Birchbox October 2012

[MyriadVoices]

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

 *The Essie is a pretty shade of grey in "power clutch" but is quite similar to the color club "status update" I received last month (see photos below). 



 

Thank you for posting this comparison! I got Status Update (every time I see this I keep saying "Status Uptade" in my head hehe) last month, too, and I should be getting my BB tomorrow (Box #1). I've been wondering how similar the shades are. I kind of like the greenish warmth of the essie, looking at your pics. I don't know if I can rock a color like this. Any tips on how best to wear super dark shades?

 

[MyriadVoices]

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


=)  I ordered the 5 yard lengths of black, white, brown, beige and dark blue last night.  My 25 years of 5 colors came to almost just as much of the 20 yards of multi in 1 yd lengths - $12.53.  If I actually use this all up in the neutrals, I may choose to do more colorful ones!

These would be cute decor for small-medium gifts as well, if you don't use it all up making the bands.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

Thank you for posting this comparison! I got Status Update (every time I see this I keep saying "Status Uptade" in my head hehe) last month, too, and I should be getting my BB tomorrow (Box #1). I've been wondering how similar the shades are. I kind of like the greenish warmth of the essie, looking at your pics. I don't know if I can rock a color like this. Any tips on how best to wear super dark shades?

Try using a matte top coat or doing an accent nail.. put a glitter or flakie coat on top to change the look..last is my fave way to warm up or add more interest to a darker color.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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



i HATE how victorias secret doesnt make products for all sizes i would looooove the try their bras but they dont make products for big busted girls which makes no damn sense!!!

Their bras are pretty and fun, but honestly I find the elastic wears out faster in their straps and bands than other bras. I personally really like GapBody bras, but they have an even more limited size collection. They worked great for me until I got pregnant and went up three cup sizes!

Nordstrom has had the best consistent quality bras and the best size selection that I have found. They aren't much more expensive than VS, and you can order online. I have an Intimacy boutique in my city (they are a smallish but growing chain), and they are wonderful but the prices are very high. You can get some of the same brands they sell there at Nordstrom for less.

Nordstrom is usually out of my regular price range (I'm a Target/Gap kind of girl), but their lingerie and their juniors section are some regular spots for me, and I don't feel like I'm breaking the bank.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

Try using a matte top coat or doing an accent nail.. put a glitter or flakie coat on top to change the look..last is my fave way to warm up or add more interest to a darker color.

Thanks MLJ! I'm so not adventurous with nails! Maybe the BB profile should say "Classic/Adventurous/Trendy/whatever" next to different items!

i'm Classic/Natural with my nails, Adventurous with my skincare products...

Adventurous/Trendy with my eye makeup, Classic/Natural with my lips... We women are complex!

I will have to try a glitter coat. I don't think I'm young and chic enough to pull of a flake coat. I also like some of the looks I've seen where the matte coat is incorporated into a french mani style... but I dont think I can get that fancy; I'm a clutz! I like the glitter tips (like dipped in glitter) I've seen, too. That would be fun for the holidays! But what glitter is best? Any recommendations for a glitter coat?

 

[kawaiimeows]

i finally tried my naked princess coral shine, and while it smells, feels, and looks verryyy nice. there's no way i could spend $26 on LIP GLOSS or even spend that much in points on it for that matter, especially considering how many lip products i already have.

edit, i just read and saw that it has lip plumper in it. i'm guessing its formula is what makes it so expensive, still not worth it for me.

 

[astokes]

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

i finally tried my naked princess coral shine, and while it smells, feels, and looks verryyy nice. there's no way i could spend $26 on LIP GLOSS or even spend that much in points on it for that matter, especially considering how many lip products i already have.

edit, i just read and saw that it has lip plumper in it. i'm guessing its formula is what makes it so expensive, still not worth it for me.

Ditto^ I got the color barely nude. Lip gloss just doesn't last on me. I think I rub my lips together too much or something.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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


Thanks MLJ! I'm so not adventurous with nails! Maybe the BB profile should say "Classic/Adventurous/Trendy/whatever" next to different items!

i'm Classic/Natural with my nails, Adventurous with my skincare products...

Adventurous/Trendy with my eye makeup, Classic/Natural with my lips... We women are complex!

I will have to try a glitter coat. I don't think I'm young and chic enough to pull of a flake coat. I also like some of the looks I've seen where the matte coat is incorporated into a french mani style... but I dont think I can get that fancy; I'm a clutz! I like the glitter tips (like dipped in glitter) I've seen, too. That would be fun for the holidays! But what glitter is best? Any recommendations for a glitter coat?

China Glaze Snowglobe, Essie Shine of the times(more of a flakie, but super easy and really transforms any mani!), Essie's Set in Stones, Milani Gems... and if you're not super talented with the french manis, just tape 2/3 or 3/4 of your main nail and leave the tips bare..paint away and wait a few minutes, then peel off the tape. Viola! 

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


Ditto^ I got the color barely nude. Lip gloss just doesn't last on me. I think I rub my lips together too much or something.

omg i DEFINITELY do the same thing. i like the way having stuff on my lips feels on my lips so i rub them together all the time. plus i'm always drinking water. so it just doesn't work for me to spend a lot of money on this stuff.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

China Glaze Snowglobe, Essie Shine of the times(more of a flakie, but super easy and really transforms any mani!), Essie's Set in Stones, Milani Gems... and if you're not super talented with the french manis, just tape 2/3 or 3/4 of your main nail and leave the tips bare..paint away and wait a few minutes, then peel off the tape. Viola! 

Thanks! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[StellaSunshine]

Well girls, I did it!  Here is the before.....and after!!!  It was really fast and easy.



I also made a few double color ones since I have more hair than the average human.....

It will be interesting to see how these double ties hold up.  I'm thinking they might not stretch out as much if two of them do the work together, lol.  Plus, I think they are kind of cute how a little bit of the underneath color shows.

 

[StellaSunshine]

Oops.  The ubiquitous double post.  Sorry

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

Oops.  The ubiquitous double post.  Sorry

I should do this! Easy project and I'd have elastics for....ever or almost lol.

 

[Annie92]

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



It will be interesting to see how these double ties hold up.  I'm thinking they might not stretch out as much if two of them do the work together, lol.  Plus, I think they are kind of cute how a little bit of the underneath color shows.

Oooh! That's such a cute idea, and I might have to try it myself. I loved the twistband that I got in my BB, but I couldn't justify buying them when it stretched out after 1-2 uses.  

Have you tried these out yet? 

 

[xiehan]

I will have to try a glitter coat. I don't think I'm young and chic enough to pull of a flake coat. I also like some of the looks I've seen where the matte coat is incorporated into a french mani style... but I dont think I can get that fancy; I'm a clutz! I like the glitter tips (like dipped in glitter) I've seen, too. That would be fun for the holidays! But what glitter is best? Any recommendations for a glitter coat?

I'm pretty convinced that Butter London makes the best glitter polishes (without straying into the whole controversial Etsy indie glitter polishes craze) but at $14 a pop they are pretty spendy for something you only use for accent nails or french tips. For a less expensive alternative, I think Nicole by OPI has a few fun glitter polishes that are good quality and generally easy to find (most drugstores carry at least part of the NOPI line, and Target usually has them all). I wouldn't dismiss the flakies as being intense and over-the-top though! I highly recommend Zoya's flakies topcoats (Maisie, Opal, and Chloe) -- they are pretty toned-down in a way that from a distance you can't really tell that your nails have flakies, but up close it adds an extra dimension. Chloe especially is a great way to liven up a nude or soft pink mani. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MelissaFTW]

Based on the majority of what I'd read I felt fairly confident that I would receive Essie 'Power Clutch' in my Birchbox [box 1], so when I opened my box and found Essie 'No More Film' I audibly said, "Damn it!" It just kind of popped out. HaHa. There was no hiding my initial disappointment in not receiving 'Power Clutch'. Heh.

I'm happy with my box though. =]

 

[xiehan]

if you're not super talented with the french manis, just tape 2/3 or 3/4 of your main nail and leave the tips bare..paint away and wait a few minutes, then peel off the tape. Viola! 

Nailene also has these french tip guide stickers that I personally find easier to use than scotch tape. I used to use scotch tape before, but I always had trouble with some of the polish bleeding/leaking under the tape. When I was in TX over the summer I picked up two sets at $2 each, which I thought was great value. You can't reuse them but they come with about 100 per set so I think they're worth stocking up on. Here in the city I've only seen them for $4-5 (yuck!) so I will definitely get more the next time I am in TX. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[xiehan]

this! when i got a bra fitting in soho they recommended that i should go to some place called linda's...i never went. i go to express to get my bras

Pretty off-topic, but Linda's is the bomb! Unfortunately until I get a steady full-time job, I can't justify their $50~80 :eek2: bras... but they are very high-quality and well-fitting, and one of my friends now buys all her bras pretty much exclusively from there; according to her it's well worth it.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Nailene also has these french tip guide stickers that I personally find easier to use than scotch tape. I used to use scotch tape before, but I always had trouble with some of the polish bleeding/leaking under the tape. When I was in TX over the summer I picked up two sets at $2 each, which I thought was great value. You can't reuse them but they come with about 100 per set so I think they're worth stocking up on. Here in the city I've only seen them for $4-5 (yuck!) so I will definitely get more the next time I am in TX. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Nice.. I usually free hand mine and clean up the mess with remover and a brush.. those would be good for when I want to do color block frenchies.

 

[StellaSunshine]

Originally Posted by Annie92 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oooh! That's such a cute idea, and I might have to try it myself. I loved the twistband that I got in my BB, but I couldn't justify buying them when it stretched out after 1-2 uses.  

Have you tried these out yet? 

Nope, I just made them about 15 min ago.