Beauty Box 5 Subscription Box Review
Remember when I told you about my Sephora Subscription Box? (here is the link if you want to check it out or haven’t seen it yet). Anyway, this time I’m going to talk about a new beauty subscription box I’ve decided to try and it’s Beauty Box 5. As the name suggests, when you subscribe, you’re going to receive 5 beauty samples and full size products each month. I love how they have three subscription plans to choose. The longer you subscribe, the more money you are going to save. So for example, a month to month subscription will cost you $12. But, if you subscribe for three months right away, you only pay $30 (a nice savings of $6). You save even more if you subscribe for the entire year, which only costs $99! Enough with the basics. Let me now show you a sample box I received, which is actually a November box.
The box is really tiny and contains no other packaging like envelopes, etc. You just open the box and voila, that’s what you see! Each box contains a little card that tells you about each product along with its price and brand. This is a great idea so you don’t have to google any information and if you like the product, you know where to go to purchase it.
And then the products! You always take risks with boxes like this, in that you might get products you will definitely like and use, but also products that might be useless to you. This particular box nailed it for me. Yes, it’s true! Let’s start with the Peony Shadow Trio in Glided. I’ve never seen a tinier eye shadow palette than this, but it’s so cute, especially the packaging! I love how the shades are so versatile as the brown and gold palette really suits everybody. For me, the browns are always my go to shades so I’m definitely going to use these!
Next we have the Manna Kadar Lip Locked Stain Shae which as you can see is something I would call dark peach. I love the color a lot and this is actually the color I’ve been trying to get for a while now – maybe a little bit lighter but this will do as well! It’s definitely a color I don’t have and will gladly add to my lip collection.
Now, I decided to try how the Neutrogena MakeUp Remover Cleansing Towelettes would work if I used them on the lip stain as well as the eye shadows. The result surprised me, as it took just one swipe to clean everything off! I know I used them before, but that was a long time ago when the towelettes where the more practical choice for me (now I use the liquid makeup remover). Now, I can totally affirm that they work great and are definitely a great option for your purse!
Next product, the Cut that Crease Angle Brush, looks really interesting. I like how it tells you exactly what it’s for as I’m not good with brushes! I guess I’ve been using the wrong brush all this time! This one is made specifically to get the job done which is to precisely apply the crease, which might be a difficult task for some. This brush fits in the crease so you will definitely do a better job using it!
Last, but not least, the Briogeo Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, which I actually tried before. Since I loved it so much I was actually happy to get it one more time! These things are not cheap, so when you get two samples, that’s almost like the full size product, right? Anyways, this hair mask couldn’t have come at the better time, as it’s specifically designed for cold and windy weather! I will be using that of course!
If I had one critique of this box, I would have personally liked to have seen an actual beauty product in the place of the crease brush, but that’s just me. I know there are girls that appreciate the make up tools too and are happy to get something like that. Other than that, I had a positive experience with Beauty Box 5. If you are looking to try products of brands other than what Sephora stores offer, this is definitely the one to try.
Brown And Grey – Winter Outfit Idea
It’s already cold outside! This outfit is all about brown and grey. I decided to wear this brown short jacket that I actually got last year, but it’s back this year, with minimal changes – for the better. This year’s version has a hidden hood that is unzipped from the collar. Other than that, it’s basically the same as the one last year. It also comes in other colors: red, black and white. The sweater I’m wearing is my Black Friday deal. I also got it in red. I needed a long sweater that would be perfect for leggings, and this one is exactly what I needed, as it’s longer in front, but even longer at the back.
My accessories today were my grey pom pom hat and grey gloves. Also, I thought it would be appropriate to wear a pair of grey leggings to match to the whole outfit.
Here you can see that the sweater goes longer in the back. Also a closer look at my boots!
Jacket – Zara
Sweater – J.C.Penny
Leggings – Victoria’s Secret
Boots – From Europe, similar here and here
Hat – From Europe, similar here
Gloves – From Europe, similar here and here
Best Fashion and Beauty Black Friday Guide
Shopbob
Offer: Spend $200+, get 15% off Spend $500+, get 20% off Spend $800+, get 25% off. Use code: GOBIG16
Valid: Now – 11/28
Stella & Dot
Offers:
Black Friday Sale: Extra 25% Off Sale Items – Up to 50% Off!
Valid: Now – 11/27
Dot Dollars from Stella & Dot are Back! Get $25 for every $50 until 12/13!
Topshop
Offers:
Up to 50% off select lines including top selling jackets, tops and accessories, plus Free Shipping!
Up to 30% Off Coats & Jackets
Up to 30% Off Shoes
Up to 50% Off Dresses
Up to 50% Off Tops
Up to 30% Off Unique
Up to 50% Off Ivy Park
Lilly Pulitzer
Offer: Colorful Weekend! Jewelry presents with $75 spend! Gold earrings with $75 spend, matching gold bracelet with $150 spend, printed laquer jewelry box with $500 spend. Plus mystery gift with $2 Gift Wrap. Free Upgrade to ground shipping.
Valid: 11/24 – 11/27
Nordstrom
Offers:
Black Friday Deals for Women, Men, Kids & Home from UGG, kate spade new york, Vince Camuto, Michael Kors and more!
Valid: Now – 11/28
Choose from 80+ Gifts with Beauty Purchase – up to $173 Value, while quantities last!
Valid: Now – 11/29
J.Crew
Offer: 40% off your purchase
Valid – Now – 11/27
Express
Offer: 50% off everything
Valid: Now – 11/25
Gap
Offer: 50% off everything
Valid: 11/23 – 11/26
Macy’s
Offer: Extra 20% off and free shipping with $50 purchase
Valid: Now – 11/26
Old Navy
Offer: 50% off almost everything
Valid: 11/23 – 11/25
Body Shop
Offer: Free Tote with any $33 Purchase
Valid: Three days only
Felicity Jones Wearing Floral Pinstripe Ruffle Top
Felicity Jones was spotted wearing…
You don’t have to be a boho chic to like floral blouses. This one is so versatile that it even looks great with the long coat Felicity is wearing making it a lazy, yet chic look. I would never wear it like that, which just shows the blouse suits any style. It would also look perfect styled with a little black skirt or a pair of leather pants and heels. The blouse also comes in coral (my personal favorite) which would make it perfect for fall paired with a brown cardigan for instance. The best thing about it is its price! Score it for $19.99 only!
Red Faux Leather Jacket – Fall Outfit Idea
I think this red faux leather jacket is great for the weather outside now. It’s one of those transitional jacket options. I chose mine in red as I don’t like plain colors, plus it makes you stand out from the crowd. I paired it with this little charcoal skirt, black ankle boots and this beautiful leaf scarf that actually matches the jacket.
My main accessory today was my red crossbody bag that I wear often as you can tell. Here is the latest outfit I paired it with as well.
Enjoy!
Jacket – Forever 21, similar here
Skirt – H&M, similar here and here
Boots – Victoria’s Secret, similar here
Bag – Coach, latest version here
Scarf – H&M
Sephora Beauty Bag Giveaway
It’s giveaway time! This Sephora beauty bag full of some really great products (full and sample size), plus the Kat Von D bag, is here for one of you. Here is the list of all the products (and links to their full size):
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Kimchi
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Bumble and Bumble Don’t Blow It
Farmacy Skin Dew Hydrating Essence Mist & Setting Spray
If you want to win this gift bag, you will either have to SHARE this giveaway post on Facebook, or re-tweet this giveaway message on Twitter tagging 3 friends. And lastly, you can enter through Instagram! Details on the page! Also, all participants MUST leave a comment under this giveaway and tell me what your favorite Sephora product is! And please remember that leaving a comment is a very important entry rule and you won’t be able to enter this giveaway without it. This giveaway ends Wednesday, November 30th! Good luck!
Congratulations Olivia!
Women Christmas Gift Guide from Gap
Crazy stripe merino wool blend scarf
Merino wool blend convertible colorblock tech mittens
ColdControl Max hooded puffer vest
Multi-color stripe tunic sweater
Diamond cable knit tech gloves
Marled chunky crewneck sweater
Cozy modal holiday stripe scarf
The Gap Holiday season is here and they have a lot of amazing pieces that you might want to put on your Christmas list. Here are a few suggestions, but make sure to check Gap for much much more!
Green Utility Jacket and Striped Dress – Fall Outfit idea
What a great buy this jacket was! I literally live in this jacket lately! It’s one of those basic pieces to have that will stand the test of time. Also, this striped dress is under $20 and it’s so perfect for fall with all the colors fitting for autumn – green, yellow, black and burgundy. Absolutely love it! I matched the whole outfit with black ankle boots (old) and my classic black cross body bag (goes with almost every outfit!)
The only accessories I’ve been wearing lately are earrings. These were a perfect match for the whole look.
Jacket – Forever 21, similar here
Boots – Victoria’s Secret, similar here
Tights – Loft
Bag – Coach
Earrings – Macy’s
Burgundy Jeans – Three Outfit Ideas
I love burgundy! I had to get these burgundy pants for this sole reason! I thought it would be nice to have a darker color of jeans, since I have mostly lighter colors. Plus this beautiful burgundy color will go nicely with classic black or white. Here are some outfit suggestions that came to my mind while purchasing them:
The first option features the burgundy jeans paired with this colorful striped sweater with some burgundy stripes (perfect match!), as well as the navy blue jacket and black flats. An option for a colder day! The second look shows the pants paired up with this nice heart print blouse and black pair of high heeled ankle boots. It’s a great outfit for work or an outing in the city! And the third look features the burgundy pants with a black and white sweater and a black bomber jacket. It would look great with black ankle boots as well.
Which look is your favorite?