Wednesday, February 15, 2012

❧❦ MyGlam Bag February 2012 - NYX ❦❧

MyGlam Bag February 2012
I ordered MyGlam so that I would receive it in January.  

A few weeks later, I noticed that I had two shipping confirmations in my InBox! About a week later, I still hadn't received anything from MyGlam so I sent their customer service department an email about it.

They told me to wait until the 25th of January, and if I hadn't received it by then, they would refund my $10 - which is exactly what happened.  Although their customer service department was friendly and helpful, I would have preferred to just have a MyGlam box.  Needless to say, it wasn't the most auspicious introduction to MyGlam!

February rolled in, Valentine's Day passed and the very next day my MyGlam package arrived.

My first thoughts were favorable - the makeup bag was cute, I liked the chocolate, and the masks and eye cream samples. However, the X-Out Shine Control and NYX Roll On Shimmer are just not products that I am interested in.  I still think this box was worth the $10, though.


February 2012 MyGlam bag
After I uploaded my video several ladies commented and told me to take a closer look at the "$100 gift card" that was inside.  I hadn't even glanced at the inserts, and I was surprised to find a $100 gift card for NuMe!  I was familiar with their products, and when I started looking around on their website I realized that this would be the perfect opportunity to buy either a new hair straightener or hair dryer.  Mine are overdue for a replacement.

I decided to use the gift card and I purchased the NuMe Wet & Dry Professional Styling Iron for only $45 (excluding shipping).  Considering that I was ready to purchase a new flat iron anyway, the "gift card" worked out very well for me and therefore I am very happy with my February MyGlam bag!

Facial Enzyme Mask - Pineapple
NYX Roll On Shimmer
Dead Sea Premier Eye Cream and Instant Stretching and Revitalizing Mask
Ghirardelli Dark and Milk Chocolate
X Out Shine Control oil-free moisturizer 
I am a little concerned though that MyGlam is going to be mostly about drug store products, which I rarely ever use.  Time will tell if MyGlam is going to be worth it for me.

January 2011 Birchbox
February 2011 Birchbox
March 2011 Birchbox
April 2011 Birchbox
May 2011 Birchbox
June 2011 Birchbox
July 2011 Birchbox
August 2011 Birchbox
September 2011 Birchbox

October 2011 Birchbox

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- The Sassi Wench

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day! Kate Spade Twirl Review

Kate Spade Twirl
I was first introduced to Kate Spade's Twirl fragrance when I received my June 2011 Birchbox

Sweet, fruity, and almost effervescent, it reminded me of Yyes Saint Laurent timeless classic Yvresse (originally known as Champagne).  I love that fragrance, and I love Twirl.  I found that it was not as heavy as Yvresse, and certainly not as complex.  I decided to purchase a full size bottle.
Kate Spade Twirl

Twirl is packaged in a red and pink box. Inside, I found an adorable round bottle with gold dots!  Light glints off the gold and reflects prettily on surrounding surfaces.
Kate Spade Twirl
Although I have worn this in the office, the fragrance is one that I particularly enjoy wearing in the evenings, or when I am at a party.  This is partly because the fragrance does tend to wear off after a few hours, and partly because the scent does evoke rather more festive emotions. I can definitely detect the peachy notes in Twirl, along with currants and berries.

I absolutely love this fragrance for Valentine's Day. It makes me want to nibble on strawberries and sip champagne!
Kate Spade Twirl
Kate Spade Twirl
Kate Spade Twirl 
Notes:
Mandarin, Bergamot, Baies Rose, Pink Watermelon, White Peach, Red Currant, Blackberry, Star Jasmine, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Sun-Kissed Skin Accord, French Macaron, Luminous Musk, Amber.

Twirl is available as a perfume, eau de toilette, body cream, shower gel and body lotion.You can purchase any of these from Macys ($35 - $80).  

Sephora has this scent as 0.25 oz roll on for $18.

- The Sassi Wench

Friday, February 10, 2012

❧❦ Birchbox February 2012 - Beauty Blender Sponge ❦❧



The February 2012 Birchbox
BeautyBlender Sponge
Eye Rock Designer Liner
Mineralogie Ultime Cream Concealer
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
Chuao Chocolatier Spicy Maya Choco Pod
 Once again, I'm thrilled with the 2012 February Birchbox!  I was concerned that, after last month, this month wouldn't be as good, but I love everything here!


I have used other foundation sponges, but never the original Beauty Blender - the hot pink color makes it even more attractive!


I have been eyeing (no pun intended) peel-off eyeliner for several months, but I have never actually bought any of them.  This is the perfect opportunity for me to see if stick on eyeliner is something that would work for me.


Tinted Moisturizer, concealer, and chocolate - all the things that make me happy!



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January 2011 Birchbox
February 2011 Birchbox
March 2011 Birchbox
April 2011 Birchbox
May 2011 Birchbox
June 2011 Birchbox
July 2011 Birchbox
August 2011 Birchbox

September 2011 Birchbox

Click here for a link to the website: Birchbox
Click here for a link to Beauty Fix: Beauty Fix
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- The Sassi Wench