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Build Your Own Birchbox

Ok, so apparently I’ve been hiding under a rock since last year (seriously, I should get out more), but it recently came to my attention that Birchbox has a physical store down in SoHo. Holy smokes, how did I miss that?! In any case, it gets better… I also found out that you can build your own Birchbox filled with full-size products for the holidays. How cool is that?!

So I dragged invited my blogging buddy (and fitness inspo!) Wasidah Francois from Fitness.Fashion.Fabulous to come along and pick out customized gift boxes for one another. Trust me when I say that we were like two little kids in a candy store! There were tons of things to choose from, and I have to say she did a great job picking items for me. Below is a sneak peek at what I got…

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If you’re ever in the city (or in DC… ‘cuz they’ve got a store there, too!), I highly recommend swinging by filling up a goodie box. They’ve got all of their products arranged by type (a slew of red lipsticks here, a row of face primers there) as opposed to brands, which makes it easier for your to discover new labels to try. And if you’re not in the neighborhood, no need to fret… you can always go online and shop their curated gift boxes and check out the massive number of reviews on all of their products.

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A Gift for You + Black Friday Sales Roundup

RocksBox Jewelry Review

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with turkey, family, friends and plenty of desserts. To say thank you to all of my lovely readers, I’m partnering up with Rocksbox to offer a complimentary 1-month subscription (valued at $19) when you use code closetconfectionsxoxo.

In case you’re unfamiliar, Rocksbox is a premium jewelry subscription service that gives you unlimited access to rent from an ever-rotating closet of designer jewelry! Think of it like Netflix for accessories! Each package contains 3 pieces of designer jewelry, worth an average of $200 per set, and you can exchange your Rocksbox set anytime and as often as you like.

Also, be sure to check out my favorite Black Friday sales below. There are some awesome savings to be had!

Happy Shopping!


SHOPBOP
Save up to 25% with code GOBIG15

BARNEYS
Up to 40% off select regularly priced items

BANANA REPUBLIC
Half-off sweaters, plus 40% off everything else w/ code BRFRIDAY.

MACY’S
Take 20% off with codeTHANKS

J. CREW
30% off regular-price + 40% off all sale styles with code HOLIDAY

ANTHROPOLOGIE
25% off everything with code SHOPTOIT

FARFETCH
Extra 10% off all sale items w/ code BF15

NORDSTROM
Extra 25% off selected sales items

KATE SPADE
25% off your entire purchase with code MERCI

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Easy Entertaining: Rooftop Brunch with a Punch!

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This time of year, Eric and I love to escape to our secluded rooftop to enjoy our meals every chance we get. We spent the first year of our marriage cramped into a teeny tiny apartment on the Upper East Side that looked out onto a dark and dingy shaft, so now we count our lucky stars that we can enjoy such amazing waterfront views whenever we want. I’ve had my girlfriends over countless times for champagne rooftop brunches, and it’s become one of my favorite ways to entertain.

On this particular occasion, I decided to treat my husband to one of his favorite meals: spaghetti carbonara! It takes less than 30 minutes to make using this recipe (I prefer to use thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta), and is always sure to please. And to wash it all down, I broke out the champagne stems and made Ruby Mimosas using Smirnoff Ruby Red Grapefruit. I can’t even begin to tell you how good it all was. This will definitely be my go-to-spread the next time I have guests over for brunch.

Follow Smirnoff on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for more recipes and inspiration for your summer celebrations! #Punch4Everybody

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smirnoff for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
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