friends were.

Because despite the fact that they felt like they could stomp into my place whenever they wanted, I loved all of them to bits. Sam had introduced me to the guys when I’d moved after graduation, and we’d been best friends ever since.

Noah was the kind one. He was careful, loyal and the mature one of the guys. He was the one I talked to whenever I had a problem, because he would always find time to listen. His looks weren’t bad either, with messy dark brown hair and brown eyes. This and the fact that he was smart made him the perfect guy. Too bad I only saw him as a friend.

Jasper was the arrogant one. He was good looking, with sandy blonde curly hair and blue eyes. Too bad he was really aware of it. He was the star chaser in the New York Lightnings. They were really good and the fan girls kept swooning over Jasper’s messy curls. He was flirty and a real player when it came to dating, but to us he was like the big brother I never had. I really loved him, despite his annoying arrogant tendencies.

Jacob was the funny one. He could always find a way to make me laugh, or at least smile. Whenever I needed cheering up, he was there. He worked at the ministry too, and I often ate lunch with him to lighten my mood when I was working on a difficult case. He had brown hair and blue eyes, and I found him rather cute.

Max was the weird one. He was immature, but in a hilarious way. He always played pranks on us whenever we least expected it. He could be really dense sometimes, but he was the one that constantly brought the group together. His light blonde hair and chocolate brown eyes added to the weirdness, but he was kind of cute too.

And finally we had Sam, who was the crazy one. I’d met her at Hogwarts, but we hadn’t become friends until the end of seventh year. She had been the only one to care when my whole world crashed and I lost everything. If it hadn’t been for her, I would probably still be shattered in a million pieces, but Sam took me under her wing and helped me deal with everything.

And what role in this ‘family’ did I have? Well, I guess you could say I was the orderly one; the mother. My work forced me to be organized and to have things under control, and I kind of just did the same with my personal life. I was the one who made sure Jacob didn’t drink himself to death, that Max didn’t try to stick his head in the oven and that Jasper wore clean underwear.

Well, maybe that was a bit of an exaggeration, but I was the grown up one. Sure, I could play pranks with Max, goof around with Jacob or go clubbing with Jasper, but most of the time I played the adult part. With the hard work I’d have to do the last years, it had been impossible for me not to mature.

I think it all started in my last year at Hogwart’s when my life that had once been so simple suddenly became a mess and I stood alone, not knowing how to deal with any of it. With the help of Sam, I at least tried to get myself together, and made an attempt to move on.

And the moving part was pretty literal, as she convinced me to leave everything behind and move to America with her. It was probably not so hard for her though, since I didn’t have a single person left who cared for me, or anything positive to leave at all.

England was just ghost of the past and bad memories for me, so when she asked me to come with her I didn’t hesitate, and when I packed my bags and left I felt no regret at all.

And I hadn’t since.

After a couple of hours of TV-watching, massage, jokes, deep talk and ice cream, I told my friends that I really needed some sleep and that while they thought my apartment was a recreational centre, it was not a hotel. So they all trudged off, leaving me on my own.

I was just about to lie down in bed when I heard a tapping on my window. As I walked over, I saw a familiar owl outside, carrying not only one but two letters. I felt a lump in my stomach, just like every time I got mail from England.

As I took the letters from the owl, I saw that they had the same handwriting. Why would she send me two letters?

The first was a fancy looking one, and on the envelope it said “Open this first!”

So I did, and what I saw made my jaw drop.

Jayden Ashton Turner
Dominique Gabrielle Weasley
invite you to join them
in celebrating their marriage
on the sixth of June

I stopped reading and just stared at the letter.

She was getting married. They were actually getting married.

She had told me about the engagement, but I hadn’t taken it very seriously. I’d just assumed that they had done it to please their parents, or something. I mean, they were only twenty when they got engaged. But they had actually been serious.

I was shocked. I knew they were perfect for each other, I’d always known that. Anyone could tell that it was true love, but when I stopped believing in love I stopped believing in their relationship as well.

But maybe, just maybe, there was hope for love. Maybe there was a thing called true love.

Maybe it was just my own love that had fallen into pieces.

I opened the other letter, curious to see what else she was sending me.

Dearest Allie,

As you can see, I’m getting married!!! *insert girlish squeal here*
When Jay proposed, I thought it was the happiest moment of my life. But now I realize that the best one still lies ahead of me. I’M SO HAPPY!!!
Anyway, as you can see the wedding is in three months. Now you’ll have enough time to get off work so NO EXCUSES YOUNG LADY! I know it’ll be hard for you to come back and meet everybody again, but please Allie. Do this for me. You’re my best friend.
And besides, everybody has changed. They’re not the same idiots they were when we were seventeen. Merlin, even
Freddie is somewhat okay. Never thought I’d say that, but it’s actually true.
It’s been five years since you moved now. I miss you. We all miss you. So pleasepleaseplease, come to the wedding. I want you to be maid of honor. It’ll require you to take some more time off for rehearsals and stuff, but it would mean so much to me.
Call me when you see this?

Love you,
Dominique Weasley (soon to be TURNER!!! OMG)

I wanted to smile; she was really the same girlish, bubbly Dom I’d gotten to know 6 years ago. I could imagine her big smile as she wrote this, probably unable to sit still. I really wanted to smile when I read it, but I couldn’t.

Because I knew I was going to say yes to her. I couldn’t say no, it meant too much for her for me to let her down. So I was going to say yes, and I was going to have to go through hours of bridezilla moments and never-ending dress searches.

But that wasn’t the thing that made me dread it. It actually seemed lovely in comparison.

The worst part of it all, that made me want to be a shitty friend and ignore her wedding, was something else.

I was going to have to go back to England, and worst of all?

I was going to have to face him.

And that, my dearies, was chapter number one! What did you think? Poor Allie has obviously gotten her heart broken in the past, but what exactly do you think has happened?

And also, what did you think about the characters so far? Please review and let me know :)

The next chapter is finished so I'm just going to edit it, and hopefully it'll be up soon. I'm also going to try and find someone who can make me a banner.

Thanks for reading! :)

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Hermione lay atop the bed, her knees bought up to her chest, her hands at her ankles, her eyes lost and confused. She’d just woken up here in the hospital wing. She had no idea how she’d got here. Last thing she remembered was storming away from Malfoy in Hogsmead.

The hospital wing looked just as she remembered, white walls, white floor, everything kept in a perfect condition, light streaming in from the windows every which way. The place was spotless in an unnerving way, Hermione was the only occupant. The other bed lay empty waiting for patients that would never come.

Time was moving differently and she wondered if she were under as spell. The more she remained in the castle the less things made sense, she was unsure if she were even in the real castle. The longer she was here the more she gravitated towards Malfoy.

Speaking of Malfoy, he just walked in looking pale and gaunt. Whatever was troubling him was written all over his usually emotionless face. He gravitated towards her without even realizing, his face void of the usual disgust.

Realizing who he was nearing he got ready to unleash a torrid of insults, as he could never miss an opportunity to torment Hermione.

However, he never got a chance as a mysterious woman appeared before the two like an ethereal Goddess. Though Draco didn’t recognize the woman Hermione did and it terrified her. That logical part of Hermione’s brain that had kept silent for so long was finally working again, and in working it had already come to some difficult conclusions – some that were harder to explain than others.

The woman sat down before the two and explained some terrifying truths. Everything that had seemed unreal and confusing suddenly made sense. All the blackouts and missed memories were now explained, as was the reason Hermione couldn’t find Harry or Ron.

Hermione and Draco sat in shock, they made no effort to move, nor did the ethereal Goddess. She remained still gazing between the two and showing a million emotions in her eyes. How difficult it was to give this news knowing that there was nothing to change it. It was in essence the hardest job to have – she did it well but it did not make the burden any less painful to bear.

Hermione and Draco starred at each other. They saw no difference, they expected to look different. The truth can change people but as they looked at each other they still saw the same hate, the same fears. It had changed nothing but given them a connection.

The strange acceptance between the two now made sense, like a common connection that couldn’t be broken.

Their mutual hate had bought them together, in a place that had no logical meaning.

The truth had been revealed, as they say the curtain had been dropped as the final act had been played, yet with all this clarity things still remained unclear.

They were to be stuck now, until the final gauntlet was thrown down. As many already knew it could be forever until that happened, the two enemies would have to find a way to cope with the presence of each other for there was no escape from this truth however much they wished there could be.

Anyone guessed who the ethereal Goddess was? (It’s not at all obvious) ~ Zyii

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Dealing With Your Debt Step By Step

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Debt can really bring you down if you allow it to control your life. You have to decide that you do not want to be in debt, and you have to make the decision to start moving forward. It will not just automatically disappear, and that’s why your decision requires a call to action. Consider the following helpful guide for dealing with your debt step by step. The very first thing you need to do is to […]

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Bourne Bridge Vehicle Leasing

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Bourne Bridge Vehicle Leasing Ltd have been providing day to day vehicle hire, and now guaranteed approval leasing, since 1999.

They specialise in vehicle hire, car hire, van hire and chauffeur services.

Their chauffeur service can give you a stylish way to arrive with a chauffeur driven limousine - perfect for school proms and wedding days.

Find out more and visit their website

Find them:
Bourne Bridge Filling Station,
CB21 6AN

Tel: 01223 833 832


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Dorset Man Charged With Dad's Murder

The son of a man understood to be a former BBC radio presenter will appear in court today charged with his murder.

Joseph Cooper, 23, was held after police discovered a body at an address in Dorset, police sources said.

The man, in his 60s, has not been formally identified but is believed to be former BBC Radio Sheffield reporter Howard Winton Cooper.

Police were called to a property in Ham Meadow, Marnhull, near Sturminster Newton, by a member of the public on Friday.

Cooper was arrested later that evening following searches involving armed officers, dogs and the force helicopter.

Mr Cooper left BBC Radio Sheffield 15 years ago, the broadcaster said.

The presenter, who covered the Hillsborough disaster while employed by the corporation, was once described by his colleague Peter Crabtree as one of the "most memorable" people he had worked with.