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Influenster is really such a great resource and website. It's a resource in the sense that you can log on and look up reviews of pretty much every single product in the universe. The other side of Influenster is that you have the chance to win free stuff!

VoxBoxes are Influenster's speciality which are curated boxes of items, anything from food to beauty. I've received VoxBoxes in the past but I was really excited to qualify for another one. It's been a little while since I received a curated box—back in June I was eligible for a Victoria Secrets Sport VoxBox which was awesome but I always appreciate fun products!

The Frosty VoxBox is perfect for the holidays and all the winter fun you'll have. Between beauty, hair, and food, you can't ask for anything better.

I was really excited to receive it and waited patiently for the mailman to drop this off at my front door. I got it a few weeks back but wanted to try some products before posting my review.

The box felt and looked kind of light, compared to my first VoxBox but it wasn't much of a disappointment. I was still really happy to have all these products to try out. 

Here's what was inside my Frosty VoxBox:


//Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Serum: This was a foil packet and I haven't used it yet but it's for your hair so I'll be trying it soon!



//Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover: This was a really generous size product that I wasn't expecting at all. I never use makeup remover, only wipes, but this is really great. I would've never bought this if I saw it in the store but I'm glad I have it. It really gets rid of all your eye makeup and makes for smoother skin.


//Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner: At first glance this is a regular black eyeliner but my goodness, it's incredible. I've never tried Rimmel eyeliners but I've heard great things. This is hands down the creamiest, smoothest, blackest eyeliner I have ever tried. It's a regular pencil eyeliner but so pigmented, you would think it's a liquid. I'm obsessed and have been wearing nothing else.

Swatches of the eyeliner and NYC Sugarplum
//NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugarplum: I tried one of these from my last VoxBoxes in the spring and I was obsessed. This shade though, oh my goodness, I'm obsessed. It's the color I've been wearing nonstop all season and I'm glad to have another great option. It's super creamy, moisturizing and pigmented. It's not super pigmented like a true lipstick which makes for easy application and wear. 

//Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea: I'm obsessed with tea and I always want to try new flavors but I'm always skeptical...also tea is really expensive. I was so glad to have a small sample of a holiday tea. It's delicious and not too strong; also I love that it's decaf since I could have it late at night while watching Christmas movies.

//Fruit Vines Bites: These taste like Twizzlers but even better. They were gone within an hour, inhaled by me and my mom. They were so fruity and chewy, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

//McCormick Gourmet Thyme: This was a huge bottle, obviously full size, and a little odd. I mean, I know it's the holidays so people are using smokey spices such as this one and it can be used a variety of different ways but I won't use this. My mom will so it's a nice addition.

//EcoTools Hair Brush: I didn't even know EcoTools made hair brushes but this was a great addition to the box. I never use round brushes and the ones my mom has are really old and worn out so it's nice to have a brand new one. I used this while blow drying my hair and it was easier than ever. It's a light brush and has spaces in-between the bristles so it makes air flow better, drying your hair faster. 

This box was truly filled with great holiday items. From the makeup and beauty products to help you style a holiday look to the fruit vines to make it sweet, the thyme to make it warm and the tea to top it all off with relaxation.

This was such a great surprise and another reason I truly love Influenster. Join Influenster to review products and a chance to win VoxBoxes in the future!







"I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

Hello Royally Pink readers!


I’m Jacky and I blog over at Keep Calm and Blog On. I’m a 24 year old graduate student and teacher who blogs about dating, dieting, and all the crazy things a twenty-something faces in between.  I currently live in New York, but spent the past two years living and working in Boston for a travel company.  I’m pretty much all over the place, but it’s all on the blog - please stop by and check it out if you have the chance (www.keepcalm-blogon.com).


Through our mutual blogging network, Briana and I discovered that we both share an unhealthy obsession for all things British. So, while she is off on her retreat this week, I’m stepping in to give you a dose of Royal.  Without further ado, and in no particular order, I give you…


KEEP CALM’S TOP TEN FAVORITE THINGS TO COME OUT OF ENGLAND:
  1. Hunter Boots: Snow, sleet, rain, or hail – these babies have kept me warm and dry throughout many a New England winter. Not only are they super cute, but I’m not afraid to run through puddles or get them dirty. Totally worth the $125 investment.


  1. Harry Potter: Nerd alert! I recently wrote a post about all of the Harry Potter filming sites you can visit while in London (you can read about it here). I don’t care how cool you are, everyone has a soft spot in their heart for Harry Potter. If you haven’t read it yet, we’ll forgive you, just get on that. If you need inspiration, check out Muggle Hustle, a hysterical blog written by a 25 year old male reading the series for the first time.



  1. Downton Abbey: I still haven’t gotten over the heartbreaking season finale from last year, but this show is just amazing. The costumes, the characters, and the drama… you can thank me later.



  1. Barbour Coats: Practical, fashionable, and very British. I’m saving up to buy a new one this winter!


  1. Afternoon Tea: It doesn’t get much classier than this ladies. Sandwiches with the crusts cut off, white glove service, and a pot of tea. You can read more about my petition to bring afternoon tea to America here.





6. The Beatles: I think this one’s a given. Amazing.




  1. Pip, Pip, Cheerio: The accents. I can’t.

  1. Regal Rules for Girls: A great read by Jerramy Fine - Her journey to find an English Prince and marry him. She’s a girl after my own heart. Read the full review here.

  1. Every cute actor, ever: Hugh Grant, Christian Bale, Colin Firth, Jude Law, Daniel Craig, Robert Pattinson… I could go on for days.

  1. The Royals… When in doubt, channel your inner Duchess. So excited to watch Kate and Wills 
    chase baby George around Kensington Palace.



Limiting this list to ten was really hard. So many great things have come out of England… even the good old USA if you want to get technical. If you ever need a dose of royalty, or a good laugh, stop on by Keep Calm and Blog On.

Cheers,
Jacky

P.S. Thanks so much for hosting me Briana!


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