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Liebster Award Nomination: Round 3

January 17, 2013 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hello Lovelies!

Man it seriously brings a smile to my face when you girls nominate me for this award. This is I believe my 6th nomination so far..and why not keep them coming:) I was nominated by the lovely Kim from My life According to Pinterest.Today I am also linking up for Thursday! So here is how this goes….

Rules

This award is given to new or up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers…the award is then passed along to other bloggers in the same category to help spread the word and support one another.

1. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, then create 11 new questions for the bloggers you pass the award to.

3. Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to pass the award to and link them in your post.

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.

5. No tag backs.

11 Random Facts about myself:

1. I prefer coke over Pepsi

2. I am obsessed with Pinterest

3. I am crazy about makeup

4. I am a tad bit afraid of red lipstick

5. I love my flats

6. Black and Brown accessories worn together make me go nuts!

7. I am the type of person that if I see something then I can teach myself how to make it!

8. I may be all in to makeup, but I was quite the tom boy when I was little.

9. For Year I was a pageant queen, there is only 1 competition I entered that I did not win.

10. Pets are like family to me

11. I am a political strategist, and have worked on many political campaigns.

Kim’s Questions for me:

1. What is your favorite T.V. show? Vampire Diaries

2. How old is your blog? Almost one year…time flies by when your having FUN!

3. What’s your favorite recipe that you make? Baked Tacos

4. Favorite mascara? Cover girl Lash blast

5. Favorite article of clothing? My polka dot frill top

6. Do you watch sports? Which teams? I am a big football fan, I love the Atlanta Falcons as well as UGA…I even will pull for Alabama (when they aren’t playing against UGA)

7. What’s the last thing that made you laugh out loud? That would have to be a co-worker explaining what a pearl handle pistol is(if you would like to know more email me) this story is not going on my blog lol

8. Who was your favorite teacher? That would be my College Political Science Prof. He was tough and taught difficult classes, but cared about his students.

9. What’s your favorite quote?

“It’s probably not just by chance that I’m alone. It would be very hard for a man to live with me, unless he’s terribly strong. And if he’s stronger than I, I’m the one who can’t live with him. … I’m neither smart nor stupid, but I don’t think I’m a run-of-the-mill person. I’ve been in business without being a businesswoman, I’ve loved without being a woman made only for love. The two men I’ve loved, I think, will remember me, on earth or in heaven, because men always remember a woman who caused them concern and uneasiness. I’ve done my best, in regard to people and to life, without precepts, but with a taste for justice.”

― Coco Chanel

10. What word best describes you? Straight-forward

11. Who is your favorite Real Housewife? Gretchen Rossi

Questions for those I tag:

1. Flats or heels?

2. Who is the hottest man in Hollywood?

3. What was the very first blog you followed?

4. If you could guest post on anyone’s blog for a day who’s would you pick?

5. If you could spend the day with a celebrity who would you pick?

6. What is your favorite phone application?

7. What are your resolutions for 2013?

8. What is next in this series? 1, 4, 10, 19, 31, _

9. If you could travel back to any time period where would you choose?

10. Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter?

11. What is your favorite post that you have written on your blog?

I tag:

Courtney’s Organized Chaos

Opal & Violet

A Coffee Break with Brittany

A Tinge of Whimsy

Our Little Balham Life

A Wife’s Life

*I hope to goodness that I did not back tag anyone or ask stupid questions…I had a very hard time on round 3 of this nomination cycle. I love being nominated…but you girls are so fantastic that it’s hard to find many bloggers on my list that have under 200. I hope you enjoyed these and I guess I am up for a few more nominations…we will see:)

Linking up with:

Have a great day!

January 2013 Birchbox Reveal and Review!

January 15, 2013 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hello Lovelies!

I hope that you had a great Monday! I am back at work today
and going like crazy. I did say that I would load a review of the January 2013
Birchbox. If you are not aware of what Birchbox is, basically it is a monthly beauty
box subscription for $10/per month. This $10 gets you normally 5 sample size products.
The brands normally are ones that I have never heard of, but occasionally they
send a brand such as the Balm. I am overall happy with Birchbox, but I will admit
some months are better than others. The range of products that you will receive
depend upon you answers to the survey you take when apply to Birchbox. I will
mention that there is a waiting list for Birchbox, it took me a month to
actually be up for a box. This is because this company is growing like crazy
and very popular, as I am sure you can tell…I mean most beauty bloggers get
this box. So if you are one that is on the fence about this, I suggest you go
ahead and take a leap of faith. In terms of how it works, each month your bank
account will be debited $10 and they will ship fairly quickly. I honestly love
my pink box of goodies, they always have the neatest stuff to try. If you are interested in a product, you can find the product in the color Red(this is a hyperlink). If you click the product in red it will take you to where you can purchase that product. So tell me
what you think of my review, and if you have any questions please feel free to
ask.

January Birchbox
2013

Products:

Aerie Shimmer Fragrance $14-95-39-95

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre( 24 hr Miracle Cream) $16

Eyeko Skinny Liquide Eyeliner $15

Ojon Rare Blend Oil Total Hair Therapy $35

100% Pure Nourishing Body Cream $15

The Verdict:

Overall I was rather pleased with this box, I am especially fond of a few products. I have not tried the Ojon nor the Embryolisse products. However, I have tried the rest and have been thoroughly impressed. So I am going to break them down one by one for the purpose of this review.

Aerie-The fragrance was light, yet alluring. I actually wore it today and have so far had several compliments about it . It is not too overwhelming, I will probably not order this product, but I have enjoyed the sample. It came in very cute “tootsie roll” style silver wrapping. Overall I give this a 3/5 fragrance rating.

Eyeko- I love love this product. I seriously am picky when it comes to eyeliner. This product claims to be smudge proof, and I can say that this is very true. I had to seriously apply water and scrub to get it off. This is great if you are having allergy issues, or getting all teary eyed. The applicator was similar to my Maybelline EyeStudio Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner in that it looks like a marker. It was easy to apply and has definite staying power. Overall I give this eyeliner a 5/5! I possibly will re-order this in the future.

100% Pure-I am always skeptical when it comes to all of the creams that they send. I mean you never know just how your skin will react to some of these products. Well for weeks I have been battling extremely dry skin, especially on my legs. I seriously applied this once and saw a HUGE improvement. I have tried every kind of lotion in my collection(from Victoria Secret-Vaseline) yet I have not seen a big improvement. This product not only is a great texture, but also smells amazing. Mine smells like green apples, which I love. Also this texture of this lotion is thick and has staying powder, it will not disappear feeling-wise quickly. Overall, I give this lotion a 5/5. I will be re-ordering this in the future.

I hope you enjoyed this review!…As Always I hope you have a great day!

Sunday Social: A little bit of blogging history

January 13, 2013 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hello lovelies!
Today I am linking up for Sunday Social. If you are interested in reading a little bit of my blog history.. keep reading! I hope you guys enjoy and make sure you check back tomorrow to see what I was up to this weekend! Feel free comment below and let me know what you thought about my post!

1. What is the name of your blog? How long have you been blogging?

The name of my blog is Southern Beauty Guide. I must say that coming up with the name was harder than anything. I tried one after another and finally just put 3 words together. Southern, because I live in the South and have deep rooted Southern heritage. I do consider myself as a Southern belle by definition. I am a sassy, southern, conservative, sweet tea loving kind of girl. Beauty, because I intended to give advice, reviews, tutorials, etc. Guide…well that kind of is self explanatory. I have been blogging for almost a year! I am so excited that my one year is coming up:)

2. Why do you blog?

I have always loved everything dealing with beauty. For years I have done hair, makeup and events on the side. I have always been asked millions of questions such as :what is your favorite beauty products, how to achieve a smoky eye, what’s a dupe for… and just about anything else you can think of.

I honestly felt my personal Facebook page was not the best place to host q & a type of things. I thought maybe a blog would better suited to answer those types of questions. Using I blog I felt it would be easier for me to post specific topics and would make it easier for someone to find an answer to their question. Now that I have moved onto another stage of blogging, I would also like to lend advice to others. I seriously walked into this not expecting this to be as time consuming, complex, nor as rewarding.

3. What is the first blog you ever followed?

This is quite easy to answer, the first blog I followed was The Small Things Blog. Kate is a beauty guru that truly inspired me. If you are not aware of who she is then…you must check her out!

4. What is your favorite post you wrote in 2012?
This has got to be the hardest question today, because 2012 was quite the blur. I would say if I had to pick it would be…. my Charleston girl perfume post. It was my first giveaway and was the first time a company had contacted me to review their product. It was so exciting, because showed the validity of my blog and me as the writer.

5. What are your blogging goals for 2013?
To be more consistent in blogging, meet more people, host more giveaways, grow my blog.

6. Top 3 favorite blogs to follow.
-The Small Things Blog
-Beauty Broadcast
-Bourbon and Glitter

* These are not my only favorites! I have many more…I spend my morning going through my favorites, reading every word of their post. I may spend lots of time blogging… but I spend even more time reading everyone else’s posts.

As always… have a great day!

Liebster Awards!

January 11, 2013 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hey Lovelies! I have yet again been nominated for the Liebster Award, I think this is my 5th…but I am not sure! This so exciting! I think it is wonderful, that so many of you enjoy my blog and feel that I am worthy of this award!

Rules

This award is given to new or up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers…the award is then passed along to other bloggers in the same category to help spread the word and support one another.

1. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, then create 11 new questions for the bloggers you pass the award to.

3. Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to pass the award to and link them in your post.

4. Go back to their page and tell them about the award.

5. No tag backs.

11 Random Facts about myself:

1. I am obsessed with beauty products.

2. After I post something here on my blog, I often wonder if you as a reader will be able to understand what I am blabbing on about.

3. I do hair and makeup for weddings even though I do not have a degree in that area.

4. I am slightly OCD

5. I am a perfectionist when it comes to hair and makeup

6. I am single

7. I have a background in Domestic Violence Law

8. I am a sorority alumae

9. I am an avid reader

10. I love ANIMALS!

Lauren at Letters & Lipstick‘s Questions

1. What is your favorite movie you’ve watched recently? Magic Mike

2. Favorite style of shoe?flats

3. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? a Lawyer

4. If you could have dinner with any person, dead or alive, who would it be? My deceased grandmother

5. Who is your favorite band/singer? Carrie Underwood

6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? The Mediterranean Islands

7. What superpower do you wish you had? Well if super powers included vampire ones, I would say living forever and staying young in looks.

8. Who is your favorite Avenger or Disney Princess? (or both) Aurora

9. What is your dream vacation? Going to Fiji

10. What food could you eat every day and not get tired of it? Mexican

11. What is your favorite makeup product and brand? Urban Decay

Sammie‘s Questions

1. What’s your dream job? Lawyer

2. Favorite Color? Pink

3. What is your favorite sport? Football

4. Tell us about your Dream Vacation? Somewhere in the Mediterranean

5. Favorite Cereal? Pops

6. What is your guilty food pleasure? Ben & Jerry’s

7. High Heels or Flats? flats

8. Do you already have your (possibly future) babies names picked out? (You don’t have to share if you don’t want to…) Heck no, I am not sure if I even want kids lol

9. Why do you blog? I honestly was always facebook’d by people asking beauty questions, so I thought this would be a better outlet to answer those questions.

10. Favorite TV show(s)? Anythinf Real Housewives, vampire diaries, grey’s anatomy, scandal, etc.

11. Where do you loooovvveeeee to shop? Sephora

Mrs Adventures of a misplaced belle questions:

1. Favorite book? Beyond Atlanta

2. The song you currently have on repeat? Blue Jeans by Alana Del Ray

3. Least favorite thing about your day? Getting up super early

4. Favorite meal? Mexican food

5. Favorite nail polish? Anything Zoya

6. What was your last tweet? One about my blog post.

7. Last store you visited? CVS

8. What do you like to do on a week night? Work, I have a reg. 9-5 and my own business

9. Your most re-purchased beauty item? Revlon Whipped Foundation

10. Favorite shampoo and conditioner and why? Redken Extreme, because when I damaged my hair from my blonde years I used this to restore my hair.

11. Essential piece of jewelery? The one you can’t leave home without? Earrings

Questions for those I tag:

1. What is your favorite thing to blog about?

2. What was your favorite thing you got for Christmas?

3. If you had to choose one blog friend to be on a deserted island with who would you choose?

4. What is your greatest love in life?

5. What tv show is your guilty pleasure?

6. If you could switch places with any fellow blogger, who would you switch with and why?

7. Are you a morning person or night owl?

8. Are you from a big family?

9. What brands are you obsessed with?

10. Do you speed up or slow down when you see a yellow light?

11. What is your favorite movie?

I tag:

1-Brooke

2-The Easley’s

3-Keeping up with Kristen

4-Live to Love

5-Rachel’s Country Roots

6-Life According to Steph

7-Liz’s Lovely Life

8-The Oklahoma Pepplers

9-Beyond the Aisle

10-Shug in Boots

11-Sweet Southern Wife

Everyday Icing Giveaway!!!

January 4, 2013 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hello Lovelies!

Well I have been hard at work lately, coming up with some great prizes and ideas for this blog. I am so excited to announce that I am hosting a giveaway of a Chevron Bangles set from Everyday Icing. Kim from Everyday Icing was gracious enough to sponsor this giveaway. For those that are unaware of this fabulous company, they operate through Facebook (see details below for more info.) They ship extremely fast, I know that once I first laid eyes on their site I was in accessory Heaven. They have so many cute things that I have literally been ordering from them every week since discovery. I have thoroughly been pleased with the items that I have purchased. This item will be shipped directly from the company to the winner!

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This is the item up for grabs!! It’s Gorgeous isn’t it!!!

The Info:

How does it work?

Everyday Icing combines social media and shopping – two great things! simply “like” their facebook page, click on the gear icon and add them to your “interest list” so you don’t miss a thing! Trust me, once you see their products you will be extremely pleased with your purchase.

How can I purchase items?

1. visit their facebook page every monday evening at 9pm EST to buy the sweetest accessories at the sweetest prices. The prices are fixed and quantities are limited, which means that when they’re gone, they’re gone! Make sure that you like their page so that you can get a early glimpse of what is on sale and special events that they may host.

2. Comment “sold” any any item that you can’t resist. Make sure to include your email address (to keep it private, click “register to shop” tab on their home page, then you can just comment “sold”) You may as well go ahead and register, because lets face it once you start looking at the items…entering your email address in over and over is a pain.

3.They will invoice you through paypal and domestic shipping is always free! Did you see this it’s free shipping!!!

If you still have questions? just click on the “how to shop” tab on their Facebook page to review the details!

I hope you enjoy this giveaway and make sure to check back and see who won!

As always, I hope you enjoyed…and Have a great weekend!

xo,

Chelsee

Bloggity goals for the year and a reflection on 2012!

January 2, 2013 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hello lovelies! I hope everyone is having a great day! Sometimes figuring out what to write about is quite the difficult task. I have been so busy getting things lined up for the future for my little blog, that I honestly looked over today. I know shame on me right? Well I decided that instead of linking up today I would reflect on past posts, what I was not impressed with, and finally what I would like to see in 2013.
Well I have to say blogging was a lot more complex that I had originally thought. I started this blog almost a year ago and really had no idea what I was doing..and I partly still don’t quite get it all, but I am trying. I think I did successfully provide a variety of interesting posts. They ranged from drink recipes to makeup looks. I sincerely hope that my readers enjoyed all of my nonsense rambling and quick tips on what to do and what not to do.
I was not impressed by someone of my posts, but all I can do I attempt to put forth better quality posts. I honestly believe that a blog is basically a window into seeimg who someone truly is, and well looking back I can tell my blog was a direct reflection. I am/was a hot mess, but you know who is in between starting a small business, working another job for around 38 hrs a week, studying for the lsat, being a political campaign manager, and editing books every now and then gor a friend I was quite busy. Yes, it is true I worked multiple political campaigns at one time. I love being busy, but I think I was perhaps stretched a little thin. Regadless, I have to say I enjoyed starting this little blog.
I am happy that I hosted a giveaway in 2012 and don’t worry girls there is more coming in 2013. I am super excited that I got to know so many of you! Finally, what I would like to see…well I definitely would like to see more linkups, giveaways, see my subscriber number grow, and to find a template that I love 100%. I hope to make this blog the best it can be! I hope you guys stick around and keep reading! I have many resolutions for this year! So tell me what do you guys hope to improve on or change this year?
Xo,
Chelsee

Guest Post By Sammie: Oil Cleansing Method!

December 20, 2012 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Hey guys!

So today is very exciting I was checking my emails yesterday morning and saw that Sammie had emailed me about guest posting! Well of course I agreed, I mean I love this girl. She is one of my newest blog friends, plus she is so sweet. I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know her, she is simply fabulous and a “tell it how it is sassy southern girl!” I hope you guys stop by her blog and check it out, I know I enjoy reading her posts daily!

Hi there!! I’m Sammie from A Southern Belle’s Sassy Single Life, guest posting today for Miss Chelsee. Chelsee is my newest Blogger Friend and she’s fantastic (obviously you agree!), we share among other things a love of beauty products. All those fabulous products can really mess with your skin if you’re not careful. I feel like make up looks best on fabulous skin and this is my skincare secret. Hope you enjoy!!

OCM. Have you ever heard of the Oil Cleansing Method? If you haven’t you’re missing out!! I used to never wash my face at night. I’d be lucky to take my make up off before bed with one of those drying make up remover towels. I was introduced to the OCM by my friend Cate when we went to Disney last March and I swear I’ll never wash my face another way. We would spend the day at Disney and get ridiculously excited to go back to our hotel and wash our faces together. I look forward to washing my face at the end of the day I’ll admit that at first this sounded pretty counter-intuitive. Why would you rub oil all over your face to clean it?!

From OilCleansingMethod: The basic concept of this skin care and cleansing method is that the oil used to massage your skin will dissolve the oil that has hardened with impurities and found itself stuck in your pores. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be easily removed. Should you need it, the smallest drop of the same oil formula patted over damp skin will provide the necessary lubrication to keep your skin from over-compensating in oil production.

Mix your oils. I use a mix of Castor, Sunflower Seed and Tea Tree Oils. It took me a few tries to get the right balance of oils. I mix mine every Sunday night and keep it in a little Tupperware container by my bathroom sink. (Make sure you wash your container at least once a week)
Turn the hot water on. It needs to be super hot. Place a washcloth in the hot water.
With your fingers, scoop some of the oil up and place start massaging into the skin on your face and neck.
Once you have covered your face in the oil, take the washcloth and ring out the excess water. It should basically be damp and hot.
Place it over your face. I usually leave it on my face until the cloth gets cold.
Repeat this process again.
Rinse the cloth out and start wiping your face with the cloth to remove the oil.
If you have particularly dry skin, take a dab (I usually just dip my finger tips in the bottle) of sunflower oil and rub into your skin like you would a moisturizer.

This is so relaxing and the perfect way to end my day.

Some tips:

I didn’t experiment much with my oils once I found ones that worked for me. My personal combination (for the week) is:

2 tbsp Castor Oil (this can be found pretty much anywhere)
4 tbsp Sunflower Seed Oil (Usually found at Whole Foods or a health food place)
4 drops Tea Tree Oil (Whole Foods, or Amazon)

Tea Tree Oil acts as an astringent so use it very sparingly as it can be drying to your skin
Castor oil is much thicker and has really strong cleaning properties, it can be harsh on your skin so don’t think you need to use too much

This is great for all types of skin. My skin is combination. I’ve always been pretty fortunate in that my face would rarely break out, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve had more problems with cystic acne (the kind that feels like huge bumps right under the skin with nothing to really pop, but they are super painful). It’s still not often, thankfully, but changing to this form of cleaning has improved my random breakouts so much!

Give the OCM a try, It might wreak a little bit of havoc on your skin at first, but I promise it’s worth it!!

Thanks Sammie, I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as I did! Make sure you stop by tomorrow for the #h54F event!

xo,

Chelsee

Charleston Girl Perfume Review!

December 13, 2012 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I was contacted by this sweet lady from this Charleston Girl Perfume about sending me a sample of this perfume. I did not think much about it after that, but I was pleasantly when I had a package from Charleston Girl. What intrigued me that most was the description of the perfume. I could not imagine smelling the sweet intoxicating southern smell that I have always known of and am quite fond of. I definitely never expected someone to be able to take this scent and make it into a perfume.

Well I must say that this perfume does have the Southern Charm that I have been looking for in a perfume. I was pleasantly surprised at how intriguing the smell is, when smelling this you get both the sophistication and charm that come to mind when you think of the South. In terms of quality of smell, I think the quality is an A+. It is a long lasting perfume that only take a dash of to make you smell lovely. Price wise it is $44.99 for a 1.7 fl. oz. bottle. This honestly is a great price, and you can expect a great product for this price as well. In my opinion, Charleston Girl perfume exudes everything you could want in a perfectly intriguing perfume that is simply addicting. I have listed a few facts about Charleston Girl below. Keep in mind that Charleston Girl is a product of the USA and the company is based in Charleston, SC. It was designed by a Charleston native and resident named Kelly Gaskins.

Kelly Gaskins at the Charleston Girl Launch Party
On the left is a picture of Kelly Gaskins, designer. The following is a quote from Charleston Girl designer Kelly Gaskins on the inspiration for the fragrance:

“The idea for Charleston Girl stemmed while I was living in Johnson City, TN working as a television reporter. I met a ton of people and also traveled extensively. Every time I would tell someone I was from Charleston there was an immediate connection. They would tell me how much they LOVED Charleston and how they couldn’t wait to visit the city again. If it was a male I was talking to they would always note how they loved Charleston Girls and how there was no women like us anywhere else. I can attest this is true. This fascination with Charleston, Charleston women and the allure of the southern lifestyle COUPLED with my love of fragrance sparked my idea for Charleston Girl Perfume. Charleston is the #1 city in the world (according to Conde Nast) for a reason. People love the southern charm of the city and they connect with Charleston Girl for this reason.”

In fact, I was wearing this the other day while shopping, and this lady stopped me and asked what perfume I was wearing. I immediately responded giving her the details on what perfume and how to buy it. Which brings me to my next point, I love the you can securely pay through Paypal.

Now, if you purchase this perfume you will also get a free sample. I thought so highly of this perfume that I decided to share it with you guys in the form of a giveaway. Honestly, if I was not in love with this product I would not be giving it away nor sharing it. I also stopped by a local office in town and shared this fragrance with them to get more opinions about this product. They truly fell in love with this product and were interested in purchasing some.

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One employee said,

“This perfume smells amazing, it exudes such elegance and charm, without being overwhelming.”-Jackee

The Charleston Girl describes the perfume as

“Charleston Girl eau de parfum is a sultry, enticing fragrance that opens with a burst of sparkling-fruity top-notes, weaves a delicate and sensuous floral middle and finishes with a soft, amber and sandalwood dry-down. While including ingredients native to Charleston, this luminous fragrance captures the spirit of a true southern belle. The simple and elegant bottle design is inspired by the graceful and natural beauty that distinguishes Charleston Girls. Adorning the neck of the bottle is a stylish red bow that serves as a subtle and sexy accessory. Charleston Girl, written in beautiful cursive on the bottle adds a touch of sophistication and charm. “

I personally believe that they hit the snail on the head with this perfume, it is well rounded enough to where everyone can enjoy! I hope you enjoyed this review. This is my honest opinion I am not being paid by this company, nor am I affiliated with this company. I was sent this product for review. I suggest that if you are looking for the perfect holiday gift that you visit: http://www.charlestongirlperfume.com/ to purchase yours today!

You can Also check their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/charlestongirlperfume & Follow them on twitter at http://twitter.com/CharlestonGirl_

Well that is all guys, if you have any questions please let me know! I hope you enjoyed this review. Make sure you enter my giveaway to win a sample it ends tomorrow!

xo,
Chelsee

2012 November Birchbox & review!

November 20, 2012 by SouthernBeautyGuide Leave a Comment

Good morning!

Here is the reveal of my 2012 November Birchbox. I was so
excited when I saw the possibilities of what I could receive this month. I have included a few pictures of what I received. I will also do a review below the pictures, so keep scrolling down!

1) Atelier cologne in Rose Anonyme

2) Lulu Organics- clary sage hair powder

3) Miracle skin transformation

4) Model Co Fibre Lashxtend lengthening mascara

5) Chuao Chocolatier- Potato Chip

Review:

Firstly, let me state that I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the box I received. To start, I would like to mention that the Chuao Chocolate Chip was delicious. If you have ever bought the kernel sea salt potato chips…just imagine them covered in a thick coat of chocolate.. needless to say it was Yummy! I actually tried the Lashxtend this morning; let me tell you this is a truly great product! I found that it gave me the ultimate length ..without the clunky mess that some other brands. When I try new mascaras I always compare them to Lashblast and well in my opinion this mascara truly surprised me. It leaves my lashes long and fully without weighing them down! It gets and A+++ IN my book! On to the Atelier cologne in Rose Anonyme, it was a light and fresh scent. For those who like the flowery scents then you will like this. I will say that a little bit goes a long way.

So for those receiving this product be careful how much you put on. The Lulu Organics- clary sage hair powder has a nice scent; I used it last night in my hair to see what effect it would have in my hair that was full of products. I have not made my mind up on this product yet, I do not recommend items until I am sure that they are a great product. So stay tuned and I will do a review of this product, and let you know if it truly works. I will have to say that I am very skeptical about Skin Transformation products. I have a hard time finding products that do not A) Slide off my face or B) cause my face to breakout. I have tried BB Creams, and that is a BIG NO NO for me. It took me a while to get my skin back to normal, some may like it, but it simply does not work for me.

As for the miracle skin transformation sample I received I am not sure on how I like this product, nor if it truly does all the things it claims to do. I will be examining this product more throughly in the future. I hope that you enjoyed my breakdown of the Birchbox that I received this month. I also included a picture of the look-book that Birchbox sent, it lists all of the top seasonal products. I think this was my favorite box so far! If you are not a subscriber to Birchbox and would like to let me know and I will give you the link! I hope everyone is having a great week & Happy Holidays!

Xo,

Chelsee

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