Popsugar's MustHave Box Is A Must Have!

This month is Popsugar's second box/bag. This month it came in a box. And it. is. AMAZING. No seriously you guys. Last month was good. But this month was super awesome. I'm only going to post pictures and an item list for right now because I'm really tired and I want to take a nap but I'll be back to write more awesome things and maybe answer some questions you guys have about the items, (if you have any that is).

Sorry I have to post links because the picture uploader thingy isn't working right now.

Waiting at my door when I got home!
my kittens love when I have packages delivered. That's Nathaniel to the right and Mowgli is to the left but I don't think you can see him.

First Opened

Did a little more unwrapping....

Such an amazing box this month!

This box includes:

4 Govino "Go Anywhere" Wine Glasses (that's the big red box)

Alora Diffuser 

Baggu Bag

Tatcha Japanese Beauty Papers (blotting papers)

Pop Physique "Original Butt" DVD

Sprout Exfoliator & Cleanser (all-natural and sustainably sourced)

Pretzel Chips in Original

Bear Naked Granola

Postagram Prints 10 free prints

Benziger Family Winery Coupon for 15% off 

The Postagram "10 free prints" is for an app that, as I understand it, uses your "Instagramed" pictures and turns them into postcards that you can send your friends and family. This would be a really cute idea for those who've gone on vacation, honeymoon, study abroad, or even maybe Christmas, and you want to reach out to those you love. I think that's what it is anyways, I'll have to download the app and investigate more but if you want find out for yourself, the app is called "Postagram" and can be downloaded onto your smart phone (unless you have a Blackberry because Blackberry hates apps, convenience, and anything having to do with the modern era of cellphones. Sorry, mini rant over.)

Unfortunately, I won't be able to use the Benziger Family Winery coupon because the great state of Maryland (in this case, I use the term "great" very loosely) does not allow alcohol to shipped/delivered/transported over state lines. If you get this subscription service and are inclined to use this coupon, I would check with your state laws before making an order.

Sort of tying in with the wine theme, one of the first things to catch my eye as I was opening the box was big, bright red box. And then this happened: OMFGADFIADJASDLF THE SWEET, DIVINE POPSUGAR ANGELS SENT FROM ABOVE BY THE LORD HIMSELF HAVE SENT ME WINE GLASSES. After my aneurysm, I inspected further and discovered that these glasses are stemless and are not, in fact, made of glass. I don't think they're made of plastic (but then again, I didn't look very hard). They aren't flimsy and you can tell that if you dropped them, they wouldn't break. They also have a small indentation where your thumb is supposed to go. Apparently this is "to ensure that you won't drop your wine while mingling." but if you're droppin' your wine all over the place then girl, maybe you've had enough wine and mingling.

These are my first impressions and I'll probably add more pictures and thoughts later. 

QVC New Beauty Test Tube

Hey everyone! The QVC New Beauty Test Tube is finally available! For those who don't know, this version of the NBTT is not always available for purchase, so its important that you snatch it up while they have it because it may go quickly! Just to clarify, there are two different New Beauty Test Tubes on the market. One is the standard test tube that can be obtained by going to this website: http://testtube.newbeauty.com and it typically contains a wide array of different products from different companies and is available, pretty much, at all times. The other is offered by QVC intermittently throughout the year and contains only brands that QVC offers. But don't let that sway you, QVC offers some very prestigious and high quality brands.While I have never received the QVC version before, I have heard that the products are geared more towards the cosmetics end of the spectrum, while the standard test tube is geared more towards the skin care and anti-aging end. I am definitely signing up for mine today to see how it compares to the regular NBTT! Let me know if there are any other questions you have about this sub and I will do my best to answer your questions!

P.S. There are two different options when you go to buy. There is a single shipment option and an auto-delivery option. If you want to receive the QVC Test Tube automatically every 3 months then make sure you are signing up for the auto-delivery. If you only want to receive one tube, one time then make sure you are signing up for the one time shipment option.

Click here to order: QVC New Beauty Test Tube

Act fast, this may not be around for long and who knows when it will be offered again!

Can your lipstick predict your personality?

This post will be short and sweet! Its been a little while since I last wrote and its been a little while since I've received a subscription box in the mail. I still have to post my August Birchbox... or maybe I won't.... I don't know, I'll have to think about it. If you really want to see it, let me know! ANYWAYS, I wanted to post something that I saw on Tarte's facebook page that I thought was really cute. I don't know if its entirely accurate, but its kinda fun :) Enjoy!

What Does Your Lipstick Say About You?

August 2012 Conscious Box

August's Conscious Box arrived today! Its a good one as far as I can tell, although it does have a lot of items geared towards kids (keeping with the theme of back-to-school I suppose).

This box includes:
Berry Plus Laundry Soap, 2 loads (2.0 ml each)

I Love Chicken Poop Lip Junk (0.15 oz/4.2 g)

Crispy Green Crispy Mangoes 100% Freeze-Dried Mangoes (0.36 oz/10g)

Crunchmaster Multi-grain Crackers Sea Salt (0.5 oz/14g)

St. Claire's Organics Watermelon Tarts (.56 oz/16g)

Honest Tea Honest Kids drink pouch in Super Fruit Punch (6.75 fl.oz./200 ml)

Natural Vitality Kids Calm Multi in Fruity Splash Flavor (1 fl. oz./29 ml)

thinkThin Fruit & Nut Crunch Bar in Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts (1.41 oz/40g)

thinkThin Fruit & Nut Crunch Minibar in Blueberry & Mixed Nuts

Weleda Pomegranate Firming Serum (full size) (1.0 fl. oz./30 ml)

4 Wexy Bags Eco-friendly Snack Bags

There is usually a bonus product if you comment on Conscious Box's facebook page, and I have always received it except for this month. All it says in the description is "Go Raw" so I'm not 100% sure what it is, except for that its a food product.

This month's box was definitely very interesting! As always, there was a TON of stuff but a few things stood out in my mind. I have gotten so much tea over the course of my subscription box journey, but I have never received tea in a "Caprisun" style pouch. I think that is so cool and a great way to have something nice to drink on hand! On a different note, I was a little put off by the name of the Chicken Poop "lip junk" and thought "there is NO way I am putting this stuff on or near my mouth area." but no worries! The tube definitively proclaims "Made With No Poop". I am very excited about the Weleda Pomegranate Firming Serum. It's a full-size product and a $45 value! I think it would fit in nicely with my daily beauty routine. Not to mention I am obsessed with anything pomegranate.

Well that's it for me, hopefully I will get some other stuff up in the next couple of days. I still have some things to show you guys that I received while I was on vacation last week. I've just been slightly lazy :)

Enjoy!

100% Vegan Conscious Box

Hey guys! Some exciting news for all of you who lead a vegan lifestyle. Conscious Box has launched their all new, all vegan box. The first box will be shipped out on Sept. 7th and will be $19.95. Subscriptions are open RIGHT NOW and are going fast, so click here and reserve yours today!

Popsugar Must Have Bag July 2012

Okay guys, I am SUPER excited about this new monthly service! Its called the Popsugar Must Have bag. Its a little bit different than other monthly sub services because they don't send you samples... they send you FULL SIZE PRODUCTS. Now the catch: it's on the pricey side in terms of subscription services - $35/month with free shipping. At first glance you may be thinking "No way am I paying that much Caroline, you crazy girl!" But rest assured, I promise you it's worth it.

This box includes:

2 RGB Nail polishes in Minty (mint green) and Doll (pale, neutral pink)

2 KIND Nuts & Spices Granola bars in Madagascar Vanilla Almond and Cashew & Ginger Spice

2 Ilia lip stains in Bang Bang and In My Room

Body Drench Body Lotion in Pomegranate Crush

Body Drench Body Scrub in Raspberry Gelee

All of this came in a very nice (big) tote bag (pictured above). 

This is my first bag and (I believe) the first bag they have ever sent out. I gotta say, I'm impressed. I may take the time to find out the value of the products, just so I can let you guys know if its really worth it, but I suspect it is. Again, this may not be for everyone but if you are someone who doesn't really enjoy getting sample size products and find yourself disappointed each month because you did not receive a full size product, then this subscription service is definitely for you. 

If you'd like to find out more or would like to sign up to receive the Must Have Bag each month, visit this link: Popsugar Must Have Bag

ETA: A couple pictures

From Left to Right: RGB Nail Polishes in Minty and Doll, Ilia Lip Stains in Bang Bang and In My Room 

Swatches of the Ilia lip stains: Bang Bang (top) and In My Room (bottom)

*Disclaimer: I am not compensated in any way for my opinion or review of these products and all thoughts expressed are my own. I pay for everything with my own money unless otherwise noted.

August 2012 Sample Society

My August Sample Society came today! 

As a preface, Sample Society is a beauty subscription box service that offers beauty samples from luxury brands. Every month you will receive 5 samples as well as a $15 gift code and a small booklet with product descriptions. This service is $15 and is delivered monthly.

This box includes:

Phyto Phytonectar Treatment Oil (0.33 fl. oz./ 10 ml)

Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Private Dancer (.50 fl. oz./ 15 ml)

Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara (0.1 oz/ 3 g)

Elemental Herbology Skin Care Facial Detox Purifying Facial Mask (0.5 fl. oz./ 15 ml)

Arcona Cranberry Toner ( 1 oz./ 30 ml)

Malin + Goets Vitamin E Face Moisturizer (.04 fl. oz./ 1.2 g)

This box also came with (as always) a $15 gift code to use on any $50 purchase when any product from the brands in this month's box is included in your order. Which is a pretty good deal if I just HAVE to have something I sample.

Unfortunately, this company does not offer price values for the full-size items, so its hard for me to give the overall value of this box (although one could argue that the $15 gift code pays for box, should you choose to use it). If its something that people really want to see, then I will look into researching the item prices myself.

I am very pleased with this box, as I have been with the other boxes I have received from Sample Society in the past (I may post those at a later time, so that you can have a point of reference). The sample sizes are generous, although I wouldn't say they are the largest I've seen. However, I would rather have small samples of products I care about than big samples of products I will never use or have no interest in. And in that respect, this box delivers. Throughout my subscription box journey, I have found that I am more interested in cosmetic and beauty items rather than household or lifestyle items. After 3 boxes, Sample Society has yet to disappoint me the way other subscriptions services have -__-. More on that at a later date.

Again, if I have missed any aspect that you would like to know more about, leave me a comment and I will answer your questions to best of my ability! Thanks and I hope this was enjoyable for all of you!

*Disclaimer: I am not compensated in any way for my opinion or review of these products and all thoughts expressed are my own. I pay for everything with my own money unless otherwise noted.

First post!

Welcome to my blog internet people! It's not what I would call perfect and I'm still learning but hopefully I'll get better as I go. I am using this blog as a catalog of my monthly box subscriptions and beauty hauls. And... that's pretty much it :)

For reference, here are the monthly box services I am subscribed to:

• Birchbox
• Glossybox 
• Sample Society with Allure
• New Beauty Test Tube (quarterly)
• Good & Lovely
• Eco Emi
• Julep Maven
• Conscious Box
• Love With Food
• Goodebox
• Popsugar Must Have Bag

If you have any questions or tips feel free to leave a comment.

Enjoy!