May's Birchbox

So I have come to realize that I really enjoy getting my birchbox in the mail each month. Not just because I like the products that come, but I love having fun mail instead of bills or bank statements. I was a little surprised when I collected the mail yesterday because the box wasn't its normal pink and I was a little worried that the wrong box got sent. Thankfully it was just one of their special boxes this ones theme was Gossip Girl and I must admit I do watch the show not for the substance of the show but as some mindless tv show and sometimes the clothes are really pretty. But let me show you what I received in my box for the month of May.

Color Club Nail Polish 

So far I have loved the headband and ordered more colors, and I love the gold nail polish. I haven't loved the perfumes that they have put in the boxes but maybe thats because I love my 4 go to scents and haven't changed them in 2 years. The note card is cute and I have already sent it off to a friend won't they be surprised. I haven't used the brush cleaner or the tinted lotion because I had two interviews last week and I didn't want to have some sort of rash on my face.

Nail Polish Trends

All over pinterest I have been seeing all these different nail designs here is my take on one of the trends. The pinterest images can be found on my account at AliinaRoss. My mom isn't such a big fan I think she would be happy if I just stuck with neutral nail polish color. But hey you only live once.

nail polish pen design

I think I have a nail polish problem 

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April birchbox

I'm really enjoying this months birchbox, So far I have used everything except for the perfume b/c I my few signature scents and I'm not planing on changing them up anytime soon. The Hand salve is a little greasy for me but it works really well. I have been keeping the willa wipes in my night stand and they work pretty well I just wished they smelled more like lavender. I like the Zoya nail polish color but it doesn't last 50% longer then traditional nail polish, without a top coat it lasted one day  and with a sally hansen top coat is lasted me 2 days. It lasted about the same as any of my other nail polishes, I'm also pretty hard on my nails b/c of the jobs that I have. I was kind of excited about the laundry drops, they will be great to stick in my suitcase case when traveling. It was more exciting to find out that they are made in the USA and by a local company. Pretty impressive when everything else seems to be made in China. I'm also pretty happy that it came mid month this time, not like last time months where it was almost April. 

Nail Pens

I have been using the sally hansen nail pens and having way to much fun with them. So far the white pen has gotten the most use, with the tribal print and then the polka dots. I'm thinking that I need to get a green pen so that I could make strawberries.

Fav. Drugstore Nail Polish

This is my favorite drugstore nail polish it is such a great color for parties and its a nice change from soft classical colors. The nail polish is made by Sally Hansen and doesn't chip easily but I would still use a top coat with it. It is great for the holidays!