Life Post: The Happenings

It’s a been a pretty eye-opening year with many life changes, some good, many pretty god awful. There has been enough going on that I just want to drop some links and thoughts into a non-makeup related post just to give you an idea of where I am.

On Marriage:

September 2018 Birchbox Review

Birchbox is a subscription that delivers 5 sample sized makeup, hair care and skincare items to your mailbox for $10 a month. The sample sizes might not be the largest but Birchbox is a great get if you care about trying luxury brands you might otherwise not feel comfortable dropping cash on. Not to mention the cute gift boxes that can be repurposed if you have more creative ability than I do.

 

September 2018 Ipsy Review

Ipsy is a $10 monthly subscription service that provides members with 5 beauty, skincare or hair care samples that range in size from sample to full sized. I’ve been subscribed for over 2.5 years and it is still my favorite subscription box. I can tailor my bag to fit my needs by completing a profile and reviewing items I receive while maintaining that element of surprise since I am not specifically picking any item. This can lead to the occasional disappointment but that is what keeps the gamble fun. September was a pretty strong month. I received: