Birchbox August 2013

[Xiang]

Thank you everyone for all the gorgeous model co swatches!!

 

[QueenJane]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

For ladies who wanted to try Harvey Prince Eau Flirt, I tried out this promo on their site a few months ago (with a different perfume, and it worked for me) go to their samples, and add the Eau Flirt roller ball. Then go to your cart, scroll to the bottom and type the code "TRYFLIRT" in to the promo code box. It will give you the sample (BIG sample) for free and you just pay shipping.

Also make sure to go to the shipping area and select the shipping you want, I think some ladies accidentally paid more for a quicker shipping last time.

Also: for anyone who is curious, I'm pretty sure I used it to get Eau De Lite. Great perfume, very similar to Skinny Chic but a bit mintier if you liked that one.

Thank you!  I just ordered mine

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Honestly, a lot of the times the foils are pretty generous samples. They're just in annoying packaging. 

Agreed. Since I started emptying the packets into jars I got at Hobby Lobby (thanks to a MUTer's post) I don't mind the foil packets at all. I use all the product and there is no mess, drying out or fear of contamination. I have yet to get one that I only got one use out of.

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by spmblueeyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh man, Do I feel you there. I get paid the 7th and 22nd. it SUCKS! ALL my bills are due at the beginning of the month, and they're more than one paycheck, so I'm constantly trying to juggle what needs to be paid vs what can wait until my second check. I try saving but something ALWAYS comes up that needs paid, and I always end up JUST getting by. lol Maybe one day we'll catch a break, huh?

This may or may not work for you, but it helped me a lot. I took my larger bills and divided them by the number of paychecks I get in a month and then I take that amount out of checking and put it in a savings account so it doesn't disappear as money in my checking account seems to do (gotta feed the monkey on my back) and then I just transfer the money back into checking when I pay my mortgage or my car payment. It really helps to not have to scramble anymore.

 

[QueenJane]

I was thinking about adding a second sub to BB.  For those of you that receive more than 1 box, do you do your profiles totally different?

 

[Playedinloops]

I'm sure its been discussed to death, but is anyone going to the Ann Taylor event tomorrow in DC? 

 

[Autym Henderson]

Finally got my August Box!! I feel like I'm always the very last one!

edit: no blog links, please :] -kawaiimeows

 

[gemstone]

I'm sure its been discussed to death, but is anyone going to the Ann Taylor event tomorrow in DC? 

I am!

 

[tasertag]

I'm sure its been discussed to death, but is anyone going to the Ann Taylor event tomorrow in DC? 

I am!!

 

[basementsong]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm sure its been discussed to death, but is anyone going to the Ann Taylor event tomorrow in DC? 

Me! Bringing a work friend, too! ...who doesn't know my about my daily MUT BB thread checks, lol.

 

[gemstone]

Originally Posted by basementsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Me! Bringing a work friend, too! ...who doesn't know my about my daily MUT BB thread checks, lol.

LOL only one of my friends cares about makeup, but she doesn't get off work until 6, even though she works in DC.  MuT is the only place I have to chat about this stuff!

 

[Playedinloops]

Oh Great, I'll see you guys there! I'm bringing my roommate. I work in Tysons Corner so I'm sneaking out early shhhhhh lol 

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

LOL only one of my friends cares about makeup, but she doesn't get off work until 6, even though she works in DC.  MuT is the only place I have to chat about this stuff!

I hear you! None of my friends are as into makeup/beauty related items as I am. I have one friend who is barely starting to get interested, but she so far has no monkey on her back about it. Maybe I should send my monkey over to her house for a covert mission. I love coming here because I can let my beauty addict flag fly freely!

 

[angienharry]

Finally got my August Box!! I feel like I'm always the very last one! edit: no blog links, please :] -kawaiimeows

U are not alone. Still haven't received mine either 😞

 

[DeSha]

My box finally came yesterday. It was a decent box but not a crowd pleaser. I am giving BB one more month. If I am not thrilled with the September box, I will most likely cancel.

Stila Liquid Lipstick in Beso
Derma e hydrating mist
Evolv UltraShine Moisturizing Conditioner (which I will never use)
Whish deodorant wipe (1 packet)
Whish exfoliating body wash

 

[basementsong]

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh Great, I'll see you guys there! I'm bringing my roommate. I work in Tysons Corner so I'm sneaking out early shhhhhh lol 

Originally Posted by ButterflyGrl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I hear you! None of my friends are as into makeup/beauty related items as I am. I have one friend who is barely starting to get interested, but she so far has no monkey on her back about it. Maybe I should send my monkey over to her house for a covert mission. I love coming here because I can let my beauty addict flag fly freely!

I have friends who use makeup, but none of them (to my knowledge!) are on the lookout for new things to try, like I am. I haven't had any luck converting friends in the area to become BB subscribers. Oh well! My work friend and I are excited for tomorrow! Free things, yay!

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by basementsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I have friends who use makeup, but none of them (to my knowledge!) are on the lookout for new things to try, like I am. I haven't had any luck converting friends in the area to become BB subscribers. Oh well! My work friend and I are excited for tomorrow! Free things, yay!

I'm still at that weird phase where majority of my friends are starting to think I'm very shallow and simple-minded because I love makeup and have a blog. Not meaning to make this sound sad! lol I'm a tad amused by it, but it IS starting to get old! I have a handful of friends who love makeup too though and some even signed up for a couple of beauty subs like Ipsy and Birchbox! What's even more awesome is I've made a couple new friends that live here in my city that I met ON Makeuptalk!

Love it!

 

[outdoorbarbie92]

Thanks to the girls that responded to my post, im officially a BB member!!!

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm still at that weird phase where majority of my friends are starting to think I'm very shallow and simple-minded because I love makeup and have a blog. Not meaning to make this sound sad! lol I'm a tad amused by it, but it IS starting to get old! I have a handful of friends who love makeup too though and some even signed up for a couple of beauty subs like Ipsy and Birchbox! What's even more awesome is I've made a couple new friends that live here in my city that I met ON Makeuptalk!

Love it!

Seriously, I don't show my makeup collection to my friends because I know they would think it was time for an intervention or something. People that don't have the same love for makeup as we all do just don't get it!

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh Great, I'll see you guys there! I'm bringing my roommate. I work in Tysons Corner so I'm sneaking out early shhhhhh lol 
ooh. tyson's corner. i miss northern virginia shopping, especially tyson's. shopping in central virginia suckssss.