Month: April 2014

[Unboxing!]: Birchbox April 2014 – Rainy Days

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Hi everyone,

This month’s theme for Birchbox is Rainy Days! The overall idea was that this is the box you use to pamper yourself on Rainy Days, and they even included tips. (You can even buy all 52 tips for $10 – even though a lot of them are buy this item in the store! XD) This month I received BB#19, seen below in the overview.

When I look at the overall box, I’m not sure if I get the pampering theme. I received:

Number 4 Reconstructing Masque
Full Size- 5.1 oz $58.00
Sample Size- 0.25 oz $2.84

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Full Size- 0.28 oz $22.00
Sample Size- 0.085 oz $6.68

Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo
Full Size- 8.5 oz $32.00
Sample Size- 1 oz $3.76

KIND Healthy Grain Bar Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt
Full Size- 15 count $11.88
Sample Size- 1 count $0.79

Color Club Art Duo Pen in White
Full Size- 3 bottles $25.00
Sample Size- 1 bottle $8.33

BijaBody Daily Body Serum
Full Size- 10 oz $34
Sample Size- 0.17 oz $.58

 

Here is the unboxing:

Pretty pink box

It’s great and all to look at it, but let’s open it up!

Here’s a close up of the card, it looks so cute!:

The back with all of the items:

How it was packed:

The pillow packer with a surprise!

Coupon code for 50 Points!

All of the items laid out:

I did my nails with the color art duo pen!

I got tip 24:

 

Glossybox Warehouse Switch and Delays

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Hi everyone,

This is currently my second month with Glossybox. I currently have 2 active subscriptions (1 monthly and 1 3-month). I’m soo annoyed with how slow they are this month. April ends in 2 days, and neither of my boxes have shipped yet. When I called about a different question, the CSR said the warehouse has changed, and there has been delays this month. It seems like there are always delays with Glossybox.

On a side note, Glossy will bill on the 5th of each month if it’s a business day, or the following Monday if it is not. They can take your money on time, but not spend it on time.

 

 

Coupon Alert!: Glossybox Savings

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If you’ve been holding back on getting Glossybox,  here are some coupons for subscriptions that will expire by end of week! Depending on which subscription length you’re interested in:

$16 ($21 value) for a one-month subscription: SUBGBHNSQB255

$45 ($60 value) for a three-month subscription: GBSUBHNJJX874

$90 ($115 value) for a six-month subscription: SUBGLHNPRT922

$165 ($220 value) for a twelve-month subscription:GLSUBHNLVT343

 

With the 12 month plan code, you can get the box for as low as only $13.75 a month.

Pop Basic Sneak Peak and $15 Code!

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Hi everyone!

I hope you enjoyed my last post about . You can find it here. If you weren’t sure about next month, here’s a sneak peak to get you excited!

The sneak peak!

There are three items next month:

  1. A grey leather bag with rose gold hardware
  2. A white tee
  3. A light grey and white stripe snood

What is a snood you say? (I had no idea what this was until I searched for it.) A snood is kind of like an infinity scarf, but you can put it over your head:

The code – click right here.

I originally thought it would be a code you put in, but it’s actually a referral code. You get $15 on your first purchase, so it can apply to whichever collection you would like.

 

As a recap:

What is  ?

Pop Basic is a startup fashion/beauty company that curates microcollections that help you build staples in your wardrobe. There are typically 3 items (always one clothing piece and one accessory piece). All of these items are manufactured/branded as Popbasic.  Each micocollection is limited edition. There are 8 previous collections (Beta, Sherwood, Salut!, Serendipity, Lost, Rubi, Melodie, and the Sunday). The current collection is the Ashbury, and that is what I was sent to review!

[New!] PopBasic Ashbury Collection Unboxing

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Hi everyone!

Maddy, the co-founder of Popbasic, sent me a mini collection to review!

What is  ?

Pop Basic is a startup fashion/beauty company that curates microcollections that help you build staples in your wardrobe. There are typically 3 items (always one clothing piece and one accessory piece). All of these items are manufactured/branded as Popbasic.  Each micocollection is limited edition. There are 8 previous collections (Beta, Sherwood, Salut!, Serendipity, Lost, Rubi, Melodie, and the Sunday). The current collection is the Ashbury, and that is what I was sent to review!

The Ashbury Collection

The Three Items in this Collection:

Basic Black Tank $40 – An essential wardrobe staple, our Basic Black Tank can be worn with our Ashbury Leather Skirt for an easy date outfit, or pair it with a blazer and pencil skirt for work. 100% cotton. Length: 26 inches. Model wears size small.

Ashbury Vegan Leather Skirt $79 – Our Ashbury skirt is a fun addition to any wardrobe. Wear it with a pastel t-shirt for an edgier Springtime look, or with our Basic Black Tank and a sweater for colder weather. Vegan paneled leather. Length: 24 inches. Model wears size small.

Gwyn Collar Necklace $30 – Inspired by the highly coveted Georgian cluster necklaces from the 1800s, this piece will be the prettiest addition to your trinket box. Metal and rhinestone. Length: 18 inches long. Extension chain: 2 inches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What I received

This is the fun part! I came home from work to a box at my door! How exciting!

I love the little details on the side matching the logo and how compact this box is. There is no wasted space. I’m definitely going to reuse this box. This is the side of the box:

It has the overall mission of Popbasic on the side, to help curate your style! So I wanted to stop staring at the box and open it up!

Ooh lots of things, let’s lay them out!

There is actually a fair amount of extra items in addition to the pieces in the collection.

But what do the clothes actually look like?

These are the three items laid out. The skirt is wrinkled, but there are provided care instructions on how to get the wrinkles out. (!!! What a good idea!)

I got both the top and skirt in XS.

This was the provided card with information about the pieces. These descriptions are also above in a more readable format. There was also this cover:

The cover had a really cute note on the back:

🙂 There were also Polyvore collections for the card. (sorry for the left blurriness, my iPhone has been acting up recently)

Then I saw this card….

and was like that’s nice? But I flipped it over and saw this!

Woo BOGO tights! You can use the code POPTIGHTS for a free pair of tights at Wade & Belle’s!

Then there is more! There was a packet with a bunch of different fragrances from Pinrose:

And now out of the pocket!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow that was a lot!

Here is everything laid out

My 2 looks

Look 1: One with all the items

I paired it with a brown smokey eye and red lips!

Look 2: Daytime

Overall thoughts

I really like this micro collection. I was pretty tentative about getting a long skirt because I am very short! It fits nicely and works well with a bunch of different shirts. I also love the material of the shirt, it feels silky and really nice. Definitely feels like good quality. I’m really thankful that Maddy let me review this box. I would definitely recommend it.

 

If you like this box and want to get one – I have $15 codes to give out. (I don’t get anything for them.) Just leave a message below if you would like one!

New Influenster box?

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So a Mary Kay Influenster box is now out! I wonder what’s in it?

Source: adragonisnoslave

The last voxbox had a nice smokey purple cream eye shadow and matching brush, mascara primer, mascara, and a pretty pink lip stick. They were all full size.

 

Personally I’m kind of sketched out by Mary Kay and it seems like a pyramid scheme. Also someone gave one rep my number and she won’t stop calling me.

Personal: I started a fitness/cooking challenge

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Hi everyone.

I decided to take part in giveit100. I’m blogging about it here at Sarahgivesit100!

My first day of giveit100!

My first day of giveit100!

Giveit100 is a challenge to do something for 100 days. I picked two things – cooking a new recipe and doing pushups. My page for giveit100 is here. Check it out and give me your feedback please 🙂

-Sarah