Glossybox / Bloglovin’ Breakfast

Glossybox Mother's Day Box

Bloglovin’, the website from which you can aggregate and read all of your favorite blogs, hosted an intimate breakfast late last week at one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants, Cafeteria, to introduce us to the subscription-based beauty box, Glossybox.

What makes Glossybox different from other subscription boxes is that its monthly beauty treats, delivered right to your door every month, are 5-6 luxury-sized cosmetic and wellness samples, which I personally prefer to tiny sample sizes. Subscriptions are available for 3, 6, and 12 months and run about $20/box, as well as special edition boxes like the Glossybox Mother’s Day 2013 Beauty Box we received at the breakfast (pictured above).

Other than Julep, which is nail-focused, I’ve never reviewed a beauty box before. I love the idea of a monthly surprise but I don’t travel much anymore so sample size products are just a pain to store. Glossybox is very appealing given the chance to try products for more than a few uses.

The Mother’s Day box includes among others: Estee Lauder’s Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Mascara, which I LOVE, Biolage ExquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment with Moringa Oil, ColorProof CrazySmooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner, and Modelco Cheek & Lip Tint. Glossybox definitely makes a fun treat for you or as a gift for beauty lovers.

{I was not compensated for this post. I received a Glossybox for review purposes. Post contains affiliate links. All opinions expressed herein are my own.}

Gimme a Beat!

Beats by Dr. Dre Mixr Headphones Launch Party

David Guetta challenged Beats by Dr. Dre to create the perfect set of world-class headphones resulting in one of the lightest, loudest, and most durable pair ever, known as Mixr.

To celebrate the launch of 5 fabulous new neon colors, Target Electronics and Beats by Dr. Dre hosted a party at The Beach, in the Dream Downtown.

It couldn’t have been a more perfect evening for the event. The weather was spring perfect and Lara from Pretty Connected and I popped by to enjoy some sorbet, cocktails, and beats. We tried the headphones and they’re a perfect fit! See?

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Beats by Dr. Dre Neon Mixr Headphones Launch Party

 [top, necklace, flats: zara // pants: j.crew // bag: phillip lim]

{I was not compensated for this post. I received a gift bag for attending the event. All opinions expressed herein are my own. Linking up with #MondayMingle hosted by Momtrends this week.}

Chic Child Pinterest Party 5/21 {Postponed}

In light of recent events, the Pin Party has been postponed. We will reschedule shortly. Thank you for your understanding.

It’s time to party Pinterest addicts! I’m partnering with the mamas behind BonBon Rose Girls and The Little Style File, as well as guest pinners Chickabug, Cupcake Mag, and Sassy Moms in the City, to bring you a fun-filled hour of amazing prizes from Stokke! Won’t you join us for our #ChicChild Pin Party?!?

Prizes: We will be giving away over $1000 in prizes including a Stokke Scoot stroller, a Stokke MyCarrier, and a $100 Amazon.com gift card! Chic Child Pinterest Party

Participating in a Pinterest Party is fun and easy!

1. To join: Create your own #ChicChild Board on Pinterest and pin during the party using the #ChicChild tag. Please repin at least 10 pins from our #ChicChild Board.

2. To be eligible for the prizes: You must FOLLOW our sponsor, Stokke, on Pinterest and provide us the link to your #ChicChild Pinterest Board using the Rafflecopter widget below once the party begins.

3. Follow the hosts: Bon Bon Rose Girls and The Little Style File, sponsor Stokke ,and guest pinners Glamamom, Chickabug, Cupcake Mag and Sassy Moms in the City.

We’ll be tweeting during the party too, so feel free to tweet us using the hashtag #ChicChild!

If you need to sign up for Pinterest, CLICK HERE. Winners will be randomly selected at the end of the party (10 pm EST) and notified by email as well as announced on Facebook and Twitter. Prizes are non-transferable.

If you have questions about participating in a Pinterest party, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Look forward to pinning with you!

{My participation in the Pin Party is sponsored.}

Orly Genger in Madison Square Park {Guest Post}

Orly Genger in Madison Square Park

Hi, all!  I’m Monica from Ciao, Chessa! and I’m so thrilled to be a contributing editor here on Glamamom. It doesn’t happen often as a mom of a toddler but I always feel like a new person whenever I have some time alone. I don’t always get the chance to do it but when I [...]

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Mode Monday | Flower Power

Jill Seiman

[blazer, necklace, sandals: zara // tee: j.crew // jeans: uniqlo // belt: gap // bag: phillip lim // sunglasses: c/o bcbg // nails: essie "fifth avenue"] Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I was fortunate to spend the weekend surrounded by my boys, celebrating the beautiful women in my life, and reflecting [...]

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Jane Goodrich Photography

Jane Goodrich Photography

As Mother’s Day weekend rolls around, I’m happy to share these fun photographs Jane Goodrich of Jane Goodrich Photography took of me and the boys one rainy morning in April. Jane’s studio is in Westchester but she shoots all over New York City and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. Inviting a new photographer into [...]

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Striped {Sponsored}

Jill Seiman

I’ve had a blast hunting designer deals for less at T.J. Maxx these past 4+ weeks. With everything that life throws at me as a mom, I haven’t enjoyed shopping this much in a long while. Working on the MaxxStyle Scout campaign has renewed my love of browsing and trend spotting and may have permanently [...]

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Coach LOVE Fragrance {Giveaway}

Coach Love Fragrance

It’s not lost on me one bit how lucky I am to have these delicious little boys in my life. I have so much to be thankful for this Mother’s Day and plan to celebrate them as well as my own mom and this crazy journey called motherhood. Coach is honoring this deep, most visceral [...]

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April 2013 on Babble Beauty

Beauty Myths Revealed

My favorite posts on Babble Beauty this month.

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Heidi Klum for New Balance {Sponsored}

Heidi Klum for New Balance Activewear

There’s no better motivation to get out for a run than the gorgeous weather we’re experiencing here in NYC, a great playlist (currently listening to the David Guetta channel on Pandora), and stylish workout gear! As a life-long runner, I really appreciate the evolution of activewear towards lifestyle-wear with a focus on comfort, versatility, and [...]

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