My February Birchbox

Hey, Everyone!

I got my February Birchbox about two days ago and I almost  didn't cheat. Birchbox had the preview box links on lockdown this month. They didn't ship out my box until the very last day they had to ship them and they post what your box is the very next day....so I cheated. *gasp*

I see it this way though, I want to be prepared if I get a not-so-good box...makes sense, right?

Anyway, I got Box #1

Not the box I had hoped for, but I actually like my box, so I'm glad.

It had silver paper instead of the usual mauve-ish color.

The smaller package was wrapped in gold instead of pink.

BLK DNM perfume 11. 

I don't have my card near me, but I think this was $110 for a full size.

*I hate getting perfume samples-generally, because I can get them for free elsewhere...*

I can't tell you what this smells like because I can't smell right now. :0( 

Eye Rock-Stick on Eyeliner-

A full pack is two packs of four. $13

*We got a half size*

I don't know, but they look kinda tacky...I guess I'll see when Halloween rolls around. lol.

They just look like they'd get in the way of blinking and they look like stickers....I don't know...I just don't know. 

One of my extras was a heart shaped nail file.

The other extra was a free digital download.

Exude Lipstick in Nude- full size is $29

This is what made me LOVE my box.

This is a full size! Yay. 

And not to mention, my first lipstick. *Not in my whole life...lol*

Yeah, how do I not own a lipstick? I'm more of a gloss girl, but I wanted a lipstick.

That makes me sound about 12. I'm 25, I swear. 

 It has alot of sparkles in it.

It's a pretty nude shade.

The packaging is a matte white, and it gets dirty! When I picked it up I thought it was really old and dirty looking, but it was the gold paper that rubbed off all over the cap. Ugh. 

It's like NARS, but white. Oh, goodness. 

LA Fresh-nail polish remover-

We got two samples.

A box of 18 is $9.99

Overall, I love my box. I wanted to try the beauty blender and the Violent Lips lip tattoos, but I can get those things for pretty cheap at Sephora right now, so I'm glad I got this box.

I love the Exude lipstick. 

I can always use nail polish remover, and who knows, maybe I'll love the eyeliner stickers. lol. 

Do you get Birchbox? Did you love your box? Tried any of these brands? Let me know your thoughts.

February Julep Maven box-Classic with a twist-swatches

Hey, Everybody!

I got my February Julep Maven box in the mail today. No golden box here. *insert sad face*

BUT, they have Valentine's Day Mystery boxes available! :0) 

I passed up the Holiday mystery boxes and regretted it, so I jumped on this one...plus, I love Valentine's Day. *My lovely hubby actually purchased the Vday box, gotta give him credit.* 

I love how their packaging has evolved from a black paper bag to an actual box package...it looks so nice now.

It had red and gold packaging. 

I should mention that I did a shelf pull from American Beauty to Classic with a twist.

I had ZERO grey polishes, so I gave it a try.

We got a piece of chocolate in the shape of an Oscar. Yum. Who doesn't love chocolate?

Oh, and I got a Topcoat for hair.

It's supposed to protect from heat and give your hair a nice shine....we will see.

(It's 2.5 fl oz, btw)

Meryl- The perfect neutral, sophisticated grey creme.

Oscar- Ultra chic, mulit-dimensional gold glitter.

Meryl-two coats/no topcoat.

Oscar-one coat on top of Meryl.

*Same as above.*

Close up of Oscar.

Okay, now my review.

I was pretty excited to try out a grey polish since I had zero in my collection. I really love creme polishes, and Meryl is supposed to be a creme. I say supposed because while it is a creme finish, it wasn't actually creamy as the other "creme" polishes I've tried. It's actually really watery when you apply it and it was almost completely opaque with two coats, although, I did still have some bald patches. Three coats might have done the trick.

The color is pretty, not impressed with the consistency.

Oscar on the other hand was nice all around. I like the thicker consistency and there is enough glitter to coat your nail if you wanted to wear it alone. It makes a great accent nail.

If reminds me of Essie's Golden Nuggets, but with more and larger glitter.

Now for the Mystery Box info...

Use code VALENTINE to get your box for $19.99

each box will be worth $60-$200

I've seen pictures of the Holiday Mystery boxes and some girls got TEN polishes! 

*Keeping my fingers crossed* 

I think you're at least going to get two or three polishes, so it's win-win. Plus, all the extra goodies they send.

Boxes ship the 7th just in time for a Valentine's Day delivery and they only have 1000 boxes.

Are you planning on getting a mystery box? Did you get one last time? 

XO

February Julep Maven options

Hey, everyone!

I got my Julep email this morning and I have the options for February.

I haven't made up my mind on which box I want this month....my profile is American Beauty...any thoughts?

I really like this red, but I have a ton of red...I might keep this as my option, but I don't know just yet...

This blue is looking nice...

I love, and have a ton of purple too...

Hmmm, maybe?

Just an FYI, the "It girl" box will be all polish from now on.

And Julep is also having a contest for whoever is getting the February box, you will automatically be entered to win a Box of Mystery valued at $100

That would be a nice little treat. Crossing fingers now. ;0)

Want to try Julep for a penny? Use code NEWYEAR2012

My Julep Link:

http://julep.com/?r=16316965

If you want to give me credit, appreciated, not required.