March Birchbox Arrived!

This month's Birchbox marks our one year anniversary of receiving the little box of beauty goodies. As you guys know, it's been a roller coaster of a relationship so far...some months blow our mind while others leave us wanting a little more. But for $10 a month, it's still nice to receive something in the mail that you can actually look FORWARD to, instead of the usual boring bills and nagging solicitations for credit cards.

Here's what we received in our Birchbox this month...

Overall, we're really pleased with the items in our box this month. 

~Boscia is a brand that we know and love, so the Green Tea Blotting Linens were a welcome surprise. 

~You guys know how we feel about nail polish, so of course we can't wait to get this neon orange beauty on our toes ASAP! 

~The Grandma Stelle's hand soap is a practical item that we're sure all Birchbox subscribers will enjoy. 

~The Nick Chavez Yucca Root Shampooing Cream has some promise of being a product that we'll enjoy, although we must admit that we're unclear as to whether or not we should condition our hair AFTER using this shampoo cream (the bottle doesn't say), but we're assuming that you do. If any of you guys are familiar with this product, we'd love to hear your thoughts. 

~We're anxious to try the colors on the Stila Smoky Eye Card...hopefully it will be enough to get a couple of uses. 

~And for the last item, they had us at the word "detox." We're both tea drinkers, so it'll be interesting to see what we think. Mendi is going to try this out as a hot tea and Jayme is going to give it a try as an iced tea. You never know, it might just become our new favorite!

So now that we've shown you ours, if you're a Birchbox subscriber, let us know what you received in your box this month! And if you are a former Birchbox customer, let us know if you've moved on to try any of the new monthly beauty subscription services that are out there.

DG Skincare: Get Sunshine In a Bottle With Vitamin D Serum-Oil

Active Vitamin D Serum Oil - $65.00

What Is It? 

Your skin’s daily dose of Vitamin D. Dr. Dennis Gross observed the majority of his patients were experiencing Vitamin D deficiencies because they were overtly careful about exposing themselves to UV rays and using high levels of sunscreen. In order for the body to synthesize Vitamin D, it must be converted from UVB sun exposure or through supplementation/diet. Therefore, Dr. Gross set out to develop the first & only skincare serum-oil that would provide sufficient levels of Vitamin D to skin through TOPICAL APPLICATION.

Who Is It For? 

Anyone who wants to reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, enhance radiance & luminosity, alleviate dry, flaky skin and help reverse past damage through the nourishing (healing) benefits of Vitamin D. Great for all skin types & ages, including combination/oily.

Why Is It Different? 

While traditional Vitamin D oils need sun exposure to be made active, this formula, containing the ingredient Ergocalciferol, is already active and does not require sunlight. This unique serum-oil emulsion is infused with the multiple anti-aging ingredients & benefits of a serum within the hydrating delivery system of an oil.

How Do I Use It? 

Shake well. Apply 2-3 drops, more if needed. Gently massage into face, neck, & décolleté. For AM &/or PM use after the Alpha Beta® Peel. Follow with moisturizer &/or makeup application, if desired.

Benefits:
Replenishes skin’s hydration levels & boosts elasticity
Smoothes appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
Enhances radiance & luminosity
Corrects the appearance of hyperpigmentation

Visit Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare to purchase.


Diclosure: The products mentioned in this video were provided by the brand for our consideration. All thoughts and opinions are our own.


Please let us know if you have any questions. As always, thanks for watching!

Everyday Hair Care Routine

Mendi's Products Mentioned:

L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate Free Moisture System Shampoo & Conditioner

Morrocan Oil

Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Smooth Sailing Anti-Frizz Cream

Conair Wide Tooth Comb

HANAair Salon Hair Dryer

Remington Style Therapy Frizz Therapy 1 Inch Flat Iron (find here)

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine

Schwarzkopf got 2b Smooth Operator Smoothing Hairspray

Jayme's Products Mentioned:

Bumble and Bumble Gentle Shampoo

Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner

It's a 10 Miracle Leave In Product

DermOrganic Argan Oil

Conair Wide Tooth Comb

Paul Mitchell Pro Tools 427 Paddle Brush

John Freida Brilliant Brunette Style Shine Lock Leave-In Perfecting Glosser

Redken Shine Brilliance Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist

Dove Extra Hold Hairspray

L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray

We'd love to know what hair products you are loving at the moment. Drop us a comment and let us know! Thanks for watching!

Take Me to the Ocean

We're linking up today with Alison from Long Distance Loving for Friday's Fancies. This week's theme is all about Spring Break 2012. What would your wardrobe consist of in your dream Spring Break scenario? Where would you see yourself going??  Take money out of the equation...have a little fun with this. Many of us are tied to jobs that don't offer us the opportunity of enjoy an actual Spring Break, so we found this fun to play pretend for a little while. Here's what we came up with...

Take Me To The Ocean by herlatenightcravings

Kate Spade Floppy Hat  //  Juicy Couture Beach Bum Logo Sunglasses  //  Kate Spade Gumdrop Stud Earring  //  Catherine Weitzman Kissing Seahorse Pendant Necklace  //  Wilfred Free Navarre Henley Tank  //  Hollister Victoria Beach Denim Shorts  //  Splendid Beach House Striped Sweater  //  Michael Kors Faux-Horn Bracelet Watch  //  Yves St Laurent Red Ycons Bracelet  //  Gorjana Graham Leather Studded Bone Triple Wrap Bracelet  //  Michael Kors Walnut Raffia Tote with Adjustable Leather Handles  //  Prism Puerto Viejo Bikini Top  //  Nadie Bikini Bottoms  //  Tory Burch "Miller" Thong Sandals  //  Trina Turk Palm Springs Block Beach Towel  //  Marc by Marc Jacobs Black and Cream Dots Cosmetic Bag  //  Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow  //  Yves St Laurent Mascara Singulier Waterproof  //  Clarins Prodige Lip Gloss  //  Deborah Lippmann On The Beach  //  Chanel Lucky Stripes Iridescent Powders for Eyes and Cheeks  //  Bobbi Brown Beach Body Lotion  //  Frederic Fekkai Beach Waves

We (hypothetically) packed our suitcase with a mix of high end to luxury brand clothing, accessories and beauty products. Our dream location to jet off to for Spring Break would be the south of France. A girl can dream, right?!?

Tell us about your dream Spring Break!

PS ~ If you'd like to join in on today's Friday Fancies or future ones, hop on over to Long Distance Loving and sign up to receive her weekly e-mails for themes in advance, so that you can make your own Polyvore inspiration board.

Bloggers Making KONY Famous

As bloggers, we realize that we have a part in spreading messages that can evoke change.  No message that HLNC has ever brought you is as important as this.  If you haven't heard of the KONY 2012 movement, then we encourage you to take 30 minutes out of your day to watch the video below.  Spread the word.  Make your voice heard.  Together we can demand justice.  

IF THE WORLD KNOWS WHO JOSEPH KONY IS, IT WILL UNITE TO STOP HIM.

IT STARTS HERE.

KONY 2012 IS A FILM AND CAMPAIGN BY INVISIBLE CHILDREN THAT AIMS TO MAKE JOSEPH KONY FAMOUS, NOT TO CELEBRATE HIM, BUT TO RAISE SUPPORT FOR HIS ARREST AND SET A PRECEDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE.

KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.

Grab the button and the banner.  Show your support.  Let's make Joseph Kony famous.