Saturday, May 5, 2012

Little Black Bag: April

Here we are into May and I still have April subscriptions to talk about. This was my third Little Black Bag. You can see reviews and videos of first LBB and my second LBB or to just learn how the service works in general. I tried to keep a sheet of my trades but looking back I missed some along the way.

LBB April
L to R: Cargo Lip Quad, Zara Terez Bracelet, Cargo Lip Liner, Zara Terez Necklace

I know some people in the past have complained about the descriptions of items not being accurate. I didn't have an issue with that with my previous two boxes but I did with this one. I chose the Zara Terez Leather Bracelet (Retail $40)as my have to have this item.  
Zara Terez Leather and Crystal Bracelet
Zara Terez Leather and Crystal Bracelet
The description said crystals. When I received it, the "crystals" are plastic. Most of the metal feels plastic too. I thought about returning it but I don't hate it. I'm just disappointed. I definitely would not have chosen it for my keeper if I had known it was plastic. I've worn this a few times and the heart locket likes to come unlatched and catch on things. I'm tempted to pull the pliers out and take it off.  I also wouldn't put a retail value of $40 on it. At most, I'd pay $15 for this in a store. So the disappointment from that kinda put me off the rest of the box and it's been sitting around since I got it. I'm going to try to give the other products a fair shot.
Zara Terez Leather and Chain Fringe Necklace
Zara Terez Leather and Chain Fringe Necklace
Zara Terez Leather and Chain Fringe Necklace (Retail Value $40). I haven't worn this yet. I wish the chain were a bit longer but it's not a choker by any means. 

Cargo Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner in Light/Medium
Cargo Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner in Light/Medium
One of the ladies over at MUT got this in her bag and recommended it. The Cargo Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner in Light/Medium (Retail Value $16) is a lip liner designed specifically for use with lip gloss. I wear lip gloss way more than actual lipstick so I thought I'd give it a try. 

Cargo Lip Gloss Quad in Argentina
Cargo Lip Gloss Quad in Argentina with guest model Mia
My final item is the Cargo Lip Gloss Quad in Argentina (Retail Value $24). I will do a full review of this and the lip liner at a later date. It's too late in the day for me to get good photos of swatches. So far I like the formula. It's not sticky or scented and applies easily. Now I need a travel sized lip brush so I can throw this in my purse and go.

So overall not my favorite LBB but I'm still a fan of the service.  I have a bag open for trading right now. hehe. The overall retail value of this bag was $120.   Have you tried Little Black Bag  yet?





6 comments:

  1. I found you through bloghop and would love if you could come check out my blog as well and maybe follow if you like what you see?
    Thanks! :)
    Aly
    www.seventhingsbeauty.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. I already follow you :D

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  2. I need to get in on this Little Blag Bag!! Loving your site!! New folow from the blog hop!! Showing you some love across the social networks <3

    xo, Jersey Girl

    http://hairsprayandhighheels.blogspot.com

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    1. LBB is highly addictive!

      I'm following your blog & Twitter now as well. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. I didn't know they had makeup! I just got a cargo lipgloss like that in casablanca (on sale @ blush.com). On no! Might have to check them out now.

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    1. They have some Cargo palettes and a few other items. Lots of nail polish and nail wraps right now. I didn't score any makeup in my May bag.

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