new vox box: all for weddings!

I took a quiz on Influenster at the beginning of the summer to see if I'd be a good fit for a box, and they knew exactly which one to send me! I'm so obsessed with everything they sent in the "Vow VoxBox."

This wedding season is my craziest yet, as I've mentioned, and I'm traveling to see four couples tie the knot. They sent me the essentials!

• Pure Silk shaving cream: I've never been one to use shaving cream. I typically use an Intuition razor, so I don't need it, but those are becoming more and more expensive, so I have switched... but still never thought about getting shaving cream. This stuff is the bomb. I tried it on only one leg at first, and definitely got more moisture on the leg and a closer shave. Bonus: it smells fantastic. 
• ecotools Pure complexion facial sponge: I've been trying to get my acne under control lately, so I was pumped to try this. I don't think it helped my face any, but I used it on my body for exfoliation and it was great for that. Also made my shave even smoother on my legs because of the exfoliation first. 
• Olay degenerist luminous perfecting cream: I'm still using Clean & Clear moisturizer because I'm a teenager at heart [which is probably having something to do with the acne...] but this stuff makes me feel like a whole new woman. It doesn't agree with my psoriasis patches and pretty much rolls right off of those areas, and it also doesn't love being combined with my BB cream, but it's great for days I go bare faced. 
• Tide to go stain remover: Does this need an explanation? I'm a messy girl who doesn't like washing her cheap clothes. Of course this is a godsend. 
• Sally Hansen Salon nail polish: Something blue! While the shade is very different than anything I have ever worn, it's definitely pretty, and this brand is great. Definitely an exciting item to get. 

They're all full size, and they're all free as long as I talk about them.... so I'm even more happy with Influenster right now. I don't always go out and buy the free things I receive once I run out, but I'll be stocking up on 60% of this stuff for a long time. 

love,

elizabethany

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inside the recent influenster voxbox

Last time I mentioned Influenster and their VoxBoxes, I really had no idea what was going on.. 

After receiving the last one, I feel like an old fashioned pro! Well... not at all... but I have more to share. 

I definitely recommend at least giving Influenster a try when you have some time to kill. Take some surveys/prove your knowledge, and then just wait and see if you'll get a big box of freebies one month! 

Unlike other things that send you freebies [Klout], you are required to review the box if you want to stay eligible for more in the future. Obviously I think it's worth it since I'm doing that now! 

This was March's J'Adore Box. 

[minus that dry shampoo.... somehow it ended up in here even though it was from Birchbox.]

• KISS Looks So Natural Lashes [$4]- I haven't been able to actually wear these because I always need someone to help me put them on, but they feel soft and easy, and not too much
• Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight flat iron spray [$10 for full size]- I've tried so many pre-straightener sprays that I feel like get sticky or make my hair stringy/in need of a wash within a day, but luckily I forgot I had used this! My hair stayed smooth as promised.
• Red Rose Simply Indulgent Teas [$5 for 20]- Unfortunately this is another thing I couldn't personally try because I can't drink anything hot, but the man fully enjoyed all of them and the sweet flavors. 
• Big ol' bag of Hershey's Kisses [$5]- Well... we already know how delicious these are.
• Botanics Shine Away Iconic Clay Mask [$9]- Masks have become my new nighttime pleasure when I need to relax. I don't have a shine problem, so I can't say whether it cured that, but it absolutely made my skin a lot smoother and I could feel the cleansing happen which makes me happy. I enjoy it so much that I even took a masked-selfie, which should never be shared.

My "badges" that earn me boxes are Fashionista, Pop Culture, and Fan-Addict. You take quizzes of sorts to prove your knowledge and that determines which boxes you're sent.

It's been two months since I got my last box before this one, so I'm hoping there are more soon.. especially with more products I can really use on a daily basis! Either way.. a box program that costs $0 is pretty sweet.

love,
elizabethany


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ebudget: every gal needs birchbox in their life

I'm all about saving money and not spending even a dollar on something little or something that won't be used, but I'm also all about giving yourself small gifts. I also love getting things in my mailbox.

Ladies, if you've never heard of "BirchBox," you need to check it out.

For the past couple months, I've been paying $10/month and receiving a fun little gift in the mail. It's a cute little box filled with 5 or 6 samples of different beauty products, wrapped up nicely and tied with a bow. It even comes with a note to explain everything I'm getting!

I've gotten anything from Bare Minerals mascara, to Stila lip gloss, some face wipe stuff that almost instantly made me tan without looking fake, lotion, masks, some awesome all natural chapstick, and tons more. It's a lot of products that I haven't heard of, but am falling in heart with.. and I could buy, if I had the money to do so. [Woops. Let's hope they don't cancel me for this...]

This month I got this awesome piece of handmade paper that can be planted into the ground for it to grow into flowers! REAL LIFE! I also got some nail polish, a moisturizing peel, Zoya nail polish, body butter, and a perfume sample!

It's a cheap monthly bill, and it's an awesome day when you get this unknown present in the mail. It's kinda like a secret admirer is sending you some love.

I love it, and I really think you would do! Dooo ittttt.

love,

elizabethany

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watch: a push up bra will get your man back

I must tell you that I've been uber stressed and busy this week, and it's totally been affecting my blogging motivation as you could probably tell. Since I don't handle stress well, this afternoon has been one full of near-verbal-murders of some people and handstands. [They help me calm down a bit]

Then I decided I just need something really funny to make me laugh out loud, so I sent out a tweet. Thank goodness my soon-to-be beauty blogger came to my rescue.

She showed me this epic video that came at the perfect time. Not only did I laugh out loud, but it fits right in with my last post of hot ghetto messes.

I shall not explain anything, I will just tell you to watch.



I have no idea if this lady is acting, all I know is that A) this is hilarious. B) She's officially hit every "hot ghetto mess" stereotype. C) You can watch a longer video of her finding her man in the park. D) She seems a bit bipolar in her other videos... Unless she is acting.

I also know that she's driving and video taping. You all give me SO much ish for doing such things and I just want to point out that I was never applying my lipstick, showing you my boobs, or yelling at people and almost crashing when doing so. I'm safe. :)

Now I shall try and get back into the swing of things before heading into the weekend. Yes. Weekend. And it's beautiful outside.

love,
elizabethany