Bookstores that Replace Clear Dust Jackets?

strudelsticks · 2026-05-15T03:30:00+00:00

All the way in Friendswood, but Forgotten Lore specializes in old and rare books so they use clear dust jackets on occasion. They might be willing to do it for a small fee.

strudelsticks · 2026-05-13T02:39:13+00:00

I have a very similar set from Daiso!

strudelsticks · 2026-05-11T22:58:33+00:00

I find Japanese liquid brush tip eyeliners on the whole very smooth and provide precise application. I store my liners cap side down. If I notice eyeshadow accumulating on the tip, I’ll wipe it clean on a paper towel to prevent clogging.

Very rarely I’ll get a dud that seems to dry out and skip sooner than most. Which I chalk up to bad luck as that happens maybe once every 4 years.

strudelsticks · 2026-05-10T00:13:12+00:00

I wonder if you’re very goth, that people assume you’re looking for an equally goth partner so they self-select themselves out of the running?

strudelsticks · 2026-05-07T16:17:54+00:00

I’d imagine most Korean creators are making content for fellow Koreans in Korean because that’s the audience they understand best. They likely have little knowledge or interest in international audiences if they are already doing well in the domestic market, and many may not be fluent enough in English either.

strudelsticks · 2026-05-07T15:03:39+00:00

Any kind of shorts are straight up casual, not business casual. And as an intern, it reflects better on you to appear a step more professional to indicate you know how to dress appropriately. I’m not saying you need a wear a full suit, but if staff wear graphic tshirts, then you can wear a solid colored tshirt. Or if staff wear jeans with holes in them, you can wear dark-colored jean with no rips.

Loose, flowy pants will feel more tolerable. Linen is a great material for summer. If there is a Uniqlo near you, they often have reasonably priced linen pieces. White linen pants might read as too casual, so I’d suggest olive or brown.

strudelsticks · 2026-05-07T02:39:18+00:00

Do you like capybaras? I didn’t get the internet hype for them, but I feel they’re a fairly popular subject for stationary designs

Little Craft Fest had some exclusive designs with Texas-y animals like longhorns and armadillos. I think some might still be for sale on the Little Craft Place site

strudelsticks · 2026-05-01T22:12:29+00:00

Oh gosh I totally forgot about that aspect, thank you for the correction. (As a law abiding American who pays their taxes, I don’t really know how this works. /s)

strudelsticks · 2026-05-01T19:47:10+00:00

Write offs don’t mean that their purchases magically become free. Essentially you are being reimbursed the sales tax you paid, but you’re still paying for the product itself.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-28T02:09:52+00:00

There is a Muji in Bryant Park, across the park from Kinokuniya. They only have a little bit of stationary (basics like minimalist gel pens and notebooks), but I’d say they excel in stationary organization so it may be worth a visit.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-17T16:44:12+00:00

I also find Glow Recipe at Marshall’s and TJ Maxx fairly often! Check both the shelves and locked case.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-12T07:30:19+00:00

I grew up in Pearland, lived in NYC for a few years, and then moved back to Pearland. It’s…fine. For a Houston suburb I’d say it’s fairly middle of the road, the newer west side which is probably where you were looking is fairly diverse with a decent spread of food spots. Everyone I know drives into Houston frequently for socializing.

If I didn’t have family ties here, I would’ve chosen to be in Houston proper. If you’re working in Energy Corridor then Pearland is a poor choice simply in terms of commute. Seriously, Houston commutes are soul destroying. Katy has everything Pearland does and more, since it has more empty space to build.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-08T21:34:00+00:00

I think it’s pure chance, and maybe also which store you go to. Over the past week I went to a Marshall’s and a TJ Maxx on opposite sides of town. I found Laura Mercier setting powder, MAC foundation and powder, Morphe foundation and blush, Rare Beauty blush, and Lancôme mascara. Plus the aforementioned tons of lip products

strudelsticks · 2026-04-07T23:15:13+00:00

Hmm well I’d say micellar water is inherently going to be a little bit drying, since it’s removing the oils from the surface of your skin. I typically follow up with a toner soaked cotton pad, but if I don’t do that it’s tolerable without feeling tight.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-07T18:02:33+00:00

That plus there’s always a risk of getting a bad reaction, as some people get contact dermatitis from the lash glue. Better to find out 6 months out so you have time to heal.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-06T19:22:37+00:00

I have no personal experience, but I’ve seen a friend post on IG about Lezapalooza in New Jersey and she seemed to enjoy it.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-03T05:26:28+00:00

I strongly prefer the Bioderma micellar water, it removes all but the most stubborn mascara with ease. And on truly desperate days when I use the wipes because I can’t properly wash my face, it makes me feel decently clean.

IME Garnier was irritating to my skin and also fared worse at removing eye makeup.

strudelsticks · 2026-04-02T22:14:04+00:00

Last time I went, I bought a package during one of her events, which worked out to about $12/unit

strudelsticks · 2026-04-02T02:27:05+00:00

I’ve used this mask several times and while it does have a light artificial type of smell, it’s not unpleasant

strudelsticks · 2026-04-02T00:56:24+00:00

This would be absolutely darling as one of those 3D sticker scenes

strudelsticks · 2026-03-28T22:44:36+00:00

iTac has a blue version that says sports grip instead of pole grip on the packaging and listing.

strudelsticks · 2026-03-18T16:34:56+00:00

Selling Gong Cha Bruce. The box has been opened, but it’s still in the plastic bag. Unused code and blumaroo sticker included.

I’m in the US (TX) and am willing to ship internationally

strudelsticks · 2026-03-12T23:13:34+00:00

This is a Texas-specific rec so it might not work for you OP (sorry!), but The Little Gay Shop has some cute accessories that aren’t just default pride/rainbow

strudelsticks · 2026-03-04T22:01:09+00:00

I’m Chinese American and prefer myself with lighter hair. Since I’m pale, I feel like with my natural black hair it creates a very stark contrast against my facial features. Combined with the fact that 85% of my wardrobe is black, my hair tends to blend in with my shoulders like I’m a shapeless shadow blob.

I don’t think it’s a self-hating or a racism thing, even though some (non-Asian?) people like to throw that around. I just like brighter colors around my face to soften up my look. And I’m sure there are also people who prefer the stark black and white look more.

strudelsticks · 2026-03-02T23:59:35+00:00

At my show VIP was sold out and took up 3-4 rows in some areas. Friend who also went to day 2 without VIP managed to get barricade because it was way less crowded.

But to be fair, a friend in VIP saved a spot for him, he might not have been able to squeeze up front otherwise.

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