Month: January 2015

Birchbox January 2015 Review

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Birchbox was on top of it this month. Unfortunately, I was not. I needed a few weeks to recharge after the holidays and get all my ducks in a row for the new year, so here I am, cranking this thing out at the last minute. I got the shipping notification on the 7th and my box showed up on the 9th. After a few months of it arriving later than usual, this was a nice surprise. Each month, Birchbox subscribers receive a variety of beauty samples to try for only $10. Continue Reading →

Lipstick Queen Three to Captivate Review

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Over the past couple of months, I have had a relatively unhealthy obsession with lip crayons. I am lazy and they are a step above tinted lip balm, but not as much upkeep as a lipstick. When I spotted the Lipstick Queen Three to Captivate set at Ulta, I immediately swatched it and then told myself I really didn’t need it. I promise I went back to Ulta way too many times after that, circling the aisles, trying to find an alternative. This set haunted me. It kept me up at night. And then I decided that $22 was worth putting my curiosity to rest. Continue Reading →

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Game Face Eyeshadow Palette Review

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Back in December, Birchbox had an offer for Aces (those who have accumulated 500+ points through referrals, purchases, or reviews) to receive a free Cynthia Rowley Beauty Game Face Eyeshadow Palette with a $50 purchase. I’m an Ace. I was in need of important things and about to go on vacation. The stars aligned and this offer couldn’t be passed up. I’m a palette hoarder and I need help. Continue Reading →

5 Most Popular Posts in 2014

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Happy New Year! It’s January 1, 2015 and I’ve officially survived my first year of blogging (or 9 months, for those of you who are counting). It has been a fun and exciting journey, and I’d first like to thank everyone for the support! Second, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of my top 5 most popular posts in 2014. Here they are: Continue Reading →