Polished Perfectly

March 28, 2013

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: March 2013

Marc Jacobs DOT Eau de Parfum // Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara // iPhone 5 + Speck Case // Sage + Fasten Common Sense Perfume // Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake // L'Oreal Studio Secrets B.B. Cream // Skinny Cow Peanut Butter Heavenly Crisp Bars

Marc Jacobs DOT Eau de Parfum: This smells so good and how pretty is the packaging?

Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara: This mascara doesn't really give me 'cat eyes' like it claims but

iPhone 5 + Speck Case: My biggest purchase for the month? An iPhone 5 and pretty protective Speck case! I absolutely adore it and it's a major upgrade from my 3GS I have been toting around for the past 2 years.

Sage + Fasten Common Sense Perfume: This was by far my favorite product to come in my Birchbox this month. It's refreshing and perfect for everyday use.

Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake: This has been my absolute favorite song of the month! Who doesn't love JT?

L'Oreal Studio Secrets B.B. Cream: This has been my go-to 'foundation' for the past several months. It gives medium yet natural coverage plus additional skin benefits.

Skinny Cow Peanut Butter Heavenly Crisp Bars: These bars are super tasty and solve any chocolate craving, plus the best part? Only 110 calories each!

Dress // Shoes

Rock the Runway 2013: This was by far one of the most stressful and exhilarating days of my life so far. Rock the Runway is a charity fashion show held at my school put on by the Fashion Club which this year I had the pleasure of being head of. We raised $5,000 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Cancer Center through this event. Overall, it was one of the best days of my life and getting to visit the Cancer Center at the hospital and being able to see where my money that I worked hard to raise was one of the most rewarding experiences.

March 26, 2013

Brand Spotlight: alice + olivia

Cropped Print Cuff Shorts // Center Drape Strapless Dress // Ilise Knot Print Sandals // Ballerina Bodysuit // Victoria Peplum Dress

alice + olivia's flirty designs have been a huge hit among the contemporary crowd since it's launch by Stacey Bendet 11 years ago. These pretty prints and pastel shades are the perfect addition to your spring and summer wardrobe.

March 24, 2013

Beauty Sales: Week of March 24th

Gilt:

Salon-Worthy Gel Sets Feat. Red Carpet Manicure (Sale begins Noon ET 3/30)

Hautelook:

Erno Laszlo Hollywood Collection Set, Laura Geller (Sale begins 8am PT 3/25)
AminoGenesis Skincare, NuFACE Facial Toning Devices (Sale begins 8am PT 3/26)
Booty Parlor: Honeymoon Must-Haves, nailuv Bridal Collection (Sale begins 8am PT 3/27)
Hydroxatone Anti-Aging Skincare, Mirabella Beauty (Sale begins 8am PT 3/28)
EVOLUTIONMAN, Hautelook & Nordstrom Fragrance Beauty Bag (Sale begins 8am PT 3/29)
COOLA Suncare, Million Dollar Tan (Sale begins 8am PT 3/30)

MYHABIT:

29 Cosmetics Skincare (Sale begins 9am PT 3/25)
Dead Sea Spa Care (Sale begins 9am PT 3/26)
Belli Skin Care (Sale begins 9am PT 3/27)
360 Skin Care (Sale begins 9am PT 3/28)
$25 & Under: Luxury Skincare, Babo Botanicals, Essence of Vali, Oscar Blandi Salon Haircare (Sale begins 9am PT 3/29)
$25 & Under: Luxury Beauty Picks (Sale begins 9am PT 3/30)

March 21, 2013

What's In My Bag?

Longchamp Le Pliage Medium Tote // iPhone 5 + Charger // Model Co 'Berry Pink' SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss // Jouer Lip Enhancer // Kate Spade Lacey Tudor City Wallet // Glitzy Glam Keychain and Keys // Lilly Pulitzer Water Tumbler // Ray Ban Glasses

Here are just a few essentials that I keep in my bag at all times. What are some items that you always keep in your bag?

March 19, 2013

Review: March 2013 Birchbox

This month's box includes:

Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment- Quicker than a trip to Hawaii, this featherweight hair treatment woos us with a combination of lush macadamia nut and argan oils. Bonus: It cuts down on drying time.

MAKE Dual-Phase Eye Makeup Remover- Opposites attract in this gentle but seriously effective remover. Shake to combine the layers of oil, chamomile, and cucumber-infused H20, then apply with a cotton ball.

MAKE Silk Cream Lipstick in Maraschino Cherry- We were smitten with this new brand's lovely pigments before we found out that one-third of all sales are donated to charity. We'll take one in every shade.

SAGE + fasten Common Sense Eau de Parfum- Made in New York, this small-batch scent features layers of lotus flower, peach, and lychee. We love that it's free of paragons, sulfates, and synthetics.

Beauty Extra: Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque- Made with macadamia and tea tree oils, this rich treatment strengthens strands from the inside while also adding major gloss.

Beauty Extra: Madewell for Birchbox Emery Board- We teamed up with Madewell to create this adorable mani savior, patterned after a print from their new spring collection.

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March 17, 2013

Beauty Sales: Week of March 17th