Ipsy: July 2013

Yesterday I received my very first Ipsy bag! Formerly known as MyGlam Bag, it was curated by some of my favorite Youtube Beauty gurus. Similar to other monthly subscription services, you pay a small fee, Ipsy's is $10, fill out a questionnaire about your style and wait for the wondrous package to arrive in your mailbox! What is fun about Ipsy is you receive 5 sample beauty items that come in a specially designed bag every month. Seriously, I could never have too many bags to store everything from cosmetics to toiletries to a few pens and pencils.

This month Ipsy's theme is Beach Beauty and they packed the cutest hot pink bag with some awesome beachy essentials.

 

1. BH Cosmetics California Collection Eyeshadow Sample

2. POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon

3. Benefit benetint - Lip and Cheek Stain

4. COOLA Mineral Face SPF 20 Unscented Moisturizer

5. Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray Conditioning & Texturizing Spray

For more information on how you can get your hands on Ipsy, click Here.

Seeing that we are headed to Florida in the next few weeks, I'm excited to carry this little bag with me!

I'll talk to you soon!

xoxo bd

Birchbox: September 2012

As you can see, I received my September Birchbox in the mail! Again, without fail, it's like Christmas in a pretty pink box! {There were multiple tweets and instagrams, don't you worry}

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This month was packed with goodies galore and I used them as soon as I could. Wanna talk products? Let's just get into it... Last night I washed my hair  with the Nexxus Promend Shampoo and Conditioner (shown in the second photo) which made my hair silky smooth! If only the sample could last longer than one wash!

Both the Benefit face wash and polish worked really well and the scent is beautiful. I think I can squeeze one more use out of them. The nail polish by Color Club is a creamy slate gray/green. I received a mint green from the same company a couple of months ago and was less than impressed with how it looked on. The shade I received, "Status Update", went on beautifully with only one coat on my toesies!

As I'm not much of a hot tea drinker I gladly handed them over to the hubby and he raved about how flavorful they were. Looks like we will be placing an order for tea soon :)

Next up was the hair tie by Twistband. I had received two other twistbands prior to this one, one in March and the first late last year. Some might dislike that Birchbox will resend items, but when it comes to those Twistband ties, I say keep 'em coming! They never leave a dent in your hair even if you had your hair up all day. Love!

Lastly I received the Primer by Youngblood. I had never heard of the brand and was eager to try it out. So far so good being that I used it for the first time today. I must say the sample size will last me for a while which I appreciate as well as the packing; I won't have to bend, squeeze or fold a mini tube of primer as I have in the past.

Included in this box was a 'Fall Lookbook' or the Birchbox version of The September Issue. There are fun hair and makeup tutorials as well as fashion advice. 

I hope you take a minute to check out this company and grab yourself a box for October!

Curious about purchasing one for you or maybe that girly-girl in your life? Visit: www.birchbox.com.

Have a splendid Thursday, I'll talk to you soon...

xoxo bd

*Disclosure: Totally not paid or sponsored to speak lovely words regarding BB, its just that their customer service is phenomenal and after having subscribed for 2 years, I'm still giddy!*

As new job has started I have regained the ability to do what I love which is play dress up.

When I worked at the physical therapy clinic I had to wear a uniform and when I cleaned houses I just wore workout clothes. The only way I could make myself feel special was to do up my hair and makeup. The occasional accessory was added if it wasn't too much fuss.

With working as a legal assistant for a law office, an outfit is planned the night before down to the shoes and earrings. I mean, I have to dress up don't I? It's required! 

Some people I talk to loathe the routine of getting up in the morning to put on their face and figure out the next pair of pants to wear. Me? I live for this. 

Daily, I flip through my fashion magazines and scroll about my favorite style blogs to gain inspiration of what a new outfit might hold. Pinterest has been a great help when I look for color combinations and hair styles. 

While at my desk today, one of my co-workers said to me that she thought I always had pretty makeup on and wanted to have a girls party where I did everyone's makeup. Really? Me?! I felt and feel so special!

Without a doubt I am the kind of lady who even plans what eye-shadows I want to wear for the next day.

Okay so the Creaseless Cream in RSVP all over the lid, maybe a little Coffeebean in the outer-v of the eye with  Black Honey smudged along the lash line. Okay...now...lips....peach petal or kitten gloss?

You may think I'm joking but my mind works like that way. Hear you me, I am unapologetic about that. My passions are fashion and makeup.

Here's to another put together day! I hope you all enjoyed your Wednesday, I'll talk to you soon!

xoxo .bd

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