Married

On Friday, September 28, 2012, Billy and I got married. We had a small, family-only ceremony at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana followed by a dinner at Tangerine Grill & Patio in The Anabella Hotel in Anaheim. It was perfect.

My wedding gown is from David's Bridal and it is the GALINA Style WG3381. I love everything about this dress; the look, the feel, the material, the fit - it was perfect! I used David's Bridal fit and flare slip/petticoat to accentuate the mermaid style and let me say, the fit and flare really brought life to the dress! 

I will do a follow-up on our vendors another time because I have nothing but wonderful things to say and share.

Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, CA.

At the Tangerine Grill & Patio in The Anabella Hotel in Anaheim, CA.

Birchbox September 2012

This month's Birchbox comes with their first-ever Birchbox Lookbook. The mini-mag is filled with ten of their favorite fall beauty trends.

Birchbox September 2012 Beauty Box

Birchbox September 2012 Contents:

BVLGARI Mon Jasmin Noir Fragrance

Color Club Birchbox Custome Polish (in Put a Pin in it)

twistband Birchbox Custom Lace Hair Tie

Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

WEI to Go Sleep Over Kit

Lifestyle Extras

The Brush Guard Brush Guard Variety Kit

Birchbox Digital Download Tristan Prettyman

Madewell Promotional $25 off your purchase of $75 or more

My Glam / Ipsy Bag September 2012

MyGlam is now Ipsy. According to myglam, the word "ipsy" comes from the latin word "ipse", which means "self". This month's September beauty bag is celebrating beauty by you.

My Glam / Ipsy September 2012 Beauty Bag

Mirabella Eye Colour in 36 Semiformal

Jane Sparkle Gloss in Sparkle Pink

Circus by Andrea's Choice Nail Color in Tight Rope

Carol's Daughter MONOI Repairing Split EndSealer

London Soho New York Smudge Brush

My Glam / Ipsy September 2012 Contents:

London Soho New York Smudge Brush

Jane Sparkle Gloss (in Sparkle Pink)

Circus by Andrea's Choice Nail Color (in Tight Rope)

Carol's Daughter MONOI Repairing Split End Sealer

Mirabella Eye Colour (in 36 Semiformal)

Promotional $20 off Just Fab Shoes

My Glam Endless Summer August 2012

Looks like I have finally caught up on my Birchbox and My Glam beauty bags! Currently waiting on the arrival of my  September subscriptions and I hope they're good.

When I said I was surprisingly pleased about last month's My Glam bag, I was actually happy this time about this month's Endless Summer bag. Content and quantity wise, I can definitely see myself using most - if not all - of these products, and I do believe this is the first time my bag contained 6 items (usually 4 or 5). So in conclusion, August My Glam was a good month.

My Glam Endless Summer Bag August 2012

My Glam Endless Summer Bag August 2012 Contents:

eclos plant-based beauty Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream

eclos plant-based beauty Cellular Activator Facial Serum

Demeter Roll on Perfume Oil (in Dragon Fruit - smells delicious)

s.a.l.t.y. cosmetics Glama-ZOID! Eye Shadow (in #150)

Circus by Andrea's Choice Nailcolor (in Ringmaster)

myglam lip gloss

Birchbox August 2012

This month's Birchbox focused on a back to school beauty supply kit that would transition us into the fall season. Personally, I was pretty disappointed with my August box and the only thing that got me slightly excited was the inclusion of a Schick 5 Blade Hydro Silk Razor (and that's only because I'm due for another razor soon).

Birchbox Beauty School August 2012

Birchbox Beauty School August 2012 Contents:

Apothederm Stretch Mark Cream

Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss

Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Shampoo

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Treatment

Schick 5 Blade Hydro Silk Razor

My Glam Bag July 2012

I was surprisingly pleased with this month's beauty bag. It's usually a hit or miss with My Glam and I am always debating whether or not to cancel my subscription. I'll see what is in store for the upcoming bags and make a decision from there. 

My Glam Bag July 2012

My Glam Bag July 2012

My Glam July 2012 Contents:

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion

NuMe HydroPunch Hydrating Conditioner

Yes to Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes

Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain (in Mambo)

Circus by Andrea's Choice Nail Color (in Reverso)

Birchbox July 2012

This month's Birchbox teamed up with Glamour to celebrate Glamour's July issue highlighting the 5 sense of summer. They wanted to produce a Birchbox that guarantees a multi-sensory experience.

Birchbox July 2012 Contents:

Alterna BAMBOO UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide

blinc Mascara

Harvey Prince Hello fragrance

Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint (in glow)


Lifestyle Extras

Tea Forte minteas

Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds