The Notebook Challenge

 I thought I had burned through everything I wanted to watch on Netflix, so on my brothers suggestion I started watching White Collar. BEST...SUGGESTION....EVER!!

 I am completely burned out on the dark, depressing cop dramas that have taken over TV, and this is a huge bright spot in an otherwise dreary prime time line-up.
This show is so much fun. Yes, it is a crime show, but it is funny and doesn't take itself too seriously.
The Neal Caffrey character is clever, smart as hell and so charming you can't help but love him. Even if he is a master art forger, theif, all around criminal mastermind.
The banter and relatinship between him and Peter Burke is fantastic, but let's not forget about his best friend Mozzie. I love him to pieces. It's just an all around great show and I suggest everyone watch it. The fact that Matt Bomer looks like a golden god doesn't hurt either.

Seriously, is this guy even human???

 I have seen bits and pieces of the Swedish version of the film, but never read the books. This trailer has me really interested in them now tho. I'm also loving Trent Reznor's music, Karen O sounds fantastic.

•  Love beauty products?? Hate paying the hefty price tag for a product only to find out it's not for you??? Say Hello to Birchbox. Every month you will get sent a box containing 4-5 large size samples of high end products to try. It's $10.00 a month and totally worth it.
• I am a film lover, freak, some might even say psychopath. Bottom line, I love me some cinema. For that reason, I adore Comingsoon.net. This site keeps me in the loop with current trailers, set pics and tons of info.
• My obsession with candles is borderline sickening. My all time favorite candle is one I found at a small shop that is simply called "Leather". I lit, it burnt and now it's no more. Ergo Candles are great candles that have been filling the void. They are totally soy wax and burn nice and clean with delicious scents.
• My friend Clare directed me to The Oatmeal, I have no words, just give it a test drive :)
• HBO has been my love as of late. With Game of Thrones  being f***ing epic right now and True Blood returning June 26th, this network can do no wrong.
• You must check out 1 girl 5 gays on the LOGO network. This show makes me laugh hysterically, cry like a child and most importantly think. It is incredible.

• Jamie Oliver is a brilliant British chef, healthy eating is a huge focus for him. But he does do the traditional stuff like Shepard's pie and fish & chips.
• You can find nice home decor items in your home town, but Bodie and Fou has some really great items, be it throw pillows or furniture.
• Miss Selfridge has some of the cutest damn clothes and accessories I have ever seen.Some are a real bargain as well.
• I am bat shit crazy in love with The Graham Norton show. It airs on BBC America and it is hilarious. Very naughty and creative.
• Beautique has a wide selection of beauty products, some american but the real gems are the brands you can't find at the local Sephora.
• Let's not forget the most important British thing of all.....the men.

• Sleek Cosmetics has wonderful beauty products. The eyeshadows have really good pigmentation and some fun colors.
• Although they have stores in the states now, Topshop was originally a UK store. Their products are trendy, edgy and fun.
• Butter London is a nail lacquer line created by a brit. The colors will knock your socks off!!! They might seem spendy, but they have excellent staying power and are unique.
• Bronson is an unbelievable film about one of Britain's most violent prisoners. It's graphic, funny and oddly endearing. Plus, Tom Hardy is always an added bonus, crazy talented and eye meltingly sexy.

Hot Damn!

• If you want hard to find and unique shoes here in the states, Schuh is the place to look. Their heels are great and there is a large selection.
• Being Human is a show that I've grown quite fond of. The re runs are on BBC America, but don't confuse it with the US version that started this year. The original version is soooo much better.

 

Don't act like your not as impressed and disturbed as I am.

-Jess

• Kim Kardashian is kind of a genius. Her shopping site, Shoedazzle, is bloody brilliant. You are shown 3 pictures of various fashion items, click which one you like the most, and it compiles a personal profile about your style. It then suggest items you may like, or you can shop on your own. Best part it, all the shoes are no more than $39.95! Plus, you build up points toward free items. 

• I am a cosmetics whore. It's true and I can admit that. I try to stay committed to certain items, but can't. I need variety and the thrill of new things. Make up and beauty blog is a dream come true for me. Karen, the site owner, swatches and reviews a ton of products. She gives an honest opinion on the quality of the products and it is much appreciated. She's kinda like my beauty pimp.

• One of my greatest joys in life is being entertained while learning something. Cracked is best known a satirical comedy site, but you actually do learn things. Check out this article, who knew we were pooing and breathing wrong for all these years?

• I love Conan O'Brien. Plain and simple. Team Coco just adds fuel to my stalker fire.

• Lush is one of my favorite beauty companies for a number of reasons. The biggest being that they are completely cruelty free. You ♥ animals, I ♥ you. The second being that there products are amazing. They feel so decadent and luxurious, yet they are made from totally natural ingredients.