Birchbox SoHo

Last weekend it was absolutely gorgeous out so we decided to go to the city. Since I hadn't been to the actual Birchbox store yet, it was my main focus! You would've thought it was my first time going shopping in a make-up store with how excited I was. It was a little embarrassing to say the least! We got there a few minutes before they opened so I tried to play it cool when they opened the doors like "yeah I'm totally not waiting to come in or anything". I know, I'm a super dork. We had the store to ourselves for a little bit while looking around which was so nice. The staff was super friendly and the store looked impeccable! I was in awe! We looked at absolutely everything there was. I loved the store, but I don't think my husband was too impressed. The men's section was pretty small and men can't build a box for themselves unless they want to build a women's box (which I don't recommend, you'll see why in a minute).  

My husband and I both have Birchbox subscriptions and love them, so I had to build a box for myself while we were there. For the most part I loved everything I picked, however, there are a couple complaints I have. I didn't understand why it was more expensive to build you own box when you get the same amount of products. I also didn't care for the fact that you had to pick something from each section (body & nails, skincare, fragrance, hair, and makeup). I could've done without the fragrance and body & nails selections and gotten a couple other things I wanted, but oh well, it was still fun to do. They were also doing a gift with purchase so I got to pick the Green Apple Peel by Juice Beauty as my selection which was nice! Overall I did love it and look forward to going back, especially with the holidays coming up! If you have a chance to go you definitely should! 

My Picks:

Green Apple Peel Sensitive by Juice Beauty (gift with purchase)

Body & Nails, OPI Sheer Tints-I'm Never Amberrassed 

Skincare, clariSEA Rapid Detox Charcoal Exfoliant 

Fragrance, English Laundry-Signature for Her

Hair, Macadamia Professional Healing Oil Treatment

Makeup, LAQA & Co. Fat Lip Pencil-Ring of Fire

October Birchbox Review: SAGE + fasten Onward Eau de Parfum

Well it's Wednesday and that means the week is halfway over and it's Birchbox product review day! Now if you read my review of the Catherine Maladrino Style de Paris perfume, you would know that I go for scents that have strong rose and slight peony notes to them. So, I had low expectations that I would like the scent I received this month by Sage + fasten. However, I'm not one to just bypass an item without trying it. I put it on before leaving the house for a hike and was pleasantly surprised. I loved it! The Sage + fasten Onward Eau de Parfum smelled so refreshing and light. I could really smell the apple and grapefruit notes coming through. I kept smelling my wrist all day which is how long it lasted. I could still smell the fragrance at least 6 hours later (I forgot to check after that, but I know it was at least that long). This will definitely be a must purchase for me.....hint, hint hubby! It just goes to show that you never know what you will like until you try it!