My February Birchbox review is obviously super late, but it is a testament to Birchbox’s customer service. My box came short a product and, after looking through my order history, I realized I’d been sent an incorrect product the month prior. Not only did Birchbox send me my missing item, they gave me $10 to … Continue reading
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You don’t know you need the Too Faced 3-Way Lash Lining Tool, but you do
I am currently up to my eyelashes in new cosmetic products and beauty samples… And it is divine. If you don’t care about makeup and the like you might want to tune out for a few posts, because I’m feeling cosmetically inspired and that means it’s being written about here. Problem: I’m terrible at applying … Continue reading
A bow in the hand is worth two in the hairbun
My go-to outfit, as of late, consists of a chambray button down, blacks skinny jeans and black leather slouchy boots with either a messy bun or my hair down and wavy. While I think this look is simple and classic, it can also be sort of… Boring. Yawn. Blah-zay. Dullsville. To liven things up I’ve … Continue reading
Birchbox No. 3: Lashem, Harvey Prince, theBalm, Ojon & Embryolisse
Have I mentioned how much I love my monthly Birchbox? Lance even mentioned, as I giddily opened my January shipment, “This is worth whatever it costs for how happy it makes you.” Now if that isn’t a real note of approval, I don’t know what is. Lashem Measurable Diference Lash Gel Serum: To be honest, after … Continue reading
Spritz away, little bottle, spritz away
As you may have noticed in my Birchbox posts, I’m not really a perfume person. As much as I love the idea of starting each day with a fabulous spritz of Chanel No. 5, I prefer my time to be spent free of headaches, migraines and general discomfort. After a lifetime of hating perfume, I’ve … Continue reading
Birchbox No. 2: Number 4, Aerie, Mox Botanicals, Eyeko & Chuao
Note the adorable, festive wrapping complete with a thick pink ribbon (purse charm, perhaps? Hair bow?) and indie-esque gift tag. Also, with the wrapping of the perfume (the silver tube) I sort of thought it was candy. Thank goodness I wasn’t that tired when I opened the box! Number 4 Lumiere d’hiver Clarifying Shampoo: I’ve … Continue reading
Tales of sweet discounts: Black Friday 2012
Thanksgiving, both the holiday and the break, were wonderful. I spent time with family and might-as-well-be-family friends. Weirdly enough, one of the highlights was hanging out with my mom in the middle of the night. Why? Black Friday, baby! Before I say too much about my Black Friday adventure, let me preface by saying both … Continue reading
Birchbox No. One: ModelCo, Oscar Blandi, Juicy Couture, One Love Organics & SOYJOY
After one of my writers wrote a wonderful article on Birchbox in the fashion section, I decided to sign up for this make-up of the month club. After my first shipment arrived earlier this week I realized I am hooked. Between the adorable packaging and proper-sized deluxe samples, I was and am completely sold. For $10 per … Continue reading
Messy braids during fancy-schmancy events
I once paid a girl $20 to curl my hair before prom. No updo, just curls. She kind of laughed when I asked her to do it. If you can’t tell, I have spent most of my life totally oblivious on how to deal with my hair. And that sucks. It has just been within … Continue reading
Adorable autumn manicure
I think I’ve been in an on-again/off-again funk these past ten days. The combination of headache, exhaustion and my new-found general state of bemusement has left me wanting to crawl back into bed each morning to cuddle with Lance and the pets and sleep for another five or twenty-five hours. Blah. I’m blaming allergies. Despite … Continue reading