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Royal Roundup, Vol 3: Week 26
Links I Loved
What You Missed on Royally Pink
- Book Review Wednesday: The Guest List by Lucy Foley
- My Favorite Quarantine Purchases, Vol 1
- Beauty Anti Haul, Vol 1 | June 2020
Publisher's Summary:
The bride – The plus one – The best man – The wedding planner – The bridesmaid – The body
On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed.
But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast.
And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why?
My Thoughts:
Barefoot Dreams Blanket
Dash Mini Waffle Maker
Cuisinart Air Fryer
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water
Gucci x Mickey T-Shirts
Drunk Elephant Body and Haircare
Everything from Anatasia Beverly Hills
Lancome Juicy Tubes
Fenty Cream Products
Huda Beauty Diamond Lip Balm
Links I Loved
What You Missed on Royally Pink
What I Bought This Week:
Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan
This was an interesting book that I wasn't too sure where it was going. When Jess comes into the ER with her baby who is severely hurt, her friend Liz sees right through the cracks. Jess isn't telling the truth and there is more to the story... so much more.
Jess is suffering, confused about her hurt baby, and her friendship with Liz. There's so much uncertainty throughout the book, it was almost annoying.
Over the course of the book, we see both Jess and Liz's point of views but nothing really comes to fruition. We still don't know exactly what happened to Jess's baby until the very end of the book and it is a total twist; I didn't see that coming and it was really insane.
I enjoyed this book and the ending was well worth it... but it wasn't my favorite.
Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered
I don't listen to My Favorite Murder because I don't like the talk before the crime. When I listen to true crime podcasts, I want to get straight into the nitty-gritty of the crime. However, this book was on sale and I was curious to see what it was about. I knew nothing about Karen and Georgia but I feel like I know them really well after reading this book, and I'm probably more inclined to listen to their podcast.
"Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered" could be classified as a biography where we learned about pivotal moments in Karen and Georgia's life and why they're interested in true crime. I don't know if this was really a 'how-to' guide but it did touch on a lot of true crime aspects. I think if you're a fan of the podcast, this is a must-read and even if you're not a fan but like true crime, it could be a fun and interesting read.
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
The Last Wife by Nicola Marsh
My Current Hair-Care Routine | June 2020
Whatever it was, I was on a mission to try and fix it. When my hair doesn't feel or look good, it really ruins my entire day. If I had to go an entire year without makeup but I could do my hair, I would be ok with that. My hair has always been a sore subject for me and has made me feel really self-conscious so having it in order is a priority for me.
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Protein Power Treatment
Drybar Bay Breeze Hydrating Shots
Living Proof No Frizz Leave-In Conditioner
Royal Round Up, Vol 3: Week 24
Links I Loved
What You Missed on Royally Pink:
What I Bought This Week
Black Owned Beauty Brands I Love
Shea Moisture
Nyakio
Miss Jessie's
Briogeo
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- How to honor Breonna Taylor on her birthday
- Sign the petition to get justice for Breonna Taylor
- Ban the use of rubber bullets
- Willie Simmons has been in jail for 38 years, for a $9 robbery
- Make false 911 claims a criminal offense
- Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
- Fire the police who killed Breonna Taylor
- Remove bail for George Floyd's murderer
Donate:
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- Donate to the ACLU
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- Support the victim of police brutality in Buffalo