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  Jo Nesbo 2020 Retrospective – my four favourite books Posted by couchmagpie Matthew Haynes December 14, 2020 This year I read around 40 books – it might have been more if some of them hadn’t been so long! And of course I didn’t get an opportunity to do any reading on holiday, because I had no real holiday this year. Poor me. Anyway, here’s a list of the Top 4 books I’ve read this year with links to longer reviews in some cases (I would’ve done a Top 5 if I’d read fifty – blame Stephen / Owen King and Margaret...

Here is just a sample of the many frustrated readers who’ve been on maddening and unsuccessful searches for their favorite discontinued cosmetics… Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have been searching for an Estée Lauder eyeliner, in the color “Forest Writer 07” for a while. I contacted Esteé Lauder and they no longer make it. Do you know of any company who will make eyeliner to order? I only have a small piece left. No one makes one close to this color. I have searched makeup counters with no luck. — Adrienne K. Dear Adrienne: I found a company that can...

1.State sequin minidress 00 (2 colors), similar pumps, Polene bag c/o I know many of you are shopping for holiday and New Year’s Eve parties, so I’ve been keeping an eye out for festive yet classic options! Today I’m partnering with Nordstrom to share this very petite-friendly sequin dress I recently picked up as well as a cozier winter sweater dress option. Nordstrom is also running a big Cyber Weekend event so I’ve shared a few of picks below, including a couple of great gift ideas! Cyber Sale Finds For Cyber Weekend Nordstrom is offering up to 50% off! 40%...

If you’ve ever had trouble finding well-fitted bras and undies, you’re not alone. With so many lingerie options from different retailers, it can take a lot time and effort to score the perfect bra and underwear set. Plus, for so little material, undergarments sure are pricey (yes, I’m giving some side-eye). Which is why we’re restocking our bra and underwear drawer on Black Friday—and creating a curated list for you, since, like we said, it’s weirdly hard finding the good stuff. But that’s what we’re here for. No matter if you prefer something lacy to wear, or want a more...

If there is one thing that I look forward to on this great shopping holiday, it’s the budget-friendly deals on sneakers. Sure, you can score massive savings on thousands of tech gadgets, accessories, and fancy kitchen gadgets. But it’s really the deals on sneakers that can be worth the early morning stakeout at the local mall, in my opinion. Whether you’re looking for a pair of durable running shoes for your morning jog or some fresh white kicks to match your new athleisure set, now’s the time to pocket some major savings on your fave shoe brands. From all-white kicks...