TARGET Beauty Box Review December 2014

Hi Everyone!

Have you heard of beauty boxes/ beauty subscriptions? 

I recently discovered it and I have to say I'm hooked! 

I love the idea, which is simply a box filled with beauty related goodies (from skincare to makeup) delivered to your door! 

 Beauty subscriptions can range from the price to the type/size/number of the products.  It can feel overwhelming with the countless choices. So for my first box, I opted for a one-time purchase box. 

This is my first beauty box!

Target Beauty Box For Her

 December 2014.

The Target Beauty Box is a one-time purchase box. 

They are available at different times throughout the year. 

P.S. they sell out quickly so if you find them in stock grab one! 

Cost: $10 ( free-shipping)

Products: 

1) Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen, 0.03 oz -Black Noir---Deluxe Size---$6?

Wow! I love this liner has such smooth application.

2) Revlon HD Lacquer - 500 Garnet ---Full Size ---$8

Highly pigmented, little goes a long way and surprisingly not sticky!

3) Hair Food Thickening Solution---Full Size---$12

Haven't tried it out it, but I'm looking forward to it. I have thin/straight hair that could use some volume.

4) L'Oreal Butterfly Intenza Mascara ---Full Size---$9

I can never have enough mascara! 

5) COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers Kit ---Full Size---$6

Pigment is good, perfect for on-the-go.

6) ChapStick 3-N-1 Total Hydration Lip Care-Peach---Full Size---$3

  winter = chapped lips, so this perfect. It goes on clear and peach smell is great.

7) Laneige Water Sleep Mask, 20ml ---Deluxe Size---$11( at amazon.com)

 I love gel-formula skin care products and the smell is nice.

8) Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Advanced Serum, 0.1 oz---Sample Size

Total Value: $55.00 (without coupons)

Coupons:

$10 Gift code from Dermstore.com (Free 3-1 day shipping + free samples)

20% off Women's Apparel at Target

$3 off Beauty Department Purchase of $15 or more

Swatches of Covergirl Eye shadows, pixi liner, and Revlon lacquer.

I absolutely love this box! Value-wise this was a no-brainer.  

I paid only $10 for $55 worth of products! Plus, I liked each product especially since I can use it everyday.  

Do you subscribe to beauty boxes? Which one is your favorite?

Week's Salad To Go

I'm sure you've seen salads in mason jars but they are so heavy!

Instead I opt for plastic containers because they are lighter and cheaper.

So hit the 99 cent store and grab some. (usually 4 for $1)

How to build a salad in containers

Top layer 5 : Greens

Spinach, arugula, lettuce, or mix greens

Layer 4: Protein

Grilled chicken, quinoa 

Layer 3: Veggies +

Tomatoes, avocadoes, mushroom, broccoli, oranges, corn, nuts

Layer 2: Moisture resistant vegetable

Cucumber, carrots, peas, beans, radish, bell peppers

Bottom Layer 1: Dressing of  choice

Make it in bulk and refrigerate.

When you're ready to eat, just shake and enjoy! 

Earrings by Nurun

Hello!

Here are some earrings I made recently ^_^

Rotini Pasta Salad

Hello! 

Made tri-color Rotini Pasta Salad. 

For my vegan friends just replace the meat + cheese with more veggies.

Simple, Easy, Delicious
Perfect for the summer

^_^

Ingredients:

1) Cheese (your choice) cubed - 8 oz

2) Black olives pitted + sliced - 1/2 can

3) Bell Peppers sliced - 2

4) Turkey Pastrami cubed 

5) Tri-color rotini - 12 oz

6) Greek vinaigrette - 8oz

( vegies that can be added : cherry tomaotes, graded carrot, corn, fresh spinach, arugula, etc)

Directions:

1. Cook the rotini according to box instructions. Drain and pat dry.

2. Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl and add your greek vinaigrette. 

3. Let it marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.

4. Done! 

Tip: This full recipe will give you a big batch. Make on sunday and put into 5 small plastic containers marked Monday-Friday. 

You've got yourself a weeks meal!

^.^

Textured Surrounds

Here are a few pictures I took today on my way home.
So many beautifully intricate textures along way, textures we hardly ever pay attention to.

Lush moss thriving on a tree trunk

Surface of the stairs exiting the subway

The curvature of a Fire Call Box

Hair!

During my trip in bangladesh, I was able to practice all the hairstyles i've learned from pinterest on my family members. Here are just a few. 

Perfect braided bun! 

                     

This is in NYC just the back of my head. Simple top bun with a bow on the bottom. I love bows don't you? ^.^

Henna 3

 Henna designs