December Birchbox Review: RUFFIAN Red Nail Lacquer and Custom NCLA nail wraps

The classic color red has been particularly huge this season. You can't walk out the door and not see someone with red lips, accessories, or nails, myself included. The best thing about this classic color is that it never goes out of style. It has been around for years and isn't going anywhere anytime soon! Before the Birchbox option (in December), I was actually thinking about the fact that I was obsessed with red, yet did not have a classic red nail polish. I had various different shades, but not a true red. I knew I had to have one this holiday season, then the sample choices came out. Birchbox, and Lo Bosworth, had read my mind. In the Lo Bosworth curated box was the most beautiful and classic shade of red nail lacquer that I could ever hope for. It was by RUFFIAN, a brand I became familiar with this summer when I received a rose gold polish and loved that one, so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. The RUFFIAN Red was just as beautiful on as it is in the bottle. The color was so glossy and is such a classic color. The RUFFIAN nail lacquers are also made to last. I usually have problems with my nails chipping almost instantly, but that's not the case with these. I can usually go a week or two without any chips! I also paired my RUFFIAN Red with some custom nail wraps I created by ncLA. They have an amazing app, myNCLA, that lets you customize your own nail wraps with pictures you have taken. The possibilities are endless and you can have something that is truly one of a kind. I used the flowers my husband gave me for our two year wedding anniversary for my first wraps. Flowers always die and this way I can wear them anytime I want to see them! They go on very easy and last longer than some of the other nail wraps I've tried. They have pre-made ones you can purchase from their website if the customization route isn't for you. Definitely check them out if you love nail wraps and want some really neat and trendy designs!    

December Birchbox Review: Davines Replumping Hair Filler

I have been a huge fan of Davines hair products since working at a prestigious hair salon back home when I was in school. It was so great learning about the new products that would come out and get to test them out before they hit the shelves. There were many products that I would often try and fall in love with. Actually, one of the first things I did when moving out here was to find a place that sold Davines products. Told you, huge fan! Their products always smell so great and work so well! So you can imagine my excitement when I saw this new (to me) Davines replumpling line was going to be in the Lo Bosworth curated Birchbox. Like the other products I have tried, it did not disappoint. It smelled wonderful and worked rather well too. I wish the shampoo and conditioner were a little bigger to get more use out of the whole line together, but the Superactive spray is working great on its own. It adds volume to my hair and makes it very soft. Plus, one treatment lasts about six to eight shampoos which helps if you think it's a little on the pricey side. I may not purchase the shampoo and conditioner because there are a couple of others by Davines that I love, but the replumpling spray will be a must have for me.     

December Birchbox Review: Cynthia Rowley Creamy Lip Stain

I am such a huge fan of any sort of lip product. I often have two or three (not counting chap sticks) different products with me at all times and switch them out on an almost daily basis. Hello, my name is Casey and I have a lip addiction. That's why I decided to review this item from my Lo Bosworth curated Birchbox first, well that and the fact that I got my hair done today! I just love this Cynthia Rowley Lip Stain. I received it in the color heartthrob, but there are five other colors available if this one doesn't suit your tastes. The stain, like the name states, goes on super creamy. It feels so soft and smooth going on your lips. Then there is the color. Personally I am loving reds right now (like everyone else following the trend) and this one is perfect. If you aren't sure if red is good for you, which trust me it probably is, you can do one light coat for a more light and subtle hue. But, if you decide you want to go bold, you can do another layer or two for a brighter pop of color. It continues to feel creamy well after use too. These lip stains are also paragon free, vegan, and cruelty free.....always a huge plus! Thank you Lo for a great holiday pick!