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“Passing” by Nella Larsen: An Analysis

  “Passing” by Nella Larsen: An Analysis by Willow V.  Hello! This is an assignment that I did for my Harlem Renaissance American Literature class. This essay is my own original work.            In Nella Larsen’s “Passing” a Black woman named Irene Redfield, who is usually seen as “an Italian, a Spaniard, a Mexican, or a gipsy. Never, when she was alone, had they even remotely seemed to suspect that she was a Negro” (Larsen), finds out that her childhood friend, Clare Kendry, has been passing as White after seeing her in Chicago for the first time in 12 years. There are 3 sections of the novella; Encounter, Re-Encounter, and Finale. The first section, Encounter, includes the event in Chicago mentioned above, along with Irene being invited to visit Clare at her hotel in Chicago where Clare Kendry and her extremely racist husband, John Bellew. Mr. Bellew has absolutely no idea that Clare isn’t actually White, and calls her “Nig” because “When we wer...
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5 of the Best Girly Gifts!

 Hello! Today I will be talking about some of the best girly gifts (in my opinion) since Christmas and the time when every 2 days it's someone's birthday is on its way. Side note: why are so many people born in Winter and Fall? It seems like so many more people are born then. 


Since a lot of the pictures used in this post aren't mine, but screenshots I took from links, I would like to direct you to my disclaimer page so that I don't get copyrighted or sued. The pictures of the products here are not mine, and I will give credit for where I got them from. If I have used one of your products photos and you would like me to take it down, please contact me. 

1. The Revlon One-Step Hairdyer Photo credits: Amazon 



I personally have not used this, but I've heard great things about it. It seems to be a more affordable alternative for fancy blowout brushes or getting your hair done professionally. I'm not a professional hairstylist, but that seems like a nice deal to me, especially considering some blowout brushes can be $100 or more. 

2. Soft by Al Rehab Photo credits: Amazon 


I haven't tried this one either, but I am planning on getting it. I put this here to generally recommend fragrances as a gift. Specifically Arabic fragrances, which you can get here at Arabian Oud. You can also find plenty on Amzon, like this one that I really want, Layali Rouge by Swiss Arabian. From what I've heard, Arabic fragrances are supposed to be so strong you can smell them through the wall. 

3. Perfume Discovery Sets Photo credits: Amazon 

If you want to get someone perfumes, but don't want to spend a bunch of money, look into perfume discovery sets. Discovery sets include sample sizes of a perfume house's best selling or samples from a specific collection. The one I have linked is by the house Juliette has a Gun Parfums. I haven't tried any of their scents yet but I've heard great things about their fragrance Not a Perfume. Hopefully I get this for Christmas so I can smell it. 

4. Lipgloss! Photo credits: Amazon 

I must admit, I chose to use this specific set as an example for lipgloss because it's cute and Sanrio, but my favorite lipgloss got discontinued. I would've used my favorite but she's gone!!!!! Again, I have not tried these (There will be some things that I have tried I promise!!! I just procrastinate on buying things I want.) but... it's a 5 pack of Sanrio lipgloss, who wouldn't love it?! 

5. Body Sprays! Photo Credits: Amazon 

This is Brazillian Crush 62 by Sol de Janeiro, I have 62 and 71. They both smell super sweet and last pretty long. They have regular 3.4 fl oz and an 8.1 fl oz (full size perfume and B&BW body spray size) size sprays along with perfumes, body creams, doederants, hair oil, and dry shampoo. But I must warn you, everything from this brand is always sold out. I was eyeing the 2 fragrances I got for literal months until I was able to get them. If you seems in stock, get them. You likely won't find them again. 

Since I am tired of going through links and adding pictures, I'll just list the rest. 
6. Body care (lotion, soap, scrubs) 
7. Body scrubbers (not loofahs) 
8. Exfoliating gloves/washcloths
9. Stuffed animals 
10. Perfumes 

That's it for today! I hope you enjoyed this post was helpful in your gift shopping and if it was, please check back later as I will be changing my usual subscription format! 

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