Little Black Bag - November

My last Lbb. For reals. I LOVE them but at $54.90 a pop, it's just too expensive. If I could just open one bag a month & be done with it, I could keep it. But no. I seem to be in love w/ several bags at a time & end up opening multiple ones.

 I love this bag. Is it possible to love a purse? Yes, it is. I love everything about it. I love the colors, the studs & the size. The details are amazing, I especially like the studs around the handle.

 

 

I snagged a Tarocco candle in red orange. It smells amazing! I got a Youngblood eyeshadow palette in purple majesty. An olive oil soap, two blushes & Minerologie's lipstick in catwalk.

Finally, I traded for this gorgeous raspberry infinity loop scarf (pic from Lbb) . It has a little shimmer to it. You really have to mess w/ it for it to look right. You can't start w/ the scarf so I had to trade for it. It was like pulling teeth, no one wanted to give it up. I don't blame them, I wouldn't give it up either. Luckily, I was able to snag one before trading ended.

 

You start off by opening a bag for $49.95. Lbb then gives you 2-3 other items which are a surprise until you pay. Immediately, you can start trading items w/ other members so you build your dream bag. You also could open a $29.95 bag - though you won't technically get a bag. You can pick from accessories, home items & beauty. You have a week to trade if you go w/ the $49.95 bag. You have 3 days to trade w/ the $29.95 one. You can sign up for Little Black Bag here.

 

 

 

Little Black Bag

Little Black Bag...I just can't resist you! If you haven't signed up for Lbb yet, here is my referral link. It's super addicting but a lot of fun. 

I opened w/ this bag. Its Big Buddha's Quilted Tote which retails for $95. It has a gorgeous paisley inside liner. There are mixed reviews on this one. There are complaints that it was shipped crumpled up & that it's smaller than what was advertised. I have no complaints :) 

 

This is the ugliest bag I have ever seen. I know someone probably likes it but I sure don't. Wrong Bag! I got Steve Madden's Crocodile Tote. I will post pics when I get it. This is Steve Madden's leopard tote in merlot.

 

 

Sugarfina's candy was the bonus for October's bag. I got heavenly sours & chocolate marshmallow eggs. The sour candy is really good. The chocolate marshmallow eggs...not so much. I also got NCLA's polish in call me for the after party.

 

 

Love candles!

The healthy candles smell slightly perfumey. I haven't burned them yet. My favorite is the dark vanilla bean one. It smells like a cupcake.

 

 

These are huge!

 

 

The bag retails for $269. I paid $54.90 (including shipping).

 

UPDATE

 

Steve Madden Crocodile Tote in Merlot. Much better!

 

 

 

Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox

 

 

 

 

 

Sad panda :(  One of the eyeshadows broke & my box is a mess!

 

 

The culprit.

 

 It cleaned up nicely.

 

 

My first influenster box! Influenster is a site for "trendsetters"to share their opinions of new products. You prove your influence by unlocking life stage & expert badges. You do need to have somewhat of a active online social life to participate. You need to get invited to join. I have 5 spots available - please email me if you are interested soulystones@yahoo.com

 

Let's get down to the loot :)

 

I was surprised that it had so much in it. The item that I was most excited to try - was of course, the broken item. So sad :(  I've contacted both NYC & Influenster, I'm hoping to get a replacement. They sent a NYC Individual Eyes Compact. It comes w/ a primer & illuminator. These retail for $4.99 - what a steal!

 

I got a mahogany teakwood mini candle from Bath & Body Works. White Barn makes these candles & this one smells like cologne. I already have a ton of these candles. I went a little nuts on the $10 3 wick candle sale last year. These candles are awesome. They burn evenly & are highly scented. They also included a coupon to get a 3 wick candle for $10.

 

Fake lashes! This is a starter kit from Kiss.  I'm afraid I'm going to glue my eyes shut w/ this. I've never worn fake lashes. I'm not cool enough :) 

 

They also included a tube of Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl Defining Cream. I have long, wavy & super frizzy hair. I am always on the lookout for something that will help w/ frizz. High hopes for this one. It smells like jasmine.

 

Spin Pins from Goody. I used to use these! These are great for buns & other up do's. Because my hair is so thick & long - I have to use 2 pairs. 4 of these suckers is heavy! It gave me a headache so I quit using them.

 

I was lucky to get a bonus. Vitabath's fragrance mist in Wild Cherry. HUGE bottle. Will last forever.

 

I almost forgot - Eboost's Energy Drink Mix. I love that's its all natural.

 

What a box! I paid $0. Yep, influenster is free!! Happy dance.