Influenster: College Voxbox Review

Pardon the quality, I used my Ipod Touch 4g to take it.

Last month I got chosen to receive a college voxbox from Influenster, a site where they let users test out products and spread the word about the products via social media. I was actually surprised that I got chosen since I graduated last year but happy nonetheless. Below are the contents of what I received along with my review of each item.

ImPress Press-On Manicure
Although I really wanted to try this, I received the one with the neon pink with leopard print which are definitely not my style. Wish they would have sent out something that was more neutral or asked us which colors/styles we preferred before sending a random one out to us.

NYC New York Color Show Time Glitter Eye-liner Pencil
I was excited to try this out since I haven't been using drugstore eyeliners for a while since I felt that most of them were harsh and did not glide smoothly on my lids. However this one did, I love the way the color looks and it definitely could be worn casually, I mean after all its black eyeliner. I did not like that it smudges, after about an hour or so it happened, wish it was waterproof. Good for the price ($2.49) but I would not buy it.

Necco Tropical Wafers
I remember eating these from Valentines day when I was little and like most people I did not like the plain taste of them and the chalky taste as people have described. But when I opened my college voxbox all I could smell was this product, and it was good! I tried a few and can say that I have come to enjoy them now more than before, its a great candy alternative but can't say I am completely sold on the taste.

Pentel EnerGel-X
What can I say, its a pen and I am easily impressed if they glide smoothly on my paper and this does just that. I received the one in purple and am surprised that it does not smudge since it is a gel ink. Definitely a fan.

Energy Sheets
I have actually tried these before and absolutely love them, they do provide energy as stated and they are the size of Listerine breath strips. That is one reason I love them, they are compact unlike energy drinks or coffee cups. According to the package 2 strips is equivalent to the same amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee. A pack comes with 10 strips which can last me a few months if not more since I don't rely on energy supplements. The taste is not the best but they are tolerable, I am not surprised that there is an aftertaste afterward, after all it is an energy supplement.

App to Download - Wrapp Free $10 H&M Gift Card

I have previously mentioned the app Wrapp, where you can give and receive free $5 promotional gift cards from H&M, Gap and Sephora among others as well as buy paying gift cards to give to friends via Facebook. From today until the 17th, if you give 3 of your friends $10 H&M cards (free of course), you will receive a $10 gift card yourself. Just follow the link above to give out free $10 H&M cards to your friends! Lastly I knew about this promotion because I subscribed to H&M's newsletter, so if you want in on deals like this or discounts be sure to sign up.

H&M - Exchange your old clothes for discount

So I was reading today about how in February 2013 H&M is going to start collecting clothes (old or new) for recycling and in exchange will give customers a discount. How great of an offer is that? The new program called iCollect, will have bins by the register for customers to put their bags of clothing for recycling. More details about this when it hits closer to launch. I for one think this is a great idea, how many of us do not know what to do with old clothing, especially ones we cannot donate since they are unwearable due to stains, wear etc?

Original article from Racked.com

Forever 21 Free Shipping Today Only

After their recent Friends & Family discount, Forever 21 strikes again today with a free shipping on any order, no code required. Below is the blouse I picked up during Saturday's Friends & Family event, I tried on two neck-tie blouses but I passed since it was a basic that I did not necessary needed. From afar I did not know what the print was but upon closer inspection I realized it was Rams, random right? I like the cream color, how the buttons are covered up by a pleat and lastly the two gold studs on the collar, a decent price for $15.xx after discount.



Ram Pattern Blouse

Forever 21 Friends & Family Event 21% off In-Stores 12/2

What a great way to kick off a December with a Friends & Family discount at Forever 21? For tomorrow only, print out the following coupon and bring it in-stores to receive 21% off your purchase (maximum purchase of $300). For some reason the coupon will not show up on my email on my laptop but shows up fine on my Ipod Touch, so I had to get the coupon from the internet.

The only stores that are not participating on the 2nd are the following stores which will be participating on the 3rd instead:

Garden State Plaza, NJ
City Creek Center, UT
University Mall - Orem, UT

Here are a few of my picks for the sale:

Pleated Knit Top $12.50 $9.88 w/discount

Studded Skater Dress $17.50 $13.83

Essential Animal Trim Blouse $19.80 $15.64