Monday, June 30, 2014

Manicure Monday (Black Cat Nails) and Monthly Pedicure (Glitter Half Moon Toes)!

Time for another Manicure Monday (and my Monthly Pedicure - I need beachy toes for my vacation next week!).



Who can resist some black cat nail art?! I'm so happy with how these turned out! 

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

June 2014 Summer Luxe Box by Loose Button Review

Luxe Box is a quarterly beauty subscription by Loose Button. It is a Canadian Company and they send out their beauty box at the start of each season. The cost is $26.00 Canadian quarterly ($27.30 with tax). Shipping is included in the price and I believe they currently only ship to Canada! The price is $25 a box if you sign up for 2 boxes and $24 a box if you sign up for a year (4 boxes). You will receive 7-8 full size and sample size products.

I was really excited to receive this box - I love the idea of a quarterly box and that the Company is Canadian! It looks like from past reviews that they send out quality name brand products as well.

Here is a look:

I love the packaging - I received a few boxes in the mail that were a little beat up, but this one was sturdy and all the products came in a silky drawstring bag. I did not receive a product card - but their is a product dashboard to review all the products.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

June 2014 Your Bijoux Box - Review and Unboxing

Your Bijoux Box is a monthly jewellery subscription box that sends you 2-3 pieces of jewellery each month valued at $70+. There is no customization with this box - everyone gets the same pieces.
The cost is $35 US + $6 shipping (with the exchange rate I paid $45.66). You can sign up for 3, 6, or 12 months and save a little more monthly with longer subscriptions. 

Here is a look at my June box:

Monday, June 23, 2014

Manicure Monday - Splatter Nails!

Well now that Game of Thrones is over, I had to switch to old episodes of The O.C. to watch while I do my nails!

My inspiration this week is: splatter nails!

Manicure Monday - Splatter Nails!

These are fun to do - they can get a little messy, but I love the end result! 

Julep Maven - "Summer Brights" Welcome Box Review and Unboxing

I decided to sign up for the Julep Maven program - it is $24.99 a month ($19.99 for 3 month prepaid subscription) with free shipping. Each box will include over $40 of products and the colors are based on the style profile you take. You can view your box before it ships out and pick another box. You can earn the privilege to skip a box every 6 months.

I signed up when I found a Coupon Code for a free box - I just had to pay $2.99 for shipping ($3.35 with the exchange rate). 

Here is a look at my Julep box:

Here is a look at the products I received:

Thursday, June 19, 2014

June 2014 TopBox - Review, Unboxing and Teeez Trendy Cosmetics Mascara Review!

TopBox is a Canadian Monthy Beauty Box Subscription list. For $12 Canadian a month & free shipping they send you 4-5 sample & full size products. I love that this company is Canadian and has free shipping - the only downside is about a 1 month waitlist to get signed up!

Here is a look at my June 2014 Topbox:
June 2014 TopBox - Review, Unboxing and Teeez Trendy Cosmetics Mascara Review!

So, instead of the regular monthly Topbox I received the Teeez Trendy Cosmetics Privé box. Each month Topbox sends out an email and members can "wish" for a couple Privé boxes instead of the regular monthly box. A Privé box is one designed by the same company.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

June 2014 Beauty Box 5 - Review and Unboxing

Beauty Box 5 is a monthly subscription box that costs $12 a month US, $30 quarterly, and $99 a year - free shipping on all boxes. I signed up for Beauty Box 5 when they had a promotion for $12 off a year - so I got a full year for $87. This worked out to $97.60 Canadian with the exchange rate so $8.14 a month!

I had read the reviews prior and know that Beauty Box 5 generally has smaller sample sizes and their boxes have a much lower value than some; however, there are some boxes that are total gems! So for $8 a month it is worth it!

Here is the first look at my June 2014 Beauty Box 5:

The theme of June's Box is less effort, more cool focusing on iconic and hot weather basics. The box includes a product card to explain what you get in each box.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

June 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag - Review and Unboxing

Ever since I received my first Ipsy bag last month, I have been looking forward to receiving more!!! Ipsy is $10 US a month plus $5 shipping to Canada ($16.64 this month with the conversion rate). Each month you receive 4-5 beauty samples or full size products.

Here is the first look at my June Ipsy bag:
This month's theme is "Pretty in Paradise" and here is a breakdown of the 5 products I received:

Monday, June 16, 2014

Manicure Monday (Orange and Glitter Julep Polish) and Monthly Pedicure (Coral and Grey Striped Toes)!

Alright, So I had a little bit of time yesterday to do my nails and toenails while catching up on some soccer - I couldn't do it during Game of Thrones last night, the season finale needed my full undivided attention!

For this week's Mani I was thinking a simple look with a good accent nail:





I love the orange shades - so pretty! 

Monday, June 9, 2014

Manicure Monday - Pink Chevron Nails!

I'm excited to try out 2 new things this Manicure Monday - new nail stickers and Julep products for my first time!!! 

My inspiration this week is: pink chevron!!! 






Who doesn't love a good chevron nail?! 

Monday, June 2, 2014

Manicure Monday - Essie and Minx Nail Stickers!

My nails got pushed back a day since I was hosting a girl's night dinner last night - so no Game of Thrones watching yet; I had to do my nails on Monday night to The Bachelorette instead.



I chose to do a fun look with a couple of different nail stickers! 

Sunday, June 1, 2014

May 2014 Petit Vour Vegan Beauty Box Subscription - Review and Unboxing!

Petit Vour is a vegan & cruelty monthly subscription box! They give you deluxe sample and some full size products. I really love the idea of makeup/beauty/skin care products that are made without harming any animals - so this is a great way to discover some new brands that are cruelty free! For Canadians the subscription boxes are $23 monthly ($25.66 with the exchange rate) - and Americans pay $15.

So cute - they send it out in a little pink box and nicely packaged; here is what I got:



Here is a closer look at the products: