Showing posts with label Make up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Make up. Show all posts

Thursday, February 25, 2016

My Year with Ipsy Glam Bags

When I first started the blog I shared with you guys my obsession with subscription boxes... 
At that point I had already been with one called Ipsy and  had my eye on a few more as well which you can check out here.
I have now been with Ipsy for a full year and I don;t plan on dropping the monthly script anytime soon... 
Here's why?
Number one is I REALLY look forward to the pink package in the mail box every month...
for me it is like Christmas! 

 Plus I get a SUPER cute bag every month and if you know me on a personal level you know that this has been an OBSESSION of mine since I was younger... 
damn it the cuteness!
 Over the last year this is what I have raked in with the subscription and if you really think about the quality and the quantity of what you get each month you are really saving money with them! 
 I also LOVE make up brushes and thanks to ipsy I have been able to work on adding to my collection!
 Plus what girl doesn't just LOVE to smell amazing! 
These adorable little bottles do just that!
 A blushing babe is always a must for me... since I am the half a shade of a marshmallow especially in the winter a little color to my face is a must have...
 Blending and eyebrows are the point of perfection on any gals face and luckily I was able to get new and professional grade tools to keep both of these points in shape.
 Ipsy really nailed it with their choices in nail polish brands and colors. 
Though I am not HUGE on painting my fingers you won't see me with out my toes looking color-rific :)
 Keeping my hair healthy is important since I color it so often and with these products I can do just that on a dime :)
 Beautiful skin is a well beautiful thing! 
Ipsy has showered me with amazing products to do JUST that.
 As a busy mom of three, plus the wolf pack at our door and me always on the run, when I do take the time to apply makeup I damn sure don't want to waste it. Ispy apparently heard my cries and hooked me up with these amazing bases and finishers! 
 My favorite place to make a statement with my make up is my eyes. 
As you can tell thanks to the style questions ipsy asks you when you join they know this too and this is the biggest "category" I have gained with them and I LOVE it! 

 I have never been a huge lipstick or lip gloss person but I do think that it is a MUST for certain looks or occasions.  There are a few WOW colors but they have been great about mixing it up and also sending sheer, nudes, and lip balms for my plain jane lip self...
 If you are a make up enthusiast, lover, junkie, new to the game or whatever your make up status is try it out! 
You simply follow this link and sign up!  
Earn points every month and cash them in for FREE products! 
You will love it too! 
Are you an ipsy gal?


Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Dreaming of...(Subscription) Boxes : Home Edition


Last Thursday I shared with you guys my new could be obsession  with Subscription Boxes. 
If you missed it check out Our Beauty Edition
Since these last couple of weeks I have been working my ass off trying to get my home in order I thought it would only be natural that this week I share with you my Home Edition!

Right now there are 56 home themed subscription boxes and with the costs ranging from 240 a yr to fit into your budget, I have narrowed it down to my top 3  "wish list" so check them out...

 $29.95 per month
 Choose a medium or large candle to be delivered to your door every month! Fill out a scent profile so we can handpick your candle based on the scents you love. Our brand partners focus on quality like lead-free wicks, superior wax, & beautiful containers.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE candles! These things would be an easy budget breaker for me and I think that out of all the ones that they offer this sounds like to me one that I would enjoy the most. 

$34.96 per month


In every Flower of the Month subscription receive a professionally designed seasonal bouquet cut just days before you receive it. Also their monthly newsletter where you’ll learn about each featured flower's history, where it originated and how it was grown.

I love fresh flowers, but I will be honest they are not in my everyday decor, flowers get expensive FAST and since I do not have a green thumb, nor the knowledge to keep a plant alive this would be my best bet. I am telling you I am NOT graced with being able to take care of plants... AT ALL... I mean I am the one who killed a Venus fly trap! Who knew...

$49.00 per month

A subscription box for your home! Each box will surprise you with pretty pieces for your desk, coffee table, kitchen, bar, dining room, bedroom and more! Jennifer personally styles each box's items and includes a gorgeous photo depicting how she styled as well as styling tips so you can easily re-create the look in your home.

I LOVE  styling tips and items that say here ya go stupid! Needless to say I have always had my own sense of style and decor and up until recently I have never really cared. I guess you get to a point in your life when you say maybe it is time to let your style grow up some... After all I was the teenage with my favorite things stapled to my bedroom walls... So yeah...

These were so hard to narrow down since there are so many that are similar but these would be the ones that I would say are a MUST have in my book for our home. 


The list of subscriptions were thanks to Hello Subscription
I REALLY encourage y'all to go check it out! 
I will be sharing more "Wish Lists" in the following categories so STAY TUNED:

BEAUTY
WOMEN
CLOTHING & FASHION
CRAFTS, DYI & HOBBIES
MEN
SPECIAL INTEREST & FAN
FOOD & COOKING
BEVERAGE
HOME
FITNESS
TEENS & TWEENS
BABY
KIDS
PETS
&
REGIONAL, LOCAL & COUNTRIES

Which one are you most excited to hear about?
Are you a Box Subscription Subscriber? 
If so who are you signed up with?

 (DISCLAIMER: this is NOT a sponsored post, I was not asked to speak about any of the companies involved and all of the opinions are of my own)

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Dreaming of...(Subscription) Boxes : Beauty Edition

In 2011 someone had a brainstorm to stick stuff in a box and have people pay for it...
MONTHLY...
My thoughts?
WHY didn't I think of that!
4 years later and there are at least over 1800 DIFFERENT companies following suit.
The first of the year I jumped on the band wagon and signed up with Ispy Glam Bags 
If you are not familiar with them here is the basics...
They are a box subscription company who specializes in beauty products.


Here is my "spread" of bags since I have joined!

When you sign up you answer a quiz that they use as the basis on what products you get sent, shades, etc. 
 Give them your $10 a month and wait with some MAJOR anticipation to see that pink envelope in your mail box!


I LOVE LOVE LOVE ISPY mail days!

If you want to join me there use my REFERRAL LINK

As a matter of fact I got my October shipment yesterday.Here is a peak inside my glambag this month!




 which is why I had this great idea that I would share with you about my experience with Ispy being a box subscription based company and then I would put together a "wish list" of some of the other companies out there.
 What is so great about these companies is that they have something for everyone! There are SO many categories out there so I just HAD to make up a wish list for each area! 
What?!



Today I will share with you Box Subscription companies that specialize in beauty, since I am a current subscriber in that area my self.
But there are SO MANY MORE I would LOVE to sign up with..


Out of the 226 companies specializing in beauty I narrowed it down to  10...

The subscription prices range from free to $348 a month...

Here is my "Wish List"



$5.00 per quarter
Each new season brings different product needs and a reason to refresh your beauty cabinet. In your Walmart Beauty Box, you’ll find sample beauty products and tips on how to use those and other items sold at Walmart and on Walmart.com. Receiving your Walmart Beauty Box will be another reason to welcome each new season.


$7.00 per quarter
Try your favorite beauty products with the Target beauty box. Receive 5 sample size beauty products each quarter.  Try them, tote them, take them with you – we’re sure you’ll love them as much as we do.


$10.00 per month
Birchbox is a discovery box that will send you 5 samples or full-size products. Earn rewards points by subscribing and reviewing your products that you can spend on full-size items on their site.


$10.00 per month
Monthly Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Comes with a cute little bag to store your loot.


$15.00 per month
Based on box size, get 1 full-sized Polish & 1 hand care item to a full-size plus mini + 2 nail care item and a glittery accessory. Hand-blended 5-free “artisanal” polish.


$21.00 per month
Monthly surprise subscription of 3 3-free themed polishes per month. Donates to great causes, not tested on animals, and made in the USA.


$27.00 per month
Get a hand-picked assortment of e.l.f.’s top-rated products every eight weeks. Bundles feature e.l.f. products for eyes, lips, and face, as well as skin care, nail products, and top-rated makeup tools.


$30.00 per month
K Beauty in a box! Not a subscription, purchase each box separately! Do not forget to check out the Superboxes and Lucky Boxes! The original Memebox comes packed with 4 – 8 full sized products and deluxe samples, carefully curated from experts in Korea to give you the opportunity to experience the widest selection of beauty products. Boxes in each Memebox series always contain the same products, and contents vary from hair and body products, to skin care and cosmetics.


$40.00 per month
Makeup boxes have 3-5 full-size premium makeup products selected by a makeup artist or stylist and application tips. Your first Collection is $40 and after your “keep all” credit, every month afterwards is $36. You’ll receive 3-5 items and a happiness guarantee. If you love them all, they’re yours to keep at no additional cost. If you’re not in love, returns are easy and free for domestic customers.


$49.00 per box
$150+ for only $49 and includes full-sized cult favorite beauty products, travel-sized items, and free shipping. Discover the latest Peach and Lily favorites before they hit the website. Note that these are one-time boxes and not always available. Search the site for “box” or sign up for emails.

The list of subscriptions were thanks to Hello Subscription
I REALLY encourage y'all to go check it out! 
I will be sharing more "Wish Lists" in the following categories so STAY TUNED:

WOMEN
CLOTHING & FASHION
CRAFTS, DYI & HOBBIES
MEN
SPECIAL INTEREST & FAN
FOOD & COOKING
BEVERAGE
HOME
FITNESS
TEENS & TWEENS
BABY
KIDS
PETS
&
REGIONAL, LOCAL & COUNTRIES

Which one are you most excited to hear about?
Are you a Box Subscription Subscriber? 
If so who are you signed up with?
 





(DISCLAIMER: this is NOT a sponsored post, I was not asked to speak about any of the companies involved and all of the opinions are of my own)

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