About Birchbox: Birchbox is a sample program where for $10 a month you get four to five beauty or lifestyle samples. The Unboxing: Sample One The first item that I received in my Birchbox was a bottle of Beauty Protector’s Protect and Detangle. This is a detangler that is marketed to people who are not six year olds. I love using a hair detangler that
OPI Hey Baby Swatch and Review
Purchase: Ulta Cost: $9.00 OPI Hey Baby is part of the new collaboration between OPI and Gwen Stefani. The line consists of seven different shades of 5 different formulas. Hey Baby is one of two Creme Gloss formulations. These can be found through Ulta, Sally Beauty, Amazon, and other similar retailers. Ease of Application Hey Baby went on super easy and was neither gloopey nor
10 Favorite Items from Past Birchboxes
“This post contains affiliate links. For more information please visit my disclosure page.” According to the tracking my Birchbox should be here tomorrow (WOOT, WOOT!) so I thought a cool post would be took back at some of my favorite items from past Birchboxes. Here are my top 10 favorite items from past Birchboxes. 1 | Embryolisse Moisturizer – $28.00 2 | Shea Terra Whipped Shea
OPI Gargantuan Green Grape Swatch and Review
Today I’m reviewing and showing swatches for OPI Gargantuan Green Grape nail polish. I will be judging the polish on Ease of Application, Color, Feel, and Lasting Power. Ease of Application It was pretty easy to apply two coats of this polish. Sometimes with polishes when you go to apply the second coat it go a bit tacky. This polish did not have that problem
Birchbox December 2013
“This post contains affiliate links. For more information please visit my disclosure page.” My Birchbox‘s just keep getting better and better! After several great boxes I’m torn between not knowing why I cancelled my subscription in the first place and knowing that sooner or later I’m going to get a box that I’m not fond of. However, December’s box isn’t that box, actually this month’s box
January Julep Sneak Peek
“This post contains affiliate links. For more information please visit my disclosure page.” This month’s theme for the Julep subscription is The Boudoir Collection. These colors are all lighter pastel shades that illicit thoughts of romance. Along with the usual boxes this month there are some new upgrade options available. Before we jump straight into the January Julep Sneak Peek I think we should discuss the
Fall Nail Art Tutorial
Since my Halloween Nail Art Tutorial had such a good reception, I thought I’d bring you another nail art tutorial. This one is fall inspired. For this tutorial I’m going with autumnal colors like deep oranges, reds, and golds. Feel free to substitute in similar colors by different brands if you would like. I used the Revlon Multi Care Base + Top Coat for my
Halloween Nail Art Tutorial
Oh wow, I just realized that this is my FIRST beauty tutorial. Please excuse any nerves that I may have. For this Halloween nail art tutorial I’m planning on using a base coat, an orange polish, a black crackle polish, and a glow in the dark polish as a top coat. Step One The first step is to apply a good base coat before applying
Julep November Collection
“This post contains affiliate links. For more information please visit my disclosure page.” It’s the 23rd of October and that means that it’s time for the Julep Maven selection window to be open. Actually it’s been open for three days now and there’s only one day left. If you’re interested in seeing what the options are for Mavens this month keep reading to find out! If
Julep Valerie Swatch and Review
Today I’m sharing a swatch and review of one of the Julep polishes I received in my October box, Valerie. Don’t pay attention to the bad paint job I did as I did this at the auto store while our car was getting the oil changed. In my opinion instead of being a teal with microglitter, which is how Julep describes it, I think this









