Bon Voyage

I have officially booked our honeymoon!!! We are both so excited, this is actually a trip that we would talk about when we first started dating.

We are taking an Alaskan cruise!!!

This course we chose also allows us to check out 2 different places from where we board and dock. We are going to be checking out Vancouver and Seattle. Yes the wedding is still in March, but for the best Alaskan cruising time we are waiting until May.

Subscription Boxes

Ok so there is this whole new world out there of subscription boxes. They have one for EVERYTHING!

Here is a review of the 3 I received for July:

BirchBox Man: is a $20 a month subscriptions for men. They usually have samples of men skin care products and some fun things in there for them as well. Since I was receiving the Bride Box, I figured I'd get one for Josh to enjoy. I received this box on Saturday July 13

The box. It was a very nice, no frills box. July's box was inspired by the show on USA Suits

 

 

The information card. I like how it tells you what each product is and how to use it

 

The flip side of the information card give you info on the show Suits and what you can expect from the products inside and what best situations to use them in.

 

Contents:

Billy Jealousy (Adrenaline junkie energizing facial scrub) & Toweldry (Thickening shampoo) both sample sizes. Josh has yet to try either one, but the facial scrub smells amazing! Facial full size $24 & Shampoo full size $16

 

Balla Power (sample size) full size $15

A premium talcum powder to sprinkle everywhere and anywhere on the body to curb perspiration and order

Wukin Stiffs $20

2.5 inch power stays. I am very excited about these, they are wedding worthy. I typically hate the rental shirts they give you when renting the suit or tux, so I am getting him a new bright white, slim fitted button down shirt and these will be perfect for keeping the points picture perfect.

 

Roosevelt supply card case $25

Slim leather hold forbuisness cards, credit cards, and cash. I think this is great and very suave. I change my giant purse into a smaller wristlet when we go out, why shouldn't guys? This would be great for a date night or night out, without having the bigger bulk of the full wallet. All they need is an ID, card, and cash.

 

 

Would I continue this box? I like that the collar stiffs and the wallet are double the cost of the box, so it paid for itself. Yes, probably. I think its nice to get the dude in on the action and from what I've seen in previous boxes, they get really super spoiled!

 

Josh's perspective: Lately I've been watching this one with her bride boxes and I thought to myself, Hey, how come I don't have one? Well, a couple of days later, she hands me a small box, and I realize, she DID get me a box. I was both surprised and pleased. I really liked the magnetic collar stiffs just because it's gadgety cool and the card case because its slim and the smell of leather is always good. the other stuff is all hygienic and hair thickening shampoo which I'm going to try soon.

 

 

Ipsy: is a $10 a month subscription for women beauty prodects. I chose them over birchbox for woman because you get a little more variety and typically full size/travel size items. I have been stalking this bag's tracking for weeks and it finally arrived. I have also been trying to avoid spoilers via facebook or instagram.

 

Ipsy comes in a bag that stores everything. However this may not be my favorite color or bag (I've seen past ones that are ADORABLE) It will be a great bag to put all my beauty contents into from my purse

Second view out of the bag

Coola

This is a sample size of mineral sunscreen and tinted moustirizer (and its organic). I don't typically use things like this, but if its given to me I will give it a try. I cant find the exact one, but full size is about $42

Pop

Pouty Pop Crayon in Coral Crush. Looks like you can get a 6 pack kit at Ulta for $25. I would not have picked this color off the shelf, but with the orange/coral lip color working it way around Hollywood its not obnoxious on.

BHcosmetics California Collection

I browsed their site very quickly and they are not overly priced. Again not colors I would pick off the shelf, but I do need to get out of my black rut, and the purple looks like a nice alternative.

 

Benefit tinted lip & cheek stain

I am a SUCKER for lip stains, I have tried a bunch of brands and types. This really excited me. I have the benefit brand foundation power and LOVE it. They are pricey full size for the lip & cheek tint is $30.  

Big Sexy Hair: Weather Proof

I don't usually use a lot on my hair, but this may come in handy with FL weather's and all. This appears to be travel size. Full size $18.95 at Ulta





 

 

I really like this ipsy bag, and will continue with my subscription.

 

 

Bride Box: this is my second bride box, I signed up for the 6-month subscription so I should be receiving it up until September. I was in LOVE with my first box from them and was super excited to get this month. They ship from West Palm area, so I literally get mine the next day. I get it before they even send out the email with the tracking info. :) I got to get a sneak peek at this box as soon as it was delivered, but didn't get to dig through it until I got home. I was SO EXCITED to start digging in it! First look was awesome, and didn't disappoint!

 

The box. I love the sticker and the plain white box!

 

Inside first look with the info card. The theme was "Last fling before the ring". A bachelorette inspired box! YAY!

 

The information card

 

The second look. See that green bubble wrap? Its the best for last!!!

Custom Printed Eyewear

These are kind of cool. They would make a great photo booth prop (which my friend is doing for her wedding) and to wear and take pictures for the bachelorette party. $14

Dare to Do It Cards

I flipped through a few of these when I opened the package and they seem like fun! They go from extreme to mildy inappropriate. They are available at the Bride Box shop, but are not up there yet.

The Crafty Vixen

Again this is something fun for photo booths or to wear at the bachelorette party. However I wish it said something other than "team bride", maybe something more like "bride to be" or "future Mrs." They have a lot of options on the site and customizable ones. $16

Plastic shot glass

I cant really write much more that that. It is coupled with the deck of card to be available on the Bride Box shop.

Sticker Ship wine glass

This is AWESOME! One can never have too many wine glasses. The site does so much more than wine glasses, I am going to have to browse it more in depth. $12-16

 

 

I am even more excited for my August Bride Box! They keep getting better and better! They are definably worth the $30 (because I had a coupon) a month

 

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8 Months to go

8 months until we are married.

I honestly can't believe it!!! It seems to be going so fast, but I am basking in every detail.

We haven't done much more since the 9 month post.

1. Order my dress: DONE
2. Bloch hotel rooms: Done with signing the hotel for the reception (all info will follow in Save the Dates)

3. Resister: DONE

We also, ordered and received the bridesmaids dresses. I am in LOVE with them. We had to pick my second choice on color, but it turned out great! We are trying to decide shoes for them for the ceremony.

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