Boodlebox November 2012 Review

This is my daughter's second month with the Boodlebox. She was so excited to get this month's box that she did not even wait for me to come home and open it with her. The Boodlebox subscription is $19.00 if you subscibe for at least 3 months or $24.99 if you just get one month. I signed up for the whole year to get the one month free.

Here is this month's box:

She was so excited to get it and she absolutely loved everything in it. 

Knit Boot Cuffs  ($19.00) - these are adorable and I have seen them everywhere lately. Now to get her some cool boots she can wear them with. I want to steal them from her. 

Eco Tools Mini Essential Sent ($5.99) - Another thing I'm planning on stealing and she said it's her favorite from the entire box. I have some eco tools on my own and she has been stealing them from me, so now she can get her own set. Really nice. 

Paper straws ($2.99) - these are in nice colors and my daughter's idol Bethany Motta apparently uses the paper straws too so I guess it's a plus. 

Sunny Seeds ($5.95) - chocolate covered sunflower seeds. Yummy! Hence, if you notice in the picture the box is half empty because  by the time I got home from work she had gotten to it already. Perfect gift for a little chocoholic. 

Leather wrap bracelet ($13.85) - Hmmmm I'm thinking of stealing it too. This is really cool bracelet. I thought it was a belt at first. 

Physician's Formula Blush in Rosy Organics ($13.99) - I really like the brand and this blush is in natural shade, so it won't bee too outrageous for a 11-year -old. 

Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner ($2.00) -I happen to buy this for my daughter because she likes the brand a lot. This is going to be really useful for traveling. 

The total value of the box is abut $60 - great deal for the $20 I spent. My daughter and I loved this box a lot and we liked it much more than last month's box. I'm sure she will be counting days to the next Boddlebox delivery. 

Glossybox September 2014 Review

My September Glossybox came quite late. I actually received it in the first week of October. This is the longest subscription I have had and one of my most favorite. The Glossybox subscription is $21.00 if you do the month-to-month option. You can save some money if you choose to prepay for 6 months or a year.  You can get your own box here.

Here is my box for September 2014.

I always say that the Glossybox packaging is amazing. I already know what to expect, but I'm always pleasantly surprised when I open my box. 

Here is the inside of the box: 

Benefit They Are Real Mascara sample  ($10.00 estimated)

This is my favorite mascara ever and I won't get mad if it's included in every single box I subscribe to. I love the smaller size too, it's so easy to just throw it in every purse you own as a back up. 

Vichy LiftActive Niut sample ($15.00 estimated)

I love getting high quality skin care products. I have heard a lot about Vichy but ever erally had a chance to try it, so here is my opportunity, 

Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au the blanc hair conditioner  sample ($15.00 estimated)

The sample is nice and big and will last for at least 2-3 washes. I'm excited to try it as I would probably never buy it for myself. 

Essie Nail Polish  in Madison Ave-Hue ($8.50)

This was a total win as I love Essie nail polish and I like pink. This shade has a little glitter in it. 

Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tar ($18.00)

I think the shade is Authentic and it does not work for me at all. It looks like copper and I really hate it on me. It's a total bummer because I would have loved it in any other shade. 

I thought this box was very nice although I wish the lip tar was different shade and that would make me love the box. My favorites were the nail polish, the Vichy cream and the mascara. I paid $21.00 for the box and got $66.5 worth of products. No the best value I have seen, but it's still good. 

Do you subscribe to Glossybox? What do you think? Click here if you want to get your Glossybox subscription. 

Boxycharm October 2014 Review

Boxycharm is one of my most favorite subscription boxes. I have been subscribing since July and there has not been a single month that I did not like. Boxycharm is the same price as Glossybox, but it focuses more on makeup, whereas Glossybox offers a wider range of beauty products.
What's best about Boxycharm is that for $21.00 per month you get FULL SIZE beauty products.

Here is a quick glance at my October box.

The theme this month, as you can suspect, was Bewitched and it revolves around Halloween.

Palmetto Derma Collagen Booster & Restoration Serum ($48.00)

Ouch! The price sticker on this product is a little high. I really hope this works well. It has good reviews on Amazon although not too many. As I get older I look for targeted skin products. I will be happy to try out this one. 

Coastal Scents Eclipse Concealer Palette ($14.95)

I always look for good concealers and was happy to get this one. There is a lot of shades depending on your skin types and problem areas. I'm not sure what the silver concealer does, I'm curious and will have to find out. Some of the shades wont be used for everyday makeup but maybe can use it for Halloween? 

Cult/Commerce Boxycharm Shady Collection Nail Polish (21.00) - Black and Dark Purple

I could not find a link to show the nail polish and I think it's Boxycharm exclusive item. I really don't like very dark nail polish, but i understand it goes with the theme. My daughter will certainly use it in her Halloween costume. 

Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow ($14.00) in Mardi Grass shade

This is another item i may not be able to wear. This is to intensely purple. Another costume-worthy product. I guess my daughter's Halloween makeup stash will grow. 

STARLOOKS Ultra Glam Pencil ($14.00)

This is really fun pencil. I got the golden one and I will definitely use in to spice up my makeup routine. I have similar one in silver from another subscription and I was happy to get a golden one this time. 

I thought this box was ok. It did not have the WOW factor other Boxycharm boxes had in the past several months, mostly because of the shade/color issues. I think I got a great deal though and I'm especially happy to try the serum. The total value of the box is $111.95!!! 

Do you have a Boxycharm subscription? What are your favorite items you have received so far? 

Ipsy Octover 2014 Review

My second Ipsy bag finally arrived. Ipsy subscription is one of the cheapest out there. It's only $10.00 and for that price you get one new makeup bag packed with 5 samples.

I love this month's makeup bag. I like the teal color a lot.

My samples this month were: 

Ayres Body Butter with essential oils - jasmine and rosemary. Great scent and nice texture. 

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser - I have not had a chance to try it yet. The sample is big enough for maybe three uses, so I'm sure I will have more feedback after testing it out.

Nicole by OPI nailpolish in "On a Gilt Trip" shade. I love the golden shade for fall/winter. I really like getting nail polish in my subscription boxes and Nicole/OPI  is one of my favorite brands. 

Noyah Lipstick "Deeply in Mauve" shade- The shade was a total miss for me. I don't think I will ever wear it. I like more natural and lighter colors. 

Skone Tattooes Eyeliner  - It's full size eyeliner and it retails for $15.00, so just this eyeliner paid for the subscription itself. However, I do not wear a lot of eyeliners. This will be shipped to my sister who likes eyeliner. I'm sure she will appreciate it more. 

I think the bag was totally worth the $10.00 I paid. I love the nail polish, will definitely use the body butter and the makeup bag, so it was a good month for me. 

Glossybox October 2014 Review

My Glossybox subscription arrived earlier than expected this month. I actually received my September box in the beginning of October, so  was really surprised October was shipped already.
Glossybox subscription is $21.00 but you can save a little by purchasing 6 month subscription.
For that amount you get five surprise luxury products. I'm always impressed with their packaging. It feels like am actually getting a present every month. I like reusing their boxes too.

Here is this month's box.

Tarte Cosmetics Power Pigment in Awakening ($24.00) 

I have had a lot of hits and misses with lip color in subscription boxes. This shade is something I can actually wear on everyday basis. I love how it feels on my lips - you can smell nice minty scent and feel a very pleasant refreshing and cooling sensation on your lips. The product contains vitamins, shea butter and mint and does not require a sharpener. Total win for me. 

Proganix Anti-Fade Weightless Argan Oil  ($11.99)

I color my hair so this is great to try out. It has amazing reviews online and I hope I will like it as well. It has very nice smell. 

Nails Inc Westminster Bridge Matte Top Coat ($10.00)

I don't know if matte is in right now but I'm somehow not convinced to rock matte nails just yet. I will test it and see for myself, but I do like my nail polish to be glossy. 

Vince Camuto Amore Eau De Parfum ($6.00)

The perfume comes in beautiful packaging. It's flowery but not too overpowering. The sample is big enough for me to try it out with different occasions and see if it's something for me. 

SESHA Botanical Hydro Mask ($9.00)

I love getting to try face masks and creating my at-home spa sessions. This one is supposed to detox your skin after a long day and calm it. It contains cucumber extracts, green tea and marigold. I'm excited to try it. 

There was also a bonus item this month - $40.00 coupon for hellofresh.com subscription box. I checked it out online and it looks like you get a recipe and fresh ingredients to make the recipe. It looks interesting enough to try it once. 

Overall I was really happy with the box. I got some really great items that I'm sure I will use. The total value of the box is $60.99 and I'm not counting the $40.00 coupon. Good value for the $21.00 I spent. If you want to check out Glossybox, click here 

Wantable Intimates October 2014 Review

This was my first Wantable Intimates box. Wantable offers 4 different types of boxes - Accessories, Intimates, Makeup and recently introduced Fitness. I would jump on the Fitness box right away but it sold out before I even found out about it. I ordered my first Wantable Intimates box after getting a 50% off coupon on their Facebook page, so my first box was only $18.00, which  I was really excited about. Before yo get your box, you need to fill out your profile and basically tell them what you would never want to get and what items you love getting.

Here is what I got this month:

Black Modal Tank (Retail value $14.00) - This is a great basic tank that I'm sure I will use a lot this winter for extra layer. I like that the straps are thicker as all my tanks seem to have thinner straps and this is always a welcome change. 

Bedhead Tie Dye Cami (Retail value $20.00) - This is really cute and very soft but runs extremely small. The stylist who picked my collection sized it up and it still feels kind of small. I will wear it under sweaters in winter. I really like the length of this cami. 

The next two items are tights, which is perfect for Fall and Winter. I always look for nice and somewhat unique styles and patterns in tights. 

Bootights (Retail $32.00) - I had no idea something like this existed! What a cool idea. These are tights with really cool pattern and the feet are thick sock fabric to wear with boots. I really liked them and will definitely wear them this fall an

Patterend Microfiber Tights ($21.00) - These are really cool and neutral color and I'm sure I will wear them a lot too. 

The total retail value of my box comes up to $87.00. Great value for $18.00 I paid. I look forward to the next moths with Wantable Intimates. 

Nadine West October 2014 Review

I recently came across Nadine West and I really like the fact that there is no upfront cost for you to get the box. Nadine West is a relatively new company and it works a little differently than other subscription services I have encountered so far. After filling out a brief survey about your style, likes and dislikes, they send you a top and some jewelry every month and you pay only for the items you decide to keep. You can send the rest or all of it back.

Here are the items I received this month.

Polka dot top with ruffles in front.

 Cost to keep $16.49

Keeping 

How did they know I'm obsessed with polka dots? 

It will look really cute with a skirt and cardigan for work. 

Necklace with pearls and some other sparkly pieces. 

Cost to keep $24.99

Returning 

The necklace is just not really my style and I'm not too crazy about pearls. 

Pearl earrings

Cost to keep $9.99 

Returning

Again not really my style and pearls again. 

This is really fun way to shop. It has an element of surprise without the risk. You can return everything at zero cost to you. I'm looking forward to more surprises from Nadine West. 

FabFitFun box Fall 2014 Review

The FabFitFun Fall box arrived! I really like this box as it sends a collection of various items and does not focus solely on just makeup. For $49.00  you get full size products delivered to your door on quarterly basis. Use code Fall5 to get $5.00 of your fall box.
This is my second box from them and here is what I got:

Great soles pink ballet barre socks  ($12.00)

This are really great for my daughter. It's adult size but her feet are almost as big as mine, so she snatched them right away. The socks have grips on the bottom, so they won't cause any slipping accidents. They are really cute! We may need more. 

Numi Tea and Mary's gone crackers (I'm guessing $1.00 each)

I love hot tea in the fall, so I'm throwing it in my purse to use at work. The pretzels are a good snack to work too. They were kind of spicy but not too spicy. 

Jessie Steele Apron ($32.00) These aprons are so cute. I may need to start cooking more so I can use it. I like the color I got too. I think they were many color variations and they were all cute. I also received a 25% off coupon the promo code is LUVFFF25 if anyone is interested. 

Iron Guard 44 by CHI thermal protection spray ($14.49)

I was really excited to see this as I do straighten my hair. I was kind of put off by the bad reviews it got on the Target website, but I'm going to try it and see for myself. 

La Nature Pomegranate Pure Vegan Body Butter ($26.00)

This body butter smells amazing and will be great to take with me when travelling. It leaves a nice film on your skin and does not feel greasy at all. 

Beauty for Real Lip Cream ($22.00) The shade I got was "Almost There"

It's amazingly rich color, yet very natural. I love how moisturizing it feels on my lips and it's not overly glossy. It's definitely a keeper. What's interesting about this lip cream is that it has a built-in mirror on the side and an LED light in case you need to apply your lip cream in dark. I have not seen anything like that before. 

The Honest Company honest bar soap in lavender ($4.95)

I do not usually use  soaps, but I'll give this one a try. I love lavender. It smells really good. I will see how hydrating it is. 

Dermatologica skin hydrating booster ($56) This little item paid for the box already. It's truly amazing! You put it on where you need hydration most. I usually need it on my cheeks. You will feel the great moisture on your skin right away, Perfect for dry months to come. 

Envelope Sealing Wax ($4.00) and Wax press ($25.00)

This is really neat and my daughter stole it right away. She loves anything crafty and this is so up her alley. I may have to order more of the wax because she already used up half of the stick. She just had her birthday party and I think we are going to use this for the thank you cards.

I love discovering products like these.  

GrammarGratitude Thankful card set (14.00)

These are really unique. I like them a lot. 

I also received FitFusion 3-month digital subscription ($30.00)

I'm all about health and fitness so this was a great gift. It's like a virtual gym you can take anywhere. 

Very nice!

This was such a great box. The total value of items I received was $242.44! This is an amazing deal for just $49.00