July 2012 Birchbox

THIS WEEK:

Cycling: 125.9 miles

Running: 13.7 miles (working on this tomorrow!)

Just completed the Hot Mama Virtual 1/2 Marathon

Days until next race: 21 days (Area 13.1 Half Marathon)
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This is my third straight month with Birchbox and when I found out that Glamour was going to be partenering with Birchbox, I knew it was going to be a great box.  I received 7 items in my box.  Some people got 4, 5, or 6 items, but I was very lucky to get one of the better boxes for the month!

The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the pink and green earbuds.  So cute, especially since I wanted that color combo!  The earbuds were one of the montly Lifestyle extras created as a Birchbox exclusive! $10.00 on Birchbox website.

I then noticed the leaf shaped tin containing Tea Forte minteas.  Never heard of these, but thought they sounded tasty.  I received the lime mojito flavored tea mints. These mints are all natural, sugar free, and are made with organic tea.  I do not have a photo, but the mints are the exact shape of the tin, leaf shaped and green. 0.81 oz. A 3 pack (with 75 mints/tin) is $9.95.

I finally received a Stila product! It is only 10 shades of eyeshadow on paper, but a little goes a long way.  This is the In The Garden shadow palette.  The top row is called Garden Soiree and the bottom row is called Shimmer and Glow.  $39.00 for a full compact with liner brush.

This month also had another first in the box. Perfume!  Lady Vengeance by Juliette Has a Gun is a perfume that I have never heard of until Birchbox.  It has hints of Bulgarian rose with a base of patchouli and vanilla.  Surprisingly, it smells very nice! It will never replace my favourite- Chanel No. 5. A full size of Lady Vengeance is 50 mL at $85.00.

Inside the wrapped green package, were these 3 items above:

The Jouer lip enhancer is amazing.  I have never tried it, so I was very excited to receive it this month.  It has a "moisturizing punch of a balm with the satiny texture of a gloss".  I love it!  The sample I received is 0.07 fl. oz.  Full size- 0.33 fl.oz at $14.00

Klorane is a shampoo with chamomile.  This shampoo is supposed to intensify the softness and shine of blonde hair.  Yes, I have blonde hair! The sample I received is 0.8 fl. oz. Full size is 13.4 oz at $18.00.

I love nail polish and this month I received another Color Club nail polish in Blue-Ming.  This is a turquoise green polish.  Reminds me of the Essie Turks and Caicos color that I have been wanting.  Not anymore, I love this one!  0.25 fl.oz.  Full size is 0.5 fl. oz at $8.00.

I am so excited about this box and am looking forward to next month's box and hoping that it is just as good or better!  Birchbox has yet to disappoint me!