Birchbox Limited Edition Box ::Gym Bag Heroes:: unboxing ♥

I just realized I never posted my unboxing of the fabulous Birchbox Gym Bag Heroes limited edition box.  Here it is!  The box is so pretty with a hologram lid.♥

My mystery sample pack with my order.

pura vida lace hadband - turquoise

I received an orange one in a previous box and I'm happy to have another!

I actually use them as hair ties.

My Sample Value $2.25

Vasanti exfoliating cleanser 

This is a popular exfoliator and I love it as well.

It's my cleanser at the moment.

My Sample Value $5.67

The info card.

A first look.

Oooo this might be another favorite of mine.

So far I've really enjoyed this box and the babyGapxBirchbox box.

Vapur shades anti-bottle - diamonds

A cool drinking pouch perfect for working out or to carry on the go.

My Sample Value $9.99 (Full size!)

JOHA Stripes earbuds with mic - silver

A decent pair or earphones for me to keep at my computer desk.

My Sample Value $7.95 (Full size!)

banded splash headband - pink

Great for keeping your hair away while working out.

I haven't tried it yet.

My Sample Value $9.98 (Full size!)

pointe studio socks - 2 pairs/pink

Oooo I love these socks!  So comfy!

One comes with grips and one doesn't.

My Sample Value $24.00 (Full size!)

amika perk up dry shampoo

I've been wanting to try this dry shampoo--it's popular within Birchbox.

I love the smell and it works great!

My Sample Value $4.15

Avene cleanance soap free gel cleanser

This is a new product for me and I used it last night! I love it!

It smells great and really cleansed my face.

I'm adding this to my favorites.

My Sample Value $5.00

Eyeko sport waterproof mascara

I love trying out mascara but I'm iffy about this one being waterproof.

It's just so difficult to wash off at the end of the day.

I might pass this along to my sister.

My Sample Value $24.00 (Full size!)

theBalm stainiac - beauty queen

I have a sample size of this and this one is a full size.

A lip and cheek stain.

My Sample Value $17.00 (Full size!)

SAGE&ROW bare shave cream

I'm always down to try new shaving cream. 

I'm kind of over the typical gel cream I buy at the drugstore.

My Sample Value $17.00 (Full size!)

Like I said, wow! This is an amazing box!

So many items are full sized and I love that there was quite a bit of lifestyle items too, not only beauty products.

The total value of this box comes to (roughly) $126.99

I only paid $4.75 after a discount and Birchbox points.

BIRCHBOX #2 Unboxing for August 2015 ♥

Here is my 'regular' monthly Birchbox for August.

This is my last box for this account so I'm back down to one Birchbox account which is fine.

(I've subscribed to a couple other Craft/Planner related boxes.  Will post later!)

Anyways, the box is cute!  It's a pool!

 Info Card.

A first look.

R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo

I love dry shampoos.  I have so many now that I have quite the collection!

This one smells very fresh and clean.  Nothing floral or anything.

My Sample Value $7.37

Harvey Prince Body Butter in Hello

This item is a mistake.  It's not listed on my card and it's not listed on my account either.

Instead, I'm missing the Benefit Watt's up highlighter.

Argh....

So I called customer service and they shipped me the missing highlighter!

My Sample Value $1.25

air repair complexion boosting moisturizer

Haven't opened it yet--I have other moisturizers to use up first.

My Sample Value $2.40

dr, brandt pores no more cleanser

I started using this and I really like it.

It lathers up well but I don't see much different in my pores.

My Sample Value $2.50

Miss Jessie's jelly soft curls

I don't have curls...I have wavy hair so I'm not sure this will do anything for me.

I'll still give it a try though.

My Sample Value $1.65

LAQA & Co. lip crayon in humble brag

So this is a dupe.  I got the same one in my Nicole Richie box.

It's a very pretty girly bright pink shade.

My Sample Value $6.67

Benefit Watt's up! Highlighter

And it's finally here.  My box came with this item missing so it was delivered separately after I called CS.  I love this thing! I actually received a sample from Sephora a long time ago and really liked it.

I'm glad I have a new one!

My Sample Value $7.27

So all in all, I received a 7 item box (per BB error) and I'm happy!

The mistake item, body butter by harvey prince is actually nice too.

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $29.11

Now that I've accumulated so much samples, I cancelled on of my BB accounts so I'm down to ONE box now.  I also cancelled ipsy.

So going forward, I'll only be unboxing one Birchbox a month and an occasional Target box since they are so great!

Freckled Fawn August 2015 Kit ::ICONIC:: ♥

So after cancelling a couple beauty subscriptions (overwhelmed with beauty samples now), I decided to subscribe instead to a new crafty box!

This is Freckled Fawn.

Started out as an online boutique specializing in scrap booking embellishments, etc, they now offer a monthly kit called the 'OHDEERME Kit Club'.

I saw a couple planners online reviewing this subscription so I decided to try it!

My first Kit is the August Kit 'ICONIC'.

Every month your goodies come in a cute vinyl/plastic clear pouch.

This month, a colorful chevron pattern. 

I also entered a promo code for a free washi tape.

It's a gold and white male/female washi tape.

A first look.

Here is the whole kit!

I love the colors and variety of crafty items you receive.

Roll of glitter washi tape

Wood stars

Chipboard hearts

Flat paper clips

Acrylic cameras

Vellum pattern strips (stickers)

Epoxy icon stickers

Sketch alpha stickers

Gold puffy arrow stickers

Chevron zipper pouch 

*Bonus: Gold he/she washi tape

Yay I'm super excited to start using some items for my planner and getting into more scrapbooking.

*NEW* Birchbox Limited Edition Box ::Gym Bag Heroes:: ♥

I feel like it's been a while since Birchbox announced a Limited Edition box and here it is!

The newest box is the 'Gym Bag Heroes Box'.

This box comes with products perfect for an active lifestyle.  From lifestyle goodies to beauty products.  I like what I see!

The 'Gym Bag Heroes Box' will include:

amike Perk Up Dry Shampoo - Travel size

Avene Cleanance Soap-free Gel Cleanser - Travel size

Banded Splash Headband - patterns will vary

Eyeko Sprot Waterproof Mascara

Joha Stripes Earbuds with Mic - colors will vary

Pointe Studio Socks (2 pairs) size M/L

SAGE & ROW bare shave cream

theBalm cosmetics Staniac

Vapur Shades Anti-Bottle - colors will vary

I really like this box!  I'm a bit overloaded on beauty products so it's nice to see a lot more of the Lifestyle products in this one.  I had 300 points saved up, plus a coupon code so I purchased this box for only $4 !  Should arrive next week.

beauty box 5 unboxing for August 2015 ♥

beauty box 5 for August.

The theme this month is 'primped'.

Info card.

Not terribly exciting but not bad either.

Hask Beauty deep conditioning hair treatment

This is great for me because I always use up my conditioners way before my shampoos run out.

My Sample Value $2.39 (Full size!)

pur~lisse moisturizer

I've seen so much of this moisturizer all across subscription boxes this year.

I even received one in my Citrus Lane box.

Will add it to my pile.

My Sample Value $16.17

DonnaMax printed nail file with case

I actually don't own one so this is my first nail file.

I don't really use nail files but this one is cute and comes with a case.

My Sample Value $4.99 (Full size!)

Starlooks Luxe longwear Eyeliner pen - plum

This is a very pretty color and I don't own anything in a plum shade.

Will totally use!

My Sample Value $19.99 (Full size!)

Jerome Alexander Hot Stuff Go Pop Compact

This was a weird one...it came just like this but I feel like it should have been packaged better.

It seemed kind of unsanitary...I'm very iffy about using this. 

Also, never heard of this brand and it feels very 'young' to me...like something a teenager would use.

There's not ingredient list nor information on where this was made. 

I'm very iffy....

My Sample Value $10.99

The total value of this months BB5 comes to (roughly) $54.53.

The box was alright this month. Nothing blew me away but I'm really digging the Starlooks eyeliner.

ipsy glam bag contents for August 2015 ♥

ipsy for August♥

The theme this month is 'prep school'.

Like I mentioned in my previous post...this bag totally reminds me of Clueless.

This bag is so much better than last month.

Last month was probably my least favorite.

Briogeo blossom & blossom volumizer

This is the only product I won't be using.

Volumizing my already big hair is the last thing I want to do.

Briogeo is a great hair care brand though so I'm sure this works great!

My Sample Value $3.53

JUARA facial mask

I just finished using my JUARA face exfoliating scrub and I loved it!

I'm sure I'll love this one too.  A new favorite brand of mine.

My Sample Value $4.00

TRUST FUND nail polish - *elegantly wasted*

If only I could ever be 'elegantly wasted'.

Anyway, this is a big bottle and I like the color.

I don't own anything like this.  A light, almost pastel lavender kind of shade.

My Sample Value $13.24

Skone Cosmetics luxe doubler eye/lip pencil - *wine*

I've never heard of this brand.  The color is nice though. A sexy dark red with purple.

My Sample Value $12.00 (Full size!)

Noyah natural lipstick - *desert rose*

This lipstick sample is super tiny! About the size of a perfume sampler.

It'll still last me a while though.

It was hard to get an estimate on the value.

My Sample Value ~$4.00

Swatches for the lipstick and eye/lip liner.

I love that 'wine' color!

So overall I'm happy because this month was super awesome compared to my horrible July bag.

The total value of this month's bag (roughly) comes to $36.77

Whole Foods Market ::Weekender Bag:: unboxing ♥

I managed to snag one of the Limited Edition Weekender Bag from Whole Foods this morning ♥

There were probably about 20 or so bags available at my store.

I love the bag!! 

Chico Bag Travel Zip Quart

This company makes re-usable bags made from recycled materials.

My Item Value $~9.99

Info card with several coupons.

ACURE repairing Shampoo and Conditioner

I love this brand.  Tried their skin care products but this is my first hair product.

My Item Value $2.50

Juice Beauty Nutrient Moisturizer

Juice Beauty is everywhere and I've tried several products.

I enjoyed the lotion so this is awesome to have.

My Item Value $9.00

Mineral Fusion Nail Polish - *Blushing Crystal*

I like the baby pink♥  A bit on nail polish overload right now but I'll try to wear this one next.

My Item Value $0.50

Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap

I've never heard of this before and I'm intrigued.

My Item Value $0.88

Tom's of Maine Simply White Toothpaste

Always nice to have.  Will save this for my hospital bag.

My Item Value $0.95

The tag states that the retail value of this kit is $40.00 but I only calculated $23.82

I don't mind though because this bag was only $6.99.  

I hope they continue to offer beauty bags♥

BIRCHBOX #1 ::Candidly Nicole Box:: Unboxing for August 2015 ♥

Nicole Richie was this month's Guest Editor and I couldn't be more excited!

Info card.

A first look.

I'm absolutely in LOVE with this box!

I love every product and I'm super excited to try them out.

Quite a few high end products too♥

St. Tropez gradual tan in-shower lotion

I'm very intrigued by this.  I've been using the Jergens gradual tan lotion and it kinda sucks when you have to wait for it to dry before putting clothes on.  This lotion is to be used in the shower.

You rinse it off afterwards and just pat dry.  I will try this tonight!

My Sample Value $6.00

Rene Furterer LISSEA leave-in smoothing fluid

Yay, I love anything that will help smooth out my frizzy hair.

My Sample Value $3.70

dr. brandt microdermabrasion skin exfoliant

I love all things exfoliants and I'm a huge fan of dr brandt.  I've enjoyed all of his products so far.

Looking forward to this.

My Sample Value $9.75

OPI venice collection - *black*

This is a mini size but nail polish lasts me a good while.  

We had 4 possible colors.  I believe it was black, red, pink and a rose gold.

I was hoping for the rose gold but I got the black.  

O well...Halloween will be here soon!

My Sample Value $2.40

LAQA & Co. Cheeky Lip Crayon - *Humble Brag*

This is so cute!! 

Surprisingly pigmented too.  Check out the swatch!

My Sample Value $6.67

Swatch.

A really great box!! Even the box is super cute.

I love that they collaborated with Nicole Richie and I hope they have more awesome guests in the future.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $28.52