How To Contour Your Face, DIY Fresh Flower Crown, 1 Product 4 Ways, and More: Reading List
We know you don’t have oodles of time to browse through everything on the Birchbox blog and in the magazine each week. Here’s a short list of the top blog posts, articles, videos, and news you need to read this weekend.
- How To: Contour Your Face: Self-confessed contour addict and Birchbox staffer Deepica shares her tips for an every day contour that looks natural and helps define the face.
- 1 Product, 4 Birchboxers: Four staffers show how they each use one versatile eyeliner to create four unique looks. Consider us impressed!
—Bre
Have you checked out the Birchbox Bonus Shop lately?
While we were growing up, there were a few places that we learned about style: our mothers, magazines, and of course—classic coming-of-age movies. Actors in iconic roles always seem to have a certain look that never gets old. Case in point: when you think of James Dean, isn’t he always wearing the white shirt and red jacket combo from Rebel Without a Cause? So many guys (and girls) that we know were inspired by Dean’s outfit and embraced that white t-shirt and leather jacket signature style long after their teenage years ended.
In honor of all that youthful inspiration, the gents over at Birchbox Man have compiled a decade-by-decade roundup of six handsome movie characters who taught them how to dress. Click through for some serious eye candy (and perhaps some wardrobe ideas for the guys in your life)!
—Mai
Snag a gift for him from the curated Birchbox Man Shop.
Say Hello to Our Little Friend: Birchbox Man
Have you seen our supersweet Birchbox Man YouTube channel yet? If not, you’re missing out. This trailer gives you just a tiny taste of what you’ll find there (and features our awesome Birchbox Man editors Martin and Kyle).
And don’t worry—you don’t need a beard or an Adam’s apple to love Birchbox Man. There are plenty of great tips and noteworthy clips for ladies, too. Find out just what we mean by checking out our five favorite Birchbox Man videos:
- Jesse Boykins III x Birchbox Man: Soul singer and soon-to-be household name Jesse Boykins III chats with Birchbox Man about personal style, musical influences, and proper sandwich ordering etiquette.
In the Birchbox offices, our editorial team shares a single, very cozy pod. This means that the men’s editors get to partake in discussions about Beyonce’s latest video and braided topknots, while the ladies get to weigh in on how to style too-long belts and the proper way to flash bare ankle. It’s really a win-win, especially when we get to share products.
It should also be said that the guys consistently school us in headlines.
It was one such headline (“A Sportbalm That Functions Like a Forcefield”) that alerted us lady eds to the fact that the men were holding out on us. They had received samples of Molton Brown’s brand-new SPORT Collection and neglected to share them with us. While the formulas are technically designed for guys, they immediately appealed to all the fitness-obsessed female editors. Candice grabbed the Body-Warming Sportbalm, explaining that her weekend rock climbing excursions leave her with perpetually achy shoulders, while Meredith claimed that she needed to test the Sport Deodorant on her marathon morning jogs.
I latched on to the 4-in-1 Sportswash because I love any and every product that helps me get out of the gym locker room more quickly. While I won’t skip my usual conditioner or facewash (unless I’m really in a rush), I like that it doubles as a shave gel and has a decidedly citrusy scent. And seeing as how I’ve loved the brand’s Black Pepper Re-Charge Bodywash for going on six years now, I have a feeling this guy is going to be in my gym bag for awhile. Sorry, boys.
—Mollie
If you haven’t been keeping up with our male counterparts, you’ve been missing out. Head over to the Birchbox Man Guide now and get acquainted.
Healthy Food Upgrades, A Moroccan Packing List, Birchbox Man’s Birthday, and More: Reading List
We know you don’t have oodles of time to browse through everything on the Birchbox blog and in the magazine each week. Here’s a short list of the top blog posts, articles, videos, and news you need to read this weekend.
- Small Healthy Food Upgrades That Make a Big Difference: At Birchbox we really love food, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be healthy too. To help us make small tweaks to our diet, we recruited author and nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot, who offers five tips to make your diet healthier.
- Packing List: Moroccan Marvels: Our editorial director Bene is currently on holiday in Morocco (jealous!), but before she jetted off, she showed us what she was taking along with her on her ten-day adventure.
- Sneak Peek: Birchbox Man May 2013: It’s Birchbox Man’s 1st birthday! To celebrate, our editors Martin and Kyle hit the couch in their finest duds to talk about May’s assortment and what it means to be all grown up.
- 5 Blush Rules to Break: It can be easy to play it safe when it comes to blush, but maybe it’s time to rethink this oft-overlooked part of our beauty collections and try something new.
Lipstick isn’t only for your lips. Check out these tips from Ops Associate Melanie on how to get three different looks with just one lipstick pencil.
Our Morning Beauty Routine, Game of Thrones Character Deja Vu, Natural Haircare, and More: Reading List
We know you don’t have oodles of time to browse through everything on the Birchbox blog and in the magazine each week. Here’s a short list of the top blog posts, articles, videos, and news you need to read this weekend.
- Our Early Morning Beauty Routine: Mornings can be rough, but they don’t have to be! Grab your morning tea or a smoothie and watch Birchbox editor Candice walk you through her easy breezy routine.
- The Things He Carries: Coachella Packing List: The second weekend of that giant music fest in the California desert is almost underway. If you haven’t packed yet, here’s Birchbox Man’s goof-proof guide to surviving the (sartorial) insanity of Coachella.
- Holy Holographic!: Goodbye glitter, hello holographics! The multidimensional rainbow sparkle effect is showing up everywhere and we’re adopting the trend on our nails for a futuristic look that’s still totally wearable.
April is already halfway over! Have you read through this month’s magazine yet?
![New Celeb Nail Polish Line, JLo’s Yellow Lipstick, and More
Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, David Boreanaz, launches a nail polish line with his wife. [InStyle]
Jennifer Lopez was spotted wearing yellow lipstick while shooting her new music video. Perhaps this is the start of a new summer trend? [Glamour]
Benefit’s newest Color Collection, on sale now, was inspired by the art deco era in the brand’s hometown of San Fran. [SheFinds]
Turkish Airlines has banned its female flight attendants from wearing red lipstick or nail polish and from having platinum blonde hair. [Into the Gloss]
H&M has gotten a lot of attention recently by using a plus-size model in their new swimsuit ads. [Greatist]
Teach your man a thing or two about how to go sockless this summer. [Birchbox Man]
—Charisse
Learn how to get big hair in three easy steps according to guest blogger, Christina, from Hair Romance.
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![Nicole Richie’s New Bob, A Downton Abbey Clothing Line, And More
Nicole Richie cuts bangs and a bob! Does it remind anyone else of Anna Wintour’s ‘do? [Refinery29]
You’ll soon be able to add a touch of Downton Abbey to your life: The show announced that it will launch a home decor, clothing, and beauty line. [Racked NY]
Essie nail polish got a Tumblr! Click here to check out the adorable welcome page. [Essie]
What’s the daily routine of a Ralph Lauren model like? Find out now. [Q]
Check out this Birchbox Man guide to SPF and protect your skin from the sun. [Birchbox Man]
Les Misérables star Amanda Seyfried is replacing Liv Tyler as the new face of Givenchy. [Beauty High]
TOMS and Jonathan Adler have announced their collaboration for a new sunglass and case line. [SheFinds]
—Charisse
Learn how to create a perfect fishtail braid from guest blogger Christina of Hair Romance.
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