Birchbox: A New Generation of Makeup

Every girl wants the newest kind of makeup when it comes out. Some can't resist the urge to pull out the money and just buy it, no matter what the price is. Birchbox is a way of trying the newest high-end makeup and getting some samples each month, without it being too costly.

When you get your first sample box, you will notice how well-packaged it is. Birchbox has the most amazing way of shipping things. They double box it to insure that your samples will arrive on time and very neatly! Inside you will find a piece of paper that tells you what is inside the box and what it does. If you go online at Birchbox, you can even tell them what you prefer and they will take that in to consideration when putting the samples in your box (this is after you've signed up to get them monthly). Each month of Birchbox will cost $10.00. Also, after getting your items, you can go online to review & rate the samples.

When you review your samples, you get points each time.  The more points you have, the better.  Because when you have enough points, you are able to buy the full size of your favorite sample!  Or, if you didn't like any of your samples, you can choose to get another Birchbox for no cost.

Overall, this is a great way to be introduced to some new brands and products you may have never heard of.  Welcome to the world of makeup :)

To find out more, visit http://www.birchbox.com/

xo,

Daphne

Online Shopping Guide

Everyone has their own fashion style.  Some prefer high-end, while others get whatever is the cheapest.  Below, I have made a list of different online shops that contain different prices and styles. 

Forever 21 - Teen: Cheap quality clothes and accessories but low prices and very fashionable and trendy.  Shoes are also sold at Forever 21.

Gojane - Teen: Cheap quality clothes and accessories but low prices and very fashionable and trendy.  Shoes are also sold at Gojane.

Zappos - Everyone:  Zappos offers clothes, and a great selection of shoes.  They generally have fast shipping and the prices are moderate.

Lulus - Misses & Teen: Fashionable and trendy clothing.  The quality of the clothing is okay and the prices are moderate.  Similar to Gojane, but more expensive
  
H&M - Misses:  Fashionable and trendy clothes.  Offers women, men, and kids.  Quality of clothing is not high, but not bad.


Shoes of Prey - Every Girl: Expensive and high quality shoes.  You can even create & buy your own!

Asos - High-End:  Offers men and women and very high-quality clothes.  You can even view the catwalk which allows you to see the clothes you are viewing on someone.


Rue La La - Women: High-End clothing and a variety of styles.  Very expensive and high-quality fabric.  (Note: No URL.  You must become a member to view the website which is free of cost.)

xo,
Daphne





  

UGG Classic Cardy Boots Review

UGGS... A leading brand of shoe that originated in Australia. After buying some from Nordstrom, I've fallen in love with them. UGGS are known for being very expensive, and they are, but for a reason. The fabric is very high-quality and the inside of the boot is made with real sheepskin which is guaranteed to keep your feet warm.

The lowest price of UGGS I've ever seen was about $90 to $100, but let me tell you that it will be one of the best boots you've ever owned. I have the Classic Cardy boot, which has a sweater-y feel and look to it. I love this boot because it is known for how versatile it can be. You can fold it over and use the small buttons, or, pull it back up and use the large buttons. One thing I love about the UGGS is the traction they have. On the bottom of the boot they have their logo and lots of lines that cut into the boot, allowing for more grip when you're walking on snow or ice.

Overall, I think that this boot is worth the expensive price tag and is great for those snowy cold days.

"Warm and comforting, this boot allows multiple styles of wear protecting your feet from the harsh winter." - Written by UGG

xo,
Daphne

Ear Piercing

Where's the best place to go?  How do I care for newly pierced ears?  Will it hurt?  I had the same questions when I first got mine pierced.  I will answer these questions and give you tips on what is best.

Claire's Boutique specializes in ear piercing.  They also have a wide variety of starter earrings and regular earrings that you can purchase. (If you don't like getting your ears pierced in the middle of a mall, this is probably your best bet!)  Their gold starter earrings can be a bit expensive, but they are the best quality and especially good for sensitive ears.

Nickel is the most common kind of jewelry metal that you can be allergic to.  If you are allergic to nickel, you should stay away from the Sensitive Solutions that are seen at Claire's.  They are made from stainless steel which is good quality but it contains nickel.  One way to see if you are allergic to it, is to grab a nickel coin and rub it on your lobe.  Don't touch your ear after that, and see if there is red or a rash later on.

If you're wondering if it will hurt, the answer is yes!  If you don't feel like you could take the pain, or are worried about it, don't be stressed.  The Claire's workers are very nice and caring to their customers.  Claire's uses a earring gun which is never used on anyone else and always thrown away afterward.  The girls working there always wash their hands and use plastic gloves which are always disposed of properly.  They will mark your lobe with a marker and they even let you see if that's where you want it.  The pain is strong in the beginning but afterward it burns so they put some of their solution on it to slow the pain.  By the time you're out of the shop, most of the pain has already passed!


Caring for the ears is extremely easy and vital.  If you don't follow their instructions, you are most likely to get an infection, which can be very painful.  Just because you follow their instructions, though, doesn't mean that your ear will heal correctly.  Some people just aren't able to have metal in their ears!  When you get them pierced, they will give you their solution which is free of cost.  Each time you clean your ears you should squeeze some droplets onto a cotton ball (If you buy jumbo size cotton balls tear it in half so you use less solution).  Push the earring from the back upwards so the metal can be seen.  Then, dab the wet cotton ball all around the front of the ear and then on the back.  Squeeze the remaining solution on the cotton ball on your ear and then move the earring back and forth and slowly twist it.  Many people say that twisting your earring can cause an infection but it actually helps the solution get into the ear.  Do this 2-3 times a day in the first three weeks.  Later, you can cut it down to once or twice a day to reduce the amount of solution you're using.  Also, Claire's says to keep you're starter earring in for at least six weeks but they are most likely not fully healed.  I would keep them in at least nine weeks before taking them out.

Hope this helped!

xo,
Daphne