Indie Subscription: Innocent+Twisted Alchemy April 2015 Review

I couldn't wait to swatch this month's Innocent+Twisted Alchemy subscription after seeing the colors we got! And I love that there were two exclusive bonus samples for the subscribers. I think everything could easily be used in a look together. I can't wait to try that out to see how it goes.

About - Innocent+Twisted Alchemy is based in California, owned by Linda, and specializes in eyeshadow and blush. Many of their collections are inspired by anime, but they also have the "Live Or Die" collection which is inspired by the Saw films. IT+A also has a monthly subscription, that comes in sample or full size form.

Indie Subscription: Aromaleigh January 2015 Ephemera Review

Aromaleigh just introduced their new monthly subscription box called the Ephemera, and January was it's first month! I had to subscribe to see what kinds of products we would be receiving, and I can already tell this is shaping up to be a great indie subscription! There were quite a few unique features about it that I wish some other companies were doing with their indie subs as well.

About - Aromaleigh opened back in 1998, and was one of the first indie cosmetic companies to be started. Kristen is the owner, and is based in South Carolina. They offer a few fandom related collections, including Hannibal, Sherlock, and the Hunger Games, but most of their collections are historically and mythologically inspired. The monthly Ephemera subscription began January 2015.

Indie Weekends: AFK Cosmetics' 12 Days of IMAM Advent Calendar Review

SPOILERS! I have posted all 12 days of items! Don't scroll if you don't want to be spoiled!

AFK Cosmetics had a brilliant idea along with some of the Redditors over on the Indiemakeupandmore (IMAM) subreddit to create an indie advent calendar that would include little wrapped gifts for 12 days of Christmas! Dena made it happen, but it was so last minute that she could only have 30 of these calendars made. And I snagged one!

AFK Cosmetics is an indie cosmetics company specializing in eyeshadow and lip products that are mostly video game themed! Dena is the owner, and she is based in Washington.

In the rush to get one of 30 of these, I think I and a few others assumed the products would all be exclusive to this calendar. But, the listing for it clearly states that some of the colors would be exclusive, and it would include samples, minis, and some full size items.

Indie Thanksgiving Week: Ten Three Labs Perfume Review

I wanted to get this review up yesterday, but Black Friday sales and deals were happening, and I was cooking Thanksgiving dinner the day before...it was a busy few days. I hope you all that celebrate had a lovely and delicious Thanksgiving, and hopefully you got to spend it with your friends or family! I have a review for you of some of Ten Three Labs' perfumes, including a few that just released for Black Friday, so they are sneak peeks! I've had these for like a month, but I had no idea what the few that weren't on the site were going to be for, so I figured I'd just wait until I either knew or I had a chance to review them. Once I learned they were Black Friday scents, I figured now would be a good time to get the review up!

Ten Three Labs is a newer indie company specializing in perfume, eyeshadow, and lip balms and lip tints. The owner, Cara, is currently stocking fandom sets and products inspired by The Hunger Games and Bob's Burgers.

Shipping - My order shipped 3 days after I placed the order, and arrived in 2 days via USPS from Tennessee to California. I would like to mention that I know the owner was going through some personal life stuff when I ordered, and she still managed to get my order out quickly and efficiently.