PopSugar Must Have: February 2017


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This month’s PopSugar box came early for me - yay! It’s always fun to receive these boxes at the beginning of the month because it’s so unexpected and feels even more like Christmas morning! There’s nothing quite like the happy feeling of getting a surprise present in the mail :) The PopSugar Must Have box is a monthly subscription ($40/month or less if you make a 3, 6, or year long commitment)  that sends subscribers full-size versions of the season's must-have beauty, fashion, and home products. If you're thinking about diving into the subscription box world, I would highly recommend trying out the PopSugar Must Have - it's my all time favorite subscription box! ♥

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Tribe Alive: Foldover Clutch Retail $98

Personally, I’m not much of a clutch girl (call me lazy, but I find it annoying to have to hold something in my hand when I could just sling something over my shoulder and be hands free!) but if I were a clutch girl, this is definitely a versatile, casual little clutch that I could see myself using! Since I don’t plan on using it as a clutch, I’ve decided to use it as an adorable toiletry bag for traveling! I think it’ll be a great fit for the bigger items that don’t fit into my little make-up bags! 

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Battington Lashes: Monroe 3D Silk Lashes -  Retail $28

I’m a complete newbie when it comes to false eyelashes but I’m always looking to try more brands and types of eyelashes in order to find the best pair for my eye shape! These eyelashes are a little out of my comfort zone (I think I’m going to start off with a shorter, less dramatic pair!), but I love getting introduced to new products like this one and trying them out in order to figure out what works best for me! Plus, these false eyelashes came in the cutest little box and since I’m never quite sure how to store my false eyelashes, I’m happy to have a pretty little box where I can store these eyelashes in between uses. 

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Chuao Chocolatier: Cinnamon Cereal Smooch Chocolate Bar - Retail $6

I loved receiving this in the February box because I’m always in a chocolate-y mood around Valentine’s Day! Plus, you can never have enough chocolate :) 

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Juara Skincare: Candlenut Body Creme - Retail $35

I can never say no to receiving any size, shape, or variety of moisturizer! When winter comes along, I’m pretty sure I could down a tub of moisturizer in a week with how dry my skin can get! Although this moisturizer doesn’t really stand out too much, I was happy to receive a product that I can easily fit into my regular skincare routine and get a lot of use out of! 

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Revlon Super Lustrous Love is on Lipstick - Retail $7.99

Don’t get me wrong, I love receiving lipsticks because they are my absolute favorite make-up category, but why does it always seem like I’m receiving bright reds in my subscription boxes? As much as I love a good statement lip color, realistically, I’m wearing nude lip colors 6 days out of the week, so I really wish I received more nude lip colors instead of bright reds! 

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Kris Nations Jewelry: Love Script Necklace - Retail $48

This is by far my favorite of the box! This sweet little necklace is beautiful, delicate, and something that could truly go with any type of outfit. But let’s not forget about the packaging - so cute!! All necklaces should come in little corked glass bottles! The only thing I’m a little worried about is that all of the beautiful little necklaces I’ve received in past subscription boxes have been so delicate that the chains end up breaking, so I’m really hoping that this one doesn’t fall victim to the same fate!

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If not for the lovely little necklace, this would just be a middle of the line box for me - but I love that little necklace so much that it almost doesn’t matter what else is in the box! Overall, however, PopSugar has always been and is still my favorite subscription box because even if there are items that don’t exactly fit my preferences (i.e. the clutch), I can always think of good ways to use them in my everyday life, just maybe not in the area in which they were intended! What are your thoughts on the February PopSugar? Are there any other subscription boxes you think I should try? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

January in Photos


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January has been an absolutely crazy month for me! Since my move back to Madison in September, I've been laying low and slowing life down to sort out my priorities and reflect on what is most important to me in life. 2016 was a valuable year, but one I definitely don't wish to repeat - and after a couple of months of reflection, the start to a new year was the perfect opportunity to straighten up and get back on track towards my new long-term goals. Unfortunately, that meant less time to go on little adventures and take pictures since I spent most of the month with my head buried in my planner ticking off all those to-do lists! Next on the agenda? Figuring out how to achieve balance now that my schedule has started to fill up and the pace of life is picking back up :) I hope the start to your year was absolutely wonderful!

Bell Sleeves!


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Earrings: Shop Miss A / HairClip: Shop Miss A / Top: Target / Necklace: PopSugar Must Have / Shoes: DSW / Lipstick: Revlon Matte Balm in Standout

Earrings: Shop Miss A / HairClip: Shop Miss A / Top: Target / Necklace: PopSugar Must Have / Shoes: DSW / Lipstick: Revlon Matte Balm in Standout

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