Birchbox Brag {09.24.2012}

Birchbox Brag {09.24.2012}

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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Linking up with Tara and Katie for their monthly Birchbox Brag.

Here is my box for September:

Here are the deets:

All links will take you directly to the product at Birchbox.

boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

Color Club Nail Polish

Skin, An Apothecary Soy Body Whip

twistband™ Signature Lace Collection - 6 pack

WEI™ to Go Sleep Over Kit: Real Clean and Ideal Skin

tili Bags Small Collection 1

I wasn't super impressed with this box. I don't use blotting sheets, so I'm not sure I will ever use these, but I guess I can keep them on hand for awhile to see. I wasn't a fan of the Color Club Custom Color that I received. Too green for me. I do like the Body Whip. Smells yummy and is very moisurizing. I could see myself actually buying it. The twistband hair tie is great and adds a little color. I do wear my hair up often, so it will defenitely come in handy, but they are a little pricey.  I haven't tried the WEI prodcut yet, alhtough I heard it's amazing. Not sure what I will use the tili bag for. It might come in handy for traveling purposes. Not sure though if it's worth keeping around for that though. Overall I guess it wasn't too bad of a box. I would rate it a 3 out of 5 stars. Can't wait for next month!

Birchbox Brag {August 2012}

Birchbox Brag {August 2012}

Monday, August 20, 2012

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Head over to either Tara's blog or Katie's blog to link up with them for Birchbox Brag.

If you are not familiar with Birchbox and don't know what it is...basically for $10 a month they send you some trial sizes (possibly a full size product) of various beauty products.

This is my box this month:

All the links will take you directly to the products on the Birchbox website.

1.  Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur

I have gotten a sample in every box so far and I love trying these. I love Juicy Couture and have a full size bottle of a previous scent.

2.  Apothederm™ Stretch Mark Cream

I am super excited to try this out as I do have stretch marks from pregnancy.

3.  Schick Hydro Silk Razor

I wish I would have gotten this at the beginning of Summer, but I guess better late than never, right?

4. Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss

So excited to try this lip gloss. It's SUPER pink, but it goes on shear for more shimmer than color.

5. Beauty School Guide

This pamphlet contained some great tips about tools, reading product labels, shaving, make-up fixes, and skin-care.

6. SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Shampoo and SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Treatment

Super excited to try both of these products as I do color my hair sometimes and it never seems to stay.

Overall, I think my box was great this month and am happy with the 3 months that I have gotten so far.

Birchbox Brag {July 2012}

Birchbox Brag {July 2012}

Friday, July 20, 2012

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Head over to either Tara's blog or Katie's blog to link up with them for Birchbox Brag.

If you are not familiar with Birchbox and don't know what it is...basically for $10 a month they send you some trial sizes (everyone once in awhile you might get a full size product like I did this month) of various beauty products.

This is my box this month sponsored by Glamour:

All the links will take you directly to the products on the Birchbox website.

Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds

I love the earbuds. They are so cute and will come in handy. You really can't have enough of these laying around the house.

Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum

 With my new tattoo and summertime I need to remember to put sunscreen on it. This is a moisturizer and sunscreen in one, which will be great for my tattoo. The little packet will come in handy to keep in my purse and they sell a travel size if I do end up liking it.

Harvey Prince Eau Flirt - Lavender Pumpkin

I always like to try new scents, so I like it when I get a little thing of a new scent. I feel like sometimes I get stuck in a certain one.

Color Club® Summer Pastels Collection

I love the color, but I don't paint my nails. I have fakes right now, too, but once I get them off, I might start painting them and try this color. We'll see.

Tea Forté® minteas

I like trying new things. I probably wouldn't ever purchase a tin of mints online, but they are not bad to try a sample.

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner

 

I am usually not a fan of liquid eyeliner, but this is a full size product, so I will definitely be giving it a try.

Overall, I think my box was great this month and am happy with the 2 months that I have gotten so far.

The Nail Files {06.22.2012}

The Nail Files {06.22.2012}

Friday, June 22, 2012

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Linking up with Tara for The Nail Files.

 

This week I went with a more neutral color...not such a bright pink.

I picked CND Shellac in Rosebud.

I didn't have luck with the Gel OPI colors. They kept chipping, so I went back to the CND and we'll see how that goes.

It is very different than my normal bright colors I choose, but I like it.

 It's a perfect vacation in New York color!

Birchbox Brag {June 2012}

Birchbox Brag {June 2012}

Monday, June 18, 2012

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Head over to either Tara's blog or Katie's blog to link up with them for Birchbox Brag.

This is my very first box I ordered. A few of my friends get it and so I wanted to see what it was all about.

If you are not familiar with Birchbox and don't know what it is...basically for $10 a month they send you some trial sizes of various beauty products.

All the links will take you directly to that product on their website.

Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint

theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac

Scalisi Skincare Anti-Aging Moisturizer

BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley Bundle

BORGHESE Botanico Eye Compresses

I also got a sample for the new Birchbox Man.

John Varvatos Star U.S.A. 3.4 oz

We'll see how the hubs likes it.

So that's my box for June. I haven't had a chance to use all the products yet, so we will see, but I think I did well for my first box.

Can't wait to link up!

The Nail Files {06.01.2012}

The Nail Files {06.01.2012}

Friday, June 1, 2012

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I just got my nails done yesterday. I went with OPI's new gel polish in Miami Beet.

I usually don't go this dark, but I actually really love it.

It's obviously the color of a beet...purple-ish. I wanted something in the purple family for the benefit on Sunday.The benefit is for a friend's Dad and he is battling pancreatic cancer. Purple is the color for pancreatic cancer. Just trying to be festive.

I'm linking up with Tara over at Fabulous But Evil.

Currently {May 2012}

Currently {May 2012}

Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Linking Up with Jennifer over at Perfectly Imperfect

current book(s):

Still reading:

I'm almost done with the first book. I'm getting there. I promise. I'm not sure if I am going to keep reading the series or take a break and read the 50 shades series.

current playlist:

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Anything by The Wanted

Anything by LMFAO

New B.O.B. album called "Strange Clouds"

current color:

French on my fingers and my toes

current food:

I've been in a food funk for a few days now. Nothing sounds good. Today for lunch I had a slice of cheese pizza. BORING!

current favorite show(s):

So sad that all the fall/winter/Spring shows...Revenge, Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie, New Girl, etc. are done now...but watching Bachelorette every Monday night and then Kendra and True Blood both start in June!

current needs:

Additions to my summer wardrobe. I've added a few pieces over the last couple of weeks, but need to continue!

current banes of my existence:

Nothing that I can really think of right at the moment. Feeling good.

current celebrity crush:

Taylor Kitsch

I actually want to see Battleship (I know I'm the only one). But he also has another movie coming out this summer called Savages. It has a great cast. Go watch the trailer!!

current #1 blessing:

Our health. Mine, my Hubs, my daughters, my family in general. Sometimes I know we take it for granted, but lately I've been very grateful!

current indulgence:

Anything chocolate!

current outfit:

Nothing too exciting cause it's a rainy and gloomy day outside. Black pants, blouse, black shoes.

current excitement:

I just bought our tickets to NYC this week. We are going on our first family vacation at the end of June for a full week. It will also be over Hailey's first birthday! So excited to get away with the family to a place I've never been before!

Also, going to see LMFAO in concert for the 3rd time tomorrow night! Can't wait to shake my booty!

current mood:

Happy. Content with life.

current favorite quote or verse:

current wish list item:

I'm looking for a good, but fun case for my iPad. I have my eye on this one:

Black & White Zebra print

or Pink Zebra print

What do you think?

current favorite product(s):

Right now I'm liking my Ulta Lip Balm in Berry.

Now go link up!

Currently {April 2012}

Currently {April 2012}

Thursday, April 5, 2012

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I am linking up with Jenn at Perfectly Imperfect



current book (s)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo



I started it awhile back, but I'm just really getting into the meat and potatoes of it. I have been taking the bus and reading, so that has helped me move along. I can't wait to watch the movies

current playlist (s)

The Wanted
Carly Rae Jepsen
Pit Bull
LMFAO

current color(s)

Hot Chilis by CND Shellac





I absolutely love it!!

current food (s)

Cranberry Chicken Wrap:
chicken
spinach
almonds
dried cranberries and
poppyseed dressing in a wrap.

It's delish!!

current favorite show (s)

Game of Thrones on HBO. The Hubs and I are catching up on S1 so we can start S2.



Fashion Star on NBC. I'm a Jessica Simpson fan and love the format of this show.

New Girl. Still loving every episode. Also see current celebrity crush.



Revenge starts new again 4/18.

current needs

Mongos. I went to dinner there with a couple girlfriends last weekend and now that's all I can think about.

current triumph(s)

Riding the bus for the last 8 days straight and bringing my lunch all week this week.Hopefully I can keep this streak going!

current bane (s) of my existence

Having to go renew my license. It expires on Monday. I guess I better get on it.

current celebrity crush

Max Greenfield



He plays Schmidt in New Girl and is hilarious!

current #1 blessing

My family. Obviously Hailey and the Hubs are #1, but my MIL watches Hailey in the afternoons for us, so we don't have to take her to daycare right now. So great for us and then Hailey gets 1 on 1 time with her Gramma Kim. Win, win!

current indulgence

Hershey's Cookies 'n' Cream

current outfit

Work attire...brown dress pants from Victoria Secret...coral top from Target

current excitement

Birthday work lunch tomorrow, low-key weekend, taking Hails to see Easter bunny at some point this weekend, Easter Sunday dinner at MIL's

current mood

happy

current favorite quote or verse

current wishlist item

Keyboard for my iPad

current favorite products

Burts Bees Lip Balm

What are your current(s)?