Nicky Hilton's July Fancy Box Review

This week I was gifted the awesome Nicky Hilton curated Fancy box! I heard about this weeks ago but didn't get a chance to get it... Luckily, I didn't order! :)

This items came in a pretty big box and was surprised to see that they all fit on the bottom half. Quite nice packaging though! There was also an adorable Fancy envelope including a receipt and a Popsicle sticker. (First Fancy box so first sticker!)

Here's what I got:

* NCLA nailpolish in I Only Fly Private-pretty coral for the summer

* LUMO gold necklace with a heart -adorbs!,

* Pumped Up phone holder in red stilettos

* Paddywax Candle in Gardenia & Tuberose- smells amazing!!

* Journal with Moby Dick cover- my new Gratitude journal 

The box is available monthly for $39/month. Interested in checking out this box or other Fancy boxes, go to Fancy.com  

Thanks to my bestie for this gift!!!! 

Fabletics Review- complete workout outfit for $25!

Looking for stylish and comfortable workout outfits? Look no further!  Fabletics is an affordable site that offers many different workout outfit choices ranging from $49.99 + for 2-3 pieces. The outfit I chose below contains a workout tee, sports bra in their new bright pattern and shorts! I needed new workout shorts for the summer so this was a no-brainier. I usually like to choose outfits with 3 solid pieces so I can mix and match for other workout outfits.

They are offering your first outfit for half off- so you can get this for only $25!! The material is super comfy and soft. I like that the pieces make a great outfit and also can be worn with what you may already have in your closet. If you haven't checked it out yet, go to Fabletics and browse their outfits today!!

Shape Magazine & Men's Fitness Summer Takeover in Southern California

This summer join Shape magazine and Men's Fitness in southern California to take a fitness class with Nora Tobin! After class, enjoy a free juice from Jamba Juice. 

At the end of each class, grab a goody bag with a Shape magazine and Jamba Juice goodies!

July Ipsy bag review

This month's Ipsy bag was a half hit for me. The bag was cute so I will definitely be using it. I'll be using all the products except for one- the Hang Ten tanning oil as I'm allergic to the ingredients used. I did receive 3 eye products and 1 hair product so I would've liked to see more of a variety! 

The Ipsy bag included:

- bare minerals 5-in-1 BB advanced performance cream eyeshadow 

- Hang Ten dark tanning oil SPF 08

- Lord & Berry kajal stick (eyeliner)

- Marrakesh hair care

- Pur Minerals big look waterproof mascara 

I am hoping next month's bag will be better with more Fall products ;) 

Nina Garcia's Quarterly Box #NGQ03 revealed

If you already follow me on Twitter or Instagram, then you will have already seen that I got the Nina Garcia's Quarterly box this month. This is my first box curated from her (her third Quarterly box) and after seeing both of them this past year, I was excited to finally get one! In celebration of the World Cup and summer, the box had a Brazilian theme filled with fun lifestyle and beauty products.

If you're not familiar with Quarterly, the site offers subscriptions from different curators including celebs and other well known role modes. Each Quarterly box comes every 3 months and varies in prices depending on the curator. I already subscribed to the Mizz Fit aka Bianca Jade's Fitness boxes which I love!! So it was fun to select another box this summer. 

I was excited when I received my box especially since I didn't see too many spoilers re: the box before getting it. I think the day before I saw someone had posted a generic list. Each box has a personal letter explaining the chosen products. In the #NGQ03 box, I got the following:

- Otterbox card, redeemable for a phone case cover 

- Spenglish custom made muito cool baseball cap

- Koku pouch with a fish (handmade in Greece)

- Palm Tree print clutch ( perfect for holding all my new beauty products)

- Melissa shoe desk ornament (has a scent too)

- Nest fragrance candle in Moss & Mint 

- Frends in-ear headphones - most stylish pair of headphones ever! 

Beauty products: 

- Hawaiian tropic silk hydration SPF 30 (allergic to this so not a great pick for me)

- Organic Shave Gel by Surya Brasilia 

- Oribe Dry texturizing spray 

- Calvin Klein lipstick

- Sephora's Formula X nail lacquer

- Red Flower refreshing towelette in Blood Orange

This was a pricey box but overall it was a nice splurge for myself! :) happy summer!!

BeautyCon is coming to LA on August 16!

BeautyCon is coming in the next few weeks in LA! Save the date for August 16! Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/1zE7kTE

They already have a great line-up of vloggers and beauty gurus for the event. So excited to learn more from them! Stay tuned for pics and a recap after the event! If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, don't wait any longer! 

Power Up with July's Birchbox

This month, Birchbox teamed up with Women's Health magazine for their #PowerUp box. Not only do you get a full year subscription to the magazine (or a $10 refund), but 4-5 awesome samples! This month, you were also able to choose a product- a Ruffian nail polish or a Cynthia Rowley lipgloss. Of course by the time I got to choose one, the color choices were sold out. I did get to snag a silver-taupe Ruffian polish (shade: Relic) which came with a polish remover towelettes sample.

Sign up for Birchbox today!

Here's what else I got:

- Benefits PosieBalm - light pink lip tint in the cutest packaging 

- Naobay body radiance lotion

- Real Chemistry luminous 3 minute peel

- Beauty Protector Protect & Treat Hair Mask ( 2 mini jars )

New to Birchbox? Don't forget to sign up here and enter code: WOMENSHEALTH100 to get 100 extra Birchbox points!! ( aka $10 to use in the shop)  After you get your box, you can review the products and earn 10 points per product! (~$5 per box) 

Simple Skincare & PopSugar's Passport to Healthy Skin

This past Saturday, I stopped by the Grove for the last leg of the #KindToCitySkin tour hosted by Simple Skincare and PopSugar. Skincare is important and loves that I got to learn different skincare tips during the event. I was also introduced to some of their products- including their radiant wipes! Unfortunately they ran out of samples so couldn't try any, but I did get to snag the May PopSugar Must Have box!! (Review coming soon!) I also sampled some light bites and fruits! Yes- eating right and drinking plenty of fluids is important for skincare. There was also a mini yoga section since exercise and destressing is important for good skin!!

Thanks Simple and PopSugar for a great afternoon!! Also props to the Grove for the venue! Always fun to go shopping afterwards ;)

Summer Craft Camp hosted at Brooklyn Craft Company

In June, Brooklyn Craft Company hosted a full day session of crafts, snacks and lots of fun!! If you missed it, they are having another session on the evening of July 24! Check out their site for more info!

I was the lucky recipient of a ticket so special THANK YOU to EtsyNY! What an incredible fun-filled day!!

The June session consisted of 3 90-minute workshops to make a Shibori dyed wrap, leather sunglasses case and a stained metallic wooden necklace. In between, they offered mini craft areas to make flower crowns, get your hair braided, make friendship bracelets and postcards! 

Here's all the crafts that were made at the end of the day:

At the end, we also got a bag full of swag! 

Snacks that were yummy, scrumptious and thoroughly enjoyed:

Check out their next session to join in on all the fun! 

Perlier Hand Cream Review

Perlier has become one of my favorite bath and body brands this past year! Thanks to iFabbo, I recently got to try their latest Moisturizing Hand Cream in White Lily extract. It's floral scent is amazingly fresh and delightful! The hand cream is great  for the dry weather out in the west, so I'm glad this is part of my daily routine now.

 

Learn more about the hand cream here: http://bit.ly/Perliersheabutter

Don't forget to check this out on HSN on July 24 & 25 to get this in several amazing package deals!