Friday Favorites w/ Rakuten Affiliate Network & Link-Up
Happy Friday, friends! I hope you all had a fabulous week and are ready for the weekend!
This edition of Friday Favorites is going to be a little different because last week I received an unexpected box in the mail and I’m excited to share the contents of it with all of you! I love ordering things online because it’s so fun when they finally come in the mail, but it’s even more fun when it’s a surprise! I’m a member of the Rakuten Affiliate Network, which is a fabulous marketing program that connects bloggers with brands and their affiliate programs. What sets this program apart from others is that they actually connect you with a direct contact of the brand so you can build a long-lasting relationship. I’m so fortunate to be apart of this program because turning a blog into a business is not an easy task and as a sales professional, I know how important building relationships really is.
I’ve come to really love this program and this week, they selected 50 bloggers to receive their first ever Bonus Box!
As you can see above, the box was filled with all kinds of fabulous beauty and fashion products to try. So now after having the week to test them all out, I’m excited to share it with you!
1- Marc Jacobs Highliner Eye Crayon & Lip Crème
I love the Marc Jacobs brand but prior to now, I haven’t had the pleasure of trying out their beauty line! Lucky for me, I got to try out their eyeliner AND lipstick.
The highliner comes in 25 different shades, both neutral and bright! I love bright eyeliners for night’s out on the town. I have a turquoise one that’s so much fun! For this sample I received their standard ‘blaquer’ color, which really is the most practical. Lately I’ve been partial to liquid eyeliner, but this product works because it’s a gel crayon so it glides on smoothly. The best thing about it is that it seems to have the best of both worlds with liquid and crayon. It’s a little bit easier to apply a straight line than with the liquid liner, yet it also stays bright and vivid all day. It really doesn’t dull, which is what I love about liquid liners!
The lip crème comes in 20 different shades, in mostly classic lip colors. This product is described as highly pigmented for long-lasting, 10-hour color. I tend to have a love-hate relationship with lipsticks because although I love them, they never last! The color I received was ‘kiss kiss bang bang,’ which is a subtle mauve-like shade. What I loved the most about this product was the moisture in the formula. My lips didn’t dry out or crack at all! It definitely lasted longer than most of my lipsticks, but I don’t mind reapplying. It’s the dryness that usually bothers me, so that’s what I was especially happy with!
Get yours here! Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayon and Marc Jacobs Lip Crème.
2- Philosophy Miracle Worker Anti-Aging Moisturizer
I know, I know- I’m a twenty-something! What am I doing with an anti-aging product? Well, the truth is it’s never too early to start preventing. I am by no means preoccupied by this, however, that first wrinkle sneaks up on you! And once they start appearing, it’s that much harder to get rid of them. Prevention is key! I’ve always been a fan of Philosophy’s branding and packaging but until now, I haven’t tried their products due to cost. A lot of people really like their products, so they must be doing something right!
Everyone’s skin is different, but I really liked this moisturizer for mine! I mixed it with my foundation for a clean, smooth look. Get yours here: Philosophy Miracle Worker Anti-Aging Moisturizer at Sephora.
3- Ahava Mineral Hand Cream
AHAVA, if you haven’t already heard of them, is a beauty brand that uses dead sea minerals in their products. All of their products are paraben free, SLS/SLES free, allergy tested, approved for sensitive skin, and free of animal testing. I love natural products and it only makes sense that ingredients from nature would be best for us. And hey, any company that protects our animals is a friend of mine!
The mineral hand cream is one of their top rated products and a customer favorite. The standard size of it is actually sold out on their website! I love the scent and it makes my hands so soft and smooth!
AHAVA is running a special deal right now! You can get a version of this hand cream that is 50% larger than their standard size for only $2 more! Get in on this great value here: AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream.
4- Links of London Bracelet
I love this bracelet! Delicate jewelry is so in right now and this bracelet is no exception. I love that it’s so simple and elegant. It’s a beautiful piece to wear on its own or layered with your favorite arm candy!
I can’t find this exact bracelet on their website, so it must be a unique piece. However, the design does represent Links of London’s Effervescence line. This bubble design represents joy and celebration.
Check out the collection here: Links of London Effervescence Line.
* the Effervescence Big Bubble Pendant Necklace is similar to my bracelet!
5- BH Cosmetics Baked Eyeshadow Palette
I love this palette! I love make-up palettes in general because you have anything you could need right there at your disposal. There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a creative moment and realizing you don’t have the right color to complete your vision! This palette is great because it has the perfect combination of neutrals and fun brights. Maintain your girl-on-the-go lifestyle as you go from office neutral to happy hour fun!
This palette is 50% right now! Get yours for just $10 here: BH Cosmetics Wild at Heart Baked Eye Shadow Palette.
6- Folli Follie Donattela Watch
This watch, from Folli Follie’s Donattela Collection, is beautiful! With its rose gold, embellished dial and quilted patent leather strap, it’s the perfect combination of stylish and vintage. This particular watch comes in different strap colors, so you can pick the one that’s just right for you. Pink is my favorite color, so naturally I love the rose gold accents!
Check it out here: Donattela Watch.
Thank you, Rakuten Marketing, for this lovely bonus box! It was truly a treat to review!
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A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS! I’m so excited to share what I’ve been up to with all of you! Get ready for a ton of really exciting, new things on the blog next week. A giveaway, my first ever hair tutorial video…
and the most exciting- the start of a campaign to raise money for Dress For Success! I designed a graphic tee that I’ll be selling for 3 weeks starting on Tuesday and all of the proceeds, aside from the cost of production, will be going to the charity. Here’s a sneak peek of the design just for you!
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such a nice picks! thanks for sharing!
http://jeansandroses.blogspot.com/
This sounds like such a great opportunity! This box is filled with so many goodies. That marc jacobs eyeliner sounds like it works like a dream. Also that bracelet is so pretty!
Mili
love that pretty watch!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
I want to try that miracle worker creme! Your skin starts to lose elasticity at 21, so like you said…it is never too early!
Elle
Southern Elle Style
What a great box of goodies! That bracelet is so pretty! Thanks for hosting the linkup!
Jill
Doused In Pink
So going to have to check this program out. You got such an awesome box.
http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/
Love this! That moisturizer sounds amazing and how cute is that eyeshadow palette?!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Whoa what awesome goodies!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
great stuff! love the links bracelet! thank you for this link up!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
How fun to try out all those awesome products and design a cute tee!! Good for you! 🙂
Can't wait to hear about all the exciting things next week! Sounds like things are going great for you, so happy! Have a good weekend, Christie! -xo
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
This beauty box is amazing! Lucky you! Such fab products!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
What an amazing box! I love that it has a mix of products, and that it gives you fashion items as well as beauty ones. Great post!
xo Kiki
https://colormekiki.wordpress.com/
Thanks for hosting! Looks like a great box.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Can't wait to link up!!
-Ashley
http://www.ashleykiraand.blogspot.com
Love linking up with you! Thanks for hosting!
Xo
Sam
http://www.theheartofthehouse.com
Love everything in the box! So jealous of you, and thanks for hosting the link up! Found some amazing blogs to read.
Angelina Is
Miracle worker has been one of my favorites. Happy weekend!
Red Reticule | Red Reticule Collection
Hello Christie, I first want to thank you so very much for coming by my blog and for inviting me each Friday to share my favorites. I am a new blogger and I enjoy it so much and I thank you for the opportunity for me to meet new bloggers and for them to see my blog as well. Now your post today was amazing, that box looks divine and I love the bracelet!
WOW!!!! That looks like a really fun package to have received!!
I actually (think) I'm a part of the same network, but I've never actually used it. I have a hard time keeping track of all of these networks I sign up for and then forget about later. Bag blogger?
Have a great weekend!
Jackie
Something About That
That is such an amazing box of goodies! Linking up from Claire Justine! Thank you for hosting! Andrea x
http://inmamaswardrobe.blogspot.co.uk
This is fab! Turning blog into business is a slow and hard but this program seems great! Hope you have a lovely weekend x
http://sweatshirtsanddresses.com/
Everything looks absolutely gorgeous – love it!!! So cute 🙂
Layla xx
http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
That box is awesome!!! So many cool goodies in it! Congrats on your design being used for such a good cause!
Erica
http://www.pumpsandpushups.com
Just catching up on blog posts today, but that box is AWESOME! Hope you had a good one!
xo katie // a touch of teal
I Love receiving subscription boxes in the mail! You got some some great stuff. The bracelet is just gorgeous!
Such a great network! I'll definitely will check them out:)
Wishes & Reality