Friday, June 28, 2013

Inside My Beauty Boxes: BIRCHBOX


This month's BIRCHBOX theme was Wanderlust and they also are sporting a new logo 
(I'm not really feelin' it, I miss my pink box *tear*).
Birchbox wanted to help us get ready for our summer vacations and look great! 
Let's take a look inside my BIRCHBOX.

Full Size
amika Obliphica Nourishing Mask - $40 for 16.9 fl. oz

Sample Size
$1.60 for 0.67 fl. oz

This conditioning mask is all natural and organic.  I enjoyed the smell of this mask and it definitely lingered in my hair all day, which is a plus. The only thing I didn't enjoy was that it didn't make my hair easy to brush through after my shower.  My hair felt tight and a little knotty. 

Rating: 3 stars


Full Size
Color Club Wanderlust Collection - $8 for four mini polishes

Sample Size
$2 for 1 mini polish

Every BIRCHBOX subscriber received one of the colors from this collection.  I received the purple, Pardon my French, and love it! I really hoped for the bright coral but for only $8, I might just buy them all! I love getting these polishes, keep them coming BIRCHBOX.

Rating: 5 stars

Full Size

Sample Size
$11.55 for 0.33 fl. oz

Priming Moisturizer? Yes, please!!

Rating: 5 stars

Full Size
 Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser - $32.95 for 4 oz

Sample Size 
$8.24 for 1 oz

This fresh lemon scent was very invigorating and lovely.  The formula is also quite fun.  It goes from a sugar/bead to foam.  Though I enjoyed the experience I didn't see noticeable smoothness like it promised.  P.S. DO NOT GET INSIDE YOUR EYES, I wanted to gauge my eyes out!

Rating: 2 stars

Full Size

Sample Size
$2.50 for 1 full size lip butter

I received the citrus flavor (not pictured in the set) and I love the scent and taste! It feels very moisturizing but my heart still holds my Burt's Bees much closer. 

Rating: 4 stars 

Full Size

Sample Size
$4.38 for 1 oz

Love love love this body butter.  The smell is amazing and the texture is so luxurious.  This lotion promises a tightening effect and I would approve of that promise.  I would buy this full size if it wasn't for the hefty price tag.

Rating: 5 stars (times a thousand)

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Retail Price: $125.94 (full size) $30.27 (sample size)
Box Cost: $10
Full Size Products: 2

Come back soon for a look inside my Ipsy Glam Bag! 
Let's see who won this month's beauty box battle.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Thursday's Three

Thursday's Three: June 27 2013

LAST Thursday in June, can you believe it? I can't!

F A S H I O N 
   Just ordered these beauts in the Zara sale this weekend and I am in love.  The strap, the color, the suede.  Nothing gets better. 

M A K E U P 
    Yes ladies, that is an orange lip stain.  I decided to be adventurous with my lips this week instead of gravitating to my usual pinks.  So soft and moisturizing and a lovely shade of orange.  Will be wearing this lots and lots....with no shame of course.

H A I R 
   Finally got my hands on a flower crown and it was just as magical as I thought.  See me wearing it here, and as one commentator said, I looked as though I had been in "heaven's garden."  Must get this in the other available colors! 

Hope you are all have a fantastic week so far!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Makeup Wish List: Caudalie

Makeup Wish List: Caudalie

(Sorry for the late post)

Say it with me...."Coe-dah-lee."  Not "cah-dah-lie" or "cow-day-lee."
The French skin care company may have a confusing name but their products are quite easy to describe....
UH - MAY - THING!
I have received a sample of the Caudalie Divine Oil in a Birchbox
before and have been rationing it ever since.
Here are some more products I am particularly coveting.

Divine Oil - $9 - $49
Divine Scrub - $38
Beauty Elixir - $18 - $49

Have you tried any of these cult products?

Monday, June 24, 2013

Pin-spiration

Feeling a little down?
Here is a little "pin-spiration" to put that pep back in your step.









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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Tomboy Style

Tomboy Style


Whether your a classic beauty or chic trendsetter, the summer time is the perfect season to rock the tomboy style.  Shorts, tanks, and masculine inspired accessories give a carefree and effortless cute look.

O U T F I T 
H&M Top - $4.50
   This basketball tank keeps you cool in the summer sun and the raw edges give the boyish and lived-in style. 
   White shorts are a must for summer and a closet staple! (Bonus: It will make you look 10x tanner) 
    These flats tie the outfit color with the neutral/white color palette, but the metallic gives an instant coo factor.

A C C E S S O R I E S 
    Leather baseball caps were spotted in every outfit of BCBG's Fall 2013 Collection at New York Fashion Week.  Start the trend early while protecting your skin from harsh summer rays (don't forget SPF too!). 
    These blunt boy shaped glasses are the perfect combo of edgy and chic. 
    Just because your'e wearing a tomboy style doesn't mean you have to lug all your purse essentials in a Jansport backpack.  This braided clutch incorporates Spring/Summer's biggest color trend, black and white. 

                               How will you be wearing the Tomboy style this summer?

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Thursday's Three

Thursday's Three: June 19, 2013


F A S H I O N 
   The End of the Season Sale is going on at Express right now! I picked up this dress and absolutely love it and for that price, this pick was a no brainer.  Additional 40% off sale items and more, hurry down to the mall so you can find some great finds too!

H A I R 
Amika Obliphica Nourishing Mask - $12 (60ml) $40 (500 ml)
    Received a sample of this in my Birchbox this month and loved it! I will have a better review and rating in this month's "Inside My Beauty Boxes" post coming soon!

M A K E U P  
   This finishing powder leaves your makeup looking satin smooth and keeps your foundation and concealer in place all day! 

What have you been loving this week?

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Makeup Wish List: Bobbi Brown

Makeup Wish List: Bobbi Brown


Bobbi Brown is renowned for her effortless, natural looking makeup.
With Bobbi, expect a flawless face.

F A C E 
Corrector - $23

E Y E S 

M I S C E L L A N E O U S