Wear/Watch/Read

A few of my favorite bloggers do things similar to this, where they update you on a few things they've been loving without it being a full-on review post. Maybe it's because it's almost summer (when there are so many new makeup launches/books/movies I can hardly keep it straight) or I've just stumbled on some great things but there have been a lot of good products and media I've come across lately.

Anastasia Contour Kit. This is another one of those products where everyone raved about it and I put off buying it. I'm definitely more of a beginner when it comes to contouring, but this is supposed to be THE item to master it. There are three basically foolproof contour shades, two highlighting shades (which are great setting powders), and one more shimmery highlight shade for tops of cheekbones. At $40 and with 6 shades I can actually use, this palette is so worth it.

Ex Machina. I saw this a few weeks ago on a whim--I was actually supposed to see The Age of Adeline but decided on this instead. I'm so glad I did. Taking place in the near future, Caleb has been selected to visit billionaire Nathan on his private island. Nathan is the creator of a Google-type website who has also been creating life-like robots, and Caleb's mission is to test whether or not the robot Ava has a conscious. As the film progresses, Caleb becomes unsure who the monster is and who he should trust. It's a simple film, with only four actors and sleek sets, but without giving too much away, this film really makes you think about technology and who is testing who.

Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline. Lisa Scottoline has always been a favorite author of mine--her books have compelling twists and characters. Her latest centers around psychiatrist Eric, who has a patient connected to a murder case. Things keep going wrong for him (a custody battle and sexual harassment case to name a few), but his care and empathy for his patients made you root for him no matter what. At heart, it is a psychological thriller, but one that really focuses on character development and captivating your attention.

As this post goes up, I'll be starting my first job doing marketing and reception at a local law firm! I can't wait to start for the summer and hopefully continue during the school year.