June Birchbox

In May I decided on a whim to sign up for Birchbox, a monthly subscription to beauty samples.  The cost is only $10 a month, so why not? My first box I got was Gossip Girl themed. It was nothing really to write home about except that I got to sample Fresh Suger Rose lip balm.  I've heard from people that some months are hit or miss so I decided to stick it out.

The June Birchbox theme is Jet Setting, perfect since I'm heading to DC Thursday. There were over 40 different products sampled.

The contents of my box:

1. Comodynes Tanning Towelette: Pack of 8, $14.99
I haven't tired these yet and don't plan to until my summer tan begins to fade. (I received 2 in my box)

2. Stila One Step Bronze: Full Size 1oz $36 
It was exciting to get a full sized product in my box. I can't wait to try this bronzer out with my beauty routine.

3. theBalm Stainiac in Beauty Queen: Full size $17
I've been intrigued by lip and cheek stains since last summer. I'm not sure how I feel about the product being the consistency of lip gloss. (I received a sample size in my box)

4. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume: Full Size $49.50-$59.50
Honestly I have no interest in receiving perfume samples, much less Taylor Swift's scent.  (I received a sample size)

*Extra Luna Bar: Pack of 15 $18.75
These use to be my breakfast after X-Country in high school. I wasn't wowed with this extra. (I received a mini bar)

Next month Birchbox is partnered with Glamour Magazine, I can't wait to see what they have in store!!

What to sign up for Birchbox? Click Here.

xoxo.

hair today, there tomorrow

I was out with some friends last week and one of them turned to me and asked how I get my hair so shiny and I honesty didn't know what to tell her. Since I was around age 8 I have had people compliment how shiny my hair is and I have always just thought it was due to my natural hair color (red for those who don't know). After thinking about it I really try to treat my hair as healthy as possible, minus the prolonged haircut that happens from time to time.

Here are the products I use.

For everyday use: Suave Professionals Rosemary Mint

(when I'm home and my mom is buying my hair products I use Aveda, Privè, or Lakmè products)

For when I need to get rid of build up: Neutrogena Anti-residue shampoo

Deep Conditioner: Privè intensive mask

I use this once a week

I also rarely use a flat iron on my hair. I usually airdry or section off my hair to blow out with a round brush. 

xoxo.

Gift Guide: Beauty

1. L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream: $10-$26 2. Chanel Double Compact Mirror: $42 3. Perfume Bottle: $38 4. Tom Ford Nail Polish: $30 5. Supercalifragilipstick!: $24 6. Madewell Sleep Mask: $26

xoxo.

Pucker Up

Before I came to college I loathed wearing lipstick. I would only wear it if my mom forced me to, but since then I have become a little more girly. Finding the right fit is the battle, currently my lips are either bare or coated with Chapstick.

Here are some lip products I'm dying to test out.

One. Fresh Sugar Passion Tinted lip
I have only read good things about this product! It seems like the perfect thing between chapstick and lipstick.

Two. Bobbi Brown Classic Go To Palette

Something about this Bobbi Brown lip palette just conveys a little bit more maturity than my old Clinique lip glosses did. 

Three. Kate Spade SUPERCALIFRAGILIPSTICK! (in Fuchsia Fete)

While I know this lipstick is marketed from it's brandname, I can't helo myself from being drawn to it. I think I'm the girly appearance that ropes me in.  

What's your favorite lip products?

xoxo.