The Big Pink Box March 2013 Review

Welcome to the 6 month anniversary of The Big Pink Box! In the past 6 months (despite some seriously bad boxes), this subscription has been great! Experiencing new brands, falling in love with new products, and all without having to scour the internet for the best new items. Really though, aside from all the fun, it is about supporting women owned business. Women enjoying the products of other hard working women. Even if your eyes don't always like the products your soul knows you did something good by supporting these women over going to forever 21 or bath and body works. So cheers The Big Pink Box and Amber Rose. I look forward to many more months with you and cant wait to see what you offer up next!

As a bonus this month all The Big Pink Box subscribers got this cute The Big Pink Box tote. What better way to go green (... err pink) than to carry around a pink tote as you shop! Though thin it is quite sturdy and makes a great bag to take to the gym or even to go clothes shopping.. from independent  women owned boutiques of course!

Inside the tote, wrapped in black and white hounds-tooth tissue paper, were all the items for the month of March. 

Live In Fashion- www.liveinfashion.com
When i first saw this coiled up piece of metal it reminded me of a slinky. Once i realized it was a bracelet i kind of got excited. I honestly do not own one piece of jewelry that looks like this. When it is open it reminds me of a bangle and when it is closed it looks like a slinky on my wrist. I find wearing it both ways cute and i have gotten quite a few "WHERE DID YOU GET THAT FROM"(s).

 Curls - www.curls.biz 
This is the second time this product has been included and since i do not have curly hair i once again can not tell you much more about this product.

 Sp3ctrum Cosmetics - www.sp3ctrum.com
This lip balm had me over the moon. It applied so soft and it was like my lips.. but better. I have heard of girls who found their perfect product that did that for them, and now i have found mine!  International Jezebel is a warm nude shade with just the right amount of bronze shimmer. It lets your natural lip shade come through but makes your lips glossy and soft. This was a non sticky product yet lasted 2 hours before the need to reapply.

 Mojo Coutour- www.mojocouture.com 
These gold and pearl earrings are all class. Though they may only be costume jewelry they make any day a special occasion. With a chain of rhinestones they sparkle and the pearls just had a classic touch.

247 Fashion Plus- www.247fashionplus.storeenvy.com
I am not at all a fan of studs but these are pretty cute. Like above, these are also costume jewelry but they add a nice touch of class to any look.

Kiss My Wrist- www.kissmywrist.com
This is the third piece of jewelry i have received that is turquoise (i guess turquoise is big?) I love that each piece has veins of brown making it look a bit vintage or authentic. The sliver bead with rhinestones was a nice accent as well. This barecelet felt comfortable on the wrist and i felt stylish wearing it.

Bubble Babez - www.bubblebabez.com
What an adorable cupcake! This mini cupcake is actually a bath bomb. What better way, and even fat free!, to enjoy a cupcake after a long day. Take a nice soak in the tub with this high qaulity product.

Lastly this card for Naomi's Rose was included for no reason what so ever since it did not have an item attached to it. Since i could not sample anything from this brand and do not know the quality i have no interest in it. Pass.

Overall this was one of the better months and so, so, SO much better than the February flop! I can't wait to see what next month brings.

If you aren't currently subscribed you can check The Big Pink Box out here! Each month you will receive products from different Women owned business. You can discover new and interesting brands while trying products out in your own home. The price of the subscription is $25 a month and this does include shipping. There are different options available but subscriptions are limited! 

The Big Pink Box Review and Swatches

I am pretty in love with all these subscription boxes popping up lately, each one with their own theme and feel to them. If i had to pick one that was most genuine and most personal i would choose The Big Pink Box.

I received the inaugural box earlier this month but due to school commitments i did not get the chance to blog about it. Only 100 boxes were sent out and each contains products from women owned businesses. Since there aren't that many boxes each is like a personal and special gift. The products range from clothes, accessories, jewelry, to makeup, and bath and body products. A diverse range of products made by women own companies? I had to sign up. For only $25 dollars this is an excellent subscription choice.

The products i received are as follows:
Only For You Boutique by Khaleen Larson-
A sheer salmon colored shirt with aqua trim. The front buttons down while the back is open but connected in a fringe like manner. This shirt is in a vest style. While this shirt is a size small and i am an XL i can't tell you more than what it looks like. Perhaps there should be style quizzes where subscribers can give in their states to have items more tailored to each person but if i was a size small i would love this!
Facebook: Only For You Boutique
Instagram- Only For You Boutique
Twitter: Only4uboutique

Spectrum Cosmetics by Amber Rose -
These shimmery shadows are highly pigmented and are so smooth on the skin. They are a bit tricky to open so if you purchase these you might wind up with the product all over you hand. These shadows blend easily and are of superior quality. They will make any eye look just a little bit prettier!
Twitter- AccidentalDiva and Sp3ctrumdotcom
Instagram- AccidentalDiva and Sp3ctrumdotcom
www.sp3ctrum.com

Spending pink coin and milk punch over primer with flash

Spending pink coin and milk punch over primer without flash

 Alison Nicole Nail Company-
An eclectic bag of nail polish glitter. This glitter looks festive and fun. I love that it came with instructions on how to use it.  I can't wait to get creative with it.

 A Rose Closet by Nicole and Greg Brunson
These hair clips are adorable. I have one critique though, they kind of look like something a girl in junior high school would make. To be fair i saw other people receive really awesome bows so i am sure this is just me being a tiny bit bias and wishing i got bows! These would be perfect on a little girl, or if you are going for a diy look. I imagine i can pair the orange with dots hair clip on to a side part on a fall day.
www.arosecloset.com
Arose.closet@gmail.com

 The Vanity Co. by Ashle Renee Austin-
This simple key chain has a nice quote which reads "A French poet wrote that vanity is the fear of appearing normal, be you, be an individual, be one of a kind, be custom. Uphold your vanity" Thevanityco.bigcartel.com
Thevanityco@gmail.com
Twitter-Thevanityco

 Bubble Babez- Bath Truffle-
I wish you were here to smell  this right now because it smells amazing, like something you would find in a small boutique filled high priced items. Will keep skin moisturized and help to soften even the driest of skin.
bubblebabezco@gmail.com
www.bubblebabez.com

Body by Brown Rouge Pink Breast Cancer Ribbon - Shawn Brown:
Have to be honest, i thought this was chocolate at first. I am so glad my friend let me know that this was soap before i took a bite of it! I also wasn't sure who this was by until i found one business card that didn't belong to any other product.  I think this is such a great idea. A pink breast cancer soap that not only reminds us to get ourselves checked but pushes the girl power feel of this box up a little but in a good way!
Twitter- Bodyroque
Brownroqueteam@gmail.com

Do you like the idea of small business subscription boxes? Would you subscribe to an all women owned business box?