Klassiker Chair
by Minwoo Lee
at the launch party for Valentino’s virtual museum
I FINALLY received this month’s Birchbox. Which means, I’m FINALLY back for a new post. This month, Birchbox is donating 100% of its profits from full-size product purchases to Baby Buggy. The packaging made me smile. I’m trying SO HARD to get into the holiday spirit.
Seriously though, I still have not located my camera and its accessories since the move. The basement is getting tackled this weekend.
December’s contents:
Harvey Prince’s Yogini - The scent is supposed to calm the mind with its notes of sandalwood, grapefruit and myrrh. I really like it (and yes, the more I smelled it, the more I wanted to jump in the bottle and nap in it). Powerful front note, but fades into a beautifully balanced perfume.
Jouer Lip Gloss - an exclusive color: Birchbox Pink (might be too pink for me)
L’Oreal Professional Mythic Oil - I think I’ve talked about hair oils before… not for this excessively oily head. Even on ends, makes my hair look like crap. Meh.
Befine Gentle Cleanser - hooray, I love getting cleansers! And this contains mint — one of my favorite things to breathe in while washing my face. Also: allergen & paraban free.
Show Stoppers Designer Fashion Tape - Now, to find the dress to try these out! *wink*
EBOOST Orange Natural Energy Booster - I’ll definitely use this, as this month has not been conducive to sleep. I need all the energy I can get most mornings.
Tell me what was in your Birchbox!
Introducing the way awesome You Da Balm (and 19 other beauty gift ideas for under $20).
HA! The name cracks me up.
This color, oh, this color!
I heart this.
This made me smile.
Um, amazing.
Brilliant. (via urlesque)
How to increase tips courtesy of Starbucks Sherman Oaks.
I can appreciate and support buying a well-made, comfortable — and cute — shoe made in the States. Sure, they’re not Jeffrey Campbells, but they have a purpose in my closet.
This glitter platform pump kinda makes up for not acting fast enough on that Topshop dress, eh? LOVE GLITTER!
I love giving AND receiving small press or letterpress cards. And these from Twisted Limb Paper are made from BEER… OK, made from the spent barley from brewing beer, but that’s close enough, right? ;)
I WAITED TOO LONG! The dress I wanted for New Year’s is out of stock. *sigh*
(via Sequin Bodycon Dress By Dress Up Topshop** - Topshop USA)
Yes, I have tried them… to no real results, sadly. I recently (finally) got the Clairsonic (because of an awesome friend who never opened last year’s Christmas gift). And while no miracle cure in clearing my blackheads, I have noticed a difference in whiteheads (read: less) and general luminosity of my skin (brighter). I’m on Week 5; so, hoping that my face continually benefits from its use. :)