Sunday, October 21, 2012

My first Glossybox October 2012

Because I have been less than impressed with a couple of my beauty boxes the last couple months I decided to splurge!

Glossybox has a big claim, "GLOSSYBOX is an online subscription service that has fast become a favorite of beauty addicts worldwide." 

I was somewhat intrigued so I thought why not sign up, I can always cancel if I don't like what I get. 


My box came yesterday. I was beyond excited. 

 My first box included:

  • Basq Skin Care Calm Resilient Body Oil, 2 oz which is full size (value of $20)
  • Award winning blend of All Natural Oils packed with skin essential Omegas and Fatty Acids for skin strengthening, toning and protection. Now in a new relaxing Lavender aroma. Ideal for pregnancy, weight loss or toning loose, slack skin. Built to absorb deeply and quickly for intense moisturization and repair. 

  • Alterna Bamboo-Luminous Shine Mist, .85 oz. Full size is 4 oz. at $22. This formula combines strengthening pure organic bamboo extract with shine-amplifying organic Indian gooseberry in a weightless finishing mist that polishes any hair type with sheer mirror-like shine. Infused with Color Hold® technology for maximum color retention and nourishing antioxidants that prevent free radical damage, this product also eliminates frizz and flyaways.

  • Blood Orange Exfoliating Loofa Soap, Full Size at $8.00

    Radiance is yours, my dears, when you grab a hold of our sublimely sophisticated Blood Orange glycerin loofa bar.   Sheer floral notes join forces with a citrus kick and mellow Italian bergamot for a bar none soaping experience delivering mild moisture and gentle exfoliation.  Leave dry skin behind with a few flicks of this noteworthy disk.
  • Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Purity, .5 oz Full size (value of $14)
  • Modelco, Lip Duo Lipstick & Ultra Shine Lip Gloss, Full Size (value of $39?) I couldn't actually find where to buy this product online. 



 The Basq body oil is awesome! This is a product that you can get at Saks so I have great respect for it already.

The Alterna Hair Oil was okay. I have used their color care products before and they are nothing I think I would purchase.

The Loofa Soap is genius! Soap and Loofa in one? I wish I had thought of that! Orange isn't the greatest scent in my book but still.

The illamasqua Nail varnish is a peach color which is okay I guess but never a color I would buy on my own. The test will be does it last a couple days.

The Modelco Lip Shine and Lipstick is a great idea. I do not typically wear lipstick but this would be great for someone who does. It even had a little mirror on it. I found it weird that I couldn't actually find this to purchase online.

The box had upwards of $80 in products which was awesome BUT I was reading some other blogs that your "introductory box"is the best one in which you will get full size products and this will not be the case each month. I thought I had just hit a good month. I actually was less impressed with the reviews I saw of previous boxes than most. I will hang on for a couple months to give them a fair chance. 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

I love Urban Outfitters

For the record I am well aware of all the horrible things that people say about Urban Outfitters. I am totally liberal and while I may not think everything that UO sells is freaking fantastic, I appreciate the brand as a whole. Even though....I may not completely like the politics involved.

Why I love Urban Outfitters? They are like the weird friend that you have or quirky cousin that you relate to. They get youth and they get trends. I don't love every trend that comes out but that doesn't mean I hate on fashion. I take what works for me and I leave the rest. I could care less in the girl in my office wears a "Eat Less" shirt while I sit across from her inhaling my 3rd donut. To each their own.

I just bought way to much stuff from Urban to revamp my apartment and I couldn't be happier. The quality was good and the look was bright and cheery.

Not for Me

Love
The thing that is so fantastic about them is they are weird, strange and crazy and they embrace it with open arms. They don't care what other people think, if you are looking for a classy, sophisticated look go ahead and visit their sister site Anthropologie where you will find such threads.