GlossyBox vs BirchBox July 2015 || Chyna Berry ||

What's In My Bag Challenge || Chyna Berry ||

Birchbox Vs Glossybox ...

I first discovered beauty subscription boxes when I subscribed to Kathleen Lights on youtube. She gets Ispy Bay and Boxy Charm. The idea is brilliant, such a great way to test out products that you may (or may not) love without wasting money! I started with Birchbox (check out my unboxing videos here) and I loved it! ... However. They seemed to be sending less make up and more lotions and potions, which I am not overly happy about. So I have recently subscribed to Glossybox to see how they compare.

First up ... Birchbox.

This month Birchbox have gone for something new. Out with the old box, and in with a new bag! There where 4 different colours, yellow, blue, pink and red/orange. I got the yellow. It is a plastic-y clutch style bag that's perfect for holidays! Inside the bag I got ... 

Benefit Dream Screen

Cowshed Moisturising Hand Cream

Unani Aloe Vera Gel

Barley Beauty Sponge

Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Palette

Balance Me Congested Skin Serum

And now we have ... Glossybox. 

I had never heard of Glossybox before until I saw a flyer in some magazine (maybe asos, but who knows) and read that is was the UK's number 1 subscription box. As Birchbox have been letting me down lately I thought I would compare the two for a couple month and pick my favourite. The box this month is so beautiful, here is what I got ... 

Vichy Aqualia Moisturiser

Lollipops Lip Balm

Noxi Doxi Serum Base

Teoxane Perfect Skin Refiner

Glossybox Travel Bag

Overall I did really like these boxes. Didn't love. My favourite thing is definitely the Pop Eye Shadow, the colours and shimmer are perfect for summer, so I would have to say Birchbox wins this round!

Check back next month for another face off!

Purple and yellow ...

I have been playing with colour today, here are the results!

I have a palette with the most amazing colours in but have not been brave enough to get past the Browns and golds. 'Til today! 
I first picked the fushia/purple colour for my eyelids and used that as my base. It was very clown-esque at this point so I added a very dark black in the crease and tried to bring it across from my eyeliner flick. I wanted to really experiment with colour so I chose the complete opposite colour! YELLOW! I swept this all under my lower lash line. A pair of Eye Candy lashes and this look is complete.
I used an eye primer for this look for the first time and boy, does it make the colours pop!

Hope you like it and leave comments on what colours I should use next! 

All Hail TKMAXX ...

I absolutely love a bargain, I am all about those savings!  I never really ventured into the TKMAXX clothing sections but have always love the home dept. I recently discovered the make up aisles ... 

 My first discovery was in the Staines branch, my favourite one! I was browsing through near the till and I saw the famous Calvin Klein 'CK' and I have to look. The bronzer and eyeshadow came as a set with a RRP of £25, I got it for £7.99!! The bronzer has since become my favourite one (as you can tell). I also picked up a Too Faced Color Bomb for £6.99! The colour is perfect for summer and if you can get past the tingling sensation it slightly plumps your lips too!

My next trip to TKMAXX was in Slough, not the nicest store but I thought I would have a look. Boy was I glad I did. I bought the Too Faced powder foundation for about £8 and it is my top product that I own. My 1 cosmetic on a desert island ... this. I also picked up an Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow set for £5ish (can't remember). Perfect nude colours.

So last time I was Slough I found NARS!!! I wasn't planning on buying any makeup, I was just walking through to get an iced caramel latte. The Nars packaging is so distinguishable that it caught my eye from across the room! I rushed on over and started rummaging through the products. I picked up this eyeshadow to use on my eyes and for blush and the liquid eyeliner mainly because it came with the tiny, little brush! So cute!!
Make sure to check out your nearest TKMAXX or look on tkmaxx.co.uk to see what hidden jems you can find!

You Shall Go To The Ball ...

Any excuse to wear a ball gown and you can't bet your ass I'm game. I love getting super dressed up and feeling like royalty with my nearest and dearest for the evening.

My dear, dear Step Father is a member of the ever so secretive Freemasons fraternal organisation. Basically a secret club for men to escape their wives! 

This meant that I got to attend my first Lady's Day! A formal event celebrating the wives, girlfriend's, and in my case, daughters. The theme was black and white masquerade, which I ignored. I wore this navy blue dress from Rare in the ASOS Outlet for £38. 

I fell in love with the dress and then fell in love with the price! I also bought my mask from ASOS for £10.

The fabric is stunning and quite weighty, so it's not going to blow around, and with a neck line that deep, it saves the risk!

Because the dress is so low cut, you definitely can't wear a bra. I used Eyelure Body Tape and I would highly recommend it. I danced all night and there were no nip slips. Success!

My make up for the night

 My make up for the event was so fun to do! Video on how I did it coming soon when I can fixed the darn music on it!

Ps ... How cute are my sister and her fiance! 

Ipanema Wish List ...

I am devastated. My trusty pair of flipflops have broken after 7 years! Time for an upgrade... 
I found ipanema.uk.com after extensive searching on the web for a pair I liked. I wanted a fun, casual pair that would last since I have two very exciting holidays this year and this Brazilian company may just be what I am looking for...

Ipanema Lovely III £17

The first pair that caught my eye were are simply stunning! I hadn't even scrolled or browsed the selection yet and I knew I needed them! The colours are so beautiful and the white would look great with a tan! ipanema.uk.com carries each design in so many colours that even the fussiest person is sure to find a design perfect for them. Colours to suit every individual!

Ipanema Applique £23

Can we all just hold a moment of silence for the cutest pair of flipflops I have ever seen in my whole entire life. Just look at those little squishy owls!! The print on the shoe itself is simply to die for and you can even interchange the badges! GENIUS!!! These are so much fun and perfect for summer. 

Kyoto                             Ipanema Unique III  £16                      London

Venice

OMG. TOO PERFECT. CAN'T COPE. These flipflops are absolutely what I am searching for. I had to show them all as the different designs are so detailed and the colours are so well thought out! Personally I would have to pick the Venice pair as I am hoping to go there in September and what an amazing memento, Venice flip flops that have walked around Venice!  

I can't believe I have only just discovered ipanema.uk.com, if I had found it years ago my summer shoe collection would be much more substantial! You can always count on Brazilians for their style and I know that I will be keeping this website in my favourites!
Check out ipanema.uk.com and let me know your favourites and if you have bought them before send me pictures!! Can't wait to flip flop around in my new flip flops. My sisters will be jealous!