Glossybox April Box

What's in

the box?

This box had me at the cover!  I had already cancelled this box but when I saw the preview of this box on Instagram, I jumped at ordering it.  Glossybox ships for $21 a month and is a great quality box.  

How pretty is this box?  I love the makeup theme.

First look:

Marrakesh Ends Argan & Hemp Oil Therapy - ($5.99)  I always love getting this type of hair product in my boxes; I use these every time I wash my hair.  I will be buying this in full size.  

Enlighten from Estee Lauder - ($15~)  The full size is $62 and I have never bought it but I have gotten a few samples in my many boxes.  I have liked the way my skin felt after this but I prefer my Perfectly Posh Sweet Dreams.  

Julep's Gel Eye Glider -   ($16) I do like this brand but I do not use eyeliners frequently enough to like getting them in my boxes.  I will pass this on to my sister who loves eye products. 

Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tar & Stain-  ($18) I have gotten this before in boxes and have been very happy with it - although these usually do come with a little brush for application and this one did not have that.  

Aerin Waterlily Sun - ($20)  This smells so pretty and reminds me of Spring.  I am happy with the size of this sample too - I have a dozen small vials of perfume. I prefer this size. 

Thursday Friday bag -  ($25.50) This is an exclusive for Glossybox but similar bags ran for $25.50 and I love this.  It is so gorgeous and I will use it for my lippies.  There was also a mystery gift card in the pouch to use on their website.  Still deciding what I want to pick.  The gift card is for 50% OFF! 

I came up with a value of $100 for this box; a great buy at $21.  I am most excited about the Thursday Friday bag and gift card.  Definitely happy I picked up this box.   It has a great variety of products and a lifestyle item.

Thursday Thoughts!

It is Thursday so I am linking up with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom.   Her blog is where I find most of the boxes I want to sign up for and she posts about deals that are out there too.

My sister just signed up to sell Younique - it is a makeup company that is trying to go more natural without parabens and the like.  I ordered a few eyeshadows due to their buy 4 for $35 deal.  My colors are very similar - all are browns: Daring, Confident, Beautiful, and Infatuated. 

I had another fun order from Julep come in this week too.  I ordered so that I could get a free evening clutch and it also had a free nail polish in sparkly gold.  I selected a nail polish in a very pretty blue, a textured sea salt spray and a tote bag. 

My best friend Mellany has twins who are having a birthday this coming month and I ordered them a box from places I knew they would love.  For the girl, I ordered a Boodle Box.  Her favorite color is pink and the theme for February was Pretty in Pink.

For the boy, I got a Nerd Block Jr box - he is really into all of these characters and video games so I think it will be a big hit no matter what he gets in his box.

MAC Cinderella came out online today and wow!  I think a bunch of it is already sold out.  I ordered a lipstick in Royal Ball and the iridescent powder. 

What are your thoughts today? Ready for the weekend?  Any big plans? 

Julep Cupid Mystery Bag!

What's in

the box?

I found out about this great Cupid Mystery bag Clutch deal and was excited to get it!   I have not bought any nail polish in awhile but really love the Julep nail polishes.   This special deal was $25 with free shipping. 

First look: love these colors!  They remind me of Valentine's Day!

Clutch -   ($)  I love this little clutch.  It will be perfect for night's out.  

Gel Eye Glider in Smoky Plum -  ($10) These are really smooth gel liners and this is a really dark purple.  

Lip Gloss in Splendid - ($10) I really like this lip gloss and the shade is just right for me.  I am a lip product person so this was perfect to get in my mystery bag. 

Julep nail polish in Rochelle (It Girl) - ($14/$10)  This color is so pretty and may be my favorite one in the box.  It is very shimmery.  I love shades of burgundy so this will be going right on my toes.

 Julep nail polish in Margit (It Girl) - ($14)  This is another shade I would wear so that is a big plus!  I like neutral tones.   I would have picked this out for myself. 

Julep nail polish in Yuki (Classic with a Twist) - ($14/$11.20)  This is a glittery top coat.  So pretty! Not sure what under coat color I would choose but this is fun.  I could not find it on their website anymore so it might be discontinued. 

Julep nail polish in Joanne (Boho Glam) - ($14)  This is another dark shade I would have bought for myself.  It is a more fall and winter color too.  

Julep nail polish in Valentina (Bombshell) - ($14/$11.20)  This must be sold out on the site right now - I could not find it to link it.  It is a glittery top coat.  I think it would look pretty with a pink under color. 

Very happy I grabbed this cute little bag mystery item from Julep.  This had a value of $84 and was perfect.  I love the colors in this and the extra makeup items were nice. 

Friday Deals and Steals!

Julep has some really good deals going on right now!  With any $25 purchase, you get this clutch and polish free by adding REDCARPET to coupon code.  This has a $44 value.   I picked up a blue polish I have been looking for, the sea salt spray and a tote bag I think my sister will love.   Also, free shipping with any $25 purchase. 

My little sister just started selling Younique.  I have seen a bunch of their ads on Instagram.  I am looking into their 4 pigments for $35 deal.  They have some very pretty browns. 

Sephora has an Urban Decay palette on sale right now for $16.  The Ammo Palette is on sale right now and is so pretty. 

Sephora's It Palette is on sale right now for $19.  There are several lovely colors in this palette.  

Tarte is one of my favorite makeup brands and this palette is on sale right now at Sephora.  The Golden Days and Sultry Nights is on sale for $24.

And finally, it is not on sale but I have put it on my wish list:  Lipstick Queen's Ice Queen for $24.