LOVE ULTA CASHBACK...

I could not resist getting this Benefit set when I found out I had $8 in ULTA cash to spend.  It retails for $36 so it was nice to get a discount.  Benefit is one of my favorite makeup brands and I have loved every item of theirs I have tried.  This set included 7 things I have never tried.

BENEFIT BEAUTY SCORE - This set includes Benetint, High Beam, Stay Don't Stray, Ooh La Lift, Pore Professional, That Gal, It's Potent, Hoola, Bella Bamba, and They're Real.  

This coin purse was the free gift with purchase of any $35 Benefit item or items.  I expected the coin purse to be much smaller and was pleasantly surprised by the size of this.  It also has a mirror and a little pocket inside.

Currently...

Currently burning:

My Cobblestone Candle in Live Love Laugh from Kirkland's!

Currently watching:

This is my go to evening show - love watching the seasons over and over again!  Niles is my favorite character and the Flour Child episode is my favorite!

Currently wearing :

Pier One Bronze and Turquoise multi-strand bracelet! Love this bracelet!

Currently loving to shop at:

Pier One is such a cute store to shop in and love their outdoor line!

LIP FACTORY MAY 2014

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

My Lip Factory finally arrived on the last possible day of May.  Lip Factory is a monthly box that has a variety of makeup even though it does say Lip Factory.  They do several just lip boxes a year but this one was a variety box.

"Spring has Sprung" is the theme of this month's box.  It is a super pretty month too!

MeMeMe Cosmetics Blush Me! Boxed Blush - This is super cute - the packaging, the little blush brush and the color.  One of my favorite things in this month's box. LOVE!

Medusa's Makeup: eyeshadow (Tarzan) - Love this shade of eyeshadow - perfect for me.  It is glittery and love that it is cruelty free. LOVE!

NCLA Nailing Hollywood Nail Wraps - This is probably my least favorite thing in the batch - I think I would have liked it had it been a different color or pattern.  They are a nude color and not something I would pick out even though I like nudes. DISLIKE!

Pari Beauty Lipstick(Pinky Promise) -  I really like this lipstick - it is a shade I would wear - not too bold or bright and more of a nude color.  Lipsticks and lipglosses are my favorite thing to get in a box so this is a win for me. LOVE!

Teeez Trendy Cosmetics Golden Glow Lip Goss (Classy Champagne) - This is my favorite thing in this month's box - it is a cute package in a great color and I will be putting it right in my lip stick purse bag.   The box says it is non sticky and hydrating.  Love this brand! LOVE!

This was a great month for Lip Monthly and I loved it!  

WANTABLE BOX: INTIMATES

WHAT'S IN THE INTIMATES BOX?

So the third and final box from Wantable was the Intimates Box.  I was very pleased with the wide selection the quiz asked about.  This box must be difficult because of sizing.  

Again, Just like the first two, I filled out my quiz and told them what I was looking for in their Intimates selection.  I chose to dislike hosiery, accessories, Tights/leggings, shapewear, and soft bras.  I loved Loungewear, Tanks, Panties, Socks, Pretty & Polished, Fun & Flirty, and Brights.  

Pucker Up Roxanne Babydoll -  This was probably my least favorite thing in the box as I had tried with my quiz to leave out the lingerie.  I wanted something comfy and loungey - so i will be disliking Fun & and Flirty on my updated quiz. DISLIKE!

Rhonda Shear Ahh Seamless Boyshort - These were not me either - I think they are meant to be worn under something as not show your underwear - and I do not wear clothes like that on an everyday basis.  I would have preferred a cute pattern or just boyshort underwear. DISLIKE!

Ozone socks in Victorian Bird Socks Grey -  I love these socks - just the type of thing I wanted to get in this box.  Love the little pattern and the color here.   I had to look at it several times to see the bird.  The tag says these retail for $13.99 too which I do not spend on one pair of socks.  LIKE!

K Bell Mix & Match 10 no shows -  I love these as well - there are ten single socks in non-matching colors and patterns (which is the style now in case you didn't know) and so you are getting 5 pairs of socks to mix and match.  I cannot believe my teenage daughter did not steal these right out of the box - but there is still time ;). LIKE!

I knew going in that this would be the hardest box for them to please me on - but for the $1, I really cannot complain too loudly - I got 6 pairs of socks and a pair of special occasion boyshorts.  Not bad at all! I will be changing my quiz a little to remove Panties, Fun & Flirty and Pretty & Polished.

WANTABLE BOX: ACCESSORIES

WHAT'S IN THE ACCESSORIES BOX?

This is box 2 of that terrific Wantable deal I got - $1 a box!  This is the Accessories Box review!

I again filled out their quiz to tell them what types of accessories I liked: from colors to style to theme to length of necklace even - it was a very detailed quiz and I could say whether I liked, loved or disliked something.  I chose to dislike rings, scarves, hair accessories, Rock 'n Roll, Boho, and gold tones.  

Hilary sunglasses - I was really hoping to get a pair in my box as I just broke my black pair.  Perfect!  I will be using these before anything else! LOVE

 Stacey Necklace -  I love this long necklace and am glad I made that choice in my quiz - I have seen some of the other necklaces going around and I would not have been happy with them.  This is more my style. LOVE!

 Nichole Earrings - At first, I was kind of MEH about these earrings until I remembered I have the perfect outfit to wear them with that has just enough yellow to pull these off.  I cannot wear a yellow shirt with my red hair but I can pull off a little yellow if it's not all over.
OKAY!

Juliet Bracelet - This is something I would totally pick out at a jewelry party or store.  I love silver and this is me.  So happy with it and it might be my favorite thing in this box.
LOVE!

Another great job by Wantable's team picking this out for me - all four items are keepers and I could not be happier with my selections.  I think I will check no bracelets on the next box I get just because I really have tons and I will probably move watches to the dislike pile because I would never wear one.

WANTABLE BOX: MAKEUP

WHAT'S IN THE MAKEUP BOX?

 One Sunday evening, I happened to be online and someone posted that there was an awesome sale going on over on Wantable, the subscription box site that has 3 different customable boxes.  So many people were on the site that we crashed it but if you e-mailed them, they honored that deal.  The deal is now over of course and my boxes came in the mail TODAY!

I took a quiz that basically asked about my likes and dislikes when it came to makeup - my preferences are listed below.  These can be changed after each box to mix up what you get in your next box!  I love that!  One month I might decide I am sick of blush and want some Lash product - easy to do! I had four items in my dislike pile: brows, eyeliner, Lash Product and Bronzer.  

 Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Apple - a version of this actually came in an Ipsy bag last month but I did not get it.  I do like this but people who have reviewed it said it was a bit drying so I will be sure to wear it with another lip balm.  Most of what I have on my lips is a layering of lip sticks and glosses so this is fine for me! LOVE!

ncLA Nail Lacquer in Not So Sweet -  I love this shade of pink- it's like a cotton candy and since I am a redhead it is one of the best shades for me! I am not lover of nail polishes so the next time I get a Wantable makeup box I will move this to the dislike section. LIKE!

 Vincent Longe Trio Eyeshadow Harem - This is my favorite item in the box - all the three colors are perfect for what I like to wear and its really cute packaging. It is made easy to apply to by having the one two and three on it! LOVE!

La Bella Donna Moonlight Cream-to-Blush Moonlight - I am a fan of blush but prefer the creams and solids rather than loose powders so this again was perfect and the shade is perfect for my fair skin. LOVE!

Wantable has their quiz down to a science and it picked exactly what I told it I liked and shades that I like as well.  This whole box was a plus for me with nothing going to the donate pile - a $1 well spent.  There are many great things about Wantable but I love that they let you skip months when you are not quite ready for another box and they are probably the only sub box that I have seen that is 100% returnable - if you are not happy, you can print off a return label and get your money back!  Really, there is no reason not to join this one!   Their customer service is excellent as well!

WEDNESDAY LOVES...

The things I am loving this Wednesday:

Starbucks is doing a cold Frappe cup right now - $12.95 and get a free cold drink.  Not sure how long this will last but I am so getting one of these.  That takes the cup price down to about $8.  

Fuzzy socks are one of my favorite things - have probably twenty pairs!  Even in the summer, I wear them around as slippers.

NYX Butter Glosses - love them and working on getting all the shades - have three so far.

Wantable did a flash sale last weekend and I was able to snatch up their 3 boxes for $1 each.  Excited to see what I get in the three:  Intimates, Accessories, and Makeup.

CITRUS LANE MAY 2014

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

Citrus Lane is a children's subscription box that is age appropriate - I selected my nephew's age as he is having a birthday in a few months and I wanted to start getting some items to save up for that.

At first glance, I was quite pleased with the amount of items in the box. 

You receive a detailed card with photo listing what the item is.  I really appreciate when boxes do this.  Sometimes, I would have no idea the use of an item if they did not. 

Goodbyn Hero storage lunch keeper - they sell these at Target and they are awesome.  I will actually be keeping this to take my lunches or send lunches with my kids.

 Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet wipes for Kids - again this is an item we would use at my house so it is not being put in the birthday bin.

Back to Nature Crisy Cheddar Crackers - these remind me of Cheeze-Its.  And we ate the bag as I do not think they would be good months later. 

Crocodile Crock robot watch - I am not really sure my almost 4 year old nephew needs a watch; but it is super cute.

Faber-Castell 12 DuoTop Washable Markers - Again, this is another item my family will totally use, so it will not be going in the Birthday Bin.

BUMPKINS BAGS - These were an add on item for me - I knew we would get a lot of use out of them when packing our lunches.  They were two for $6.95. 

SO Citrus Lane was not a total win for the Birthday Bin this month but I am hopeful for next month - I did get this box at a discount by using a code and am anxious to see if that means next box is better.

Sun Safety Kit from Sephora!

FUN IN THE SUN

I mentioned the other day that I had purchased the Sephora Sun Safety Kit for $27.  This kit had three different variations with prices at the $27, $32, and $45 dollar levels.  I am happy with this version although I would have like to get the Sugar Lips that the $32 variation had.  I received 11 items for $27.

Tarte™ Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanner - I will be passing this tanner onto my sister as I am much to light skinned for it.  

 Ole Henriksen Protect the Truth SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum UV Protection - I love this size sunscreen for popping in my purse or my kids backpack for field trips and field days.  SO this is perfect for me.

 Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense® Lotion - I love moisturizers and will use all of this lotion.

 Supergoop! Sun-Defying Sunscreen Oil Broad Spectrum SPF 50 - I have never heard of this brand and am very excited to try this out.  As a red headed, light skinned, blue eyed person, I can always use sunscreen.

Murad® Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 PA++ -  This is another sunscreen -  love the little size for everyday use.

Too Faced® Chocolate Soleil Medium/Deep Matte Bronzer - Again, as a light skinned person, I could never pull off this bronzer - a gift for a girlfriend who tans. 

bareMinerals READY Touch Up Veil Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Translucent  - I love that this powder has sunscreen in it!  And it is in a shade I can use!

 Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 20 - Again, this is perfect for me as it has sunscreen and is a moisturizer.

 Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ For Face - Love that this is a sunscreen specifically for the face.  I can pop this in my purse as well.

Stila Stay All Day® 10-in-1 HD Bronzing Beauty Balm Broad-Spectrum SPF 30- This is also to dark for my fair complexion and I have gotten it before in a set of Stila balms.  I will be passing it along to my sister.

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse - I will give this a try but I am guessing it will be too much for my pale skin and be passed along. 

So out of the 11 items, I will only be passing along 4 of them.  That is really not bad for the price.