Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Advice on Boys!


My most recent video discusses the advice I have to give about boys and relationships. If you have any addition tips/advice please leave it in the comment section of the video. (Posted below) Scroll down and after you can read more about the tips I gave and the books I mentioned.

 

How to Have a Successful Swap!

Recently, I have doing more swaps and mailing things to people. The most recent swap I had was with Justine (Mybeautytips101) and the swap video will be below. Swatches of the items will be up soon. 

Keep reading for tips on doing successful swaps!

  • What is your relationship with the person: Even if it's someone's first swap, if you're friends it more likely that it will be successful and fun to shop for them. 
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Set a Budget: People should understand that you want a even trade. I noticed a budget is usually essential when you don't the person that well.

Safety: Do you feel comfortable giving this person your mailing address? If you have a P.O. box, use it. 
  • Confirm when Sent and Received: This will ensure when to expect your swap items and when they should receive theirs. At the post office confirm that you want it sent back to your address if there are any issues.
Track Record: Has this person done swaps before? How was other peoples' experiences?
 
If you have more tips, post them down below :)

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Monthly Subscriptions....When is it worth it?

Most Recent Birch Box Video



Just recently I unsubscribed from Birch box. This is the second subscription service I have tried and I have noticed that I was losing interest. Don't get me wrong, Birch box has many benefits, including the variety of new and well known brands, the element of surprise (most Birch boxes differ from person to person). However, sometimes you get a great box and sometimes you wish you got products other people got to have. I left Birch box because my luck with getting good products seemed to die down and I didn't want to keep being disappointed. 

Most Recent MyGlam Video

 

My other experience was through Myglam. This was my first monthly subscription service and at first, I was super excited. However, I noticed the products I may have liked, had flaws with them. For example, smelly products, item that were breaking out my skin and then items that didn't fill my needs, even though I filled out a survey to help with the selection of items. Since the time I have unsubscribed, the service seems better. However, the items in the glam bags still seem to be items I have no need for. Therefore why I haven't given them another chance.

New Subscription!

Recently I subscribed to Glossy box USA. I was always interested in Glossy box, until I saw the price ($21 a month). I was so used to $10 a month for subscriptions that I completely was not willing to pay the extra $11. Once I saw all the items everyone was getting, I noticed I would be excited about more then half of the items people were receiving. Those items were also bigger sized items than I was getting in my myglam and birch boxes. 

Stay tuned for October's Glossy Box to see how I like it!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Macy's Fall 2012 Clinique GWP!


The GWP where it's your choice for many of the products!
Spend $23.50 or more on Clinique at Macys during a pre-sale to reserve your GWP (gift with purchase. Use a credit card and have the items not charged to your account till you get you GWP, which releases in October (7th or 9th). 

The Items 
  • Cosmetics Bag Set (2)
  • Choice of Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion or Gel (Lotion usually for drier skin, gel for more oily skin)
  • Take the Day Off Makeup Removers for Lids, Lashes and Lips (Clinique's best selling makeup remover)
  • Choice of Clinique Color Compact in Nudes or Pinks. This includes two eye shadows and a blush. (Scroll Down for swatches!)
  • A Mini High Impact Mascara in Black.



More Pictures Below!!!

 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Influenster Summer Beauty VoxBox 2012



Influenster Summer Beauty VoxBox 2012

What it contains...

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30: $8.99 for 6oz bottle, Available in SPF 12, 30, and 50
With its ultra-luxurious hydrating silk ribbons, Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration lotion sunscreen nourishes and pampers skin while providing broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and 12-hour moisturization (PS, this is not a word!) when out in the sun.

Tampax and Always Radiant Collection:
Prices vary per box
Tampax and Always have come together to premiere the all-new, stylish Radiant Collection, a complete offering of premium tampons, pads, liners and wipes that meet




Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Beauty Giveaway (Ends July 5th)

    
             Rules for the Giveaway!
  • You must be subscribed!
  • Must be 18 or Older, or have your parents permission to receive the prize. Please ask before you enter.
  • 3 Comments per person per day. 
  • Comment must include what you are doing for the summer and what you like in the giveaway. This comment can be split into 3 parts to make up the 3 comments or you can have your comment repeated 3 times. Don't worry if it appears as spam, I can still view it. (NO SAYING ENTER ME, I don't want this video taken down because youtube sees that)
 Additional Entires!
  • Follow Me on Twitter 
  • Follow this Blog!
  • Friend Youtube Account's Facebook
  • Follow Instagram (Account name is Calicogirl21)
  • Secret Entry info...look on twitter ;) 
Contest Ends July 5th and IS INTERNATIONAL!!! 

THE PRIZE INCLUDES...

Mac Tendertone in Hush Hush
Clinique Repairwear Sample
 NYC Bronzer in Sunny
NYC Blushable Creme Stick in Plaza Pink
Wet N Wild Mega Shine Gloss in 569A Candy Apple
Wet N Wild MEGA LAST LIP COLOR in 909D Coral-ine
Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara Sample
Black makeup bag (to hold the makeup)
Green Flowered Clinique Makeup Bag
Liz Perfume 0.5 fl oz
Curve for Women by Liz Clariborne Perfume 0.5 fl oz
AERO 1987 Fragrance for Girls Perfume 0.5 fl oz
Miss Pucci Perfume Sample
Degree Unbottled Fragrance Sample
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo and Conditioner Sample
Philosophy Body Wash Sample in Grace 0.5 fl oz
Biore Makeup Remover Toilette Sample
Sample of Skin Hydrating Booster in the brand Dermalogica