Birchbox September 2013

[chelsealynn]

I got my box a few days ago, box 21. 



I'm not really crazy about it.  I got the nail polish in hedge fund which was the color I wanted.  I kind of despise face wipes.  These ones are no different they are really strongly scented and leave a residue feeling on my face.  I get a bb/cc cream almost every month which is really starting to irk me.  I never really use them so I ended up tweaking my profile a little bit.  I love the hand and nail cream though.  It smells so nice and left my hands feeling great. Overall, just an okay month for me.

 

[BonnieBBon]

Hi everybody!!! I missed everyone sooo much. It was surprising how much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I got in a stinkin car accident & was in the hospital for a few days but I got to come home day before yesterday .... I think. The meds Im on are keeping me so foggy Im not really sure when :/ My BB was here when I got home & I fully received the " punishment" box lol oh well. Hey tho has anyone heard from TiffanyLA? I keep wondering about her & hoping she got back to the U.S. safely. I'd be super grateful if anybody knows!

 

[JHP07]

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

Just got back from the BB pop-up shop in NYC. Super fun! For my box, I picked:
- Folle de Joie sample (super excited to try this since I never got one sent to me- I see why everyone loves it!)
- Maelin + Goetz b5 vitamin moisturizer
- Origins "Modern Friction" microdermabrasion
- DDF protective eye cream
- Number 4 mighty hair spray

I really wanted to try the Mally eye shadow stick but they didn't have them when I went. Oh well- I am super excited for the stuff I got. If only every box could be like this!

Oh- Hayley was there, which I thought was really cool. She was talking to a couple of women about the Amika spray and how she uses it. I like that BB really makes an effort to reach out to their customers.


Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got back from the Birchbox Local event - it was very cool. I had an appointment already, so I walked right up and got a makeover from a very lovely MuA with theBalm. She made me want to buy quite a few things when I get my next paycheck.

Having an appointment also means I'd already paid my 15 dollars online, so I got my box pretty fast without having the wait in line. I was really impressed with the sample wall. I was worried that because I went on the second to last day they'd be out of everything good. (I was originally booked for yesterday, but rescheduled because we got to bring our adopted rabbit home during my appointment!)

This is the box I ended up filling:



In case you can't see, I grabbed a full-sized bottle of Marcelle Gentle Makeup Remover, DevaCurl Flexible-Hold Hair spray (their travel size, which they sell for about 9 dollars), a full-sized bottle of Yes To Grapefruit CC Cream, a Beauty Blender (of course) and Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso.

I love living in NYC for these things. The ladies were lovely and it was fun to be treated. 

Nice hauls!

I'll admit that I went to Birchbox Local more than once.

 Also, I live near one of the hubs of New York Fashion Week, so I happened to come across a couple other events. Here's my entire *free* haul from NY Fashion Week:

 

[BagLady]

I might have to bite the bullet and buy the Caudalie hand cream. Everyone seems to LOVE it and no one is putting it up on their trade list!!

 

[JHP07]

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

I might have to bite the bullet and buy the Caudalie hand cream. Everyone seems to LOVE it and no one is putting it up on their trade list!!

It's my favorite summer hand cream!

FYI - However, I don't think it's moisturizing enough for very dry hands (ex. my hands during the winter are fairly dry from frequent hand-washings and the Northeast weather). I prefer the thick L'occitane hand creams for winter. So, if your hands are anything like mine...you may want to hold off on this purchase until the Spring.

 

[BagLady]

It's my favorite summer hand cream! FYI - However, I don't think it's moisturizing enough for very dry hands (ex. my hands during the winter are fairly dry from frequent hand-washings and the Northeast weather). I prefer the thick L'occitane hand creams for winter. So, if your hands are anything like mine...you may want to hold off on this purchase until the Spring.

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll hold off for now!

 

[WVFashion]

Quote: Originally Posted by kelley /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
another mountaineer!  hey girl hey!
Hi!!! I love meeting other West Virginians on boards like this one because there are so FEW of us into makeup.

 

[goldenmeans]

I'm thinking of going to the Birchbox Local event again tomorrow during my lunch hour.

I want the other nail polish, the bb cream and the brow stuff. Clearly I have a problem.

 

[Tiffany27la]

Hi everybody!!! I missed everyone sooo much. It was surprising how much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I got in a stinkin car accident & was in the hospital for a few days but I got to come home day before yesterday .... I think. The meds Im on are keeping me so foggy Im not really sure when :/ My BB was here when I got home & I fully received the " punishment" box lol oh well. Hey tho has anyone heard from TiffanyLA? I keep wondering about her & hoping she got back to the U.S. safely. I'd be super grateful if anybody knows!

I just flew in to the states last night! You (and all of the rest of these fabulous ladies) are so sweet to have kept me in your thoughts /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[evildrporkchop]

I'm thinking of going to the Birchbox Local event again tomorrow during my lunch hour. :icon_eek: I want the other nail polish, the bb cream and the brow stuff. Clearly I have a problem.

Ugh. Me too. I've already been twice and I'm contemplating going again.

 

[jrenee]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just flew in to the states last night! You (and all of the rest of these fabulous ladies) are so sweet to have kept me in your thoughts

Welcome back!  So glad you made it back ok!  

 

[QMGirl]

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got back from the Birchbox Local event - it was very cool. I had an appointment already, so I walked right up and got a makeover from a very lovely MuA with theBalm. She made me want to buy quite a few things when I get my next paycheck.

Having an appointment also means I'd already paid my 15 dollars online, so I got my box pretty fast without having the wait in line. I was really impressed with the sample wall. I was worried that because I went on the second to last day they'd be out of everything good. (I was originally booked for yesterday, but rescheduled because we got to bring our adopted rabbit home during my appointment!)

This is the box I ended up filling:



In case you can't see, I grabbed a full-sized bottle of Marcelle Gentle Makeup Remover, DevaCurl Flexible-Hold Hair spray (their travel size, which they sell for about 9 dollars), a full-sized bottle of Yes To Grapefruit CC Cream, a Beauty Blender (of course) and Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso.

I love living in NYC for these things. The ladies were lovely and it was fun to be treated.

Hi, how did you find out about this event in NYC? I am pretty new to birchbox and to I just recently joined this forum. I have no idea how to find out about these event but would love to attend if they are in NYC. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks!

 

[quene8106]

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

I might have to bite the bullet and buy the Caudalie hand cream. Everyone seems to LOVE it and no one is putting it up on their trade list!!
it's awesome, lol. i got it waaaay back in my may 2012 gossip girl box. you can get it at sephora too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[evildrporkchop]

Hi, how did you find out about this event in NYC? I am pretty new to birchbox and to I just recently joined this forum. I have no idea how to find out about these event but would love to attend if they are in NYC. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks!

BB sent out an email a few days the event opened to the public.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Birchbox, you slay me. I used 100 points to get Ruffian Delirium because it will go perfectly with the leopard 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress I got today (and also I really wanted to top off my collection after getting hedge fund).

So much for saying I wouldn't use any points on it BAHAH.

 

[bwgraham]

yeah!!  my box has finally made it back into the detroit suburb area!  after being here on the 9th, then being sent to ky, then to pa,  it has finally made it back--round two.  hopefully....fingers toes arms legs...everything crossed i will FINALLY get my box tomorrow!!!!!

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox, you slay me. I used 100 points to get Ruffian Delirium because it will go perfectly with the leopard 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress I got today (and also I really wanted to top off my collection after getting hedge fund).

So much for saying I wouldn't use any points on it BAHAH.

guuurrrlll lol perfectly normal.

I have a pair of jessica simpson 5" heels that go perfectly with this beautiful party dress I have from modcloth. Like literally the same berry colour. I haven't had the chance to rock it  yet, but when I do I am going to be queen of the ball 

 

[TheNewMrsRivers]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox, you slay me. I used 100 points to get Ruffian Delirium because it will go perfectly with the leopard 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress I got today (and also I really wanted to top off my collection after getting hedge fund).

So much for saying I wouldn't use any points on it BAHAH.

Ah! I'm so ashamed I forgot to go today! 

I'm so sorry Target. 

 

[angienharry]

I just flew in to the states last night! You (and all of the rest of these fabulous ladies) are so sweet to have kept me in your thoughts /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Glad u made it home safely!!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by BonnieBBon /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hi everybody!!! I missed everyone sooo much. It was surprising how much

I got in a stinkin car accident & was in the hospital for a few days but I got to come home day before yesterday .... I think. The meds Im on are keeping me so foggy Im not really sure when :/ My BB was here when I got home & I fully received the " punishment" box lol oh well. Hey tho has anyone heard from TiffanyLA? I keep wondering about her & hoping she got back to the U.S. safely. I'd be super grateful if anybody knows!

I just flew in to the states last night! You (and all of the rest of these fabulous ladies) are so sweet to have kept me in your thoughts

Yay Tiffany!  So glad you're back safe!  Bonnie, oh no!  I'm so sorry to hear you got into a car accident!  Especially one that kept you in the hospital!  I hope you're recovering well and heal quickly.  What was in your "punishment box"?  Maybe some items you can trade?

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox, you slay me. I used 100 points to get Ruffian Delirium because it will go perfectly with the leopard 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress I got today (and also I really wanted to top off my collection after getting hedge fund).

So much for saying I wouldn't use any points on it BAHAH.

I did the EXACT. SAME. THING. today... same color, and used the 100 points I had on the second account (that I started JUST last month to get a second Ruffian polish, and then OF COURSE I had to have the third one!)  I blame sabinebyrne... I was OK with not getting Delirium until I saw her fantabulous mani.  Then I lost my head.  

I also blame being on a low-buy this month, I saw that I could get something for free (and nail polishes are on my "allowed" list) and totally got grabby hands.

BTW, just looked up that dress and it's ADORABLE!!! You are going to rock it!  (and now I need that navy trench coat... sigh).