Behind the Scenes at Our Spring 2013 Photo Shoot!
Let the countdown to spring begin! March 20th is officially the first day of the season, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your beauty look.
To help inspire you, we’ve created a new Shop category, called Get the Look, that lets you shop all of the biggest trends in one convenient place. From mega-big hair to bold blue eye makeup, check out what’s hot for spring and then pick up all the products you need to get these covetable looks!
Oh, and don’t forget to scroll through the behind-the-scene pics of the spring photo shoot above. It was as fun as it was pretty!
—Meredith
Another spring trend that you should know about? Emerald. Here’s how to wear Pantone’s 2013 color of the year.
We’re only hours away from the Oscars and with it, the prospect of sitting in front of the TV for four-plus hours. While this week is a bit extreme, most of us have our own Sunday night viewing rituals (any fellowThe Good Wife fans out there?).
For someone like me, who neglects cuticles till they’re ragged and spaces out on regular facials, Sunday nights are my time to catch up on both my favorite shows and my beauty rituals. (Let the record also show that I’m impatient and love to multitask.) Here are three ways that I’m making my tube time more healthy:
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Watch This Video For a Special Promo Code to the Birchbox Shop!
Every year, Pantone, the International color authority, releases their Color of the Year. The color for 2013 is Emerald—a truly fetching hue that looks good on just about everyone. To show you how to incorporate this eye-catching shade into your daily routine, our editor Meredith reveals her best tips for beauty and accessories. PLUS, since we want you to be on the forefront of the trend, we’re offering a special promo code, which can be found by watching the video. Use the code at checkout when you spend $25 in the Birchbox Shop and include at least one item from our emerald category in your cart. Hurry though, this offer is only good through March 10th.
—Lorelei
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As much as we love nail art, we’re better at admiring designs than coming up with them ourselves. That’s why we’ve enlisted Anna Norman, the smarty pants behind Glitter, She Wrote, to be a regular contributor. Every Monday, she’ll be sharing her latest lacquer inspiration—you won’t be satisfied with plain ol’ polish again.
The hot trends last summer were pretty in-your-face (remember all of the screaming neons and chunky glitters we wore so often?). This season, I’m loving more subdued shades in rich jewel tones, plus some added sparkle, of course. Here are five shades to take you through the winter.
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![Reebok’s First Yoga Line, Gel Manicures 101, and More
Tara Stiles teams up with Reebok for the brand’s first yoga apparel line. [Well + Good NYC]
Refinery29 tests the ultimate waterproof mascara with real tears. [Refinery29]
Mary Kay is breaking a beauty world record by giving over 450 women makeovers within 24 hours. [Allure]
Everything you need to know about gel manicures and skin cancer. [Beauty High]
From New York to Milan to Paris, a roundup of the best fashion week manicures during the last month. [BellaSugar]
We adore Tara Stiles so much, we featured her as our Birchbox Crush this winter. Check out the interview here.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/af5861fee5e1c7c6c6eddf1c6ffb672e/tumblr_mjh29vivBP1qbz3xno1_r1_500.jpg)
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Pantone’s Color of the Year, H&M’s New Green Initiative, and More
Pantone has named the Color of the Year for 2013—emerald green! [Fashion Etc.]
As part of its new recycling initiative, iCollect, H&M will offer store discounts in exchange for donations of old clothing. [WWD]
A look into the long and illustrious history of the ubiquitous little black dress. [Refinery29]
Jessica Biel sat down with Elle to explain that surprisingly pink wedding dress. [Huffington Post]
These 50 gorgeous beauty looks are all you’ll need to work the holiday party circuit this month! [Beauty High]
A number of American Apparel digital ads were banned in the UK for their “unnecessarily sexual” content. [Fashionista]
Check out these terrifyingly realistic animal-inspired hairstyles! [Beautylish]
Some great tips for staying fit—especially handy if you’re eyeing a fitted dress for your holiday party outfit! [Shoptiques]
—Hallie
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