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Friday, December 14, 2012

The Big Pink Box December 2012 Box 2 Review

A few days ago i received my The Big Pink Box. After feeling just slightly a little underwhelmed last month i was really hoping that this month i would be wowed. I was more then wowed! First off, this month there were 2! boxes offered. Touted as the December double up. Since i always seem to find the grass greener on the other side i needed to get both. This post will be a review on Box 2.


If you are curious as to what The Big Pink Box is, it is a box of products created by women owned business. For only $25 a month, which includes shipping, you receive a great range of products from jewelry to cosmetics, from clothes bath and body. No other box will offer you this many great products at such a good price, and most are full sized! So if you want to support some small women owned business while getting amazing, unique items, you should sign up here!

The tissue paper lining Box 2 was similar to Box 1 in that, it too, was houndstooth. This time in pink! Every bit as chic, i couldn't wait to tare it open, gently of course!

When i got under the paper i was really shocked at how many items were in here! There were 7 items in total.  That means i only paid $3.50 per item! 


Rich Girlz Cross Bracelet-
I have been following Rich Girlz and her adorable daughter on instagram for a while. The girl is beautiful, stylish, and makes amazing accessories. I have been eying a few of her items for a while now but as you all can probably tell i buy mostly cosmetics and subscription boxes so i always put it off. I am so glad i received one of her products in The Big Pink Box. It is every bit of class and style that it thought it would be.  Made with Swarovski crystals, this impressive bracelet is a simple accessory that carries a lot of bling! While normally i would criticize the price, $30 dollars, Swarovski is a well known brand when it comes to crystals and i think this product may be worth more than even that asking price. I am not sure i would purchase this on my own due to the fact that i usually don't splurge on Swarovski and the cheaper versions are fine for me, i however love her other products and encourage anyone who likes hip, urban, trendy jewelery to check out some of her other items.
For this product and others please check out:
Website- http://www.richgirlz.bigcartel.com/





L.A.N.D. Whipfinity-
While this was a sample size i feel like it was a generous amount! I used this on both my hair and skin. A little goes such a long way. I placed some in the palms of my hands and rubbed them together before rubbing my hands through my hair. I also placed this on the rough areas on my skin. I went to bed. I woke up and my hair was soft and tangle free, but not greasy, and my skin felt softer! While this product does not feel oily or greasy i feel it is better to use it at night or while relaxing. I own a lot of higher end creams and lotions and i found this to be right on par with some of them. Made with 100% natural ingredients.
For this mositurzing product and more:
Website-  www.landofpure.net
Facebook- www.facebook.com/1land
Twitter- www.twitter.com/whipfinity
Phone- 850-602-4722
Price: $10 for full size (sample below is $1.25)







Bie Glam Star Track Watch-

I am absolutely delighted by this watch. I love pink, so maybe i am a little bias but wow a cute pink watch with a mirror face? Yes yes yes! With a push of a button the time is illuminated in red. This piece is stylish and also practical. I wish the mirror didn't blatantly say LED Watch, but it isn't one of those make or break kind of things for me. I would recommend this product to anyone who likes a stylish and fun watch that doubles as a mirror. Bie Glam offers products for "Small city girls with big city dreams", I am a big city girl with big city dreams and i adore this!
You can find this watch and other great items at:
Website- www.bieglam.storeenvy.com
Facebook- www.facebook.com/bieglam
Twitter- www.twitter.com/bieglam
Instagram- Bieglam
Phone-314-398-6326
Price- $15


Zombies & Lollipops Beaded Bracelet-
Classy meets punk rock? Yep you just owned my heart! This adorable and classy bracelet from Zombies and Lollipops is awesome. Grey pearls and a teal skull is a unique combination that i am sure you won't find just anywhere. I love that this can be worn with a simple classy outfit like a blazer and pants and still come off as classy because it is subtle, but also be worn with ripped jeans and a band tee and come off as punk rock. It is veritile and i love that.
You can find this stylish item and more at:
 Website: www.zombiesandlollipops.storeenvy.com or www.zomviesandlollipops.etsy.com
Facebook- www.facebook.com/zombiesandlollipops
Twitter- www.twitter.com/zombielollipop
Instagram- Cherrycola21





Freak Show Polish in Snake Lady-
This polish, while a sample size, packs a lot of polish. At first i thought this was an opaque glitter polish but it is more of  a top coat. With varying sizes of glitter in black, copper, and white, the "snake" theme is apparent. I think it is pretty overall, but i would have liked for it to have more glitter content since it applies a little thin. Dries fast, the order isn't too strong, and is not thick.
For more information about this polish and others check out:
Website: www.freakshowpolish.bigcartel.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/freskshowpolish
Twitter- www.twitter.com/freskshowpolish
Instagram- Freakshowpolish
Price: $9 (or $4.50 for this sample size)






Finetuned Treads Gift Certificate-
I was pretty happy to see this gift card until i visited the site. While the clothes look creative and trendy i couldn't really figure out how to buy anything. Plus, i did not see much plus size clothing. Shrugs
Website: www.wix.com/finetuned247/yo
Email: Finetuned247@gmail.com



This month we received a bonus item in Box 2-
Sp3ctrum Cosmetics Moni Tiare Tahiti Soap-
This gentle soap with a unique scent is perfect to hydrate skin naturally. I loved the scent and how it left no residue upon use. Better than most bath and body works products i own.
You can find this product at:
http://www.sp3ctrum.com/



Overall i was so pleased with this months The Big Pink Box. A great variety of items, great qaulity, cute packaging, a good amount of items and of course supporting women owned business. While some items were overpriced, in my opinion, others were right on point for value, making this box with every penny.



The Big Pink Box Decemeber 2012 Box 1 Review


A few days ago i received my The Big Pink Box. After feeling just slightly a little underwhelmed last month i was really hoping that this month i would be wowed. I was more then wowed! First off, this month there were 2! boxes offered. Touted as the December double up. Since i always seem to find the grass greener on the other side i needed to get both. This post will be a review on Box 1.

If you are curious as to what The Big Pink Box is, it is a box of products created by women owned business. For only $25 a month, which includes shipping, you receive a great range of products from jewelry to cosmetics, from clothes bath and body. No other box will offer you this many great products at such a good price, and most are full sized! So if you want to support some small women owned business while getting amazing, unique items, you should sign up here!

I honestly loved how chic the packaging was this month. This houndstooth is just so classy.



The paper matched the intro card! This is the detail i live for!


Uniquely Bling Couture Bling Compact by Leticia Downing -
My eyes were pretty much drawn to this bag as soon as i started to shift through my items. As soon as i saw a soft pink hello kitty, a teal purse, and lots of bling, i thought i had died and went to heaven. For years i have seen ipod cases and other things blinged out like this but could never justify purchasing one due to the fact that i am always dropping things, however, blining out a compact mirror, now that is just genius. I did my unwrapping while facebook messaging with my friend Krys, and got stuck on this item for almost 20 mins. It is beautiful, it is cute, and it is something that i have always wanted! Just perfect. Plus it doesnt look like a home craft product, it is high quality, hand crafted, unique!
You can find this great product and others at:
Website- www.uniquelyblingcouture.com and www.classytishabling.etsy.com
Phone- 801-201-7108
Facebook- www.facebook.com/uniquelyblingcouture
Twitter- www.twitter.com/uniquelybling
Price: $25



Jus Couture Accessories Fly Girl Bamboo Earrings-
Earrings in this style seem to have exploded in popularity. Dollar store, "bamboo" earrings (if you paid more than a dollar you over paid!) wrapped in colorful fabrics seem to be such an on trend accessory. But what sets each one apart? Quality! This fabric is held on sturdy with no fraying. I loved how these did not feel heavy and had a great color scheme. To have the creativity to take a 1980's urban style earring and turn it into something new and trendy takes creativity. I really am glad that i got these in my box, and i WILL be making a purchase from this store sometime after the holiday.
You can find this and other amazing products at:
Website- www.juscouture.com
Phone- 248-636-4226
Email- Juscoutureaccessories@yahoo.com
Instagram- _JusCouture
Twitter- www.twitter.com/_JusCouture
Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jus-Couture-Accessories
Price: 10$



Pink Leopard Frog Bracelet-
This simple double chained gold bracelet is really classy. While it is obviously just a chain doubled up with a clasp, sometimes the simplest designs are the most stylish. I love that it's simple enough to wear with anything but does not look like something home made. It is good quality, good metal, but in no way worth $25. I would pay $15 tops. 
Website: http://pinkleopardfrog.bigcartel.com/
Email: Pinkleopardfrog@gmail.com
Instagram: Pinkleopardfrog
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkLeopardFrog
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PinkLeopardFrog
Price: $25

Queta Accessories Handmade Bowtie-
I have to be honest, i am not the kind of person to wear bow ties like this. This however would make a great bracelet or hair accessory. I will be wearing it double wrapped around my wrist. Plus i just know one day i will put on an outfit and thing this would look great with a purple bow tie, i just know it. I am pleased at the quality of the item and the design.
If you would like to purchase this item and others check out:
Website: www.Quetaaccessories.bigcartel.com
Email: quils055@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mschurchdress
Instagram: MsChruchDress
Price : $15




Haute Designs and Styling Hand Bracelete-
This was one of the most unique items i encountered in this box. I have never seen something like this. Made of colored metal, mine in a chartreuse color, bend to form the word love. This hand bracelete is just that, a braclete for your hand. It cuffs right below the knuckles and wraps around the hand. While it may appear to be uncomfortable it is actually fits quite nicely. It is slightly adjustable and i love how when i wore it people asked me what is was, and where i got it! I got quite a few compliments on it. I loved the simple design and how it isn't something that you commonly see. It it did not loose its shape from wear and appears to be high quality. The price is on point too!
You can find this and other unique items at:
Website: www.hauteds.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hauteds
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaebellawillis
Phone: 816-756-4402
Price: $7


Body by Brown Roque Milk Bath-
I am in the middle of sorting out classes, taking care of a 2 year old, being a housewife, and a beauty blogger, while it may not seem like very demanding it is. I love to take a long bath at the end of the day like that little treat to let my body know, hey i still care! I always love a good bath product that can make that time feel even more relaxing. I was a little skeptical of this white powder but once i smelled it and soaked in it, i felt my skin as softer and smelling amazing. I found that only a little bit of this product goes a long way. The powder isn't too light so it doesn't go everywhere when you put it in the tube and it doesn't leave a residue either! I really liked this bath product, and i am sure i will get more in the future.
If you would like to find this and other fantastic body products please check out:
Website: http://bodybybrownroque.wix.com/bodybybrownroque
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BodyRoque






As a bonus item, this box also included:
Sp3trum Cosmetics Vanilla Dreaming Moni Oil-
When i received this oil it was solidified at the top of the bottom. I was unable to get any of it out. placed the in a pot of hot water and once it melted a little i was loose i was able to use it. I really did like the scent of this item and it did leave my skin feeling soft.
http://www.sp3ctrum.com/


Overall i was so pleased with this months The Big Pink Box. A great variety of items, great qaulity, cute packaging, a good amount of items and of course supporting women owned business. While some items were overpriced, in my opinion, others were right on point for value, making this box with every penny.