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Christmas Gifts

I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday (whatever holiday you do or don't celebrate). We celebrate Christmas in my household, but I wouldn't really call it celebrating...more like going through the motions. Regardless, I got some gifts I'm excited about!

This is a neat little crushed velvet backpack-purse. I'll be decorating it with patches and pins in the spirit of DIY.

So..many...books. I'm looking forward to reading Zak Bagans' (of Ghost Adventures) book. For any new followers, you must know that I regularly partake in making fun of this "ghost hunter." It's all in good fun. I think I'll do a post about his book when I get around to reading it.

 This is such a neat little necklace. It makes me wonder how they punched the cross out of the coin...It must be Christmas Magic! ;)

These lipsticks and the lip brush are Make up Forever brand from Sephora. The colors look lighter than they actually are. I tried these two colors in the store, and they are the nicest lipsticks I've worn. It's not very often one can find a good black, so I really got lucky when the store got it. I'll make sure to do a review on it as well.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to grab some wine and pretend to be a cat. :)
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  1. Minxie VillaverDecember 27, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    i WANT those books desperately! ♥

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    1. OddGhoulOutDecember 27, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      I can't wait to read them. I just finished The Scarlet Letter, so I'm about to start on Chip Coffey's book. :)

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  2. CherishDecember 28, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Hey there! :)

    Awesome coin necklace, and those lipsticks look great. (Looking forward to the review. :))

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    1. OddGhoulOutDecember 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM

      I'm looking forward to writing it! I still have my old Hot Topic black Lipstick I can use for comparison. :)

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