(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[becarr50]

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

Thank you for your kindness and sweet nature. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I think we diffused the situation with some humor on the previous page.

I hope we can respect each other's " space".. I went back and read some things I asked others about the Posh Pod thing with fake Chanel and MAC cosmetics.. I asked why a person would buy really expensive cosmetics at extremely low prices and think they were genuine. I wasn't aware when I wrote the post that some people don't know what a haven eBay is for counterfeit designer brand cosmetics. Not exactly tactful but I didn't realize it..

I like being here, I like my fellow posters, and I need everyone to know that my life may be " different" in some ways ( the lack of tons of public techno stuff) but that I respect everyone's place for them, and hope they will respect mine for me. I am very happy with my life. It is a great lifestyle and deeply satisfying personally. I do not miss Facebook in any way at all.

Now, where are those 3 BBs I ordered? Ordered my DH one this month.. They could send it next month though, not sure. I certainly don't think he will mind, LOL.

Thanks for your kindness!!!

Laura

Personally, I can't wait until I have a reason to NOT have a facebook.  I know that I could get rid of it now, but it actually takes a lot of work to save all my pictures and get everyone's contact information. I'll be biting the bullet here soon.  Future job applications are way more important.  I respect anyone that functions perfectly and completely without facebook. That may seem extreme, but its something that I believe we rely too heavily on now. That's just my opinion though, and whether or not someone chooses to have it is ultimately their decision and should be respected.

It's too easy to be critical of one another when we don't know someone personally.  MUT is a great forum, and I love coming here to talk about Birchbox, Glossybox, makeup, etc. Glad the situation was diffused /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[maggieme]

Originally Posted by becarr50 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Personally, I can't wait until I have a reason to NOT have a facebook.  I know that I could get rid of it now, but it actually takes a lot of work to save all my pictures and get everyone's contact information. I'll be biting the bullet here soon.  Future job applications are way more important.  I respect anyone that functions perfectly and completely without facebook. That may seem extreme, but its something that I believe we rely too heavily on now. That's just my opinion though, and whether or not someone chooses to have it is ultimately their decision and should be respected.

It's too easy to be critical of one another when we don't know someone personally.  MUT is a great forum, and I love coming here to talk about Birchbox, Glossybox, makeup, etc. Glad the situation was diffused /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Off topic but they have services that can download and backup your Facebook (and other social media) accounts.  Might make it easier if you want to do it all in one fell swoop.  I think the one I bought is called Social Safe and it was under $5.  Worth half a Birchbox to not have to download all that stuff by hand.

 

[DivaDenny]

As years have gone by, I have discovered that I prefer not to be so "connected" to everyone and everything going on.  I am middle aged now, and remember when we turned our home telephone off at dinner time and didnt have a cell phone in our pocket when we left the house.  Years ago I was in my car after having picked my daughter up from her caregiver (I was a district trainer for a huge retail lingerie company) and when I got home after the 35 min. drive I realized that I had been on the cell phone "putting out fires before they started" and had no idea what my three year old had been doing in the backseat of the car in her car seat.  Wow, that was a huge moment for me.  Needless to say, I changed my lifestyle and am now a private math tutor and I home school my daughter.  No judgements from me on anyone's choices, but as for me, I prefer worrying about money more and my relationship with my daughter less.  I miss the money, but I am happier in my personal life.  Being connected by cell phone, facebook, and even via text has it pros and cons.  I feel better knowing my teen daughter has a phone with her at all times, and I check on her all the time.  But, I prefer not always knowing other people's business or being so easily reached/judged/manipulated by today's technology.  I had a facebook page for all of two days and it was more trouble than it was worth for me Cell phones in theaters, restaurants, automobiles (while driving no less) can cause more harm than good.  But, on the other hand, if I were eating out with a friend and my daughter needed me, I would be happy to have my cell phone with me chirping away while others eat their meals.  Feels like technology has opened many cans of worms, but eating a worm or two when I choose is an option I am glad to have.  I have just decided to be more choosey about the forums of communication I use and allow in my life.
 

 

[beautyandbrains]

Originally Posted by Eva Papoutsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I agree, the Purpose cleanser is amazing. It takes off every single trace of makeup (when I use toner afterwards the cotton pad is still clear white when I'm done so I know it does a great job, as opposed to other cleansers that seem to leave a lot behind) and it even removes mascara. I seriously don't know how it manages to cleanse so well when it's so gentle (it claims to be as gentle as water and I believe it because it didn't dry out my skin, or cause any breakouts or hurt my eyes either)! And I'm not paid to say this, really /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

If the Purity one is similar to Purpose I'll give it a try! I really like the texture of foam cleansers and if the scent is nice I may love it!!

I've used both Purity and Purpose and on my skin I had two VERY different reactions. 

Purpose is a good, basic cleaner for me, sometimes a little too drying in the winter, but it's definitely does its job of removing makeup and cleaning my skin. 

I got sucked into buying Purity after getting a Philosophy facial at a Nordstrom event. At first it made my skin super soft which I loved, but soon I had painful red cystic acne of my cheeks that lasted for weeks. I know so many people who swear by Purity, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Oh well, at least Purpose works and is less expensive!

 

[pobox607]

I recently switched to cetaphil after being an avid philosophy purity user. I have very sensitive skin and really like the cetaphil. I've never tried purpose, so maybe I'll have to pick that up next time.

 

[skylola123]

I can't wait until Birchbox starts sending these months boxes. I am very happy that Birchbox keeps partnering up with other companies to promote their boxes. By far my favorites have been of course Teen Vogue, Cynthia Rowley, and last Gossip Girl. I can't remember if that all of them. I hope that the Glamour birchbox is as amazing as the Teen Vogue. I have two boxes coming this month, I see myself doing more than one box when they promote but just one box when they do not.

 

[Tia Marie]

YES!!! It started out that way. You are very cool in my book to remember the PP characters. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. I was given a DVD set of the show about 2 years ago and thought Laura Brooks was a nice, ordinary name. . Then I met Ed Nelson last year, who played Dr, Michael Rossi on Peyton Place, after MONTHS of emailing as friends. That dear, smart, man whom I revere for his loyalty to family, fans, and his country ( he is very patriotic), actually called me " Laura Brooks" affectionately for some time. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. He was good friends with Patricia Breslin, who played the character...Sadly, Ms. Breslin passed away in 2011. Sometimes, life is stranger than fiction. Ed is still tops in my book, and I will gladly be his friend "Laura Brooks" or otherwise, as he prefers. He switches back and forth with my given name and the character's name.. I think he misses her still.  I just gave the largest clue to who I am that I will ever give out. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

AHH! I feel like this a challenge to solve a puzzle /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And I accept! ( not really, all in good fun. My guess is you or husband are very famous)

 

[Meggpi]

I've been billed!  I get so excited to see that debit when I check my online statement (as opposed to all the others) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[peebeenjay]

billed for both boxes.....and so it begins. the mad rush and bustle while i try to figure out which box i've gotten. *heads over to bb website to start stalking even though i know nothing has shown up yet* /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sweetiegirlll]

Originally Posted by Kittygirl4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I wouldn't mind a repeat of the Algenist moisturizer if they still have them since I really liked the one I received. 

  I'd also love to try the Clark's Botanicals Marine Cream, the Kiehl's avocado eye cream, RMS Beauty Living Luminizer, anything Laura Gellar, and Korres Body Butter (since I wasn't a subscriber when/if they sent those out).  I'd also like to receive the Stila Bronzer since I didn't get one in the last box.  I'm just dreaming, though.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

If you ladies have tried any of the stuff in bold, please let me know if you liked it!

Mmm, I got the Clark's Botanicals Marine Cream in my first Birchbox in January and at first I was thinking, "This is it?  Am I supposed to get excited about a face cream?" because I had only first heard of beauty subs through all of the MyGlam hype and had received their December bag with Urban Decay full size shadow and primer potion along with a great full size lip cream, some Mai Couture blush papers and blotting papers and a mini Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara.  

Little did I know that I'd fall in love with the amazing little potions that Birchbox sends me.  I get to try amazing and decadent creams that I would never buy without either sampling or having a good friend give a glowing recommendation on first.  The point of my ramble is:  I can't believe I'm saying this but I think I'd rather get an amazing face cream than a (gasp!) mascara or makeup item!  I have holy grail makeup items and love to play with the new ones I get, but the really nice creams from Kiehl's, Algenist, Clark's Botanicals, by Terry, etc. make me very happy when I use them up every night, knowing that I'm taking good care of my skin.  It just feels luxuriant and they'll always get used up.  I have palettes of shadows that I'll never hit pan on and favorite mascaras and nail polishes that will only ever be used for a few mani/pedis (which I love too!) but the creams will always be used up and when I'm done with one, there is always a new one to try.  The Clark's Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask is great too.  The main thing I love about the Marine Cream is how clean and fresh it feels when I put it on, it's not overly heavy and sinks deliciously into my skin and even tingles a bit, which tells me that it's working.  Hey, well at least that's what the card said!  You don't need to use much, either, so even the little sample lasted a surprisingly long time.  I googled it for a refresher and this is what it said, "Are you after baby-soft skin? Smoothing Marine Cream gently exfoliates and leaves the skin intensely moisturized. Glycolic Acid and Algae Extracts soften the appearance of fine lines, while Jasmine Absolute helps soothe and nourish stressed-out skin."   That said, if anyone has any Clark's Botanicals stuff in the back corner of their makeup drawer, I'd love to make it worth your while and trade something you love in order to give it an appreciative home!  

 

[Tyari]

Hi ladies!  I see that some of us of kinda ventured off topic with in depth discussions about Facebook, etc. Just a reminder that we all need to stay on topic.

 

[sweetiegirlll]

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

billed for both boxes.....and so it begins. the mad rush and bustle while i try to figure out which box i've gotten. *heads over to bb website to start stalking even though i know nothing has shown up yet* /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I know, right?  I never thought I'd be so excited to be BILLED for something, ha ha.  I can't wait to see how many box variations there are for July.  I love it when Birchbox teams up with other companies.  Let us know if you come across any new clues in your stalking, we're all waiting not so patiently!  I'm going to go off to try some of my earlier samples in an effort to distract myself.  I'm one of the ones who thinks that half the fun is the gamble, the anticipation and the community where we as ladies get together to try to figure out the best of the best of beauty.  Long live Birchbox!

 

[poopfruit]

i feel like i've been waiting for this box for YEARS.

YEAAAARRS.
 

 

[Missglammygirl]

got billed for both my accounts too!!!!!! so excited!!!!!!

 

[Nisha760]

I.got billed too. I hope.they start shipping tomorrow.

 

[CaliMel]

Hmm. I signed up my second account, but it might be too late for this month huh?

If it is, I'll just unsub, no biggie.

But I'm excited for this months boxes! Yay!

 

[JessicaMarie]

Wowza, cannot believe it's already this time of the month again. I'm going to muster all my strength and keep my box a surprise this month. However, I'll still allow myself to lust over boxes whilst I wait. Hoping I get my box early, otherwise I'll be on vacation and my Birchbox will be on hold at the post office for a week. Fingers crossed /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissLindaJean]

Can't wait....funny, but it does seem like I was just ripping into my June boxes....Christmas in July?! Lol

 

[jaimegirl01]

Yes, it is like Christmas in July!! I have 2 subs (I added the second last month, resulting in a surplus of Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids) and I am hoping for different boxes, or if not, doubles of the same great stuff. Love Birchbox!

 

 

[MissLindaJean]

I started a second sub in time for the GG May box and decided to keep it; I'm excited and feel the same. 2 boxes with different items is my wish and so far, I've been lucky.