Monday, January 14, 2013

New Obsession-PopSugar Must Have Bags!

Popsugar must have bags are awesome! Order yours here: popsugar!! Use code REFERFRIEND for $5 off your first box.

From December:


Must Have Home



Must Have Food


Must Have Beauty
Jabonería Marianella Soaps


Must Have Fashion
Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kit


Must Have Food
Bogdon's Peppermint Poles


Must Have Tech
GoSwype


Must Have Fashion
$30 to Rent the Runway






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Friday, January 4, 2013

Self Tanner Review-Dr. Dennis Gross is Brilliant

I love self-tanner. I have been using them since them came of age and have had some serious ups and downs. I've had streaks, spots, fade and complete messes. I have also had some very beautiful, long-lasting glows that looked like I just walked off a beach after hours in the sun.

I am a little more careful when it comes to my face. I came across the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ Alpha Beta® Glow Pad in a beauty box and feel in love. These little sheets are small but pack punch. You just wipe it over your face and neck and a perfect tan appears a couple hours later.

"Each single-use towelette has customized sunless tanning ingredients, exfoliators, and anti-aging complexes. Plus they’re totally odorless, so you won’t be left smelling like a bottle of Banana Boat."

A true statement right from the website. No scent and it's totally fool proof. Like and Like. 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

A little Stila and Oscar in my Birchbox November

From Birchbox, "Birchbox is the best way to discover new grooming, beauty and lifestyle products. Sample top products from high-end brands, get expert advice, buy new favorites and earn points with every purchase.

I have great respect for Birchbox as they were one of the original beauty boxes. I was super thrilled with my first box and since then have been either thrilled or pretty disappointed with what I receive each month. I find that I end up with some strange products as well as some that have no value to me. On the other hand I have also gotten some gems in my boxes. 

This month it was no different. 

Friday, November 16, 2012

Anthropologie Dress Sale this Weekend!

Anthropologie does dresses right. They have the best, most adorable yet classy dresses of any website. They are letting us who have limited funds enjoy this perk this weekend with 25% off Anthropologie dresses. This is huge for those who know these pieces can get a little spendy at times. Just a few of my favorites below. 






Love Anthropologie

Anthropologie is one of the greatest fashion websites for women in their 30's (give or take). They are constantly collaborating with fresh new designers to keep their edge. In November they rolled out a new list;


  I personally can't wait to see what is to come.

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.