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May 14, 2015

My April Birchbox

I know it’s May, and I just got my May Birchbox, which I am so freaking excited to share with you, but I figured I should probably share my April Birchbox first…

The box itself was designed by Rifle Paper Co.
Is it not the prettiest?!

A lot of Birchbox subscribers received this Beaver Professional Shampoo and Conditioner, and many weren’t happy about it. Probably because they’re sick of shampoo and conditioner sets, since they do kind of make it feel like you’re only getting four samples instead of five. This set was a decent size (anything beats the foil packets), and the fact that it hydro nutritive, makes me excited to try it. I haven’t yet, because I’m still using the Soapbox Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner.

This was the first month in a while that I’d opted for a sample choice instead of the monthly feature box. Why? Because I’m a makeup junkie and really really wanted to make sure I got to sample this POP Beauty eyeshadow palette. I’m still debating if I want to buy the full size set, I have a few points saved up, but I want to wait and see how I feel when I use up this sample.

This Cynthia Rowley illuminator was such a pleasant surprise! I’m trying to use it as sparingly as possible, but I really do love it.

My very first Birchbox included a Wei mud mask, so call me overconfident, but I truly bee-lieve (insert canned laugher here) that I’ll be obsessed with their bee venom mask. I’m saving this for the next time I want to pamper myself. I just wish the sample came with a brush…

I’m pretty content with all the products in my April Birchbox. Can’t wait to show you why I am seriously SO freaking excited about my May Birchbox!

Soon.

March 12, 2015

My March Birchbox

Guess what I got!?

My March Birchbox. No surprises there. Once again, despite the fact that I said I wouldn’t, I decided to select the feature box this month. There wasn’t a guest curator, but there was a theme.

Beauty Solutions!

Products that are the answers to some of our biggest beauty blunders…

What made me change my mind?

Well, honestly the blush. It’s baked, and I had yet to try a baked blush and wanted to know what the hype was all about. Let’s just say, Laura Geller Beauty’s Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Grapefruit is my new favorite blush.

It also didn’t hurt that there was a derma e product again this month. Still can’t get enough! And paired with the derma e product from my box last month, perfect combo. My travel bag has never been happier!

Not everyone gets their monthly subscription box one the same day. So, after seeing a comment on Facebook about the smell of the Whish body butter, I was worried I would hate it. Delightfully, to me, it smells like almond scented anything else and I really enjoy it. It’s now a staple in my handbag, and I have yet another item added to my list of things to save my Birchbox points up for.

I’d never heard of Dear Clark and since discovering Ubuntu oils, I’ve been pretty loyal. However, I started running low, so giving this hair tonic a try will be happening, just not quite yet.

Usually, when I get a smaller sized sample, I am left feeling slightly cheated and a little disappointed. I’ve learned that with Supergoop! a little bit goes a very long way, so I don’t mind as much. I’ve tried this eye cream before, and I think I may still have some left from the last time I got a sample.

Is there anything from my March Birchbox that you’d want to try? Anything you already use? Let me know in the comments!

February 9, 2015

My February Birchbox

When I say that I can’t get enough of the Birchbox monthly featured editor curated boxes, I mean that I CAN NOT GET ENOUGH of the Birchbox monthly featured editor curated boxes.

For my February Birchbox I selected the Rent the Runway curated box and I am seriously so freaking glad that I did!

First, the box alone is just GORGEOUS. It really is all in the details.

After getting to try a few derma e products at Simply Stylish in NYC this past year, I discovered that I can’t get enough of the brand and their product was the main reason I decided to go with the Rent the Runway box.derma e Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin A Glycolic Scrub | $12.75

I am so in love with the Fekkai Glossing Cream that I am über excited to try their dry shampoo.

Fekkai Blowout Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo | $20

Not Soap, Radio makes amazing smelling body washes and shower gels. Plus, the scent names are super original and too funny!

Not Soap, Radio Body Wash in The stuff that Cupid dips his arrows in | $16

And I can never have too much makeup…

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner in Raina | $11
theBalm cosmetics Read My Lips Lip Gloss in BAM! | $15

This month’s box is definitely one of my top favorites!

Excited to see what they’ve got in store for next month!

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February 2, 2015

Birchbox Plus Because Sometimes More is More

I don’t consider myself to be greedy.

However, sometimes a girl just wants more.

Birchbox gets that. In addition to your monthly subscription box, you can now add-on items!

When I saw the January Birchbox Plus selection, I wanted them all. I had a little extra cash at the time, so I splurged. Hey, treat yo’self, right?

This is not a luxury I will be able to indulge in often but it was SO worth it! Had it not been for this option, and reduced pricing, there is probably next to no way that I’d have been lucky enough to get my hands on some of these coveted blogger favorites.

The Everygirl Travel Mug | $18

Pointe Studio Grip Sock Set | $10-12/pair

Bow & Drape Sweatshirt | $48

And as an extra little added bonus they threw in a Tosi Almond Super Bites Mini and some Kusmi BB Detox Tea. I got all of this for under $60. Pretty sweet deal, if you ask me, and well worth the wait!

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Also, make sure to stay tuned for my February Birchbox unboxing. I’m thinking about giving video another go…
Thoughts?

January 16, 2015

My January Birchbox

I was not the least bit surprised by the contents of my Birchbox this month.

Why not?
Because I selected the Relax & Recharge box.

Tea, a deep conditioning mask, eye cream? This was truly the perfect box to start off the year.

This weekend I’m planning a little at home spa session, and the samples I got are perfect for just that!

When Travelmate Sheet Mask | $28

Teapigs Tea Temples | $10

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask | $26

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream | $38

Perlier Intensive Nurturing Body Balm | $28.45*

Manna Kadar Lip Locked in All of Me**| $24

I’m still waiting on my Birchbox Plus add-ons, so stay tuned!

*When I saw the price my first thought was, um random much? But, hey at least it’s under $30!
**Not in love with the color, but intrigued enough to want to try the same product in a different shade. Perhaps Siren or maybe Pino Noir?

January 9, 2015

My Last 5 Birchbox Boxes

When Birchbox introduced the option to select a curated feature box, I was both intrigued yet hesitant. I liked getting my five little surprises in the mail, but the power to choose?

Given that the first feature box was a collaboration with The Everygirl, I wanted to at least try this newness…

August | The Everygirl

Acure Organics Brightening Facial Scrub

Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect

Not Soap, Radio Body Wash

Benefit They’re Real! Push-Up Liner

Harvey Prince Hello

September | Fashionista

Macadamia Professional Flawless Cleansing Conditioner

Naobay Body Radiance Lotion

Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Supreme Mascara

dr. brandt Exclusive Clean Up Nice Kit

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner

October | Laggies

Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator, Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle, TOCCA Crema da Mano Luxe, ModelCo Power Lash Long Wear Black Mascara, SAGE + fasten Onward Eau de Parfum

November | Buzz Feed Life

Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips, amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo, Greenleaf Candle, Mirenesse iCurl Secret Weapon 24 Hour Mascara, Dr. Jart+ Pore Minimalist Mask

DecemberCamille Beckman Body Butter, BORGHESE Splendore Brightening Makeup, Beauty Protector Protect & Oil, Mirenesse Mattifinity Lip Rouge, Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask

I could have sworn for December I had selected the featured box. After getting over my initial disappointment, I found that I actually liked the products I ended up getting even better.

Of course when the time can to renew my subscription, I had to! I mean, I have already purchased two full sized products from the lot, and they are currently in heavy rotation.

My January box should be arriving soon and come with a little something plus…

August 27, 2014

Birchbox: Modern Mermaid

In case you haven’t already noticed, I am Birchbox OBSESSED. I have an annual subscription and try to remind myself of that whenever a new limited edition box comes out. Call me weak, because I just cannot resist!

The closest I have come to not caving was the limited edition Modern Mermaid box. (Now, mind you, this does not include when a box sells out before I am able to purchase, but I 100% blame those times on my serious #fomo.)

I was doing really well until I saw the Birchbox unboxing of the Modern Mermaid box.

Modern Mermaid box contents:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Genius Waterproof Topcoat (Deluxe Sample)
Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant Cologne Absolue (Travel Spray)
COOLA Liplux SPF 30 Original Formula
Davines This Is a Sea Salt Spray
RUFFIAN Endless Summer Collection – Nail Polish Trio
Stephanie Johnson Mermaid Mirror (colors may vary)
Vasanti Kajal Extreme Intense Eye Pencil in Electric Navy

The Vasanti Kajal Extreme Intense Eye Pencil in Electric Navy did me in, and who doesn’t want to be a mermaid?!

And all of this for under $50? So worth it!

June 6, 2014

may birchbox

I always look forward to getting my monthly Birchbox. I especially love it when I get a new product that exceeds my expectations, even if some of the other products don’t. My May Birchbox included a few products that had me freewheeling!

Birchbox bases the products you get in your box off of a profile that you fill out. My profile mentions that I have color treated hair so I often find myself getting color care hair products. What I found surprising about the shampoo + conditioner set I got this time, is that there was also a hair primer, which you apply before washing your hair. I was happy with the results, but hope that my next box does not include any color care hair anything.

My favorite product in my box this month, was the PIXI Beauty Shea Butter Lip Balm. I majorly heart getting full sized products especially lip products. As much as I swear that I adore eye makeup over all, I own way more lip products. What can I say? I have big lips and they need the extra TLC…

The color was much bolder than I expected for a lip balm, nothing too shocking, but I was pleased that the color was visibly detectable.

The other product that surprised me was the CōTZ Face Tinted Natural Skin Tone SPF 40. After I posted about my huge disappointment with Benefit’s Big Easy, I was very skeptical about trying anything tinted that didn’t say for dark skin. However, this wasn’t so bad. I mean it was light, but rubbed in and didn’t leave me looking ghostly. That being said, less is more. Even though I do not plan to buy this, I didn’t hate it.

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This month’s box even included a $25 off coupon to Kate Spade Saturday + if you subscribe to the Kate Spade Saturday emails you get 15% off your next purchase!

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