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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…

November 7, 2014

Decor Pieces

Despite what one might think, my place isn’t very decorated.

I have, however, tried to give it more of a homey touch by adding some decor pieces that I feel could work in just about any space, generally speaking, of course…

1. A collection of some sort. I’m not big on history or geography, but I like to travel + globes are pretty neat.

2. Something alive. Plants that don’t die easily are ideal.

3. An artistic personal touch. Photo magnets via PicStick.

4. Fancy expensive looking things. Found at Wal-Mart.

5. Trendy touches. How doesn’t have the Domino book on their coffee table?

+ Use the code PLUS25 for a 25% discount!

This post was sponsored by PicStick.

September 26, 2014

My Everyday Makeup Essentials

I don’t wear makeup everyday.

But most days I do.

And while I haven’t quite yet hammered down a style uniform, my go to makeup look is a total no-brainer.

After attending the Monarch Workshop and hearing from Stephanie of Larissa Lake Makeup Artist & Co. a products she recommended I decided to give Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse a try. Stephanie said this was a great foundation for those with large pores.

I don’t have large pores, but this foundation was affordable, easily accessible, and effective. Anything that meets those three criteria must be purchased.

In July, I was able to join Birchbox for a LIVE Shoppable Hangout with Christina Zibler, the founder and creative director of Jouer. I loved hearing about her makeup philosophy and use some of my Birchbox points to buy the Jouer Conditioning Lip Treatment. Then after hearing from Stephanie that lip treatments are the best and really only truly hydrating product for your lips, it clicked, and I now use it on the reg.

I read a review that said Benefit’s They’re Real! Push-Up Liner was a waste of money. Luckily, I had already tried it prior to reading that review, because I wholeheartedly disagree. I wear eyeliner pretty much whenever I were makeup, and never, I mean NEVER, has any other eyeliner given me the same results. Especially when I want to wing out my look for a cat eye. It’s legit like eyeliner for dummies. Or lazy girls. Either way, I love it. So, I bought e.l.f. mascara and a ton of other products because I found them for super cheap at T.J.Maxx. I did not expect for their Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara to become my favorite. That’s right, my favorite + it’s only $3 full price. Shut. The. Front. Door.

I have very thin and barely visible lower lashes. I know that you are supposed to apply mascara to them, but I never felt like it made a difference. Then jokingly at a Bon-Ton, I gave the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara a try and magically had bottom lashes. Like, what? And for $10, had to. This is also Goodwill Sale Coupon eligible through Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Bon-Ton.

I like to go bold occasionally, but typically (so that I’m not late for work) I keep it simple. These five products help me do just that. My everyday makeup essentials.

xx
Bet