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  • Boxycharm September 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions

    September 24, 2017 / 2 Comments

    Happy Sunday, everyone!  I hope you're enjoying the first days of Autumn so far  Today, I'll be reviewing the contents of September’s Boxycharm!  You can find my review on last month’s Boxycharm here.  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price.

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  • Ipsy September 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions

    September 19, 2017 / 1 Comment

    Hiii, dolls!  Greetings from Scottsdale, Arizona  I will be in the Grand Canyon State until the end of the week with the hubby for work, but aim to stick to my schedule by blogging from our hotel room at night.  Fingers crossed ;)  Today, I'll be sharing with you the contents of my September Ipsy Glam Bag!  You can find my August Ipsy Glam Bag here.

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    August 24, 2017 / 4 Comments

    Hiii dolls!  Today, I'll be reviewing the contents of July’s Boxycharm!  You can find my review on last month’s Boxycharm here.  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price.

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  • Play! by Sephora August 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions

    August 19, 2017 / 2 Comments

    Hiii, everyone!  I hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far.  Today, we are reviewing my Sephora Play! sample box for August 2017.  You can find my review of last month's Play! box here.  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).

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  • Ipsy August 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions

    Ipsy August 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions

    August 15, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Goood morning, dolls!  I'm so excited to be home this week and back to my regular blogging schedule, so keep an eye out for more blogposts coming your way this week  Today, I'll be sharing with you the contents of my August Ipsy Glam Bag!  You can find my July Ipsy Glam Bag here.  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month.

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  • Play! by Sephora July 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions

    August 3, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hiii, everyone!  Greetings from Katy, Texas!  I tagged along with the hubby on his business trip so I'm here in The Lone Ranger State until the end of the week.  I love traveling so any chance to explore a new place, I'm there ;) Today, we are reviewing my Sephora Play! sample box for July 2017.  You can find my review of last month's Play! box here.  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).

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  • Boxycharm July 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions

    July 25, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hiii dolls!  Today, I'll be reviewing the contents of July’s Boxycharm!  You can find my review on last month’s Boxycharm here.  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price.

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    July 17, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Goood morning, dolls!  By the time this post goes live, I'll likely be up in the air en route to Colorado for the week  But I still wanted to share with you the contents of my July's Ipsy Glam Bag while I was away!  You can find my June Ipsy Glam Bag here.  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month.  What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.

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    July 10, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hi loves!  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Walmart Beauty Box for Summer 2017.  The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription service that provides an assortment of beauty samples for $5 every 4 months.  The box is essentially free and the $5 covers the shipping costs.

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    June 30, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Happy Friday, everyone!  Today, we are reviewing my Sephora Play! sample box for June 2017  You can find my review of last month's Play! box here.  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).

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    June 28, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hi, y'all!  Today, we are tackling another monthly subscription box.  This time, I'll be reviewing the contents of June’s Boxycharm!  You can find my review on last month’s Boxycharm here.  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price.

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    June 25, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Happy Saturday, dolls!  How is your weekend treating you so far? :)  Today,  I’ll be sharing with you the contents of my June Ipsy Glam Bag!  You can find my May Ipsy Glam Bag here.  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month.  What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.

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    Happy Monday, everyone! Today, we are kickstarting the week with a review of my Sephora Play! sample box for May 2017. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).

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    May 29, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Happy Memorial Day, loves! I hope you're all enjoying your holiday weekend so far :) The hubs and I just returned from a relaxing getaway to the Peppermill Resort & Spa in Reno, NV. The resort was beautiful and the staff were top notch. I highly recommend if you're looking for a quick retreat ;) Today, I’m back at it with a review of May’s Boxycharm! You can find my blogpost on April's Boxycharm here.

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    May 16, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hi y'all! It's mid-month already so you know what that means. The subscription boxes are trickling in ;) Today, I’ll be sharing with you the contents of my May Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.

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    Happy Friday, everyone! Congrats on making it to the weekend :) Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Sephora Play! sample box for April 2017. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). April’s theme is Step It Up! and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a simple, white pouch.

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    Happy Tuesday, y’all!  Today, I’ll be sharing with you my review of April’s Boxycharm!  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. April’s theme was Boho Glow and came with 5 products. Ofra Cosmetics Rodeo Drive Highlighter – $35 (ofracosmetics.com) Soak up the summer sun day or night with Ofra’s Rodeo Drive Highlighter!  This radiant new product captures the luxury and glamour of the famous street in sunny California (excerpt).  Woohoo!  I finally got my hands on an Ofra Highlighter.  Seeing them all over social media have been giving me…

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    April 22, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Happy Friday, loves! Congrats on making it to the weekend ;) Today, I'll be sharing with you the contents of my April Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.

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    Hi loves!  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Walmart Beauty Box for Spring 2017.  The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription service that provides an assortment of beauty samples for $5 every 4 months.  The box is essentially free and the $5 covers the shipping costs. The Spring Box contains 7 deluxe sample-sized products: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine in Radiant Rose Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Shampoo Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Conditioner Dove Advanced Care Cool Essentials Deodorant Biore Baking Soda Acne Scrub John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisturizing Conditioner Colgate Optic White Beauty Toothpaste Overall Rating:  I would give…

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    Happy Monday, loves!  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Sephora Play! sample box for March 2017.  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). March’s theme is The Gleam Team and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a simple, white pouch.As usual, it includes an insert with product descriptions/ directions and a Play! Pass, redeemable in Sephora stores for 50 extra Beauty Insider points with any purchase. Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.24 oz) Two-in-one moisturizer and luminizer hydrates, blurs, and enhances any complexion with a lit-from-within finish (insert).  I…

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    Happy Hump Day, y’all!  It’s time to dive into March’s Boxycharm 🙂  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. March’s theme is Creepy Cute and comes with 5 products. Naked Cosmetics Urban Rustic Palette – $39.99 (nakedcos.com) These colors offer a dramatic look when applied damp or with an eye base.  The colors have hints of green, bronze, purple, and brown (excerpt).  I’ve received loose pigments from Naked Cosmetics in previous Ipsy bags and liked their beautiful formula.  These pressed eyeshadows are equally stunning.  The formula is…

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    Happy Monday, loves!  Today, we are kickstarting the week with a review of the March Ipsy Glam Bag!  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month.  What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag. March’s theme is You Are Beautiful and the Glam Bag comes with 5 products in this square, blush-colored bag. Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Vibin – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.034 fl oz) – (tartecosmetics.com) A quick-dry, full-coverage, transfer-proof liquid lipstick (sephora.com).  This wine shade is absolutely gorgeous, but I am also really digging the formula of these Tarteist Liquid…

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    Happy Tuesday, loves!  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my February Sephora Play! sample box.  Hooray for finally catching up on all of February’s beauty subscriptions! 🙂  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). February’s theme was The Soft Side and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in this pretty satin mauve pouch.As usual, it includes an insert with product descriptions/ directions and a Play! Pass, redeemable in Sephora stores for 50 extra Beauty Insider points with any purchase. Nars Velvet Lip Glide in Bound – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.07 oz) A nude-pink, stay-all-day…

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    March 26, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Happy Sunday Funday!  I hope y’all having a great weekend so far 🙂  It’s time to dive into February’s Boxycharm!  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. February’s theme was Would You Be My Galentine? and came with 5 products. Sedona Lace Trio Eye Kit – $39.95 (sedonalace.com) Take your eye makeup to the next level with Sedona Lace’s new trio eye kit.  The cruelty free brushes are crafted out of state of the art, incredibly soft, synthetic bristles.  This complete set offers…

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    March 24, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hiii, loves!  I’m baaaccckkk!!!  The hubs and I just recently returned from a three week trip to the Caribbean, which was ahhh-mazing.  During that time, I had limited to no access to Wi-Fi and cellphone reception so I apologize for being MIA for so long.  I am so excited to be back, playing with new makeup, and blogging again! 😉  Thank you so much for bearing with me while I play catch-up on all the beauty subscriptions that arrived while I was away.  Today, I am chipping away at the pileup by starting with my February Ipsy Glam Bag!  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for…

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    Hiii loves!!!  I’m finally back!  I apologize for my long absence.  I just got back from a week-long family reunion/ Caribbean cruise and when coupled with the hectic move, I haven’t been able to post as much as I would like to.  Please bear with me as I play catch up 🙂 Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of the first Sephora Play! sample box of 2017.  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). January’s theme is Beauty, Set, Go and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a white and neon orange mesh pouch.As…

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    Happy Tuesday, loves!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend 🙂  It’s time to dive into the first Boxycharm of 2017!  Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month.  What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. January’s theme is And The Charm Award Goes To… and comes with 5 products. Vintage Highlighter Double in Chocolate Diamond & Rose Quartz – $35 (vintagecosmetics.com) Add a beautiful wash of color and subtle, sexy shimmer with this limited eidtion illuminating face highlighter set.  Wear it alone or as a beautiful highlight over pretty blush or bronzer…

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    Happy Thursday, y’all!  I hope you are having a great week so far 🙂  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of the first Ipsy Glam Bag of 2017!  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month.  What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag. January’s theme is Metropolis and the Glam Bag comes with 5 products in this sky-blue perforated pouch. Trust Fund Beauty Lipgasm Lipgloss in Blame Game – Full Sized (0.14 fl oz) – $22 (trustfundbeauty.com) A pigmented non sticky moisturizing gloss in a pinky toned brown…

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    Happy Friday, dolls!  The weekend is almost upon us, YAY!  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Walmart Beauty Box for Winter 2016.  The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription service that provides an assortment of beauty samples for $5 every 4 months.  The box is essentially free and the $5 covers the shipping costs.  I previously reviewed the Fall Beauty Box here if you’re interested in seeing its contents as well 😉 This Winter Box has the cutest packaging to date.  I love the turquoise with white snowflake design.It contains 1 full-sized, 1 sample-sized, and 4 deluxe-sized products. 1. Covergirl Lashblast Volume Mascara in Brown Black – Full Sized…

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    Happy New Year, loves!!!  I hope you are having a fabulous start to the new year so far!  I am so excited to welcome 2017 and can’t wait to see what adventure lie ahead 🙂  Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my December Play! by Sephora sample box.  Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).  Now, let’s dive right in and get started! December’s theme is The Partygoers and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a chic, black pouch instead of the standard white.As usual, it includes an insert with product descriptions/ directions…

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