Popsugar Must Have January 2014

Rating: Love It!!!!
Cost: $39.95/month

I received my Popsugar Must Have January box today. I was trying to go spoiler free this month, but ended up peeking. Ooops! This box is always the one I look forward to most each month. I wasn't too excited after seeing the spoilers for this box, but in person I loved everything! Here's the first look.

And here is what was inside!!!

The first item was Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask. I can't wait to try this! It's a 5 minute foaming gel that uses antioxidants and vitamins to gently cleanse pores while sealing in hydration and brightening your complexion. I'm completely sold if it can do all that! I'm trying this tonight!!!

The next item was The Juice Generation Book. I wasn't too excited about this book, but I knew just the person who would be! My guy is sooooo into juicing, so this went straight to him, and I'll get to try a few of the yummy juices! It's a win/win for both of us!!!

The Jack + Lucy Tech Gloves are just what I needed. My gloves look gross (like muppet hands) and I really need to get rid of them. These knit gloves are so soft and neutral to go with everything! So happy these were in this month's box!!!

The Rifle Paper Co. 2014 Flip Around the World Desk Calendar was my favorite thing in the box. It's gorgeous and fun pictures are different from any calendar I've seen. I can't wait to check out a different city each month! This is going right on my desk at work so I can admire it daily!!!

I also received Pipsnacks White Truffle Pipcorn, which is described as mini popcorn. I'm excited and nervous to try this as I'm not quite sure what it will taste like. I haven't tried it yet, but I hope I'll be pleasantly surprised. And this bag was quite large! I expected it to be a small bag from the spoiler pictures. I hope it's yummy!

The final item in this month's box was Revlon by Marchesa Box O' Files. These are a really cute pattern and I'm putting these right in my purse. I can always use a nail file and never have one handy. I love these!

I was so happy with everything in this box and will use everything! Popsugar Must Have continues to deliver quality items that I never thought I needed, but end up loving! I think I may be a lifer with this subscription box!!!

What do you love about Popsugar Must Have? Sign up here, so you don't miss out on next month's box.

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Golden Tote January 2014 Mystery Tote

Rating: Like It!!!

Cost: $50 (Sold Out)

I finally received my Golden Tote January Mystery Tote today. I was so excited to see what was inside. I had requested to receive the Puella Savant Swing Dress (because I LOVE that dress) but I don't think they looked at any requests for these mystery boxes as they were already packaged by size and ready to ship. I knew there was a chance I would receive items I already owned and there were no refunds with the mystery totes. I thought it would still be a good deal if I got 1 or 2 pieces I liked. 

Everyone was promised a Puella dress as one of their 4 pieces. Unfortunately, I received a dress I already own. It is a different color than the one I already have though. And it's a very nice fitting maxi dress.

The next item I received was also something I received in a past tote. It was the Potter's Pot Sequin Blazer that was one of my picks from the November tote. I love it and wore it to ring in the new year, but I definitely don't need 2.

 

The last two items were not items I already owned. Yay! But I'm not sure I was crazy about either one. One was a Renee C ivory poncho. It's really soft and fits ok. I'm just not sure when or where I would wear it.

The final item was a Jealous Tomato print dress with belt. This was cute, but fit a little tighter than I prefer. I actually think I almost picked this dress for one of my totes, so I was happy to see this. It just didn't end up fitting me quite right.

I think the value of this tote definitely exceeded what I paid for it. The Puella dress alone is worth more than $50. I'm trying to trade some of the items on various Golden Tote trade forums. I hope I'm able to make some people happy and get some items I love! This was my most anticipated Golden Tote ever because I had no idea what to expect. 

Thursday Thoughts

I’m linking up with Jen from Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts.

Earlier this week Jen from Ramblings of a Suburban Mom posted updates to her subscription box list and I saw one I knew I couldn’t resist! It was THE subscription box I had been waiting for….forever. What was it, you ask?!? BJB Express Box! The Blues Jean Bar Express Box was started by the retailer and is a box containing 6 hand-picked outfits by one of their stylists. You can choose to get the service monthly, quarterly, or one time. It’s similar to Stitch Fix in concept. You pay $1 deposit to receive a box and are charged for what you keep. You have up to 10 days to return the unwanted items, but if you return it in 2 days you save 20%. They have subscriptions for men and women.

I signed up as soon as I heard about it and was contacted by a stylist right away for more details. I’m so excited for this box that words can’t even describe it. I’m soooooo addicted to clothes, but denim is really my thing! I’m always searching for the best fitting, perfect pair of denim!!! I haven’t been too pleased with the items sent to me by Stitch Fix, so I’m hoping BJB Express delivers what I’ve been searching for. I expect to receive my box early next week, so stay tuned for my review!

I have a January Clean Out Contest on my blog. Enter here to win some jewelry from Bijoux Box and some samples from Birchbox!

I’m also still waiting for my Golden Tote January Mystery Tote to arrive. It should be here today! Yay! From what I’ve seen from the reviews so far, it could really be anything. I’m hoping for the Puella Savant Swing Dress that some people got in their December totes. It has adorable elbow patches that I can’t resist! I’m just hoping I don’t get all items I already own from past totes. Can’t wait to see what I get!!!

Birchbox January 2014

Rating: Like It!!!

Cost: $10/month

I received my January Birchbox. This month the theme was Go Time. It included some inspiration cards to keep you motivated in 2014. I really want to do something fun with these cards because they are great!

I looked at what I would be getting in this month’s box before it arrived, so it wasn’t a surprise. But I always love seeing the items in person to see the sizes of the samples. I wasn’t too excited about this month’s box, but there was one item I was very excited to try!

The first item I received was Coastal Scents Revealed Eye Shadow Palette. I liked the neutral and metallic colors included in this set. And usually I can’t wear a lot of brands of eye shadows because they bother my eyes by the end of the day (my eyes get all red and itchy). This was fine for all day wear, so I’ll keep using the samples to create different looks!

The next item was Juicy Couture Couture La La Perfume. I hate perfume samples and do not wear perfume, so I didn’t even try this.

I received Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk. This seemed to work well, but I couldn’t get over the scent. It was too strong and perfumey and definitely not for me. Luckily the scent didn't seem to last, so I might try this a few more times to see how I like it. My hair looked clean and styled well after using it.

The Nail Rock Navy Velvet was the item I was most excited to try. I was hoping to get this in my box! I thought doing a full on velvet manicure might be too much, so I did a few nails to try it out. I did 2 coats of nail polish as suggested, but think 3 would have been better. The velvet did not cover evenly with 2 coats, but that could have been my messy application also. It definitely gave my nails a velvet effect (kind of reminded me of a teddy bear), not sure I love it, but it’s different and I’ll definitely try it out for a few days. Not sure what the staying power will be. 

The final item was a Birchbox Find. It was Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Day Lotion with Clary Sage. This was very moisturizing and thick. I love Burt’s Bees products because they are natural and I really enjoyed the scent of this lotion. This was a nice addition to this month’s box.

I love getting Birchbox each month to try new products, without having to buy the full size products. I’ve found so many products that are now staples in my daily routine. I can’t wait to see what I get in my February Birchbox!

What was your favorite item in your January Birchbox?

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January Clean Out Contest

I promised my readers a Giveaway and here it is! It's my January Clean Out Giveaway, where I give away a few things that I will not use, but are brand new. Here's what you'll get if you win:

- Bracelet from Your Bijoux Box December 2013 Grab Bag
- Black Earrings from Your Bijoux Box December 2013 Grab Bag
- Green Earrings from Your Bijoux Box December 2013 Grab Bag
- BCBG Max Azria bon genre perfume sample from Birchbox
- Uniq One All In One Hair Treatment sample from Birchbox

The contest will be open from January 13th at 12 AM EST until January 19th at 11:59 PM EST. Enter below. Good Luck!!!

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Wantable Intimates January 2014

Rating: Like It!!!

Cost: $36/month

I received my January Wantable Intimates box yesterday. I was very excited to see what would be inside. This month when I opened the box it had a paper that said "We Meet Again" across the box and the order sheet below that, so I wasn't sure what I would find. But I loved the presentation of the box, so I had high hopes it would be a great box! Here's the first look.

The first item I pulled out of the box was a Betsey Johnson Intimates Sleepshirt in Pink Cadillac. Retail Price $52.00. I love Betsey Johnson and was secretly hoping for some cute undies or lingerie from her line. I've seen others receive some really cute Betsey Johnson items in their boxes. This was a cotton night shirt and it's really soft and comfortable, but the message is much to young for me. It fits really great though (short and flirty), with cute heart shaped accent buttons. I would have loved this if it was plain or a patterned fabric! This is just not for me and I may gift it to a younger niece that would love it!!!

The item I was hoping I would get in this box was Wantable Cable Knit Footless Fleece Tights. Retail Price $24.00. These fit perfect and are really warm. I need to buy a long cream or light colored sweater to wear these with, maybe a pastel pink or mint green! They're grey, with a very cute cable knit pattern. These were my favorite thing in this months box!!! I can't wait to wear these.

The next item was St. Eve Seamless Boyshort in Pink Stripe. Retail Price $9.00. These are nice. They fit right and are seamless, which I like. I like the pink/white stripe with the orange waistband. I will wear these, but was hoping for something a little more flirty. I'm going to try to change my profile to try to get some more flirty pieces in my next box.

The last item I received is one I love! It's a Wantable Ladies Round Neck/V-neck Cami in Red. Retail Price $16.00. This cami has a round neck on one side and a V-neck on the opposite, so you can wear it whichever way suits your outfit better. Genius!!! Plus red was the perfect color for me. I needed a new red cami, so this came at the perfect time. I actually want to buy these in every color!

This was a decent box. I was happy with most of the items, but disappointed in the most expensive item (Betsey Johnson Sleepshirt). You are able to return the entire box if you don't like it, but since I can't part with the fleece lined tights I won't be. I'm going to try Wantable Intimates for at least one more month to see if  I can get some flirty pieces for February. I'm going to change my profile to see if it helps. I'm hoping for some new lingerie for Valentine's Day!

What'd you get in your Wantable Intimates?

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Thursday Thoughts

I'm linking up with Jen from Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for Thursday Thoughts. 

I just found out about a new subscription box called Celebrate American Made that launched in December 2013 with a Wyoming themed box. Boxes are $39.95/month and include local artisan foods and crafts from the featured state. The state that will be featured in January is Virginia, February will be Arizona, and March will be Colorado. The Wyoming box included bbq sauce and other spices for cooking and also some yarn to do a knitting project. It looked like a well thought out box and though I've never been to Wyoming, I think they got it right! I can't wait to see what's in the upcoming boxes. If you'd like to subscribe or check out their website, which includes lots of information and fun facts (even recipes) click here. 

I'm looking forward to seeing the January boxes for all the subscriptions I subscribe to. I can't wait to see if there are any changes for the new year with packaging or anything else! And I seriously need to make a list of everything I am getting, so I don't lose track. Plus add the ones I want to try next!

I was able to snag a Golden Tote January Mystery Tote. They sold out quick!!! For $50, it will include 4 surprise items, one Puella dress from a past season (Yay!!!!!!!), one item from a previous $149 tote, and two other items, with a total value up to $300. I'm so excited for this tote (I even had a dream about it) and though I received my tracking number and it has shipped it does not appear to be on the move yet.

I'm planning to do some giveaways and I have ideas for a few, but haven't had time to get anything together and take pictures. I promise I'll get to it soon, so check back!