Clothes are expensive but a smile is free….Tumblr (3.0; @birchdelight)http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="224" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/t6GSR23LPas?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/47533047342/jamie-chung-models-springs-hottest-lipsticks-ysl" class="tumblr_blog">birchbox</a>:</p> <blockquote><h3><strong>Jamie Chung Models Spring’s Hottest Lipsticks, YSL To Launch A Tie Dye Top Coat, And More</strong></h3> <ul><li><a href="http://beautyhigh.com/watch-scenes-jamie-chung-lipstick-jungle/" title="Jamie Chung">A behind-the-scenes look at actress Jamie Chung’s spring lip color shoot for Beauty High. We can’t decide which hue is our favorite!</a> [Beauty High]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2013/ysl-introduces-the-first-ever-tie-dye-nail-polish/" title="tie dye">Tie dye isn’t just for t-shirts if YSL has anything to do about it. The brand will release four new topcoats in May that create a gradient effect on nails.</a> [SheFinds]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://intothegloss.com/2013/04/courtney-love/" title="courtney love">Courtney Love dishes on her lavish beauty routine.</a> [Into The Gloss]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://style.time.com/2013/04/08/beyonca-e-named-honorary-chair-for-met-ball/" title="bey met">Beyoncé has been named the honorary chair for this year’s Met Ball.</a> [TIME Style]<span><br/></span></li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.bellasugar.com/How-Use-Stippling-Brush-29091921" title="stippling">Ever wonder how to use a stippling makeup brush? Learn the ins and outs of this blending tool here.</a> [BellaSugar]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://blog.birchbox.co.uk/feature/french-pharmacie-must-buys-jaime-les-pharmacies-francaises.html" title="french">The secret to French women’s perfect skin can be found at a the pharmacy.</a> [Birchbox UK]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57577521/finding-nemo-sequel-finding-dory-coming-in-fall-2015/" title="cbs">More than ten years after its release in 2003, Finding Nemo has a sequel titled Finding Dory in the works. The fishy flick is slated to hit theaters in November 2015 and we can hardly wait</a>. [CBS News]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/prestige/diane-kruger-to-front-chanel-beauty-6884611?module=hp-beauty" title="chanel diane">Chanel has tapped the flawless Diane Kruger to be the newest face of its beauty line.</a> [WWD]</li> </ul><p>—Charisse</p> <div><em><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/47300996906/5-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-aging-hair" title="hair">Learn everything you need to know about aging hair and what you can do to help slow the process.</a></em></div> <div><em><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/47300996906/5-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-aging-hair" title="hair"> </a></em></div> <div><em>(Video: Beauty High)</em></div> <div></div></blockquote>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/47588584349http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/47588584349Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:10:31 -0400<p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/47545071862/5-tips-to-help-you-banish-acne-this-spring" class="tumblr_blog">birchbox</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/2bc9c259dc046f765e423adc8c6eb124/tumblr_inline_mkzt5rzXOW1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p><span>The sun is finally shining here in New York, and I’m ready to switch up both my wardrobe and beauty routine to better suit the rising temperatures. Unfortunately, this means dealing with my worst enemy—oily skin. It’s a daily battle to fight off that inevitable shine, which also means trying to prevent additional acne flare-ups. Who needs that when all I want is to be fresh-faced and bare-shouldered? </span></p> <p>With that in mind, I came up with a few battle-tested tricks that have kept my complexion clear in warmer weather. Here are my five favorite tips for keeping breakouts at bay in the spring.</p> <p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/47545071862/5-tips-to-help-you-banish-acne-this-spring">Read More</a></p></blockquote>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/47588504562http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/47588504562Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:09:39 -0400<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2l5pQQv2mhc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/47558848589/our-all-time-favorite-beauty-blunders-in-the" class="tumblr_blog">birchbox</a>:</p> <blockquote><h3><strong>Our All-Time Favorite Beauty Blunders in the Ultimate Makeup How-<em>Not</em>-to Video</strong></h3> <p>We talk an awful lot about eye-catching beauty looks on the blog, and today we’re featuring a particularly bold one that caught our eye. Think of every beauty blunder you’ve ever committed—then imagine wearing all of them <em>at the same time.</em> <a href="http://mashable.com/2013/04/08/makeup-pet-peeves-reddit/">YouTube beauty guru Shannon Farrell</a> created that exact look in the video above using a list of makeup pet peeves from <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/comments/174ftz/what_is_your_one_makeup_pet_peeve/">this forum on Reddit</a>.</p> <p>Suffice to say, it’s the ultimate tutorial in seriously awesome makeup snafus, from too-dark foundation and overly contoured cheeks to droopy eyeliner and goopy gloss. (I’m pretty sure I’ve committed <em>at least</em> three of these offenses over the years. My excuse: I grew up in the ’90s!). Watch, learn, and love—we totally did. </p> <p>What’s your makeup pet peeve?</p> <p>—Candice</p> <p><em>If you’re looking for a more serious tutorial in defining your cheekbones, we’ve got you covered. Here’s <a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/24224204212/how-to-contour-your-face-like-a-celebrity">how to contour your face like a celebrity</a>.</em></p></blockquote> <p>I loved this video so much, I had to share!</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/47588418246http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/47588418246Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:08:40 -0400<iframe width="400" height="224" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5ATLAKrwRDU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/46255294393/tarte-cosmetics-introduces-a-waterproof" class="tumblr_blog">birchbox</a>:</p> <blockquote><h3><strong>Tarte Cosmetics Introduces A Waterproof Collection, H&M To Launch e-Comm, and More</strong></h3> <ul><li><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/tarte" title="tarte">Inspired by synchronized swimming group the Aqualillies, tarte cosmetics launches a waterproof makeup collection</a>. [Refinery29]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324103504578374324044169846.html?mod=dist_smartbrief" title="HM">The wait is almost over! H&M plans to launch its online store this summer.</a> [Wall Street Journal]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://beautyhigh.com/march-madness-manicures-nail-art-cheer-team/" title="mani">Learn how to support your favorite college basketball team with these sporty manicures.</a> [Beauty High]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/people/a-moment-in-the-sun-with-the-kardashians-6861910?module=Beauty-hero" title="sun kissed">Just in time for warmer weather, the Kardashians are launching a sunless tanning line called Sun Kissed.</a> [WWD]</li> </ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.bellasugar.com/Celebrity-Hair-Makeup-Kids-Choice-Awards-2013-28810341?slide=17&image_nid=28814368" title="kca">From fishtail braids to ultrabright lips, check out the hottest celebrity makeup and hair trends from last night’s Kid’s Choice Awards.</a> [BellaSugar]</li> </ul><p>—Charisse</p> <div><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/45990140929/why-you-need-dry-shampoo-in-your-routine-guest-blogger" title="dry shampoo"><em>Learn all about why you need to add dry shampoo to your everyday hair care routine, here.</em></a></div> <div></div> <div><em>(Video: tartecosmetics)</em></div></blockquote>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/46272827460http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/46272827460Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:04:20 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/89ba7211e59e98bba94405d4beeb3124/tumblr_mk8dl8LNMO1qbz3xno1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/46271584286/join-us-at-madewell-in-washington-d-c-and-boston" class="tumblr_blog">birchbox</a>:</p> <blockquote><h3><strong>Join Us at Madewell in Washington D.C. and Boston this Wednesday!</strong></h3> <p>In celebration of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9_BKGrdoZ8">our partnership with Madewell this month</a>, we’re throwing two in-store shopping events on the East Coast! <span>If you’re in Washington D.C. or Boston this Wednesday, be sure to stop by the Madewell shops from 7:30pm-9:30pm. </span></p> <p><span>Kerastase pros will be giving customers pretty braids, and we’ll have plenty of delicious cocktails and treats. Plus, you can shop Madewell’s oh-so-pretty spring collection to the beats of an in-house DJ and stock up using your discount code! (Shopping is just better when there’s an awesome jam to rock out to, right?)</span></p> <p>Click the links below to RSVP for the event in your city:</p> <p><a href="http://birchboxmadewelldc.eventbrite.com">Washington D.C.</a></p> <p><a href="http://birchboxmadewellboston.eventbrite.com">Boston</a> </p> <p><em>Love this laidback brand’s look and want to recreate it at home? Here’s <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9_BKGrdoZ8">how to look like a Madewell girl this spring</a>.</em></p></blockquote>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/46272785508http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/46272785508Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:03:49 -0400<p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/43338000645/a-french-pharmacy-shopping-spree-with-joliebox" class="tumblr_blog">birchbox</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/95013014b797380ca1acdc9328f830d1/tumblr_inline_miczrubleE1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>Earlier this week, I was in Paris for a hot second to meet with the phenomenal (or should that be </em>trés magnifique<em>?) <a href="http://joliebox.com/" target="_blank">JolieBox</a> team. Naturally, I carved out some time to do some important on-the-ground research—namely, eating and pharmacie-raiding. </em><em>Now it’s a well-known fact that the French are <a href="mailto:https://www.birchbox.com/the-haute-box/beauty-trip-french-skincare-favorites/" target="_blank">spoiled when it comes to skincare.</a> Every block, you’ll find a pharmacy filled with products and brands that would make your head spin (and ours did). In addition to makeup artist favorites like <a href="mailto:http://www.birchbox.com/shop/embryolisse-lait-creme-concentre" target="_blank">Embryolisse</a>, there are all sorts of things that you can’t get easily in the US. I asked <a href="mailto:http://blog.birchbox.com/post/31880005796/meet-joliebox-co-founder-mathilde-lacombe" target="_blank">JolieBox’s editorial director, Mathilde Lacombe,</a> to give me a shopping list of her favorites. Here’s what we scooped up.</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><a href="http://www.beautytools.com/BIODERMA-Matriciane-Firming-Lifting-Matrix-Cream-p/bio-matric-firm.htm" target="_blank">Bioderma Matriciane Firming Matrix Cream:</a><span> </span><span>“French girls love this brand. It’s famous for being very tolerant even if you have acne or dry skin. The texture is like a gel and not too oily. It moisturizes the skin very, very well—perfect for combination skin and you don’t have to use too much.”</span><span></span></p> <p><a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/43338000645/a-french-pharmacy-shopping-spree-with-joliebox">Read More</a></p></blockquote> <p>Must Haves On The Next Paris Trip</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/43395876726http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/43395876726Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:00:29 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2b56bff5afa6e12f3335ea0cd6233b7/tumblr_mianbidSTo1qfyjoto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://teenvogue.tumblr.com/post/43357930933/are-you-a-better-or-a-veronica-mac-cosmetics" class="tumblr_blog">teenvogue</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Are you a Better or a Veronica? MAC Cosmetics makes makeup to <a href="http://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/makeup/2013-02/mac-archies-girls-collection/?intro?mbid=social_tumblr">match your Archie comics alter ego.</a></p> <p><em>MAC Archie’s Girls Lipstick in Girl Next Door, Betty Bright, and Oh, Oh, Oh, $17 each. <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/10623/New-Collections/Archies-Girls/index.tmpl">Maccosmetics.com</a>.</em></p></blockquote>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/43395685238http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/43395685238Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:54:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c0f88c158f3f10251ca466d1d398850c/tumblr_mi2mqjAnmJ1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Truthful</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/42859144732http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/42859144732Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:42:19 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/65fdbd20c39a288d87ce85960939787b/tumblr_mi0vduGrJf1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I had to jump on the bandwagon #imadeface #faceoff @frosted18</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/42780917853http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/42780917853Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:53:54 -0500imadefacefaceoff<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/da83f7911b0a8670a788a9c0d86d4bd7/tumblr_mhvkbzV1kp1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s #macaroons and coffee time @frosted18</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/42539026069http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/42539026069Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:07:11 -0500macaroons<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/213c0610c21457267a647186324fb871/tumblr_mgsnykIyls1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40798013371http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40798013371Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:59:07 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c5a19b95f9d99c01aa2e759f550a403b/tumblr_mgslazxmwN1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Finally! #snow #winterwonderland #betterlatethennever</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40793505800http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40793505800Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:01:47 -0500betterlatethenneversnowwinterwonderland<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e6006fb11bd55b2888a4f9e9d1fdae1c/tumblr_mgov3j9D4o1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Well worth the money enjoy… @hilaryrushford</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40630854790http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40630854790Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:42:55 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3d6ed55dfeedd33217f408bb7621adae/tumblr_mghv7yCd1M1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saving my lips tonight…💋💄😎🍸🍷🍹</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40309191192http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40309191192Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:02:21 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cac273aacd0734ed7ea86c944dbde397/tumblr_mgfa38BZe31rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bring on the summer lips!!! #loveyouface #beauty</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40186367061http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40186367061Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:30:44 -0500loveyoufacebeauty<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7ac4ba413971be194d63ea19f40d48ff/tumblr_mgbfcenk9n1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best #loveyouface products I have used for the past month…Yay for soft glowing skin!!!</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40018072299http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/40018072299Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:33:49 -0500loveyouface<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e77e797461f37bcd5e7cf6503ebf7006/tumblr_mg8ngcYpYi1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#southernbelle I’m loving what Charleston will bring me ;)</p>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39904556017http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39904556017Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:36:11 -0500southernbelle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7ffad178b9361837e6ef5bad640dc0b0/tumblr_mg18ih1KNM1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39538339108http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39538339108Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:30:16 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2785c3605c0a2df9309215aec57fc2e4/tumblr_mg18hlw3y41rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39538297439http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39538297439Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:29:45 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8648723973ac1159bc01ade0cf0f9185/tumblr_mg18g4DeFe1rpet1wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39538226241http://birchdelight.tumblr.com/post/39538226241Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:28:52 -0500