June Sub-Box Recap

This month I was only subscribed to BirchBox and My Glam Bag. For July I'll have Glossybox added (as well as a few indie sub-boxes so stay tuned for that!) I was pretty happy with both shipments and hope that it will continue on into July. First we'll start off with BirchBox...
After a "meh" shipment in May, I was pretty happy with this one. The theme was "Jet Set" and it seemed very fitting as I spent the entire month running from one state to another. I never thought I'd be excited about "designer" Band-Aids but I'm a big fan of Cynthia Rowley prints. The Shampoo + Conditioner is the only thing in the box I haven't used yet so I don't feel like I can give an accurate portrayal of it. Have any of you used Kelly VanGogh stuff? I'd love to hear your experience! Keeping my hair nice and bright is a big deal when it comes to selecting hair care products. The Rose Water spray is light and airy, and kind of perfect for summer. It's a sweltering 100*+ here in Nashville and the last thing I want to do is wear anything that bogs me down or makes me feel smothered (Already there thanks to the humidity!) This little spritz is the perfect cherry on top. The roll on purfume is nice, too. Though it's something I'd save for a nice evening out... somewhere complete with air conditioning! The BB cream was a nice surprise because it seems like BB cream is ~all the rage in the blog world right now. Am I just making this up? Then again I can totally see why as this is a pretty fantastic product. And last but not least, theBalm stainiac stain - it definitely packs a powerful punch in such a small canister. It's a nice color on the apples of my cheeks and the fullest part of my lips, too. I mixed it with a little NARS lipgloss for a fuller coverage.

Overall: Not a bad shipment! I know some people weren't stoked on the Band-Aids or the shampoo/conditioner set, but for $10 a month, I find no room to argue with this one! Let's hope July doesn't let me down! 

Now onto this month's Glam Bag...

My main argument against My Glam Bag is simply this: What on earth am I going to do with so many makeup pouches?! Each month's shipment comes in a new bag (hence the name), and it's a nice little accessory and all... but they're just going to pile up. I'd rather my products come in a brown paper sack and get another fun product to try out, but maybe that's just me! Even still, I liked the look of the metallic gold bag I got this month. Beats the blue and pink lips of May! The contents were actually pretty great, too. The hair styling cream has been a heaven send when it comes to my Nashville frizz. I love the Marbella eyeliner pen but truth be told: It does nothing that my $3 NYC eyeliner pen doesn't do. I'm all about my NYC eyeliner, too! The NYX lipstick was a fun coral color, and I was actually pretty into it. I still mixed it with another lipgloss to achieve a more flattering color for the outfit I was wearing, but it stayed put fairly well and didn't feel too dry. NYX has great prices on their cosmetics so it's easy to experiment without breaking the bank. (This lipstick is regularly $3.99!) And lastly, the moisturizer. Almost every sub-box I get has moisturizer but I really don't have room to complain -- I have really dry skin on my face. This stuff seems good enough, but I've only been using it for a handful of nights. If I deem it worthy enough for a full size purchase, I'll be sure to let you know!

Overall opinion on my Glam Bag: satisfied. Not overjoyed, but definitely not disappointed either. I do feel like it was $10 well spent!

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So that's that, honeybees. I know many of you subscribe to both BirchBox and MyGlamBag... what did you think of your shipment? What did get differently in your shipments? Out of the two shown above, I definitely tend to favor BirchBox, even if only because they don't leave me with a heaping pile of makeup bag. I can just recycle the boxes! ;) If you're interested in signing up or are on the fence about which service to go with, give BirchBox a go if you can swing $10! It really is such a great surprise to receive each month! CLICK HERE to sign up if interested! ;)

21 comments:

  1. I'm loving those band-aids! Haha. And I agree with you, NYC eyeliner works just fine for just about all eyeliner needs :)

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  2. Those are both so fun! I signed up to be on the waiting list for BirchBox...can't wait til they have one ready for me! :)

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  3. How fun. I would love to try out Birch Box...as soon as I score a job! The $10 price tag is nice. I think getting a makeup bag every month could get old fast as well with the glam bag (my grandma sends me a makeup bag every christmas and I don't know what to do with em any more, haha). I really like the color of the NYX lipstick :]

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  4. just wanted to say that i lovelove you with fairyfloss pink hair! :D :D also, your blog design. particularly the lace/doily background and the cute babypink navigational buttons. i wish i had designing talent like yours to do up my own layouts every now and again. i totally regret not picking to major in graphic design in college .__.

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  5. I haven't subscribed to any boxes yet, but I like reading your posts so I can get a better idea of what they're all about. Seems like a fun idea!

    I also love Nyx products. I picked up a few things at Ulta (for cheap!) a few weeks ago and they're great. I'm also an avid follower of NYC eyeliner. It's the least expensive, but works the best! Been using it for years!

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  6. I've been so underwhelmed by my glam bags! No idea what to do with all those bags either.

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  7. i really really really love those band aids! :-)

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  8. I received the same Band-Aids this month too; Love them!

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  9. Your box looks nice, thanks for updating and reviewing for us! For the second month in a row, my BirchBox had a full-size Stila product--in this case the One-Step Bronze, which I loved (and I'm not a bronzer gal). I also got the Stainiac, a blah perfume sample, and a Clean Well sanitizing wipe. My extra was a tili Bag, which broke before I could even get it in my suitcase. Overall, it was just an okay box for me, but I have few complaints for the same reason you gave, it's $10 and I get some great stuff mixed in. My first glam bag will come next month, and I also get Glossybox (my second should be on its way). So far, Glossybox is better, but it's $21, but I'm pretty satisfied with Birchbox.

    Can't wait to hear about your new sub boxes. I'm addicted and want to know what to subscribe to next!

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  10. Use the makeup bags as small gift bags or redesign them and sell them in your shop! You could totally even cut up the fabric and make something new out of it.

    - Carrie

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  11. those are totalllly the coolest band aids!


    XO Sahra
    EffortlessCool

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  12. The make up bag this month is really cute. And I got my first Birchbox this month and the bandaids were totally my favorite part. Sequin patterned band-aids?! Yes!!

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  13. You got some really cute stuff from both of those! I do love what Birchbox gives people more than the Glam Bag, but the beauty products look really cute! PS, those band-aids are kick ass!

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  14. I love Birchbox. The band aids you got are sweet. I received some tanning wipes in mine and Stila bronzer. I haven't tried out the staniac yet. Funny thing is I don't really wear much make up, but I love getting these boxes.

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  15. Thanks for the insight. I just made a reservation with Birchbox and I hope I'm in for July! *Crossing my fingers*. I may check out Glam Bag as well because I need to try out some different makeup and that looks like a great place to start.

    BTW...I love the new design.

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  16. My Birchbox items have been so so, though I did get a fab full size Stila bronzer/primer. That rosewater spritz looks interesting!

    Adrienne
    What Lola Wants

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  17. Your birchbox was a great one! I would have been thrilled with that box. I traded another Birchboxing friend my Tili bag for her Band-Aids - I love them!

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  18. I am so jealous. x.x These subs are something I'd love to have many of!!! Sadly even the $10 are a little too much for me. I'm hoping someone will buy me a sub for my b-day. Keep your fingers crossed!!!

    P.S. Excellent reviews, gurl.

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  19. I am so in love with those bandaids! Almost out of my pink penguins... time to find more cute bandaids. =)

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  20. I have been on a waiting list for MONTHS. I am very excited to get that email that says I am invited. lol Love seeing these boxes and what everyone gets with them!

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  21. Thanks a lot for sharing such post with us.

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