We Were Liars Book Review

5 stars 

A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.







So, I just finished We Were Liars by one of my favorite authors who doesn't come out with books often enough for my liking E. Lockhartn and it put me in a raw place. Its been a while since I've read one of her books and I forgot one important thing. Though she finishes a book with a resolution, it still leaves you with the realization that the main characters life will still go on after the pages are done. Its like watching a movie and though it's done and has a conclusion you think there must be a sequel except there is none and never will be. 
This book starts the same as it ends. That should tell you a lot about this story it should tell you that there is something not quite right. This story brings to mind something we learned  in high school about an unreliable narrator. Cadence the narrator of story screams unreliable she may or not be addicted to medication and has no memory of Summer Fifteen. She is the definition of unreliable yet she is so endearing and real that you can't help, but feel that what you read is true and that is the beauty of E. Lockhart's writing. Often you read a teen fiction novel and the main character feels so one dimensional and not real Cadence was not this character.
I'm not going to tell you too much about this book just know it put me in a raw place and I cried. That you should read it and convince everyone you know to read it just tell them its about a girl and the summer's she spends on her families island. And if they ask you how it ends just LIE.

FabFitFun Spring 2014 Spoiler!

Okay,so a complete spoiler for what is in the FabFitFun VIP Spring 2014 box is out! Thanks to the girls over at make-up-talk(MUT).

Kai Perfume Oil $48
Cover FX SPF 30 protection primer $38
Merrithew Mini Stability Ball and DVD $28.94
Dermasuri Deep exfoliating Mitt $19.99
Cult Gaia Turband $48
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo $25
Level Naturals Shower Bombs $7.99
The Better Chip Spinach and Kale $1.99
If you love what you see its not too late to get your Spring FabFitFun box. It only cost $35 with code SPRING5 and this box has a value over $200.

Preorder Memebox 11 to 16!

      I love and hate the Memebox purchasing model. So basically it works like this if you aren't familiar with Memebox. Its a Korean brand. Usually it takes 17-24 days to ship and you pre-order about 3 months before it ships. 

     So you can end up buying the box for May in February even though you have yet to even receive a box yet. For example I pre-ordered 8 to 10 back in February, but I won't be receiving 8 till April,since it takes so long to ship. Regardless I'm still going to pre-order 11 to 13 because Memebox has proven to be a great deal and I love being exposed to products I wouldn't normally. 

MEMEBOX

The original Memebox comes packed with 4 - 8 full sized products and deluxe samples, carefully curated from Korea to give you the best experience and widest exposure to a range of products.Boxes in each Memebox series always contain the same products, and contents vary from hair and body products, to skin-care and cosmetics.

11 to 13 cost $75.99 save 15%
11 to 16 cost $144.99 save 20%

Memebox #11: May 24th

Memebox #12: June 24th

Memebox #13: July 24th

Memebox #14: August 24th

Memebox #15: September 24th

Memebox #16: October 24th

The Bachelor

So I'm sure as you all know the bachelor came to a close last night. I don't particular like the bachelor I'm more of a the bachelorette fan. I think its because I see the bachelorette as one nice, beautiful woman's search to find true love in the arms of a really hot guy. While the bachelor is one hot, okayish, guy looking to hook up with as many beautiful woman as he can and if he happens to find love along the way great. So I'll admit it I'm biased,but as a girl I reserve the right to be so. I was honestly happy when I found out Juan Pablo was going to be the bachelor,but I never expected him to wind up being such a douchenozzle.He was like soooo perfect on the bachelorette. I guess being surrounded by 27 beautiful woman and getting paid a quarter of a million to do so can really inflate an ego and bring out someones true personality. Anyways I will end up watching the bachelorette with Andi Dorfman even though I didn't really watch the bachelor. They usually get the bachelorette right, but they almost always get the bachelor wrong.

Oh, not so many boxes...

Hi all, If you check my blog regularly you know that I haven't posted a new review recently. Well that's because my mom has told me that I really need to cut back on all of my subscriptions. Hopefully I'll get a job and be able to start reviewing again next fall. Until then I will only be posting 5 box reviews a month,because that's how many fit in my budget. So do check back and there will be more post about anecdotes from my life. Kaiya

Subscription Box Spoilers

So, I'm going to try something new. Instead of posting spoilers and deals individually i'm going to try to put them all together in one post. I'm glad I am because there are so many new things going on right now.

~Beauty Box 5: Beauty Box 5 has just released their first ever Limited Edition Box for only $35! For just $35 you will receive over $100 of cosmetic goodness from previous boxes, including nail polish, lotion, eye shadow, cleanser. If you haven't tried Beauty Box 5,yet this box is a great sample to the subscription box.

~Birchbox: March spoilers! There will be over 90 different products  that could be in your March Birchbox and here are 6 possible ones:

1) Air Repair Rescue Balm
2) Gilchrist and Soames Shampoo, Condition and Body Lotion, 

3) Inika Green Lagoon Eyeliner

4) Harvey Prince Cherie Blossom

5) Coola Tinted Matte SPF30 for Face

 6) Stila Lip Glaze.

~GLOSSYBOX: March spoiler! Each box will contain a deluxe sized Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask!

~ipsy: Check out the first two spoilers for the ipsy March bag. 

From the ipsy site: "Travel tips and travel lips! Now is the time to start planning a trip to your dream destination with one of these amazing products."'

ipsy spoiler #1:
BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss and Lipstick

ipsy spoiler #2: 

NYX Love in Rio Eyeshadow Palette / Be a Bombshell Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad

PopSugar March Must Have Spoiler!

This scarf is valued at $72! Making this one item twice the cost of the box when you use the code IKAT10. Which makes the box $29.95!

Check out my review for the February Box here to see what else you can expect from the March PopSugar Must Have Box! 

FabFitFun VIP Box - Spring 2014 Spoiler 2+ Coupon

The second FabFitFun VIP Box spoiler for spring 2014 is out! Each box will include this Kai Roll on Perfume Oil, valued at $48!  Which is equal to the cost of the box! Want to get this perfume plus all the other amazing items. Just sign up and use code SPRING5 to save.

Haven't signed up for your Spring 2014 FabFitFun box, yet click here to sign up now.

Click here to check out the first FabFitFun Spoiler.

New Quarterly Subscription Box From Jordin Sparks!

Quarterly has launched a seasonal subscription box with Jordin Sparks!

The  Box: Jordin Sparks for Quarterly

The Cost: $50 per box every quarter

The Products: From Jordin on what you can expect from her mailings: “I am always looking for ways to take on new adventures. Theatre, singing, movies, and television have all allowed me to grow as an artist, but also develop as an individual. “Follow your dreams” is a saying I hope everyone takes to heart. I have chosen ambition as my Quarterly theme. I want to share some special items that help me take on new challenges and provide a peek into my creative journey.”

Ships to: Worldwide! (Canada extra $20 fee, International extra $30 fee).

What do you think of this new subscription? I've been wanting to try a Quarterly Co box for a while,but I haven't really found one that made me want to pay the $50. When I saw Jordin had one, I just knew I had to sign up.

PMS.com Review

PMS.com is shipped by USPS. It took about 5 days to get to me and comes in a white box and red fairy which kind of does make me think of my "time of the month".

First Look

At first look it doesn't look that special. Just three red and white items

Un-boxing

What's inside?

~Ibuprofen

~15 tampons

~15 wipes 

Smooth Slidey Tampons

That is actually the name of these tampons on their website. These don't

 have a brand they just say regular on theme. The quality is better than I expected made out of plastic.

PMS Pain Relief

I actually have a condition where I can't take any NSAIDs, so I can only use things like Tylenol and my cramps are never really that bad. So not using this hopefully one of my friends will want it. Also you can find these at walgreens.

Tutu Towels

I don't use wipes, so this won't be used.

Decree: Nothings special about this subscription Its just generic no name items with the PMS label on them. What is up with that? Are they trying to start there own feminine sanitation company or something? If I do join a subscription its going to be one that doesn't send out the same products every month. One that adds special things like chocolate or tea. I and like every other female over the age of 16 can go out and buy their own feminine care products,so there is no reason for me or anyone else to sign up for PMS.com

Want to try a worthwhile time of the month subscription?

Try these:

Bojour Jolie $16
My Cotton Bunny  $16
Madame Lady Bug $18-$35
Le Parcel $15

Beauty Box 5 March 2014 Spoiler

Beauty Box 5 is a beauty subscription box that send 4-5 beauty samples to your door each month. You can get a box for $12.00 for a monthly plan and you can save even more when you sign up for multiple months.

The Rundown:

What's the Cost? 

Monthly: $12.00
3 Month Subscription: $30.00 ($10.00 a month)
1 Year Subscription: $99.00 ($8.25 a month)

What’s in the box?

Sample box of all things beauty. You’ll receive 4 to 5 samples of a variety of makeup, skin care, fragrances and everything in between!

Where does BB5 ship?

Beauty Box 5 sends to Canada and the U.S, excluding Hawaii, Alaska,and APO's.

When does the box ship?

 8th of the Month

Need another reason why you should sign up today? 

From Beauty Box 5 site: Not only do we love this Makeup Base, but our subscribers will get the full-size, but which costs $19. So let’s take a second to do the math: our box is only $12 a month, so you save $7 on this product and basically get four more products for free. Boom.”

New Escape Monthly Box + 20% off Coupon

Try the Emerald Isle's Best Products

Get 20% off your Vacation in a Box with code: IRISHESCAPE

Whether you’ve always wanted to visit or just want to add some authenticity to your Saint Patrick’s Day festivities, our next box will bring you the perfect taste of Ireland!Sign up today to receive locally-made Irish items such as:

• The Purest Body Cream
• The Luckiest Seeds in the World
• The Most Delicious Snacks
• The Freshest Soda Bread
• ...and more!

Don't forget, every month one lucky member Wins a Vacation to the destination. You could experience the rolling green hills and castles of Ireland first-hand

Use code: IRISHESCAPE to get 20% OFF your membership for life. Sign up to receive our next luxurious Escape +  a special bonus item!

I've been wanting to get this Subscription for my mother for a while now,but I've been waiting for an exciting place and Ireland is it!

Words of Wisdom Wednesday

I don't believe that age and wisdom are dependent. I just think that it is the experience and the knowledge you ascertain over time. So here is a quote of my own design. This one is just about how a lot of the time people are afraid to take risk because they are afraid of failing and how life isn't about failing its about taking that chance in the first place. 

Life is not about the mistakes you make, but the chances you take.

~Kaiya

PopSugar Special Edition:Must Have Resort Sneak Peek!

This Cuyana Turkish towel is valued at $55! 

Haven't ordered you're PopSugar Special Edition Box, yet? Do it now before they're sold out. Starts shipping mid- March. 

Late Night with Seth Meyers Inaugral Episode!

So tonight was the inaugural episode of Late Night with Steph Meyers. I had high hopes for this show, so much so that I actually sat in front of a TV for an hour. Which was a strange experience because I honestly can't remember the last time I watched a tv show thow that I didn't fast forward through.

I wasn't sure about the 5 minute monologue about current facts, but after that it really started to pick up. I am a huge Parks & Rec fan, so I was thrilled to see Amy Poehler and she was as amazing as expected. Vice President  Joe Biden also made an appearance and I must say who knew he had such a great sense  of humor? 

Musical guest a great big world was great. Love them! Personally I love the song say something without Christina Aguilera. 

My only critcism is that the first few segments didn't flow well, it felt as if all the segments ran too long. Maybe it was just the manner they were presented, but needs work. All in all it was a great start and it leaves me wanting more and I'm looking forward to see how Seth Meyers fills in the shoes of Jimmy Fallon.

What do you think of Late Night with Seth Meyers?

Kaiya

FML

There is this id card, that my life depends on. Okay maybe not my life,but definitely my happiness. Every student is issued a "comet" card, our mascot is a comet, hence the name cute right? But the stress this causes me on a day to day basis is not cute. I need this card to eat, get into my dorm after night, get into my room, to take test, go to the gym, check out a library book, and a gazillion other things that I have yet to find out.

So, you can imagine how badly my life can get when I forget this in my room. There are two ways to solve this problem:

1. My roomates

-I have 2, so twice the chance that one will be available, but they usually happen to have classes at times during the day when I forget my card,so I end up waiting for them. If its at night my roommate L, is usually always in the room.

2. Front Desk

-When option 1 fails I have the front desk of my dorm, where they have a Peer Adviser (PA) on call. This used to be my option 1,since it was quicker, until I had to start signing an index card saying I was locked out. After the first three I had to talk with the head of my dorm about why this was happening. You would think that after that it would compel me to never forget my comet card again. WRONG! It happened two more times after that and the guy at the desk said and I quote, "Wow this is the most lock outs I've ever seen," he preceded to call over the closet PA to recount this to them. So after that option 2 became my option 1, even though it usually leads me waiting in my hall for an hour.

Today wasn't too bad I just had to wait about 1 hour. The worst was I had to wait 2.5 hours and I missed diner. Why you might ask don't I just go down to the front desk? Well, because its embarrassing, while others just say I have too much pride. Maybe its a combination of both?

Kaiya 

Plated Menu for 3/05 & Free Box Coupon

Plated Menu for 3/05 

Here is what’s on the Plated Menu for next week:

~Thyme-Rosemary Chicken with Braised Winter Vegetables

~Berbere Salmon with New Potatoes and Kale

~Pork and Pineapple Stir-Fry with Napa and Purple Cabbages

~Mushroom and Leek Udon with Tofu and Spinach

~Pan Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Coconut Curry and Na’an

~Moroccan Beef Tagine with Squash and Couscous

~Broccoli, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Casserole

If you are new to Plated, use coupon code PLATEDNOW to get one Plated box (4 plates) free plus one month of membership free. Just pay $20 shipping.  

March's Julep Maven theme is...

The Riviera Collection

Here are the different box options:

MARCH BOHO GLAM BOX

Elisa 

Boho Glam 

Soft wisteria shimmer

Harriet 

Boho Glam 

Guava coral crème

Enchanted Lip Gloss

Sheer watermelon (customizable)

MARCH BOMBSHELL BOX

Lilou 
Bombshell 
Lemon chiffon crème

Monaco—Pantone®
Color of Spring 2014 
Bombshell 
Dazzling mariner blue crème

Awestruck Lip Gloss 
Golden blush shimmer (customizable)

MARCH CLASSIC WITH A TWIST BOX

Myriam 
Classic with a Twist 
Casino red crème

Soraphine 
Classic with a Twist 
Classic Sheer white crème

Graceful Lip Gloss 
Sheer pale pink (customizable)

MARCH IT GIRL BOX

Lizanne 
It Girl 
Sea green shimmer

Margaret 
It Girl 
Light periwinkle crème

Princess Grace 
It Girl 
Rich papaya crème

MARCH MODERN BEAUTY BOX

Luxe Lip Conditioning Treatment 
A silky-smooth balm with omega-rich pumpkin seed oil and a cooling metal tip that soothes lips and stimulates microcirculation

Buff Lip Scrub
An exfoliating sugar scrub enriched with nourishing shea butter and vitamins E & B5

MARCH CORE CLASSICS BOX

Cleanup Tool
A Teflon-coated pro tool designed to clean under nails and fix polish mistakes

Freedom Polymer Top Coat
A high-gloss top coat that dries smudge-free in five minutes

Oxygen Nail Treatment
A perfecting pink tint and strengthening treatment that lets nails breathe

What Julep Maven box are you getting this month? I'm going for the March Modern Beauty.

If you haven’t signed up for Julep Maven yet, use coupon code FREEBOX to get your first month free, just pay $3.99 for shipping!

Sunday Funday

I love my Sundays its the one day a week where I actually feel productive. I clean my room, do laundry, and do homework,and binge watch Netflix. Its almost like its the day before a big exam and I finally feel pressured to study for it. I'm a big procrastinator and Sunday is the day where I can escape from procrastination station. 

Top 5 Reasons I love Sunday

5. I feel pressured to do stuff

4. I actually clean my room

3. Netflix

2. My free time is my time

1. I don't have class

Why do you love Sunday's? 

Kaiya

50% Off Co-Ed Supply subscription!

I've really always wanted to try Co-Ed supply and I've been hoping my mom would get a subscription for me,but month after month there has been no box from Co-Ed Supply for me. 

When I saw this deal I sent an email to my mom with the link. Hopefully she gets the hint and I'll be getting a box in the mail next month. Fingers crossed!