Blogiversary

Today is my one year blogiversary.  I can't believe it has been a year since I started this blog.  I had thought about starting a blog and started various versions of a blog but it was a lunch with some friends from work that really tipped me over the edge.  I know I've taken some breaks and I may not be completely consistent, but I appreciate everyone that has stuck with me to read!

Birchbox

Do you all know about Birchbox? 

My sneaky brother managed to fool my mom, sister-in-law, and I at Christmas and surprised each of us with a Birchbox subscription.  I'd love to shake the hands of the women behind Birchbox, because they are very smart ladies! 

Each month, Birchbox sends me a box of 4-5 beauty product samples.  Not one use and you are finished samples, but substantial multiple use samples.  The boxes are tailored to the profile you create and I could not be happier. 

I've gotten everything from lotion, to hair masks, to perfume, to tinted moisturizer, to nail polish. 

Birchbox is great because you really get a feel for the product and whether or not you'd like to purchase a full size version.  Then you can visit Birchbox.com and purchase your full size product.  Each time you write a review of one of your samples you earn points toward the purchase of a full size product.  GENIUS!

Here's a pic of my February Birchbox:

This box had a Ghirardelli chocolate (which I ate upon the box's arrival :)), a Color Club nail polish in a cherry red called Mamba, Jouer matte moisture tint, Kerastase masque chroma riche hair mask, and Vasanti brighten up enzymatic face rejuvenator.  While I like them all, I REALLY like the nail polish and tinted moisturizer.  The hair mask was also great and smells pretty good too.

For about $10 a month, you too can get a Birchbox each month!  Check out Birchbox.com for more info!

P.S.-Birchbox did not ask nor pay me for this post. 

True Love

Anyone who reads this blog knows that I love Target.  While I have a slight obsession with some other brands, when it comes to what I actually purchase and where I spend my money, Target is where it's at. 

One of the great things of about Target is that they have been collaborating with some great designers to bring higher fashion to the masses.  Target's latest collaboration is with Prabal Gurung.  Unfortunately, I was stuck inside and healing when this collection came was released, but luckily, my computer was ready online to make some purchases. 

Ok, I went a little nuts at checkout, but I figured I'd take anything I didn't like back.  So, I have a pile of Prabal sitting in my bedroom waiting for me to decide what I actually want to keep.  Not everything fit, which made things a little easier, but it's like picking my favorite child. 

Here's a look at my loot in all of it's glory!

 

 

Seen here are 3 dresses, 1 shirt, 3 pair of shoes, and one pair of earrings.  Go big or go home! 

 I'll most likely keep the following:

Both pair of flats http://www.target.com/p/women-s-prabal-gurung-for-target-pointy-toe-flat-black/-/A-14302680#prodSlot=medium_1_1

Sleeveless Blouse http://www.target.com/p/prabal-gurung-for-target-sleeveless-blouse-in-first-date-print/-/A-14318761#prodSlot=medium_2_14

Floral Dress http://www.target.com/p/prabal-gurung-for-target-dress-w-full-skirt-in-floral-crush-print/-/A-14330910#prodSlot=medium_2_33

Earrings http://www.target.com/p/prabal-gurung-for-target-crystal-stone-earrings-silver/-/A-14308142#prodSlot=medium_1_37

Spring Love

Spring is almost here and I'm ready to revamp my closet!  Unfortunately, my bank account doesn't agree, so I'm bringing you some of my favorite pieces and looks for spring.

http://www.gap.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=87375&oid=OUT-351595002

Obviously, I'm still feeling the chambray shirt.  I don't think that is going away anytime soon.  I currently have 4 different chambray shirts in my closet, and I may just be adding another one in this color soon.  I love how Gap paired the chambray with the pretty floral dress.  I'm pretty obsessed with floral prints this year so I'm hoping to add this dress to my closet soon!

 

http://www.gap.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=87375&oid=OUT-448854022

Ok, who didn't have a denim vest in the late 80's and the 90's?!  Loving the color of this shirtdress from Gap as well as the denim vest.  It is fresh, clean, and bright.  Perfect for spring!

 

http://www.madewell.com/newarrivals/dressesskirts/PRDOVR~86772/86772.jsp

Clearly my love of chambray and dresses have had a love child.  Add in the fact that it is striped and has a slight vintage feel and it was love at first sight.  Birchbox sent me a $25 off coupon to Madewell, so this dress may have a new home soon!

 

 

http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SWEATERS/cardigans/PRDOVR~65388/65388.jsp

Ok, I know it is supposed to be getting warmer soon, but I LOVE this sweater.  I love the pattern and that I could pair it with just about anything from jeans to shorts to a springy dress.  No wonder it is sold out online at Madewell!  Plus, I saw it featured on a Birchbox video so I feel like my love for it has been sealed. 

 

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=10018&pid=386306&vid=1&scid=386306012

Oh, Old Navy, you know the way to my heart!  I'm loving the color of this eyelet dress.  I can just picture this dress belted, and paired with a cardi and flats.  Perfect for everyday wear!

 

http://www.jcrew.com/browse/multi_product_detail.jsp?externalProductCodes=22015%3A99196%3A31377%3A87664&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302042182&bmUID=jRKoUem

And, of course, no dream closet would be complete without some JCrew styles.  I love how they blended this structured ladylike jacket with the military skinny pants.  Perfect mix of soft and hard. 

 

http://www.jcrew.com/browse/multi_product_detail.jsp?externalProductCodes=85093%3A37265%3A17755%3A59659%3A87664&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032936&bmUID=jRKoUel

I'm pretty sure JCrew has the mixture of textures and prints down to a science.  And that is a science class I'd like to take. 

 

Hope you enjoy my pics for spring fashion.  Let me know what  you think...