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Schloss Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn], English: "New Swanstone Castle"[1]) is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as an homage to Richard Wagner. Ludwig paid for the palace out of his personal fortune and by means of extensive borrowing, rather than Bavarian public funds.
The palace was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public immediately after his death in 1886.[2] Since then more than 61 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle.[3] More than 1.3 million people visit annually, with as many as 6,000 per day in the summer.[4] The palace has appeared prominently in several movies and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle[5] and later, similar structures.
The municipality of Schwangau lies at an elevation of 800 m (2,620 ft) at the south west border of the German state of Bavaria. Its surroundings are characterized by the transition between the Alpine foothills in the south (toward the nearby Austrian border) and a hilly landscape in the north that appears flat by comparison.
In the Middle Ages, three castles overlooked the villages. One was called Schwanstein Castle.[nb 1] In 1832, Ludwig's father King Maximilian II of Bavaria bought its ruins to replace them with the comfortable neo-Gothic palace known as Hohenschwangau Castle. Finished in 1837, the palace became his family's summer residence, and his elder son Ludwig (born 1845) spent a large part of his childhood here.[citation needed]
Vorderhohenschwangau Castle and Hinterhohenschwangau Castle[nb 2] sat on a rugged hill overlooking Schwanstein Castle, two nearby lakes (Alpsee and Schwansee), and the village. Separated only by a moat, they jointly consisted of a hall, a keep, and a fortified tower house.[6] In the nineteenth century only ruins remained of the twin medieval castles, but those of Hinterhohenschwangau served as a lookout place known as Sylphenturm.[7]
The ruins above the family palace were known to the crown prince from his excursions. He first sketched one of them in his diary in 1859.[8] When the young king came to power in 1864, the construction of a new palace in place of the two ruined castles became the first in his series of palace building projects.[9] Ludwig called the new palace New Hohenschwangau Castle; only after his death was it renamed Neuschwanstein.[10] The confusing result is that Hohenschwangau and Schwanstein have effectively swapped names: Hohenschwangau Castle replaced the ruins of Schwanstein Castle, and Neuschwanstein Castle replaced the ruins of the two Hohenschwangau Castles.
Design and concept
Neuschwanstein embodies both the contemporaneous architectural fashion known as castle romanticism (German: Burgenromantik), and Ludwig II's immoderate enthusiasm for the operas of Richard Wagner.
In the nineteenth century, many castles were constructed or reconstructed; often with significant changes to make them more picturesque. Palace-building projects similar to Neuschwanstein had been undertaken earlier in several of the German states and included Hohenschwangau Castle, Lichtenstein Castle, Hohenzollern Castle, and numerous buildings on the River Rhine such as Stolzenfels Castle.[11] The inspiration for the construction of Neuschwanstein came from two journeys in 1867 — one in May to the reconstructed Wartburg near Eisenach,[12] another in July to the Château de Pierrefonds, which Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was transforming from a ruined castle into a historistic palace.[13][nb 3]
The king saw both buildings as representatives of a romantic interpretation of the Middle Ages as well as the musical mythology of his friend Richard Wagner. Wagner's operas Tannhäuser and Lohengrin had made a lasting impression on him.[14]
In February 1868, Ludwig's grandfather Ludwig I died, freeing the considerable sums that were previously spent on the abdicated king's appanage.[9][nb 4] This allowed Ludwig II to start the architectural project of building a private refuge in the familiar landscape far from the capital Munich, so that he could live out his idea of the Middle Ages.
It is my intention to rebuild the old castle ruin of Hohenschwangau near the Pöllat Gorge in the authentic style of the old German knights' castles, and I must confess to you that I am looking forward very much to living there one day […]; you know the revered guest I would like to accommodate there; the location is one of the most beautiful to be found, holy and unapproachable, a worthy temple for the divine friend who has brought salvation and true blessing to the world. It will also remind you of "Tannhäuser" (Singers' Hall with a view of the castle in the background), "Lohengrin'" (castle courtyard, open corridor, path to the chapel) […].
— Ludwig II, Letter to Richard Wagner, May 1868[15]
The building design was drafted by the stage designer Christian Jank and realized by the architect Eduard Riedel.[16] For technical reasons the ruined castles could not be integrated into the plan. Initial ideas for the palace drew stylistically on Nuremberg Castle and envisaged a simple building in place of the old Vorderhohenschwangau Castle, but they were rejected and replaced by increasingly extensive drafts, culminating in a bigger palace modelled on the Wartburg.[17] The king insisted on a detailed plan and on personal approval of each and every draft.[18] Ludwig's control went so far that the palace has been regarded as his own creation, rather than that of the architects involved.[19]
Whereas contemporary architecture critics derided Neuschwanstein, one of the last big palace building projects of the nineteenth century, as kitsch, Neuschwanstein and Ludwig II's other buildings are now counted among the major works of European historicism.[20][21] For financial reasons a project similar to Neuschwanstein – Falkenstein Castle – never left the planning stages.[22]
The palace can be regarded as typical for nineteenth-century architecture. The shapes of Romanesque (simple geometric figures such as cuboids and semicircular arches), Gothic (upward-pointing lines, slim towers, delicate embellishments) and Byzantine architecture and art (the Throne Hall décor) were mingled in an eclectic fashion and supplemented with 19th-century technical achievements. The Patrona Bavariae and Saint George on the court face of the Palas (main building) are depicted in the local Lüftlmalerei style, a fresco technique typical for Allgäu farmers' houses, while the unimplemented drafts for the Knights' House gallery foreshadow elements of Art Nouveau.[23] Characteristic of Neuschwanstein's design are theatre themes: Christian Jank drew on coulisse drafts from his time as a scenic painter.[24]
The basic style was originally planned to be neo-Gothic but the palace was primarily built in Romanesque style in the end. The operatic themes moved gradually from Tannhäuser and Lohengrin to Parsifal.[25]
In 1868, the ruins of the medieval twin castles were completely demolished; the remains of the old keep were blown up.[26] The foundation stone for the palace was laid on September 5, 1869; in 1872 its cellar was completed and in 1876, everything up to the first floor, the gatehouse being finished first. At the end of 1882 it was completed and fully furnished, allowing Ludwig to take provisional lodgings there and observe the ongoing construction work.[25] In 1874, management of the civil works passed from Eduard Riedel to Georg von Dollmann.[27] The topping out ceremony for the Palas was in 1880, and in 1884, the king was able to move into the new building. In the same year the direction of the project passed to Julius Hofmann, after Dollmann had fallen from the King's favor.
The palace was erected as a conventional brick construction and later encased in various types of rock. The white limestone used for the fronts came from a nearby quarry.[28] The sandstone bricks for the portals and bay windows came from Schlaitdorf in Württemberg. Marble from Untersberg near Salzburg was used for the windows, the arch ribs, the columns and the capitals. The Throne Hall was a later addition to the plans and required a steel framework.
The transport of building materials was facilitated by scaffolding and a steam crane that lifted the material to the construction site. Another crane was used at the construction site. The recently founded Dampfkessel-Revisionsverein (Steam Boiler Inspection Association) regularly inspected both boilers.
For about two decades the construction site was the principal employer in the region.[29] In 1880, about 200 craftsmen were occupied at the site,[30] not counting suppliers and other persons indirectly involved in the construction. At times when the king insisted on particularly close deadlines and urgent changes, reportedly up to 300 workers per day were active, sometimes working at night by the light of oil lamps. Statistics from the years 1879/1880 support an immense amount of building materials: 465 tonnes (513 short tons) of Salzburg marble, 1,550 t (1,710 short tons) of sandstone, 400,000 bricks and 2,050 cubic metres (2,680 cu yd) of wood for the scaffolding.
In 1870, a society was founded for insuring the workers, for a low monthly fee, augmented by the king. The heirs of construction casualties (30 cases are mentioned in the statistics) received a small pension.
In 1884, the king was able to move into the (still unfinished) Palas,[31] and in 1885, he invited his mother Marie to Neuschwanstein on the occasion of her 60th birthday.[nb 5] By 1886, the external structure of the Palas (hall) was mostly finished.[31] In the same year, Ludwig had the first, wooden Marienbrücke over the Pöllat Gorge replaced by a steel construction.
Despite its size, Neuschwanstein did not have space for the royal court, but contained only the king's private lodging and servants' rooms. The court buildings served decorative, rather than residential purposes:[10] The palace was intended to serve Ludwig II as a kind of inhabitable theatrical setting.[31] As a temple of friendship it was also dedicated to the life and work of Richard Wagner, who died in 1883 before he had set foot in the building.[32] In the end, Ludwig II only lived in the palace for a total of 172 days.[33]
The effect of the Neuschwanstein ensemble is highly stylistic, both externally and internally. The king's influence is apparent throughout, and he took a keen personal interest in the design and decoration. An example can be seen in his comments, or commands, regarding a mural depicting Lohengrin in the Palas; "His Majesty wishes that … the ship be placed further from the shore, that Lohengrin's neck be less tilted, that the chain from the ship to the swan be of gold and not of roses, and finally that the style of the castle shall be kept medieval."[citation needed]
The suite of rooms within the Palas contains the Throne Room, Ludwig's suite, the Singers' Hall, and the Grotto. Throughout, the design pays homage to the German legends of Lohengrin, the Swan Knight. Hohenschwangau, where Ludwig spent much of his youth, had decorations of these sagas. These themes were taken up in the operas of Richard Wagner. Many rooms bear a border depicting the various operas written by Wagner, including a theater permanently featuring the set of one such play. Many of the interior rooms remain undecorated, with only 14 rooms finished before Ludwig's death.[34] With the palace under construction at the king's death, one of the major features of the palace remained unbuilt. A massive keep, which would have formed the highest point and central focus of the ensemble, was planned for the middle of the upper courtyard but was never built, at the decision of the King's family. The foundation for the keep is visible in the upper courtyard.
Neuschwanstein Castle consists of several individual structures which were erected over a length of 150 metres on the top of a cliff ridge. The elongate building is furnished with numerous towers, ornamental turrets, gables, balconies, pinnacles and sculptures. Following Romanesque style, most window openings are fashioned as bi- and triforia. Before the backdrop of the Tegelberg and the Pöllat Gorge in the south and the Alpine foothills with their lakes in the north, the ensemble of individual buildings provides varying picturesque views of the palace from all directions. It was designed as the romantic ideal of a knight's castle. Unlike "real" castles, whose building stock is in most cases the result of centuries of building activity, Neuschwanstein was planned from the inception as an intentionally asymmetric building, and erected in consecutive stages.[35] Typical attributes of a castle were included, but real fortifications – the most important feature of a medieval aristocratic estate – were dispensed with.
The palace complex is entered through the symmetrical Gatehouse flanked by two stair towers. The eastward-pointing gate building is the only structure of the palace whose wall area is fashioned in high-contrast colours; the exterior walls are cased with red bricks, the court fronts with yellow limestone. The roof cornice is surrounded by pinnacles. The upper floor of the Gatehouse is surmounted by a crow-stepped gable and held Ludwig II's first lodging at Neuschwanstein, from which he occasionally observed the building work before the hall was completed. The ground floors of the Gatehouse were intended to accommodate the stables.
The passage through the Gatehouse, crowned with the royal Bavarian coat of arms, leads directly into the courtyard. The courtyard has two levels, the lower one being defined to the east by the Gatehouse and to the north by the foundations of the so-called Rectangular Tower and by the gallery building. The southern end of the courtyard is open, imparting a view of the surrounding mountain scenery. At its western end, the courtyard is delimited by a bricked embankment, whose polygonally protracting bulge marks the choir of the originally projected chapel; this three-nave church, never built, was intended to form the base of a 90-metre (295-ft) keep, the planned centrepiece of the architectural ensemble. A flight of steps at the side gives access to the upper level.
Today, the foundation plan of the chapel-keep is marked out in the upper-courtyard pavement. The most striking structure of the upper court level is the so-called Rectangular Tower (45 metres or 148 feet). Like most of the court buildings, it mostly serves a decorative purpose as part of the ensemble. Its viewing platform provides a vast view over the Alpine foothills to the north. The northern end of the upper courtyard is defined by the so-called Knights' House. The three-storey building is connected to the Rectangular Tower and the Gatehouse by means of a continuous gallery fashioned with a blind arcade. From the point of view of castle romanticism the Knights' House was the abode of a stronghold's menfolk; at Neuschwanstein, estate and service rooms were envisioned here. The Bower, which complements the Knights' House as the "ladies' house" but was never used as such, defines the south side of the courtyard. Both structures together form the motif of the Antwerp Castle featuring in the first act of Lohengrin. Embedded in the pavement is the floor plan of the planned palace chapel.
The western end of the courtyard is delimited by the Palas (hall). It constitutes the real main and residential building of the castle and contains the king's stateroom and the servants' rooms. The Palas is a colossal five-story structure in the shape of two huge cuboids that are connected in a flat angle and covered by two adjacent high gable roofs. The building's shape follows the course of the ridge. In its angles there are two stair towers, the northern one surmounting the palace roof by several storeys with its height of 65 metres (213 ft). With their polymorphic roofs, both towers are reminiscent of the Château de Pierrefonds. The western Palas front supports a two-storey balcony with view on the Alpsee, while northwards a low chair tower and the conservatory protract from the main structure. The entire Palas is spangled with numerous decorative chimneys and ornamental turrets, the court front with colourful frescos. The court-side gable is crowned with a copper lion, the western (outward) gable with the likeness of a knight.
Had it been completed, the palace would have had more than 200 interior rooms, including premises for guests and servants, as well as for service and logistics. Ultimately, no more than about 15 rooms and halls were finished.[36] In its lower stories the Palas accommodates administrative and servants' rooms and the rooms of today's palace administration. The king's staterooms are situated in the upper stories: The anterior structure accommodates the lodgings in the third floor, above them the Hall of the Singers. The upper floors of the west-facing posterior structure are filled almost completely by the Throne Hall. The total floor space of all floors amounts to nearly 6,000 square metres (65,000 sq ft).[36]
Neuschwanstein houses numerous significant interior rooms of German historicism. The palace was fitted with several of the latest technical innovations of the late 19th century.[23][37] Among other things it had a battery-powered bell system for the servants and telephone lines. The kitchen equipment included a Rumford oven that turned the skewer with its heat and so automatically adjusted the turning speed. The hot air was used for a calorifère central heating system.[38] Further novelties for the era were running warm water and toilets with automatic flushing.
The largest room of the palace by area is the Hall of the Singers, followed by the Throne Hall. The 27-by-10-metre (89 by 33 ft)[39] Hall of the Singers is located in the eastern, court-side wing of the Palas, in the fourth floor above the king's lodgings. It is designed as an amalgamation of two rooms of the Wartburg: The Hall of the Singers and the Ballroom. It was one of the king's favorite projects for his palace.[40] The rectangular room was decorated with themes from Lohengrin and Parzival. Its longer side is terminated by a gallery that is crowned by a tribune, modelled after the Wartburg. The eastern narrow side is terminated by a stage that is structured by arcades and known as the sängerlaube. The Hall of the Singers was never designed for court festivities of the reclusive king.[citation needed] Rather, like the Throne Hall it served as a walkable monument in which the culture of knights and courtly love of the Middle Ages was represented. The first performance in this hall took place in 1933: A concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of Richard Wagner's death.[41]
The Throne Hall, 20 by 12 metres (66 by 39 ft),[42] is situated in the west wing of the Palas. With its height of 13 metres (43 ft)[42] it occupies the third and fourth floors. Julius Hofmann modelled it after the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche in the Munich Residenz. On three sides it is surrounded by colorful arcades, ending in an apse that was intended to hold Ludwig's throne – which was never completed. The throne dais is surrounded by paintings of Jesus, the Twelve Apostles and six canonized kings. The mural paintings were created by Wilhelm Hauschild. The floor mosaic was completed after the king's death. The chandelier is fashioned after a Byzantine crown. The Throne Hall makes a sacral impression. Following the king's wish, it amalgamated the Grail Hall from Parzival with a symbol of the divine right of kings,[20] an incorporation of unrestricted sovereign power, which Ludwig as the head of a constitutional monarchy no longer held. The union of the sacral and regal is emphasized by the portraits in the apse of six canonized kings: Saint Louis of France, Saint Stephen of Hungary, Saint Edward the Confessor of England, Saint Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Saint Olaf of Norway and Saint Henry, Holy Roman Emperor.
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Port Elgin Race Report - Freedom Cycle
July 18, 2007
Heidi Cooke turned in another dominate performance,once again scoring perfect 1-1 moto scores.With one round remaining,Heidi currently holds a 33pt lead over reigning womens champ Jolene Van Vugt.I will be taking Heidi to the final round in Sand Del Lee Ontario in mid August,with the goal of bringing back the womens National number one plate for Kawasaki and Freedom Cycle!!
At Port Elgin,Freedom Cycle,Team Green Kawasaki Racing nailed down the MX2 spring series championship with a 3-3 finish from our champion Kyle Elliott.Kyle played it safe to secure the championship,his first pro title.David Estabrooks rode solidly all day to secure third place in the championship.This gives Kawasaki first and third places in the spring series,excellent work from our riders.Kyle Elliott continued using yours truly's KX450 to run rampant over the MX1 competitors.Kyle used moto scores of 1-3 to secure first overall for the day.David Estabrooks rode solidly all day to a fifth place finish,securing third place in the spring series MX1 championship.Congratulations to both riders!!Kyle will continue in both classes for the fall series,and along with David Estabrooks,we hope to bring in some more hardware.
Our regional support riders turned in some solid finishes at the event as well,and Kawasaki has been showing VERY strongly as a result.The next event is the Nation at Riverglade where Kyle Elliott and David Estabrooks will try to qualify for the main events.Our regional riders will run the amature event on Saturday with the hopes of putting more Kawasaki's on the podium!!

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My 17 year old son has symptoms of anxiety. We know the things that can be done medically, but we're looking first at natural remedies. Does anyone know what aromatherapies work best? Vitamins/minerals/herbs? Music therapy ? Other?
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Posted by rtrafaelmd on 24 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: Cervical Cancer
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And of course if we all get savvy and work to keep our health in top shape or re-build it with a healthy food plan and natural supplements or related treatments , his income will be impacted. … Traditionally, herbal remedies are used to combat minor ailments that can be treated without a doctor. Cloisters and monasteries were the original groundbreakers for herbal medicine, helping to spread them across Europe during the Middle Ages and into the 15th century, says Dobos. …
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Going into 3Q results, investors feared that Amazon's recent string of strong results had led to impossibly high expectations for the company to achieve. However, Amazon's recently reported 3Q results managed to exceed even these expectations, with results that were strong across the board.
Retail Sales Growth Continues to Accelerate
Amazon reported revenue results that were above expectations and demonstrated accelerating trends from the prior quarters. NA retail grew +28% (+30% ex FX), while International grew +7% (+24% ex FX). This compared to expectations for trends to be similar to 2Q (NA +25%, International +3%). As expected (detailed in my prior 2Q post), Prime Day provided a boost to the quarter as Amazon noted significant growth in prime membership and unit sales. Analysts believe that results are being driven by higher mix of 3P sales and prime user growth. Internationally, analysts were also positive on the opportunity in India, where Amazon's efforts appear to be gaining traction.
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Amazon's profitability continued to improve, with profit coming in well above guidance and expectations. Consolidated operating income was $993 million, above the high end of guidance of $100 to $650 million. Recall that Amazon management had noted an increased focus on efficiency and profitability back in 4Q14. Since that time, margin gains have improved at a faster rate each quarter. In 3Q15, operating margin gains increased 424 basis points compared to last quarter's 208 basis point increase.
AWS Continues to Shine
Amazon Web Services continues to outperform as well, with revenue growing 78% y/y and CSOI margins rising to 25%. The bull thesis here is that AWS will continue to grow sales driven by its low prices and first-mover advantage in the market. In turn, higher sales drives higher scale and higher margins. The impressive results in 3Q keep this thesis on track.
Overall Results Demonstrate Amazon is Able to Grow Profitably
All factors considered, analysts are most positive on Amazon's recent ability to grow profitably while continuing to invest in the company. While 2014 was a difficult year for the stock, the investments that the company made during that time appear to be paying off in the form of accelerating revenue and margin trends.


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Author: Metcalfe David
Date: July 2007
As if arthritis sufferers were not already disadvantaged, they also face slower rates of recovery following knee surgery. According to research announced this month at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, being female and suffering from osteoarthritis are both risk factors for delayed recovery after knee arthroscopy. Peter Fabricant, the Yale medical student who led this study, found that "people with osteoarthritis also did not do as well as others" and that women also "showed poorer short-term recovery than men in the first year following arthroscopic meniscal tear removal surgery". According to Fabricant, this is significant as "physicians need to be able to discuss with patients how long it might be before they can return to optimal function levels in work and activities of daily living".
These researchers examined 126 cases of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and compared the recovery outcomes with potential risk factors. Although it has long been established that age, obesity, and the extent of tissue removal are negatively associated with long-term recovery, Fabricant and his colleagues found that these factors did not have any great impact on recovery in the short-term.
Around 636,000 arthroscopic knee procedures are performed in the United States each year. In this type of surgery, a camera and other instruments are fed through a small incision in the knee. During arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, these instruments are used to remove tiny fragments of cartilage called menisci. In the healthy knee, menisci act as tiny shock absorbers which disperse friction as the joint is exercised. , which are pieces of cartilage that should act as shock absorbers in the knee.
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition caused by over-use, has long been associated with reduced knee function. It is, however, unclear how being female acts as a risk factor to delay recovery following knee arthroscopy.
- By David Metcalfe.


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Sep. 28th
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Gorgeous Ferrari sports racer back on track
- Author: Mike Stock
- Published: 23/02/2009
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Race fans at this weekend's New Zealand Grand Prix meeting at Manfeild, Feilding, will get a chance to glimpse the glory days of sports car racing when a Ferrari Monza 750 takes to the track
The car has been on permanent display at Southward Car Museum at Paraparaumu since 1967, and its demonstration run on GP day, Sunday March 1, is its first public appearance in 47 years in wholly original form.
The car was brought here in 1957 by Englishman Ken Wharton who was killed when it somersaulted in the sports car race at the NZ GP meeting at Ardmore.
Before Wharton bought the Monza it had raced extensively in Europe, including in its resume the 1000-mile Mille Miglia road race in Italy. After Wharton's death the car raced locally by several drivers including Chris Harris who rebuilt it after Wharton's accident.
"The Monza Ferrari is one of the handful of irreplaceable racing automotive treasures remaining in this country," says Manfeild's Christopher Boyle.
The Monza is thought to be worth several million dollars. The last Monza sold, also a Scaglietti-bodied roadster, brought $3 million at auction in California in 2007.
"I'd imagine Southwards will be very careful about where and when they run such a hugely valuable car, which is another reason why we'd encourage fans to make the most of this opportunity (to see it in action)," says Boyle.
The display brings to fruition a year-long dream shared by Manfeild Park Trust and the Southward museum's restoration branch.
"This car comes from a period of motor racing in its purest but most dangerous form and for many years was never expected to be driven again," says Boyle.
"We had hoped to have the car here for the 2008 GP, but a last-minute hitch prevented that.
"To finally see it on the circuit for this special race meeting, looking and sounding just as it did in its heyday, will be just fantastic."


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Sephora Play! vs. Ipsy | October 2016 Review/
Hello there! How's it going?
It's been awhile since I've done my monthly subscription reviews. I haven't mentioned this yet, but I ended my Birchbox subscription a couple of months back. Why? I felt that every box I received got less exciting and I wanted to manage my budget better than before. I decided that keeping both Ipsy and Sephora's Play would be a great way to still make new discoveries. This month's beauty bags have been extremely favorable. I'll cut straight to the chase.
Sephora Play! ($306 FS Value)
1. BLINC, Amplified Mascara - A lash primer that helps mascara give volume without clumping, flaking, smudging, or running. I gave this primer a try and although it did make my lashes slightly longer, I don't see myself spending money on something like this. It lasts all day and what's better than that? Being an animal-cruelty free brand! Thumbs up from me. ($26 full-size value)
2. Skin Inc., Pure Revival Peel - This is an exfoliating peel that helps renew skin by removing dead skin cells. It is great for all skin type, which is my absolute favorite kind of skin care product. The formula is free of parabens and sulfates, and is safe for anyone with acne-prone skin! After use my skin felt extremely soft and smooth... and I love it! My skin definitely felt refined and I will keep this product in mind when shopping for skin care. ($55 full-size value)
3. belif, The True Cream Aqua Bomb - This light-weight gel-cream's purpose is to rehydrate the skin and minimize the appearance of pores. My skin can get very dry dring the winter time so this is a great product for dry (and oily) skin, and for anyone who has large pores. I know I hate my pores therefore I tend to minimize its appearance. The formula is very cooling, and is also free of sulfates and parabens. I highly recommend this cream, as I've been using it every night as part of my facial routine. ($38 full-size value)
4. Christophe Robin's Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil - A creamy formula that helps strengthen and protects all types of hair. The sample size I got is a great size, just under 2 fl.oz. I gave this a try and although I like the idea, but it's definitely not worth its price. It smells like baby lotion and the price is ridiculous. There are so many other options out there that give the same result and are more affordable. I'll pass on this, sorry Christophe! ($71 full-size value)
5. Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick - Long-wearing, moisturizing, pigmented, and creamy is how I would describe this lipstick. I love the color I got, which is more of a medium brownish pink tone. The applicator is awesome and gives you great control. I think I just found another babe to add to my collection of favorite matte liquid lipsticks! ($24 full-size value)
6. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris - This sweet-smelling perfume has great value, and is long-lasting. I describe the scent as flirty and fruity, so if you're into that kind of scent then this is one for you. It can be overwhelming for some people, so get a sample before you actually invest. This isn't one I would wear every day, but occasionally when going out with my love. ($29-$122 full-size value)
Ipsy ($96 FS Value)
1. theBalm Cosmetics Hot Mama Blush - The sample size packaging is super cute since it's like opening a little book! I'm not sure how I feel about the color because my skin tone might match it a little too much for it to be visible, but I can totally deal with it as I never like my blushes to be highly noticeable. The color I received is a pink peach hue that has some shimmer to it, I'll continue using this blush until it runs out, I promise you that I am a genuine fan of theBalm cosmetics! They have yet to fail me. ($21 full-size value)
2. noyah's Natural Lipstick in Smoke - This lipstick has a smooth and moisturizing formula that seriously glides on effortlessly. The formula contains Vitamin B and shea butter plump that hydrates the lips, so I will carry this around for when I want to wear something simple. The color 'Smoke' is a grayish lavender that is pretty, but I don't think it is for everyone. ($18 full-size value)
3. NUDESTIX Concealer Pencil in Light 2 - Sadly, I won't be using this product because I'm not one to use any other concealer other than my long-time trusted brand Laura Mercier. I'm never a fan of pencil anything to be honest. The shade seems way too light for me to be 'natural'. From other testers, it is said that this pencil glides on easily, lasts all day, and is blend-able! ($24 full-size value)
4. Promise Organic Nourishing Coconut Milk Face Lotion with Hibiscus - An organic face moisturizer that hydrates the skin. Personally, I am a huge fan of Promise Organic products. This face lotion does not irritate my skin, and I LOVE the scent! I've used this several times already and I have no complaints for smooth and moisturized skin. I wish the sample size was bigger, though! Totally worth for the price. ($15 full-size value)
5. Me Me Me Blush Brush - Oh my gosh, I love it when I receive another brush from Ipsy. Brushes are one of the main reasons why I still kept my subscription! I can never have too many soft brushes like this one, where the handle is very smooth, and its got the perfect build for me. It's not the best in picking up product, but its super soft and comfortable to hold. I'd most likely use it for powder more than anything. (£7-£14 full-size value)
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So who wins this month's review? I'm going to have to go with Sephora since its 5/6 products I will use vs. Ipsy's 3/5. Overall, I love the themes of October and I can't wait for November bags to arrive!