Lindsay and Photographer Blake Robinson

Photographer: Blake Robinson

August/September Birchbox!

AUGUST BIRCHBOX! 

Atelier Cologne: This is one of the most beautiful smelling citrus perfumes I've smelled in a while.  "Sweet blood orange, bitter orange, jasmine, and sandelwood."  The claim to fame is that because it is so concentrated (15%), it sticks around much longer than your average perfume.  I don't know about you, but its a rare occasion that I can actually smell myself past the 2nd hour into my day.  Highly recommend.  It's a bit pricy at $145 for 200ml.  I'll use my sample sparingly for now.  

blinc Mascara:  This stuff is AMAZING!!!!  Love new technology in the beauty world.  So, this macara forms little tubes around your lashes with a water resistant formula that won't smudge, smear, or run.  I've adopted this for my new waterproof mascara needs but I can never abandon my Benefit Bad Gal Lash or my Bobby Brown Extreme Party Mascara.  Sorry blinc. 

Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream:  Full disclosure, I gave this product away.  I'm not suffering from bags or dark circles... yet.  I can't comment on this product. 

Fix Malibu Wish Wash Exfoliating Powder Wash: Another innovative product!!  As stated in the name, this is a powder that when you add water it turns into a cleanser (perfect for the jetsetter a.k.a. business people that have to travel).  There is microcrystalline cellulose which is a natural exfoliant, salicylic acid which gets in there and cleans out and minimizes pores, and finally, citric and ferulic acid which brightens your complexion.  Who could ask for more from a cleanser?!?!  1.06oz- $40.

SEPTEMBER BIRCHBOX!!

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Truth Art Beauty Face Nourish--Birchbox Blend:  Birchbox went ahead and created a face oil that has organic argan, pumpkin seed, and geranium oils.  It smells ridiculously delicious.  Face oils are great.  Got acne? Use it.  Got Rosacea? Use it.  Got dry patches? Uuuuuuuuuuuse it!!  I know there are a lot of you out there who are really afraid of putting oil on your face... because that just sounds dirty right?  But face oil is the best thing for your skin and bonus... it won't clog your pores.  You must hustle when using this though because it expires in 6 months.  

Jouer Lip Enhancer:  While this is THE SMALLEST sample I've ever been given from Birchbox, I have to say, it is delightful.  Soft, the slightest hint of sheer pink, a natural plumper, and smells really, really good!!  Yes, you caught it, I said "plumper" but because this product uses an ingredient called Maxi-lip (which increases bloodflow to your lips) it doesn't sting or tingle.  

Jurlique Moisturing Hand Sanitizer:  I am a teacher in a middle school... hand sanitizer is on me at ALL times.  This one at least smells really good!!  5.9oz is $15... Totally worth it for us germaphobes. 

Incoco Nail Polic Applique:  I've struggled with the concept of these for a while.  Some of the patterns are just a little too wild.  I was given a glittery gold set of nail appliqués... I'm choosing to wait until the holidays to finally use them.  This is what I've heard about them though:  They are really easy to put on, there is zero drying time, and they last for about 10 days.  They cost around $10... Lets be honest... It costs the same as a manicure, takes less time, and the results are better.  Sold. 

I'm sorry this was really long.  I wanted to catch up on all of my missed Birchbox. For those of you who have read this far, thank you.   

Oh Birchbox... How I've Neglected You

Well, not really neglected... I've been using every product.... just neglected writing about it.  


So let me back up a bit.  I'll start with July to get us caught up.  


July Birchbox Contents:


Redken Shine Flash 02 glistening mist:  My thoughts: I don't recommend this.  It smells like garlic and oranges.  I used it on a photoshoot and didn't see much of a difference.  While I do like Redken products, I just used their straightening balm yesterday (divine and actually smells quite delicious)... this was a miss for me.  


philosophy purity made simple one-step facial cleanser: Like all things philosophy.... this product is amazing.  Smells fantastic and feels oh-so-nice.  


Zoya Touch Collection (neutral beige colors): I wasn't too keen on my particular color for me, but I can't say enough about Zoya.  Their nail polishes are amazing.  All natural, amazing colors, long lasting.  At $8 a bottle (you can find them at Ulta) you really can't go wrong.  


Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil:  I'm never one to put oil directly on to my body... simply because I don't like feeling greasy... but that, of course, is just me.  This product however is fantastic.  It is an oil that when rubbed in, dries to a luminous, deliciously fragranced finish.  Because I have the greasiest hair on the face of the planet, I would never, ever, consider putting this in my hair but on my body and face, yes... most definitely.  In the summer time... for those of us who tend to have dry legs, this is a beautiful product to try.  You can also mix this in to your foundation to leave you with a dewy finish.  

Labor Day Weekend Shoot.

Over Labor Day weekend, I worked with Monika (originally from the Czech Republic... I was in Prague this summer, so we had lots to talk about!!) and amazing photographer Blake Robinson.  Monika brought her guitar with her which made for such an awesome prop!!

    

Brooklyn Shoot with Alexandra Tremaine

A few weeks ago I hopped a train into the city to shoot with Alexandra Tremaine of Tremaine Photography.  The model is Lexie (who just happens to be Amsale's assistant).

Meredith in Letarte Swimwear

I had the pleasure of working with Meredith Travers ( a Wilhelmina model) and the amazing, amazing, amazing, photographer Debra Somerville a few weeks ago.  Meredith is wearing all swimwear and coverups from Letarte.  We started with just a fresh bronzed beachy look and made the eyes slightly more dramatic as we went.  I worked out of the Urban Decay Naked pallet for this shoot.  Awesome pallet.  

Meredith has the most amazing back yard so we started shooting there and then moved ourselves to the local beach.  Thanks for looking!  Enjoy the pictures!

(Please excuse the weird formatting of the horizontal pictures... a smaller version just didn't do it any justice).

I LOVE this bathing suit!!  We decided to bump up the eyes a little for this one.  

I love this picture.  It was such a happy ending to our few hours of shooting.  

Thanks Meredith and Deb.  Such a fun day working with you two (and Twila :))