Review: BoxyCharm Oct. & Nov. 2016

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the October and November BoxyCharm boxes. I decided that I am going to cancel Ipsy because it just doesn't excite me enough to keep getting it. I signed up for BoxyCharm because it seems like you get way more bang for your buck. For those of you unfamilair with BoxyCharm, its another monthly beauty subscription like Ipsy. The difference is that you receive 5 FULL SIZED products each month instead of samples. The subscription is $21.00 a monthly and like Ipsy, they have featured products each month that everyone gets, and then other items that are varied from customer to customers. Check out my video below to see what I got in my first two boxes. Keep reading to see my thoughts on each product!

Holiday Gift Guide: 88 Handbags*

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This year I am going to do something a little different for my holiday gift guide. Instead of focusing on beauty I am going to focus on fashion. Also, Instead of listing a bunch of different products, I am going to feature some new brands/companies that may not be as known to my readers. Today I am going to talk about the brand 88 Handbags. I did a post about 88's Natalie Block Tote back in the summer which you can check out HERE. 88 Handbags is company that sells vegan handbags and offers them in a large assortment of different styles, colors, and shapes. They also offer extended straps on some of their bags for plus size women. 88 offers affordable and reasonable prices on their high quality handbags.  They also donate a % of each sale to a charity called Care International that assists in education women around the world. 88 Handbags would be a great holiday gift for any woman. Check out the video below where I talk about some of their bags and give some details on each!

Review: Ipsy Glam Bag Oct 2016

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Today I am going to share my Ipsy Glam Bag for October. The theme this month is "Black Magic" which is quite fitting. The bag was designed by artist Valfre is known for her gothic style drawings and design. I was excited to try out the products that were chosen for me.

For those of you unfamiliar with  Ipsy, it is a monthly beauty subscription service. For $10.00 a month, you get 4-5 deluxe to full size beauty products. To learn more you can check out my previous Ipsy reviews on my Subscription Reviews tab at the top of my blog. 

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO BELOW TO SEE WHAT I GOT THIS MONTH!

Review: Stitch Fix-Fix #14

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Today I am going to share my 14th Fix with Stitch Fix! Its been quite a while since I signed up for a box. I decided to schedule a fix and ask for pieces to transition me into the fall. For those of you unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is a personal styling subscription service. You can learn more about Stitch Fix and see my previous fixes on my Subscription Reviews page. Keep scrolling to watch  an unboxing, hear my thoughts, and see what I got!

Review: PUR Cosmetics: The Complexion Authority*

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on some products from PUR Cosmetics. For those of you unfamiliar with PUR Cosmetics, not only are their beauty and skincare products cruelty free, a majority of them are also vegan, paraben free, and gluten free. I was sent some products to try out. Below are my thoughts on each and a look that I created using all of the products discussed.

Review: Stitch Fix Men Fix#1

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Today I am going to share my thoughts (and my boyfriend's) on Stitch Fix Men! I recently did a post sharing the news that Stitch Fix has come out with a men's subscription. You can read that HERE. I decided to have my boyfriend Colin sign up so that I could check it out and see how it compares to the women's subscription. For those of you unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is a personal styling subscription service. You can learn more about Stitch Fix and see my previous fixes on my Subscription Reviews page. When Colin signed up he filled out a detailed style profile. He also made a note that he was looking for items for the fall and winter. Keep reading to see what he got!

$69.00

October Favorites

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I'm a little late at posting this but below are my favorite products for October! I'm so excited for the holidays that are right around the corner! I love getting together with family for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Its going to be so fun to see my little nephew opening gifts this year since he is going to be 2 and is big enough to kind of understand the whole idea of Santa and all. Check out my video below to hear what I was loving last month!

Review: L'Oreal Purify & Mattify Pure Clay Mask

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the second L'Oreal mask that I picked up about a month ago. This mask is the purifying and mattifying one. Keep reading to hear my thoughts!

L'Oreal Purify & Mattify Pure Clay Mask $12.99

Here is what is said about this product on the Ulta website:

"Indulgent. Transformative. Perfectly Clean. L'Oréal Paris Skin Experts have created a super-charged pure clay mask with the power of Eucalyptus to purify and mattify your skin in just 10 minutes. Our fresh, indulgent formula provides a soothing and refreshing spa-like experience, while powerful pure clays penetrate deep into pores to remove impurities. Purify & Mattify Pure-Clay Mask addresses your shiny and oily skin to reveal clarified, mattified, and refreshed complexion. Immediately skin appears purified and healthier. Skin looks less shiny and excess oil is reduced. Pores seem tightened and less visible, without over-drying. Use After Use. Skin looks re-energized and refreshed. Skin complexion appears fresher. Skin is visibly healthier and more beautiful."

http://www.ulta.com/purify-mattify-pure-clay-mask?productId=xlsImpprod14361617

Ash & Rose Boutique

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Today I wanted to share more info with you on a unique local boutique located in the SoWa neighborhood of Boston's South End. For those of you hearing of Ash & Rose for the first time, I recently uploaded a Fashion Haul where I talked a little bit about them and about a project I was working on with them. You can check out that video HERE. Just to give you a background on the company, Ash & Rose is owned and operated by a mother-daughter duo Nea and Mary Savoca. Nea is also the designer of their A&R private label collection. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary and learning a little bit about the company. They started of as an online store then opened up in their current location about a year or so ago. All of the items in the store are ethically made. Many items are either made in the U.S.A., eco-friendly, or vegan. I found these things really unique and also really great! Below I wanted to share some pictures I took of the shop. Keep scrolling to check out this adorable boutique and all that it has to offer!

One thing that I noticed about all of the pieces at Ash and Rose is that they were all excellent quality. From clothing and outwear to jewelry, handbags, and other accessories; everything looked carefully made down to the smallest details.

Review: L'Oreal Exfoliate & Refine Clay Mask

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the L'Oreal Exfoliate & Refine Clay Mask. I picked up this mask and the Purify & Mattify Pure Clay Mask a few weeks ago and have been testing each out. I will talk about the other mask in a different post. Keep reading to learn more about this mask and what I thought of it!

L'Oreal Exfoliate & Refine Clay Mask $12.99

Here is what is said about this mask on the Ulta site:

"Indulgent. Transformative. Perfectly Clean. L'Oréal Paris Skin Experts have created a super-charged pure clay mask enhanced with Red Algae Extract to exfoliate and refine your skin in just 10 minutes. Our unique and efficacious formula provides a multi-sensorial, fragrant experience while potent pure clays and volcanic rock exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth surface imperfections. Exfoliate & Refines Pores Pure-Clay Mask addresses rough and clogged skin to reveal a polished, pore-minimized and smooth complexion. Immediately skin texture appears refined and smooth. Pores are visibly minimized. Dead cells, dirt and oil are removed from skin. Use after imperfections are less visible. Skin feels as though it can breathe better. Skin is healthy looking with a beautiful glow."

http://www.ulta.com/exfoliate-refine-clay-mask?productId=xlsImpprod14361621