Category: Product Review

Product Review: The Force Collection, Star Wars Nail Polish by Frakker Lacquer

It’s a shame that I’m an anxious nail biter.  Whenever something stresses me out, I chomp my nails right off.  So, when Alyssa from Frakker Lacquer reached out to me for a review, I panicked!  My nails were down to stumps (still are).  Thankfully, I have some lovely friends who were willing to be photographed.... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
September 23, 2013 at 11:02 pm • 

Product Review: The Summer of 199X, Earthbound/Mother 2 Nail Polish by Rainbow Honey

Geek-themed cosmetics can be hit or miss.  Sometimes, it seems like companies just attach unrelated series and character names to products for a sales boost.  Rainbow Honey is refreshing.  Their nail lacquers are clearly created by fangirls, from the perfect Squirtle blue to the exact hues in Rainbow Dash’s mane.  I was asked to test their... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
June 27, 2013 at 8:53 pm • 

Product Review: Avengers Cologne by JADS International

Mark VII - Iron Man<p> "A pleasant citrus initial smell, but pretty quickly smells like soap."<P>"Citrusy, clean... a little musky, a little metallic. I bet this would make a guy feel manly."<p>"This reminds me a bit of Old Spice."<P>4/5
As you may know from my Twitter, gentle reader, I’ve been hard at work on cosplay for C2E2.  Tonight, I oh-so-gracefully RUINED my entire Elizabeth jacket with my serger.  I freaked- full on panic attack- so I guess it’s time for a sewing break.  While I decompress, here’s a long-anticipated product review:  Avengers Cologne by... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
April 21, 2013 at 11:21 pm • 
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Product Review: Iron Throne, Ommegang's Game of Thrones Beer

When Brewery Ommegang announced its Iron Throne Blonde Ale, I admit- I rolled my eyes.  I usually don’t go for promotional gimmicks.  However, I’m fond of Ommegang, I watch Game of Thrones, and I really like drinking.  Curiosity won out. I bought my first bottle on its Binny’s release date- 3/14.  I should have written the... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
March 26, 2013 at 9:55 pm • 

Valentine's Day is Magic: Romantic My Little Pony Gifts

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to find the perfect gift for your very special somepony.  …Yep, I said “somepony.”  If your bf or gf is a fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, you have a huge pool of gifts to choose from.  Figurines and playsets are the most prevalent, but the... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
January 30, 2013 at 10:37 pm • 

Shire Sausage and Hobbit Holes: The Hobbit Menu at Denny's

The Hobbit Menu was its own document. We didn't bother taking the standard menu- we knew what we wanted: high-calorie goodness with elf and wizard names attached! We ordered everything except for the smoothie, milk shake, and Dwarves' Turkey Dinner.
If you haven’t discovered the Denny’s Hobbit Menu yet, please… enlighten yourself.  When I first heard about this crazy film tie-in, all I could do was cringe.  Everything on the menu sounded, well, sexual.  What, you think I’m kidding?  Just read some of these names aloud: Hobbit Slam. Shire Sausage. Hobbit Hole. …to be fair,... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
December 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm • 
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Product Review: Geek Chic Cosmetics

Summer is convention season, and that means cosplay!   I stumbled across Geek Chic Cosmetics while working on my latest costume. GCC creates “gluten-free, cruelty-free, vegan” goods.  Many fandoms are celebrated in their collections, including Doctor Who,  The Princess Bride, Portal, Firefly, Game of Thrones, Babylon 5, and more.  I couldn’t resist ordering a few.*... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
July 15, 2012 at 9:49 pm • 

Product Review: False Nostalgia Scents 'n Sundries

Yesterday was my birthday.  In an effort to silence the age-related sadness, I bought myself some gifts.  False Nostalgia is an etsy store specializing in Firefly/Serenity and other fandom-themed fragrances, lotions, soaps, etc.  Shiny!  Shannon, the shop owner, is a sweetheart who loves feedback.  Her scent list is expansive, and even has some options for... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
March 20, 2012 at 10:27 pm •