My Glam vs. Birch Box - June Edition
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Hey guys! How is the week treating you?
My week will improve by 100% come 4 pm this afternoon which is when I clock out of work and begin my 3 day weekend!! Saturday is my birthday so I figured it was only appropriate to make it a long weekend.
And for those of you wondering the age that is gracing me...it's 28. 28 years...crazy...when I was a kid I'm sure I thought 28 was ancient.
Anywho, I kind of enjoyed doing a compare/contrast of the MyGlam bag and Birch Box last month so I thought I'd share again!
Last month MyGlam was the winner by a long shot in my book and surprisingly it wasn't such an easy win this time around....
* Birch Box *
This month's theme was your inner jet setter and after seeing some other boxes that went out I'm glad I got what I did. I can't imagine my disappointment if I received self tanner/bronzer my china doll aka Casper skin would've scoffed at such a product.
Miki if you are reading this...when I saw these band-aids I thought of you and your recent post about these!!
I was SO excited when I saw these products! The eye liner and the band-aids...and then the lip stain AND some sweet rose smelling spray. Yes please. Two big thumbs up (big like Tom Cruise's thumbs in Tropic Thunder...that kind of big) for this month's BB! Oh and they sent a neat little sample cologne for men which is nice.
Let's not forget...the stain and the spray were wrapped in tissue paper which was tied with ribbon and cats love ribbon. So if it were up to Charlie and Trixie...BB would win by a long shot this month.
Final verdict - I can't say because I just received the box on Wednesday so I haven't used any of the product yet. Except I tried the stain and I wasn't all that impressed by it. I wouldn't buy a full size I know that much. But at first glance...it is a great box!
* MyGlam *
I failed at taking photos of the "info insert" that came with the bag this month so I don't have any of their product like in the BB photos. BUT I can say this month's bag was a Out All Night inspired bag.
Hellllooooo glitter clutch! This was a new style of bag than the normal zipper pouch and it couldn't have been more perfect for the theme. And to top it off...my nails are gold right now so it was kinda like a match made in heaven.
I was thrilled when I opened the bag. Thrilled I tell ya. Finally...I could use all of these products! It's hit or miss with these curated bags if you'll be able to use any of them.
And Trixie couldn't choose her favorite product either. Though she could have used a better tactic to decide...hers was just shoving everything off the table then pawing at whichever was shiniest.
Final Verdict -
Since I received my bag on Monday I've had the chance to use all the products!
-The Living Proof frizz-ease cream is great...I don't really have issues with flyaways but I love the way it smells and it does what it says from what I can tell.
-The Take a Breath from Purology is magic. It makes my skin feel so fresh and lovely. I may have to shell out the 34 bucks for the full size...maybe...that's a heck of a lot of money.
- NYX Round Lipstick in Orange Soda has an adorable name but is an AWFUL color. Someone told me on instagram that they are using it as an under eye concealer and it works great though. The color I received sucks...yep...but it is a great lipstick. I may try them in other colors because there are a ton to choose from.
- Marbella semi-permanent liquid eyeliner is great. This is the first time I've used liquid eyeliner since I made myself look like fancy skunk as a teen. It stays on...somewhat of a pain to take off...but NO smudging which is amazing.
So Who Won?
This month will have to go to MyGlam again. It was a tough call but what pushed it into the top spot was that I received my MyGlam bag first and had more time to try the products out! And they were sent out within a day of each other! Plus I can't get enough of the Purology moisturizer!!
Did you get one or both of these this month? How did you like what you got?
Talk to you soon!
What I Wore - *Snow White and the Men in Black*
Monday, June 11, 2012
Hey guys!
Well first let me explain the title of this post. Initially when these outfit photos were taken we were on our way to see Snow White and the Huntsmen so I wore red in honor of Snow's red cape she wears...at least in the Disney version!
Then our plan was thwarted! The 1:30 showing of Snow White was sold out and the next showtime wasn't until 3:30! I was not happy BUT we ended up seeing Men in Black 3 because it started in the next half hour. It ended up being a good choice because it was great. Josh Brolin was AMAZING as the young Tommy Lee Jones! He looked pretty slick too.
So next weekend (my birthday weekend!) we will be seeing Snow White and then I'll have to wear something for the blue portion of her cape. I believe the top side of her cape was blue and the under side was red. Heaven knows I have to be dressed in theme.
Have any of you seen either movie? What did you think?
After the movie we had dinner at Pepper's...where we had our first date to celebrate our 2 year anniversary! I swear...they have the BEST margaritas.
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Okay...photo time...PS it was HUMID as all hell so there is fog that I tried to downplay as best I could when I edited them. And I'm wearing tights because it gets cold in the theater...not because it's cold outside!
I thought I'd include my bag since I never seem to bring my purse out for photos.
Begin spin...
End spin
Mark said that it looked like I was holding up the fog...I couldn't use any photos from the beginning because the shots were foggy and my glasses were completely fogged.
Laughing because I probably look insane wearing tights when the weather is so hot.
Shoes!
Guys...it was so humid I couldn't even stand it. Having bangs like this makes summer almost unbearable because it's like wearing a HELMET!
One of the first photos...I had to take my glasses off otherwise you wouldn't see my eyes!
Florida is lame. But we were lucky to get a break in the rain so we could snap these before we left!
Wears Head to Toe -
Glasses - Coastal
Cardigan - Old...from Target
Earrings - World Market
Dress - Dorothy Perkins
Shoes - UrbanOG
That's it for this week of outfits!
Talk to you soon!
Friday Finds - Sangria, Books, and Bottles
Friday, June 8, 2012
Hey strangers...sorry I haven't been around here since Monday. I've been in a bit of a funk and just kind of shut down a bit. As in...have been less social than I normally am. Sometimes I think...why in the world would anyone want to read what I type??
Usually the more stressed I am at work...the more I shut down so it was just one of those weeks!
But this weekend two exciting things are happening.
First...I have a hair appointment on Saturday and that's always nice. I've been trying my patience and attempting to grow my hair out...every time I get my hair done I have to fight myself to NOT chop it off.
And the MOST exciting thing....this Sunday our 2 year anniversary...pre-marriage anniversary!
We'll be celebrating at the restaurant we had our first date at...fish taco's and margarita's are in my future. Yes!
Anyways...time for some finds...there are a few more than normal because I couldn't narrow it down.
Soooo...is it too late to move the location of the wedding...to Japan.
Speaking of the wedding. This little yummy beauty is a sangria...which we will have as the "drink" for the reception. It was my one beverage request...sangria!
I...want...these. Yes those exact bookcases. They are mismatched perfection.
If you haven't read The Mortal Instruments books yet...I highly recommend you do. I just finished Book Five yesterday and now must wait yet again for the next book! PS - it is in the process of being made into a movie.
Well this is just the cutest knot I've ever seen. Maybe new age sailors are learning how to make THESE knots instead of the ol' boring ones.
Cutest idea EVER...'nuff said. (PS - those are my wedding colors - white and yellow)
Lastly...I want to live here. ASAP.
That's it for this week. See anything you like? This weeks finds make me smile and that is always a good thing.
What are your plans for the weekend?
Talk to you soon!
What I Wore - *Rave On*
Monday, June 4, 2012
Hey everyone! (PS - the subject of this has nothing to do with my outfit...it's a Buddy Holly themed title!)
How was your weekend?
Maybe Mother Nature got a little look-see at my post from Friday and decided to chill out with the rain because we didn't have any this weekend! So I was able to get some photos taken on Saturday before the fiance and I met my parents at the theater to see Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.
Which by the way was AMAZING! If it's ever in your city I highly recommend seeing it.
Besides that...I just watched a bunch of Mad Men episodes. I'm on season 3 now...and I swear it is such an irritating show but I can't stop watching it because I'm waiting not to be annoyed. Plus...the fashion. Swoon.
So anywho...here's some photos.
My favorite go to dress...as long as I have a cardi because this thing has a weird back that you can't wear a bra with...which is never great when you are a busty gal. Yay cardigans!
A necklace that belonged to my grandmother was the perfect necklace for the occasion/outfit.
Shoes!
New glasses too...LOVE them! The silver "lining" around the top is my favorite.
Okay here is a video to explain the photo below it and my irritated look. I was attempting to get a photo of me "playing a guitar" since we were en route to Buddy Holly. To my surprise the fiance thought filming it would be hilarious.
The photo taken AFTER I realized he just took a video.
Oh look! Another video...
And another photo taken after the video. Me stamping my feet in irritation. Fists are ready. When I'm annoyed I have a tendency to ball my fists up. Maybe I'm prepping just in case I need to throw a punch :)
No fists were thrown. So a ta-da is in order!
Wears Head to Toe -
Glasses - Coastal
Cardigan - OLD tried and true from Target
Dress - ModCloth
Tights - HUE
Shoes - ZooShoo
That's it folks. Thanks for reading :)
Friday Finds - 'Tis the Season and a Winner!
Friday, June 1, 2012
'Tis the hurricane season that is.
I get so grumpy when it's constantly raining AND I have to drive half an hour home in it from work. Oh well. I will celebrate the not so celebratory season today with rain related finds!
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But first...the winner of giveaway is...comment #3 which belongs to Courtney Erin!!! I used good ol' random.org to choose the winner. Courtney - Kat will be contacting you about the next steps for you to get your print!
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Time for some rain inspired goodies!
These hand painted flats are so darn adorable. The flats on their own are super cute but add the rainbow/clouds...over the moon cute.
Eeeek! So cute...and affordable. Earrings win.
This lovely rain boot print is from a wedding photo shoot...love it. It's gorgeous. And makes me want rain boots.
I love everything about this print...I want to hang it on the itty bitty bit of space in my master bedroom...but I can't find the source!
The ONLY hurricane I want to come face to face with :)
So any plans for the weekend?
I'm trying to conserve all the gas I can so hopefully I won't be straying too far from my homestead. I am going to see The Buddy Holly Story on Saturday with the fiance and my parents. I'll have to make sure to take photos.
Talk to you soon!
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