Ipsy: Glam is in the Bag

Last week I reviewed my first Birchbox subscription.  This week I'll tear open my Ipsy Glam Bag.

“Ipsy” derived its name from the Latin word ipse, meaning “sense of self.” Sense of self is important.  Sense of self is why I'm here.  

Do you see how cute the mailing envelope is?  It is metallic fuchsia.  I am going to reuse it to send a gift to a friend.

Ipsy has a slightly different take on the beauty subscription game.  Each ipsy shipment comes in a cute makeup bag, which they market as a Glam Bag.  I'm crazy for little bags, so getting a new one each month is a fun treat.  This kind of bag comes in handy for everything from electronics to travel items to crafting and, of course, beauty.  

According to the ipsy site, the June bag is valued at $40.  That's not too shabby for a $10 purchase cost.  I certainly feel like I got my money's worth.

Here's what's inside:

• Makeup bag
• OFRA Cosmetics Turquoise Eyeliner
• Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer
• Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Body Butter in Pure Vanilla
• Formula X Power Source Nail Color
• tre'StiQue Mini Shadow Crayon

I'll try and review all the products in my first ipsy Glam Bag tomorrow.  Check back soon!

*This post contains referral links.  If you sign up for Birchbox or ipsy through the links I may receive points towards future purchases.  This is not a sponsored post.

So Very Proud

I am so proud to be an American today.  I know many countries reached marriage equality before us, but we made it.  It is a good day to be an American, and it's a great day to go to the Augusta Pride Festival. 

 

Bull Terrier Dress*, CowCow Clothing, Amazon; shoes, Mossimo, Target; earrings, Claire's; Bull Terrier, Recycla-Bull Terrier Rescue.** 

 


There are two parts of this ensemble that I'd like to point out: 

1. The dog.  Meet Toro.  He is my newest dog addition.  He is an English bull terrier.  He is a year old.  He is a sweetie pie.  He was a complete and total celebrity at the Pride Parade because of his rainbow collar and fur.  He looked like My Little Pony's dog friend.  I used non-toxic hair chalk and washed it out afterwards.  He's fine.  Don't worry about Toro.
2. The dress.  Soon after I got Toro (originally named Abel), I saw this dress and knew it had to be mine.  It was only $16.99 on Amazon.  If you have or love bull terriers, you should get one too. 

I let Toro do the heavy lifting for the Pride celebration while I focused on coordinating with him.  No one appreciates coordinating like the folks at Pride, right?  

*This post contains affiliate links for an awesome Bull Terrier dress from Amazon.  If you make a purchase through those links, I will receive a small commission.

**This is a joke.  Dogs are not accessories or fashion statements.  Dogs are a part of the family.    

SCOTUS

Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of marriage equality.  That's great enough.  Something else momentous happened today.

I can die happy.  RuPaul just retweeted me.

Want to watch the video?  It's here.

Congratulations to the United States.  It's a great day to be an American.  I am feeling so patriotic right now.

Fave Five: Things I Love About Birchbox So Far

Have you subscribed to Birchbox yet?  Try it!  It's only $10 per month, and you can cancel any time.  You can also get a year subscription for $110.  Here are five reasons I'm thrilled I subscribed.  

Image credit: Style Me Pretty

1. Grab-Bag Appeal: I am a SUCKER for a grab bag.  I'll admit it.  I love being surprised, especially it I feel like I'm getting a good deal too.
2. Value: The items in my June Birchbox had a value of $55.81.  The subscription costs $10.  I usually buy drug-store brand cosmetics, and I really enjoyed getting to experiment with high-end products.
3. Trying New Things:  I don't think I ever would have sought out and purchased the items that came in my June Birchbox.  I don't know much about higher-end beauty, and, even if I wanted to splurge on a more expensive product, I wouldn't know how to spend those dollars.  I may save my pennies and treat myself to the Vasanti Cosmetics BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator or the Marcelle BB Cream Garden Glow, or I may ask for one for my birthday or Christmas.  Those two products in particular really stood out as exceptional.  
4. Get Points and Rewards:  Birchbox Points make it even easier to save money and indulge yourself more.  You earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in the Birchbox Shop; you earn 50 points for every friend you invite who purchases a personal Birchbox subscription; and you earn 10 points for each review you leave on samples you've received. 100 Birchbox Points can be redeemed for $10 in the Birchbox Shop.  I just joined this month, and, after purchasing my box and reviewing all the products that came in it, I already have 100 points- my first $10 reward.  How easy is that?
5. Makes a Great Gift:  I would have been thrilled to receive a Birchbox subscription as a gift, and I've already given a subscription to one of my best friends.  You can give subscriptions of three, six, or twelve months, and your gift purchases also earns points for you.  

If you'd like to try Birchbox too, be a dear and subscribe through my link.  It won't cost you anything, and you'll gift me with a few points towards Birchbox rewards.

*This post contains referral links.  If you sign up for Birchbox or ipsy through the links I may receive points towards future purchases.  This is not a sponsored post.