Birchbox September 2013

[Jeaniney]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  For anyone who was wondering: i just got delirium in the mail and the finish is shiny like fox hunt, not matte like hedge fund. It's even more striking in person, kind of like an electric violet. Also less opaque than the other two polishes. I felt comfortable using 1 coat with fox hunt and hedge fund, but this definitely needed two to solid it out

Thanks for the comparison!

 

[lexxies22]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
lol I'm pouty because I don't like the rules of that. ): Popularity contests always make me sadface because I'm not popular on FB so I'm never going to win. I'd be much happier if it were the staff judging or if they did random drawing....

I wasn't aware of the contest. Birchbox contacted me on that. I agree with Kyuu; it's a popularity contest; forget it. I'd stick to if they would do drawings. It's fair that way.

 

[Kristen121]

Got my second box today! I'm pleased with it. Ive been wanting to try the Beauty Protector S&C and the Dr. Lipp. I just used uo my sample of the Green Apple Peel I got in my other acct last month and i loved it, so im happy to have another sample. The polish in Fix Hunt is a dupe for me, but i like the color so I don't mind.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I wasn't aware of the contest. Birchbox contacted me on that. I agree with Kyuu; it's a popularity contest; forget it. I'd stick to if they would do drawings. It's fair that way.

there's a second and third place that are randomly selected from the entries. and the prizes for thsoe are also ruffian jewelry and polish.

 

[Moonittude]

there's a second and third place that are randomly selected from the entries. and the prizes for thsoe are also ruffian jewelry and polish.

Ohhhh, I didn't know that! Now, I want to enter.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


Ohhhh, I didn't know that! Now, I want to enter.
dooooo it! i was getting friends and family to vote every day and got up in to like the top 7 or 8 lol but i figured there was no way i could catch up with #1 since their votes jump up more and more every day, too busy to keep trying so i'm going to cross my fingers for second or third place hahaah.

 

[CourtneyB]

Teehee, as a user I can attest that those "Like to Vote" contest stink, but as a social media manager we use them all the time. It gets more people on the page and makes them more likely to follow. XD

Good luck, ladies! 

 

[JennG315]

Quote: Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hedge Fund by Ruffian. OPI is that multi-shimmer gold but it had no name due to a tiny bottle like this. The OPI bottle was part of MUPPETS' collection. 




 I love your design! Soo pretty. I will definitely give this a try with my Hedge Fund. 

 

[NicoleRoyer]

has anyone used the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint?  I generally don't wear a foundation, but want something to just even it out.

I used it and LOVE IT!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by goldenmeans /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So I went to the Birchbox Local event and it was pretty awesome. They had people from Incoco there and I was done with my manicure a lot more quickly than I expected. I picked the Total Bombshell pattern (pic from their website, as my nails are all broken and short and I will not subject you to them):



The colors are amazing and it's way more glittery than the pic shows, but they're already showing wear on the tips of my fingers. I've already bought another package from their website, though. I love the colors that much and I can't wait to see what it will look like when my nails are more gown out.

I picked the build your own Birchbox option and got:

DDF eye cream

Mally cream eyeshadow in Smoky Quartz

Juice Beauty lip gloss in Guava

Yes to Grapefruit CC cream

Color Club nail polish in Apollo Star

I will literally use every single thing I put in this box and I am so happy Birchbox does events like this. I hope the do so more often. And in that location (Chelsea Market), too. I went to dinner with my girlfriends at Giovanni Rana afterward and OMG the chocolate hazelnut ravioli is the best thing in the entire world. I had a crappy week and yesterday more than made up for it.

Love that pattern!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Emsmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hi, I'm new to this thread. It's my third month of Birchbox.

In order to review products, is there supposed to be a button next to a list of products that says "review?" Mine only has buttons that say "buy."

Thanks

Welcome!

 

[JC327]

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.

That's a great box!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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Delirium looks much prettier in person than I expected, so I think I'm going to keep it after all.

With flash:



No flash:


That color looks great on you!

 

[CheshireCookie]

Oh my goodness, I've been using the nipple balm on my cuticles like ya'll have been talking about and WOOOOOW, it really does amazing things for them! What I really love about it is that it doesn't wipe off immediately like some cuticle creams do, it stays on for a bit, really gets down into the skin and seriously softens them up. I really didn't like it that much for my lips but I'll DEFINITELY be purchasing it for my poor unloved cuticles! lol

 

[SenoritaJ]

did anyone here purchase the head of the class box? I'd like to know what the length and width of the pouch included is. If anyone is kind enough to tell me I'd appreciate it!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Oh my goodness, I've been using the nipple balm on my cuticles like ya'll have been talking about and WOOOOOW, it really does amazing things for them! What I really love about it is that it doesn't wipe off immediately like some cuticle creams do, it stays on for a bit, really gets down into the skin and seriously softens them up. I really didn't like it that much for my lips but I'll DEFINITELY be purchasing it for my poor unloved cuticles! lol

I might use this on my cuticles since I got a dupe of it in my second box account. I'm sooooo bad at taking care of my cuticles.

 

[JC327]

 

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.
That's a great box!

 

[lexxies22]

Quote: Originally Posted by TracyT /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Love it! Did you enter it in the Ruffian Manicure contest? I saw a lot of entries but not all of them were getting voted on.

 Thank you. They contacted me a few times but I'm not sure if they (Ruffian) did the same for everyone? 

Quote: Originally Posted by easybreezy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Pretty!

 Thank you

Quote: Originally Posted by JennG315 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   I love your design! Soo pretty. I will definitely give this a try with my Hedge Fund. 

 THank you!

I'm thinking about redoing it today and do the opposite and maybe smaller crescent moon with lines on edge. I just remembered that I had other color to work it that it's hard to remember which color I have without going thru the box of nail polishes! 

 

[JC327]

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!

 Welcome back! Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpark107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  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:




Wow that's amazing!