I know it’s lame to talk about the weather, but can we just talk about the weather for a second? It’s gray and humid in New York, and has been all week. Where’s our Memorial Day sunshine?
It’s obvious that something needs to be done. Yesterday, three-quarters of our office turned out in brightly colored pants (we neglected to get a picture) and today, we’re all about pulled back hair, bright cheeks, and glossy lips. Who wants to pile on the eyeshadow when it’s this sticky outside?
Here are my gray day picks:
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Production of our special “Gossip Girl” Birchboxes is underway! We took a field trip to our warehouse to see how things were going and it was crazytown to see rows upon rows of sophisticated black boxes. Usually it’s a sea of bright pink, but in honor of our collaboration, we decided to amp up the drama. Very appropriate for “Gossip Girl,” no?
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Birchbox staffers have been known to play the beauty field. With so many fun samples floating around, can you blame us for having a hard time committing? Then again, when we find something we love, we stick to it. In this new feature, we’ll be asking Birchbox staffers to share the products they just can’t quit. Next up, co-founder, Hayley.
Hayley, Birchbox Co-founder
Beauty profile: Dry skin, slightly dry hair, classic/low-maintenance.
Products I can’t quit: Since we launched Birchbox, I’ve vowed to only use beauty products we sell in our store. In tech circles, it’s called “eating your own dog food.” If we can’t live off of only what we sell, how could we expect you to? I’ve tested tons of products from our shop but I keep coming back to the same ones over and over again. These are my current favorites.
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It’s finally here! This Friday, The Hunger Games a.k.a worlds-greatest-movie-ever is hitting theaters. In honor of our favorite YA-lit trilogy, and the release of the much-anticipated first film, we present you with a week of Panem-inspired posts. Today: find out how to get Katniss’ laid back beauty look.
Photo: Ace Showbiz
If only we could all be as minimalist as Katniss. In Hunger Games, our favorite heroine spends weeks sleeping in trees and still manages to look fierce while kicking butt. While we can’t be nearly as rugged in everyday life, we can take a page out of her low-maintenance book. Here are our top tips for paring down:
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Lately, our entire office has been buzzing about One Love Organics® Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm—an incredible multi-purpose salve included in this month’s Birchbox. When we found out the product could be mixed with mineral powder foundation to create creamy customized colors, we got even more excited!
As product-addicted, exploration enthusiasts we had to put this unique formula to the test. Using some spare makeup lying around the office (and as you can imagine, there are quite a few “spares” on each Birchbox employee’s desk) we started experimenting.
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As Birchbox’s resident raver, operations associate Loren is highly anticipating her upcoming trip to Miami to attend Ultra Music Festival. This three-day electronic dance music event is only a small part of Miami’s Winter Music Conference, but it’s no small soiree: 100,000 attendees are expected. Between the beach and head-bopping, she’ll be outdoors plenty, so careful packing is a must.
1. stila Stay Allday Waterproof Liquid Liner: This is one of the first products that I ever bought myself once I started working at Birchbox, and I must say it has been one of the best purchases ever. Its super-easy applicator allows me to apply eyeliner like a pro, and its awesome formula is super long lasting.
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One of our favorite enduring trends: bright pink lips. Whether you’re rocking an easy-going, natural vibe or a look with a touch of dramatic flair, this ultra-feminine color is nothing but flattering. We’re always on the hunt for the perfect shade, and, in fact, we teamed up with Jouer to create a bright magenta Birchbox pink lip gloss. Sheer and subtle with one coat, keep applying for additional pigment payoff or layer it over an opaque lipstick for a highly saturated effect. Not sure how to rock a bright pink pucker properly? Take a cue from pros like Blake Lively, Jessica Biel, and Rihanna.
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We have a deep, abiding love for all things fashion, which is why we often turn to stylish online boutique ModCloth to snag everything from chunky, bold bracelets to fancy frocks. This week, we asked the ModCloth fashion mavens to impart some of their style wisdom to us—and therefore you.
1. Bathing Beauty One Piece in Black 2. Greeted Under the Veranda Dress 3. Wherever You Wander Backpack in Sunshine 4. Holding Pattern Makeup Bag 5. Make the Gradient Sunglasses 6. Matinee Marathon Sandal
Everyone back East thinks that just because I live in California, it’s rainbows and sunshine all the time. If only! In San Francisco, where ModCloth is based, we’re lucky if the thermometer breaks 65 degrees—even during the height of summer. So, just like my East Coast friends, I’m pining for a long-awaited winter getaway somewhere warm. And what better way to get in the mood for sun, surf, and sand than by planning my packing list for my dream vacation?
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The Show: Alice + Olivia
Hair: Anthony Cole for Sebastian Professional
Makeup: Sarah Lucero for stila Cosmetics
The Vibe: A Gothic fairytale. Sarah Lucero, pro makeup artist for stila, created a dark, punky look to complement designer Stacy Bendet’s collection. Of the inspiration Lucero said, “she’s at a dinner party but a haunted house dinner party. So it’s very whimsical, and fun and a little theatrical. The eyes and lips are very dense, very bold, very dramatic, so we’re just creating a very sexy shape with a black stila Smudge Crayon.” The Smudge Crayons are new for spring and combine a primer, shadow, and liner in one. They’re available in eight shades, from Midnight Blue to their super-popular Kitten. The lips were covered in Long Wear Lip Color in Daring.
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